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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cleo Mayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malik Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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151 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cleo Mayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malik Payne!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne shoots for a double leg takedown but Mayer sprawls well. He's pushed Payne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Payne shoots for a double leg takedown but Mayer sprawls well. He's pushed Payne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Payne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cleo Mayer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malik Payne.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Payne is defended easily by Mayer.
Payne on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Payne has Mayer up against the cage in a clinch.
Mayer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mayer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mayer pulls Payne in close to his closed guard and prevents Payne from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne has gone for a leg lock! Mayer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Payne's guard.
Mayer postures up.
Mayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payne looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Payne misses with a takedown attempt
and Mayer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Payne's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne is trying to control the position but Mayer postures up.
Payne is working an open guard so Mayer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Payne gets caught flat footed, as Mayer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mayer defends it easily.
Payne trying to control the position.
Payne being controlled here, momentarily.
Mayer tries to stand but Payne is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne working for a triangle but Mayer defends it easily.
Payne is working an open guard so Mayer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Payne dives in for a single leg takedown but Mayer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mayer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Payne to keep the fight standing.
Payne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mayer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mayer jumps guard but Payne turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mayer tries to pull guard but Payne holds him up against the cage and eventually Mayer drops back down to his feet.
Mayer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Payne is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mayer pulls Payne into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne wants to control from the top but Mayer keeps moving.
Payne tries to stand but Mayer is controlling from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Malik Payne.
Mayer looks for a takedown but Payne sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Mayer as Payne shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleo Mayer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Payne shoots in looking for a takedown. Mayer tries to sprawl out of it but Payne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mayer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Payne fails with the takedown
and Mayer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mayer tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mayer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mayer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mayer is just content to waste time from the top position. Payne takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mayer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Cleo Mayer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Payne misses with a low kick.
A combination from Payne does no damage.
Payne is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Payne. No joy for Mayer on that attempt.
Payne fails with a takedown attempt.
Cleo Mayer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malik Payne.
Mayer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Payne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mayer misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne darts in and clinches Mayer up against the cage.
Mayer gets control of Payne's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mayer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mayer looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayer, not yet.
Mayer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mayer is adopting a defensive guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Payne not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cleo Mayer.
Payne instigates a clinch.
Mayer 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. Mayer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Payne tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mayer defends well and Payne ends up having to push Mayer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mayer is trying to pull guard but Payne turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mayer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Payne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Payne tries to break free but Mayer pushes him back against the cage.
Payne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mayer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Payne pulls guard.
Mayer wants to stand but Payne has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Payne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mayer controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mayer wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Cleo Mayer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mayer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Payne controls his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Payne is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleo Mayer dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Payne throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mayer's waist but Mayer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Payne off to one side.
Mayer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Payne.
Payne leaves Mayer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Payne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Payne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mayer tries to avoid it but Payne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mayer to the ground. Mayer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cleo Mayer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malik Payne.
Payne fails with a takedown attempt.
Payne moves out of range of the body kick.
Payne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Payne moves away from the strike by Mayer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Payne!
Mayer stands up and beckons Payne to his feet.
Mayer gets tackled into the cage by Payne. Payne maintains the clinch.
Payne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mayer prevents it.
Payne drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mayer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Payne smiles and moves away.
Mayer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Payne's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne is working an open guard so Mayer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mayer circles away quickly and effectively.
Payne throws a head kick but Mayer moves out of range.
Payne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Payne tries for a takedown but Mayer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mayer.
Payne with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mayer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Payne won't be happy with that.
Mayer stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Payne to the mat! Payne manages to get full guard.
Mayer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Payne has his takedown stuffed
and Mayer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mayer is looking to land body kicks.
Payne tries to bum rush Mayer with a series of wild strikes but Mayer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mayer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mayer has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Payne to keep the fight standing.
Mayer manages to pull guard.
Payne stands and steps away. Mayer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Payne fails with the takedown
and Mayer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Payne's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payne trying to keep a closed guard but Mayer is proving a slippery customer.
Mayer trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Payne's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cleo Mayer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mayer, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleo Mayer!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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