PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Mckenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Payne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mckenzie
vs
Payne

179 cm
20
177 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Mckenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Payne!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mckenzie enables Payne to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mckenzie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Payne pushes down on Mckenzie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Payne wants to stand but Mckenzie has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Payne trying to mount his opponent but Mckenzie defends it.
Payne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Payne wants to free his trapped foot but Mckenzie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Payne seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jason Payne hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Payne with a poor takedown
and Mckenzie counters with a big head kick but Payne shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne throws a sloppy head kick and Mckenzie moves out of range easily.
Mckenzie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Payne.

Mckenzie gets caught napping as Payne dives in and scores a takedown. Mckenzie manages to retain guard.
Payne preventing the sweep.
Payne is stalling in the full guard.
Mckenzie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Payne is one step ahead there.
Mckenzie is looking to stand back up but Payne counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mckenzie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mckenzie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Payne seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payne performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Payne's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mckenzie looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie is trying to get back to full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jason Payne.
Payne looks to throw the jab but Mckenzie is out of range.

Payne shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Payne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mckenzie wants to stand back up but Payne manages to pass into side control.
Payne is staying tight to Mckenzie's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne wants to control but Mckenzie is keeping him busy.

Payne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mckenzie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payne tries to stand but Mckenzie is controlling his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mckenzie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Payne dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Payne tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mckenzie counters with a body kick.
Mckenzie looks to land a combination. Payne sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Payne misses with the body kick

and Mckenzie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mckenzie misses with a head shot. Payne uses the momentum to regain guard.
Payne is controlling Mckenzie's posture.
Payne 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.
Payne wants to get back to his feet but Mckenzie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckenzie preventing the sweep.
Payne is adopting a defensive guard.

Jason Payne has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Payne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Payne moves to clinch but Mckenzie breaks away
and Mckenzie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mckenzie jabs Payne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Payne shoots in but Mckenzie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mckenzie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Payne.
Ken Mckenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Payne.
Payne is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Mckenzie. Beautiful body shot.

Payne looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Payne prevents Mckenzie from standing back up.
Payne has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payne landing shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne landing shots from mount.
Mckenzie is working to get back to half guard.
Payne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Payne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Payne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mckenzie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Payne on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Payne fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mckenzie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Payne trying to control but Mckenzie is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Payne controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Payne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mckenzie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Payne misses with a leg kick.
Payne tries to clinch up.
Payne shoots in for a double leg but Mckenzie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ken Mckenzie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mckenzie but Mckenzie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne moves in looking to clinch but Mckenzie pushes him off.
Mckenzie is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but Mckenzie is just out of range.
Payne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mckenzie sprawls well. Mckenzie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Payne gets slowly back to his feet.
Ken Mckenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Payne.
Payne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Decent striking displayed by Payne there.
Payne throws a leg kick that misses.
Payne tries to clinch but Mckenzie is having none of it.

Payne instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne wants to break free but Mckenzie has control.
Mckenzie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Payne walks away with a smile on his face. Mckenzie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Payne closes the distance but Mckenzie moves to the side
and Mckenzie counters with an outside leg kick.
Payne throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Payne is predictable there
and Mckenzie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Payne looks for a takedown but Mckenzie sprawls well.
Payne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Payne misses with a combination
and Mckenzie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Payne thinking.

Payne gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mckenzie to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mckenzie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Payne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Payne has escaped and now he's on top!
Mckenzie wants to stand up but Payne is controlling him.
Mckenzie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Payne wants to control from the top but Mckenzie keeps moving.
Payne might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mckenzie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie is striking off his back. Payne thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Payne is trying to control. Mckenzie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mckenzie is pressing down on Payne's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Payne controls from within his opponent's guard.

Mckenzie kicks Payne off and gets to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Payne.
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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Payne!
A victorious Jason Payne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.