PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Ragno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ragno's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The World is Mine. Payne has chosen Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Maximus Ragno could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Curtis Payne's chin.

Ragno
vs
Payne

179 cm
23
156 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

165 cm
24
164 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Down Under Supplements (AXES)

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximus Ragno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Payne!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne takes a swing at Ragno's ribcage but misses.
Payne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragno.
Ragno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ragno there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ragno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payne scores with a body shot.
Payne takes a swing at Ragno's ribcage but misses.
Payne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Payne.
Payne misses the jab.
Payne avoids a kick to the body.
Payne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragno manages to avoid it.
Ragno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragno wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Payne.
Ragno connects with a right hand. Payne shakes it off.
Ragno throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Payne scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Payne misses the target.
Ragno misses with a head kick.
Ragno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ragno avoids the body shot from Payne.
Ragno throws a front kick aimed at Payne's knee but Payne avoids it well.
Ragno gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Payne.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragno's corner calls for a 1-2. Ragno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Payne misses with a wild body shot.
Payne misses with a series of wild punches.
Payne misses with a looping right.

Payne closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ragno to the mat! Ragno manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Payne throwing strikes from guard but Ragno blocks nicely.
Ragno keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Payne throws a big elbow that misses.
Ragno is trying to keep Payne in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne is standing up over Ragno. Ragno looks to escape but Payne dives into side control.

Payne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ragno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Payne wants to control but Ragno is keeping him busy.
Ragno taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Ragno's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ragno is not content to let Payne control the position.
Payne moves into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Payne looking for a guillotine from mount but Ragno is having none of it.
Payne with shots to the head and body - Ragno looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne misses with a head shot.
Payne with shots to the head and body - Ragno looks very uncomfortable down there.

It looks like Maximus Ragno has been cut.
Ragno is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Payne wants to take Ragno's back but he can't do it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Payne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Ragno's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Payne looking to score a takedown here. Ragno is defending well but Payne drives through and ends up in Ragno's guard.
Payne wants to control from the top but Ragno keeps moving.
Ragno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Payne on the ground.
Ragno 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.
Ragno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ragno keeping full guard, as Payne tries to pass.
Ragno trying to keep a closed guard but Payne is proving a slippery customer.
Payne 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Payne checks a low kick from Ragno.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Payne.
A decent looking cross lands there for Payne.
Maximus Ragno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ragno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Ragno.
A slow jab from Ragno misses its intended target.
Payne checks a leg kick.
Payne scores with a jab.
Payne slips a jab from Ragno.
Payne connects with the punch.
Ragno throws a low kick, looking for Payne's leg but Payne calmly moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne avoids the body shot from Ragno.
Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragno is just out of range.
Payne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragno was well out of range. Poor timing from Payne.
Ragno scores with a nice head shot.
Curtis Payne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ragno throws a leg kick but Payne moved away.
Payne moves out of range of the body kick from Ragno.
Payne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ragno looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ragno throws a head kick but Payne moves out of range.
Payne slips under a jab from Ragno.

Ragno moves into range and clinches up with Payne.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragno tries a knee to the head but Payne blocks it.
Ragno stalling.

Payne breaks the clinch.
Payne moves out of range of the body kick.
Ragno attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big left from Payne misses.
Payne lands a really nice looking cross but Ragno seems unphased.
Ragno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ragno throws a sloppy body shot
and Payne counters with a stiff right hand.
Ragno throws a hook but Payne avoids it easily.
Payne throws a jab when Ragno was well out of range.
Ragno misses with a combination
enabling Payne to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne thuds his right hand into Ragno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Payne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ragno momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Ragno.
Ragno connects with a right hand. Payne shakes it off.
Payne scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragno cracks the inside of Payne's front leg.
Ragno looks to land a right hand but Payne moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payne.
Payne avoids the head kick by Ragno.
Payne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Curtis Payne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maximus Ragno's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ragno takes one to the side of the head.
Ragno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Ragno throws a head kick but Payne moves out of range.
Payne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragno.
Payne avoids a kick to the body.
Ragno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Payne misses with a body shot.
Ragno looks to land a body kick but Payne moved away.
Ragno looks to score with a jab to the body but Payne is just out of range.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragno.
A leg kick checked by Payne.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Ragno tenderised Payne's leg. Payne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ragno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Payne.
Payne scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Ragno misses its intended target.
Ragno slips a jab and a cross from Payne.
Ragno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ragno throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ragno thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Payne if he has to take too many more of those.
Some bone on bone action there as Payne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maximus Ragno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis Payne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragno.
Ragno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payne.
Payne throws the left hand but Ragno avoids the punch easily.
Ragno cracks Payne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Payne takes a swing at Ragno's ribcage but misses.
Payne shoots in looking for a takedown but Ragno manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Payne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Payne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Payne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Payne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ragno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Payne thinking.
Payne just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne checks the leg kick.
Ragno moves forwards but Payne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ragno feints and then cracks Payne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Payne down.
Nice sprawl there from Ragno as Payne shoots in.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ragno.
Payne loads up on a big right hand but Ragno slips the punch.
Ragno throws a leg kick but Payne sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ragno throws the kick towards the body but Payne avoids it.
Ragno throws a push kick but Payne slaps the foot to one side.
Ragno throws a wild body kick that Payne sees coming a mile off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragno throws a body kick the misses
and Payne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ragno thinking.
Ragno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Payne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ragno connects with a leg kick. Payne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ragno swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragno is just out of range.
Payne on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ragno throws the kick towards the body but Payne avoids it.
Payne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Ragno showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Payne has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Curtis Payne!
Curtis Payne made sure to mention his sponsor, "PWNAGE - over 100 designs under $20" in his post fight interview.