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Event:
The Island Season 7, 185 lbs, Round 3
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Payne gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Head.#CUT#
It looks like Major Payne has been cut.
Head throws a looping overhand right but Payne ducks down to avoid it.
Payne staying out of range there.
Head misses with a right hand
and Payne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Head connects with a good right hand that stumbles Payne. Payne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Head throws a lazy uppercut
and Payne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Payne lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Payne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Head to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#
Payne is rocked!
Head cracks Payne with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Payne tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Head pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Payne is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crack Head!
Crack Head took some time post fight to say the following; 'I eat enemy placenta for breakfast'.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Plomeros takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payne.
Payne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Plomeros misses with a punch to the body.
Plomeros can't find room to land a body shot as Payne controls the action.
Plomeros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Plomeros fails to land.
Plomeros scores with a shoulder strike.
Plomeros lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Major Payne has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plomeros working aggressively here.
Plomeros misses with the head strike.
Payne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Plomeros tries to throw a body punch but Payne avoids it by throwing Plomeros back against the cage. #BC2#
Plomeros breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Plomeros swinging wildly here.
A left and a right from Payne both land. Nice combination.
Payne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Plomeros throws an overhand right that lands on Payne's shoulder, as Payne tries to avoid the shot.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Plomeros.
Plomeros swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Payne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Plomeros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Payne misses its target.#TD#
Plomeros gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payne works over Plomeros with some ground and pound from guard.
Plomeros is looking to sweep but instead, Payne has passed into half guard.
Payne slips a nice elbow through Plomeros's hands, connecting with Plomeros's forehead.#T2##SUB2#
Plomeros looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Plomeros looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Payne pushes past his half guard into mount!
Plomeros is looking to improve his position but Payne isn't that keen on the idea.
Payne has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Payne punishing his opponent with strikes.
Payne scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Plomeros?
Payne lands a big shot there that rocks Plomeros but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Payne pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#
Plomeros is rocked!
Plomeros really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Payne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Payne cracks Plomeros with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Major Payne!
A very excited looking Major Payne made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Saur takes one on the button.
Payne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saur on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Payne throws a lazy right hand but Saur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payne scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Nice combo by Payne! Oh, that's hurt him - Saur falls to the canvas and Payne follows him into side control. #ROC#
Saur is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Aliev Saur has been cut.
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!
A big shot lands for Payne! That's hurt Saur! Will he recover? Payne fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Major Payne!
An out of breath Major Payne thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TIT 74 - Manduk v Fury
Date: Nov 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Payne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Payne counters with a left to the body.
Payne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manley.
Manley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Payne to counter with a crisp jab.
Manley darts in looking for a takedown but Payne gets double underhooks and turns Manley into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iggy Manley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Payne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manley fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne punishes Manley's body with a nice straight punch.
Payne pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Manley back to the cage. Payne follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Manley wants to clinch
and Payne counters with a nice uppercut.
Major Payne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manley wants to clinch up but Payne keeps it at a distance.
Manley misses with a takedown attempt
and Manley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payne blocks a head kick by Manley.
Iggy Manley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Payne misses.
Manley takes a swing at Payne's ribcage but misses.
Payne doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Payne moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Payne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A left lands for Payne.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Payne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Payne lands a really nice looking cross but Manley seems unphased.
Payne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manley doesn't seem bothered though.
Payne misses the shot to the body.
Manley shoots and misses
and Payne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manley wants to clinch but Payne slips to the side
and Payne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Payne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manley on the side of the head.
Payne lands the left hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Payne.
Payne throws a jab when Manley was well out of range.
Manley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Payne sprawls and moves away.
Payne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Payne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manley avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Manley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Payne counters with a nice body shot.
Manley has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Manley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Payne's guard.
Manley preventing the sweep.
Manley trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom.
Manley is working Payne over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Manley connects with a couple of short punches.
Manley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Payne tries to strike from the bottom.
#T4#
Manley trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom.
Payne wants to sweep but no luck.
Payne has momentary wrist control but Manley slips an elbow through the middle.
Payne keeping moving, preventing Manley from controlling successfully.
