PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilyn Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Washington
vs
Payne

188 cm
21
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

188 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

BioPharm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ilyn Payne!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington scores with a hook to the body. Payne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Payne shoots in looking for a takedown. Washington tries to sprawl out of it but Payne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Washington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Washington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Payne.
Payne tries a head kick but it misses.
Payne shoots for a double leg takedown but Washington sprawls well. He's pushed Payne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Payne wants to clinch up but Washington keeps it at a distance.
Bobby Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payne tries to clinch up.
Good standup being displayed there by Washington as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Ilyn Payne has been cut.
Payne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Washington connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Payne's hands.
Payne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Washington is fending him off so far but Payne persists. Nope, Washington circles away and we're back to standing.
Bobby Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilyn Payne.
Payne slips a jab and a cross from Washington.
Payne avoids the body shot from Washington.
Payne fails to land the takedown.
Washington throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payne throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Bobby Washington has been cut.
Washington lands a nice hook to Payne's body. Payne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Payne looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Washington does no damage.
Payne drops his hands momentarily and Washington takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Washington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Payne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Washington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Washington throws a series of punches but Payne avoids them all with ease.
Washington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Washington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Washington is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Payne dodges the punch combination from Washington.
Payne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Washington misses with a few strikes there.
Payne is looking to clinch.
Payne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Washington throws a series of punches but Payne avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne throws a right hand that Washington ducks under and follows up with a left that Washington also avoids with ease.
Washington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Payne counters with a right hand to the body.
Washington connects with a good right hand that stumbles Payne. Payne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Payne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Washington but Washington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Washington looks to land a combination but Payne avoids it well.
Washington scores with a jab to the jaw.
Payne is trying desperately to land a takedown but Washington is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Payne.
Payne shoots in for a double leg but Washington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Washington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Washington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Washington misses with a wild combination.

Payne looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Washington 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 Washington is working from the bottom.
Payne advances position into side control!

Payne goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Washington rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Payne's guard! Nice work there by Washington!
Washington lands a couple of digs.

That's four 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.
Washington is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Washington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payne lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Washington!

Payne is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Washington has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Payne with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington avoids a strike by Payne and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Payne's guard! Fantastic escape!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Washington dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice uppercut lands for Washington. That snapped Payne's head back.
Payne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Washington.
Washington blocks a head kick by Payne.
Washington tries to bum rush Payne with a series of wild strikes but Payne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Payne misses with a double jab.
Washington lands with a cross.
Payne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Washington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Washington misses with a double jab

and Payne counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Payne in particular looking to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Payne prevents Washington from improving his position.
Washington regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Payne drops back looking for a leg! Washington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Washington manages to kick Payne off! Payne jumps back into Washington's guard.
Washington wants to sweep but no luck.
Washington is trying to control the position but Payne postures up.
Washington wants to sweep here but Payne controlling him for the moment.
Washington trying to strike off his back.
Washington looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Payne moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Washington wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Payne has him pressed against the cage.
Payne goes for a takedown attempt but Washington pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Payne misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Payne with a lazy takedown attempt

so Washington counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Washington cracks Payne with a solid left hand.

Washington stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Washington throws a combination that misses
and Payne counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Payne pushes Washington away with a front kick.
Washington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payne lands a nice looking body kick.
Payne with a lazy takedown attempt
and Washington counters with a three punch combo that has Payne backing up. Payne nods at Washington to acknowledge the strikes.
Bobby Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilyn Payne.
Payne slips a jab and a cross from Washington.
A jab from Washington misses.

Payne scores with a takedown into Washington's guard.
Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Payne landing some decent shots from guard.
Washington is trying to keep Payne in close.
Payne looking to pass the guard.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Washington working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Payne walks into a straight right hand from Washington.
Payne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Washington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Payne tries to close the distance and clinch but Washington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Payne.
Washington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Payne circles away quickly and effectively.
Washington has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Payne.
Washington misses with a combination

and Payne counters by clinching up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Payne prevents Washington from breaking the clinch.
Payne misses with a knee strike.
Washington is trying to break free.
Payne with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Payne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ilyn Payne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Payne clinches up with Washington and pushes him back against the cage.

Payne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Washington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Washington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Payne circles away quickly and effectively.
Washington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Washington misses with a double jab

and Payne holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Payne looking for a takedown.
Washington wants to break free but Payne has control.
Payne tries to land a knee to the head but Washington blocks with his arms.
Washington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Payne trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Washington breaks the clinch.
Bobby Washington is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Payne wants to clinch
and Washington counters with a series of strikes. Payne will be more careful next time no doubt.

Payne rushes Washington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Payne throws a right hand that Washington ducks under and follows up with a left that Washington also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Washington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payne staying out of range there.
Payne tries to clinch
and Washington counters with a three punch combo that has Payne backing up. Payne nods at Washington to acknowledge the strikes.
Payne throws a head kick that Washington semi-blocks.
Washington avoids the head kick by Payne.
Washington falls off balance throwing a combination
and Payne counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payne lands with a kick to the temple. Washington shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Washington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Washington falls off balance throwing a combination
and Payne counters with a head kick. That will keep Washington thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A combination from Washington does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Washington keeps the fight on the outside.
Washington swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Payne counters with a head kick.
Payne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Washington is fending him off so far but Payne persists. Nope, Washington circles away and we're back to standing.
Bobby Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilyn Payne.
Washington with a jab.
A head kick misses from Payne.
Washington lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Washington gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Washington wants to sweep but no luck.
Washington is working hard here to advance position.

Washington has his foot on Payne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Payne works his way back into a safe position though.
Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to control the position but Payne says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Payne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Washington misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Payne trying to control the action but Washington is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Payne has his takedown stuffed
and Washington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Payne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Washington connects with a good right hand that stumbles Payne. Payne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Washington throws a looping overhand right but Payne ducks down to avoid it.
Washington falls off balance throwing a combination
and Payne counters with a big head kick but Washington shrugs it off.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Payne is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Payne moves out of range as Washington strikes.

Payne drives through and clinches with Washington against the cage.
Payne slowing the pace effectively.

Payne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Payne moves in looking to clinch but Washington pushes him off.
Washington uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Payne has time to react.
Washington misses with a combination

and Payne moves into the clinch.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Payne has him pressed against the cage.
Washington takes an elbow to the temple.
Payne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Washington prevents it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Washington gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Washington wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.

Payne is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Washington frees his head nicely. Oh but Payne has switched to an armbar! Washington is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ilyn Payne!