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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Ruane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dylan Payne is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 cm
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165 lbs
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170 cm
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brandon Ruane! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dylan Payne! The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ruane lands a two punch combo.
Payne tries to clinch but Ruane moves out of range. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Payne is defended easily by Ruane. Payne tries to clinch but Ruane moves out of range. Payne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ruane scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Ruane is working for a submission of some sort.
Payne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruane is working away from the top position though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Payne is defending against the submission attempts here by Ruane.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ruane trying to control the action but Payne is working from the bottom. Ruane content to control rather than advance. Payne wants to control but Ruane is keeping busy and won't allow it. Payne looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ruane wants to pass the guard but Payne is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ruane tries to stand and escape but Payne actually recovers to full guard. Payne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Payne is on top in guard.
Payne pushing down on Ruane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Payne sitting and controlling from the half guard. Payne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ruane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Payne.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ruane wants to control but Payne is keeping busy.
Payne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Payne works his way into side control. Ruane looks to move to half guard but instead Payne has passed into mount! Damn!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Payne sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Ruane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Ruane is breathing heavily. Ruane tries to get back to half guard but can't. Payne trying to control but he's not successful this time. Payne lands a big elbow. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Payne controlling the pace for now. Payne is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ruane is surviving well by controlling Payne's body position as best he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Payne dominated that round. That's time! Ruane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ruane avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Ruane fails in his attempt to clinch. Ruane fails in his attempt to clinch. Ruane scores with a takedown into Payne's guard. Payne keeping full guard, as Ruane tries to pass. Payne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Payne pulls Ruane in to control the position. Payne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ruane being controlled here momentarily. Payne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dylan Payne wasn't active enough on the ground. Ruane fails to land with a series of punches.
Payne punishes Ruane's body with a nice straight punch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Payne looks to clinch and Ruane counters with a nice double leg into side control. Payne won't be happy with that. Payne wants to get back to his feet. Payne regains half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Payne gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Payne is on top in guard.
Payne slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Payne trying to control the action but Ruane is working from the bottom. Payne might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ruane haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Dylan Payne has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ruane is looking to regain half guard here but Payne keeps moving and retains side control. Payne trying to control the position but Ruane is working away. Payne is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ruane's shoulder. That is not cool. Payne in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Payne decides to take the fight back to the feet. Payne closes the distance and pushes Ruane back into the cage. Payne tries for a takedown but Ruane manages to get underhooks.
Payne drags the fight down to the ground.
Ruane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Payne on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Payne controlling the position. Let's hope that Payne has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Ruane looking to sit in guard and control but Payne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Payne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. 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. Payne passes Ruane's left leg - he's now in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Payne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ruane slaps away a takedown attempt from Payne, before circling back to the center of the mat. Ruane feints and as Payne raises his hands in defense, Ruane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Payne trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Payne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Ruane trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Payne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruane defends well. Payne is adopting a defensive guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Payne wants to sweep but no luck. Payne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Payne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruane manages to get himself to full guard.
Ruane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ruane 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. Ruane keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Payne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ruane as he jumps to the side. Payne shoots in but Ruane avoids the takedown attempt easily. Brandon Ruane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Payne. Payne shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Payne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Payne is looking to clinch but Ruane is avoiding it.
No luck for Payne with that takedown attempt. Ruane closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Payne's guard. Payne is controlling Ruane's posture. Payne 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 stand up but Ruane is controlling the position.
Still in half guard, Payne seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ruane is trying to stand back up but Payne is controlling him
Payne performing his best blanket impression for a moment. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Payne not landing any meaningful shots this time. Payne performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dylan Payne hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Payne misses with a two punch combination.
Brandon Ruane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dylan Payne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Payne is looking to clinch but Ruane is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight! Dylan Payne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Payne has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Payne!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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