Payne wants to sweep here but Manley controlling him for the moment.
Manley distracts Payne with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Payne seems keen to control Manley's posture.
Manley lands a couple of digs.
Payne wants to improve his position but instead Manley has moved into half guard.
Payne wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Major Payne dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Manley darts in looking for a takedown but Payne gets double underhooks and turns Manley into the cage.
Payne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manley's head backwards.
Manley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Payne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manley.
Manley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Payne counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iggy Manley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Payne.
Payne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Payne jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Payne lands a right hook to the body.
Manley has a takedown stuffed.
Manley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Manley with a poor takedown
and Manley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Payne to score with a decent uppercut.
Manley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Manley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payne throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Payne misses its intended target.
Manley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payne unleashes a big counter combination but Manley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Manley throws a body punch but Payne moves out of range.
Manley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2#
Payne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Manley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Manley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne scores with the left hand. Manley knows he should have avoided that one.
Manley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Payne lands a jab to the nose.
Payne with a hook.
Iggy Manley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payne misses with a wild body shot.
Manley fails with the takedown.
Payne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manley's head backwards.#TD#
Manley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Manley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3#
Payne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manley connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Payne some visible discomfort.
Payne looks to move to half guard but instead Manley has passed into mount! Damn!
Payne is trying desperately to improve position.
Payne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manley with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Manley dominating with strikes here.
Manley unloading with bombs!
Manley looking to control but Payne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Payne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manley pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Payne tries to hold on but Manley pushes him away.
Manley prevents Payne from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payne takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payne tries to hold on but Manley pushes him away.
Payne is wriggling around trying to escape.
Payne swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Payne is trying desperately to improve position.
Iggy Manley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Payne slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Major 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Manley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Payne napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Manley working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Payne is looking for a sweep.
Manley in the domination position with Payne hanging on.
Manley in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Manley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Payne, who protects the arm well.
Manley grinds an elbow into Payne's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Manley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Payne is trying to get back to full guard.
Payne is refusing to be controlled, as Manley sits in half guard. #T1#
Payne tries to get to full guard but Manley has control of the leg.
Payne is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Payne trying to control but Manley postures up.
Manley blocks the strikes from Payne.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Payne can do anything to dispel that myth.
Payne tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Payne wants to control but Manley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Payne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Payne trying to control here.
Manley working Payne over with strikes.
Manley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Manley lands with a punch from half guard.
Manley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Manley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Payne keeps working.
Payne lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Payne is not content to let Manley control the position.
Manley lands with a punch from half guard.
Manley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Payne tries to roll over but Manley keeps him under control.
Manley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC#
Payne is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manley lands a nice short elbow.
Payne is still in real trouble! Can Manley finish him?
Payne wants to get back to full guard.
Manley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Major Payne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Manley is trying to control the action in half guard but Payne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Payne wants to improve his position but Manley is controlling well.
Manley slips a nice elbow through Payne's hands, connecting with Payne's forehead.
Manley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Manley prevents Payne from improving his position.
Manley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Payne trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Manley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manley wants to take a breather but Payne is having none of it.
Manley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Manley prevents Payne from improving his position.
Payne is still trying to improve position.
Payne has hold of Manley's hands but Manley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Manley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Payne wants to get back to full guard.
Manley is looking to take a break and control but Payne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manley connects with a nice short shot to Payne's temple.
Iggy Manley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manley is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iggy Manley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Payne has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Major Payne!
Our winner, Major Payne, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TIT 70 - Danger v Nucombe 3
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Payne lands an overhand right.
Adams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rielly Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adams scores with a decent looking hook.
Adams misses with a wild body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Adams scores with a four punch combination!
A jab from Payne misses.
Payne looks to land a right hand but Adams moved out of range.
Adams closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Major Payne has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payne throws a shot from downtown. Adams moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Payne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
Adams misses with a hook. Payne ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Payne. Those never looked like landing.
Payne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adams blocks a jab.
Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Adams misses with a straight left.
Payne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Payne.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Payne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Payne misses with a double jab.
Adams looks for a takedown but Payne sprawls well.
