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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darnell Singletary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelikan 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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265 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darnell Singletary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pelikan Payne!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Payne.
Singletary swats away the attempt to clinch by Payne.
Singletary rushes Payne and presses him up against the cage.
Singletary prevents a takedown attempt there.
Payne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Singletary smiles and moves away.
Singletary throws a series of punches but Payne avoids them all with ease.
Payne is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singletary displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Payne.
Darnell Singletary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelikan Payne.
Singletary clinches up with Payne and pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Payne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payne trying to control the position but instead, Singletary has worked for underhooks and has pushed Payne into the cage.
Payne throws a head punch that misses.
Singletary prevents the takedown attempt.
Payne stalling in the clinch but Singletary improves position.
Singletary gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Singletary controlling the action here.
Singletary is looking for a kimura but Payne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Singletary to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singletary is working for a submission of some sort.
Payne trying to control here.
Payne is trying to stand back up but Singletary is controlling him
Payne wants to improve his position but Singletary is controlling well.
Payne works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singletary trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Singletary is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Singletary is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Singletary moves into the clinch.
Singletary gets control of Payne's arms and successfully pulls guard. Singletary will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but Singletary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singletary 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 trying to control but Singletary is working from the bottom.
Singletary looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Payne trying to control but Singletary is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singletary wants to sweep here but Payne controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Singletary dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Payne.
Singletary is trying hard to land a takedown here. Payne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Singletary moves into the clinch successfully.
Payne looking to stall.
Payne fails to pull guard.
Payne is trying to pull guard but Singletary turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Darnell Singletary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelikan Payne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne tries to break the clinch but Singletary is controlling the position.
Singletary scores with a knee to the head.
Singletary keeps control of Payne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Payne jumps into guard, dragging Singletary to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singletary looking to pass the guard.
Singletary won't allow Payne to get back to his feet.
Singletary not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Singletary working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Payne throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Payne is trying to keep Singletary in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Singletary pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payne is keeping the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Payne cracks a nice hook into Singletary's ribs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Payne or perhaps it was just good defense by Singletary, which made it look bad.
Payne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Singletary tries to avoid it but Payne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Singletary to the ground. Singletary escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Singletary gets a clinch.
Singletary drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Singletary is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singletary gets control of Payne's arms and successfully pulls guard. Singletary will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Singletary keeping full guard, as Payne tries to pass.
Singletary has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Payne has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Payne pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Payne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Singletary smiles and moves away.
Payne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Singletary tries to counter by clinching up but Payne breaks away and moves out of range.
Singletary connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Singletary.
Singletary is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payne can do to turn this around?
Singletary fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Singletary slaps away a takedown attempt from Payne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Singletary blocks a head kick by Payne.
Singletary shoots in for a takedown but Payne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Payne wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Singletary dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Payne moves in looking to clinch but Singletary pushes him off.
Payne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singletary tries to counter by clinching up but Payne breaks away and moves out of range.
Singletary looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Payne is fending him off so far but Singletary persists. Nope, Payne circles away and we're back to standing.
Singletary clinches up against the cage.
Singletary manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Singletary looking to hit a scissor sweep but Payne is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singletary seems keen to control Payne's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singletary wants to sweep but no luck.
Payne wants to get up but he can't break Singletary's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Payne drops back looking for a leg! Singletary is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Singletary manages to kick Payne off! Payne jumps back into Singletary's guard.
Payne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Singletary pulls Payne in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Payne misses with a takedown attempt
and Singletary counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Darnell Singletary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Singletary drives through and clinches with Payne against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singletary lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Payne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Singletary fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Payne stuffs the takedown.
Payne steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Singletary.
Singletary misses with a takedown
and Payne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darnell Singletary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Singletary changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Payne tries to avoid it but Singletary manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Payne to the ground. Payne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Singletary throws a body shot but no joy.
Payne dives in for a single leg takedown but Singletary sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Payne shoots for a takedown but Singletary saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Singletary swivels and escapes.
Darnell Singletary is winning the standup battle so far.
Singletary avoids the head kick by Payne.
Payne slaps away a takedown attempt from Singletary, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Payne darts in trying to clinch
and Singletary counters with a right hand to the body.
Singletary shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Payne gets tackled into the cage by Singletary. Singletary maintains the clinch.
Payne has Singletary pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Singletary manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Payne wants to take the fight to the mat but Singletary manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne wants to break free but Singletary has control.
Singletary pulls Payne into guard.
Payne wants to control from the top but Singletary keeps moving.
Singletary is adopting a defensive guard.
Payne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pelikan Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darnell Singletary is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singletary wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darnell Singletary showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Singletary has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darnell Singletary!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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