Adams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Payne momentarily.
Adams scores with a nice right hand.
Adams's coach down at King Of Pain was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Adams's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Adams misses with a straight left.
Adams misses with a lunging right hand
and Payne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Adams looks to move away, Payne throws a big counter combo but Adams just gets out of the way.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payne.
#T2#
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adams lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams throws a right hand that Payne ducks under and follows up with a left that Payne also avoids with ease.
Good shot there by Payne.
Adams displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Adams looks for a takedown but Payne sprawls well.
Payne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Major Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rielly Adams.
Nice defenses there by Adams.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payne dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Payne connects with a body shot that sends Adams's belly button to the back.
Payne misses with a body punch
and Adams counters with a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Adams. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Adams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Payne misses with a wild body shot.
Adams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Payne.
Payne lands a nice looking body shot.
Payne throws an off balance right hand
and Adams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Adams.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams.
Adams moves out of range as Payne strikes.
Payne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adams shoots in and drives through. Payne sprawls well.
Payne with a jab.
Payne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Adams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Payne. Adams does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Adams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adams misses with a wild body shot.
Payne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Adams slips under a jab.
Adams is looking for the big counter here.
Adams misses with a combination
and Payne counters with a straight right hand.
Adams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Payne circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne avoids the body shot from Adams.
Adams misses with a wild combination.
Payne was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rielly Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Major Payne's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Adams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Payne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adams somewhat.
Payne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Payne scores with a hook.
Adams swinging wildly here.
Payne misses with an uppercut.
Adams misses with an uppercut. Payne saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams misses with a wild combination.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD#
Payne throws a left that rocks Adams and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Payne dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Adams regain composure!
#ROC#
Adams is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payne scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Adams is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Payne can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Major Payne!
Major Payne thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TIT 66 - Battock v Baby
Date: Nov 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Payne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saur has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gizmo's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A shot to the liver by Payne. Beautiful body shot.
Payne throws a series of punches but Saur moves out of range.
Saur with a poor takedown
and Payne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Payne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saur on the side of the head.
Payne catches Saur with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saur shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Payne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saur shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #KD2#
Payne lands a big shot that drops Saur! Can he finish him?
#ROC2#
Saur is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oh Saur is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Payne postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Payne gets to his feet and stands over Saur, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Saur felt that one! Payne unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Saur from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Major Payne!
A victorious Major Payne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TIT 61 - Baby v Orava
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Hendo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Major Payne has been cut.#KD#
Hendo lands a big uppercut and Payne crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Payne looks OK. Hendo waves Payne back to his feet!#ROC#
Payne is rocked!
Hendo throws a monster overhand right that drops Payne! Hendo follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Hendo!
A relieved looking Jordan Hendo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TIT 54 - Melodies v Danger
Date: Oct 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Payne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Acid throws a hook but Payne avoids it easily.
Acid slips a jab and a cross from Payne.
Payne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A left lands for Payne.
Acid lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Major Payne has been cut.
Acid throws a jab when Payne was well out of range.
Payne connects with the punch.
Payne with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Payne!
#CUT#
It looks like Uncle Acid has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Acid drops his shoulder and cracks Payne with a huge uppercut! Payne goes down! Can Acid finish him?
#ROC2#
Payne is rocked!
Payne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Acid is one step ahead there.
Oh Payne is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Payne is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Payne seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Payne wants to control from the top but Acid keeps moving.
Payne throwing strikes but missing.
Acid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Payne is one step ahead there.
Acid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Payne.
Payne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Payne controlling from the top position.
Acid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Payne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Payne looking to sit in guard and control but Acid gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Payne is trying to control the position but Acid postures up.
Payne looking for a sweep. Not yet Payne, not yet.
Acid wants to stand and escape but instead Payne has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Acid can do anything to dispel that myth.
Payne working some strikes from top position.
Payne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Payne throws a strike but Acid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Payne trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acid trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom. #T3#
Acid slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Payne looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Payne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Acid's guard. #REVR#
Payne chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payne wants to control from the top but Acid keeps moving.
Acid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Payne lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Acid can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Payne controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Acid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Acid trying to keep a closed guard but Payne is proving a slippery customer.
Payne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Payne has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Payne throwing strikes but missing.
Payne is stalling in the full guard.
Payne working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Major Payne will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Payne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Acid.
Payne moves out of range of the strikes.
Acid has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Payne just misses with a punch to the body.
Payne misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Acid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Acid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Acid throws a lazy right hand but Payne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab lands there for Payne.
Acid lunges at Payne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Payne's hand.
Acid fails to land with a series of punches.
Acid lands a jab to the head.
Acid scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
Major Payne's cut is getting worse.
Payne looks up at the clock. Bad move! Acid lands a right hand from hell, dropping Payne. Acid pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uncle Acid!
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Event:
TIT 49 - Glass v Snow II
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Payne scores with a jab to the body.
Prager has a takedown stuffed.
Payne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Prager throws a right and a left that Payne avoids nicely.
Prager fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Prager is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Payne's half guard.
Payne is trying to control but can't.
Payne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Prager on the ground.
Payne wants to improve his position but Prager is controlling well.
Prager winds up and cracks Payne with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Payne is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Payne trying to hold on to Prager's head to control him but Prager postures up.
Prager stalling.
Let's hope that Prager 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.
Payne is looking for a sweep. Prager is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Prager looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Prager trying to control the action but Payne is working from the bottom.
Payne trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Prager. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Prager slips a nice elbow through Payne's hands, connecting with Payne's forehead.
Prager wants to control but Payne is keeping him busy.
Prager takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Prager wants to take a breather but Payne is having none of it.
Payne is controlling Prager's trapped leg to prevent Prager from advancing to side control.
Payne on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Payne is in trouble now - Prager has advanced to mount!
Prager lands a couple of good shots and Payne has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prager looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Prager controls the position.
Payne is trying to break free.
Prager is riding his opponent, not letting Payne buck him off.
Prager is looking to control Payne but Payne is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Prager lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Payne is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Prager.
Prager looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Payne is trapped and Prager is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Payne is trying to remain composed but Prager is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Payne rolls, trying to escape but Prager keeps control of the position.
Prager has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Prager tries to keep control of the position but Payne is staying busy.
Prager controlling the position well here. Payne rolled but Prager kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Prager is landing with strikes from the back.
I would not like to be Payne right now.
Prager's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
A lull in the action here.
Payne tries to break free.
Prager controlling from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Prager.
Payne tries to roll but Prager sticks to his back.
Payne covers up after that shot from Prager.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne rolls, trying to escape but Prager keeps control of the position.
Payne takes a big shot to the side of the head.
I would not like to be Payne right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Prager dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Prager drives through with a takedown into guard.
Payne wants to sweep here but Prager controlling him for the moment.
Prager engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Payne trying to keep a closed guard but Prager is proving a slippery customer.
Prager won't allow Payne to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prager is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Denis Prager has got the better of the ground game so far.
Payne wants to sweep but no luck.
Prager is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
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. #REVR#
Prager wants to improve his position but Payne is controlling well.
Prager works his way to full guard. Good work.
Payne postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Prager holds on and takes a little breather.
Payne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but Prager is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prager looking to control.
#T2#
Prager lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Prager works over Payne with some ground and pound from guard.
Prager sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Payne keeping full guard, as Prager tries to pass.
Prager is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Prager.
Prager cracks Payne with a solid left hand.#T3#
Payne throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Prager slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Prager in side control lands a decent elbow.
Prager in side control lands a decent elbow.
Prager scoring with punches from side control. #ROC2#
Payne is rocked!
Prager lands a decent elbow from side control.
Oh Payne is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Prager landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Prager wants to control but Payne is keeping him busy.
Prager is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Prager lands a few punches from side control.
Payne is looking to regain half guard here but Prager keeps moving and retains side control.
Payne seems to have got his legs back now.
Prager working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
Prager working away.
Payne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Prager working the head and body with strikes.
Payne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Payne tries to get out of the position.
Payne tries to bench press Prager off him but Prager keeps the position.
The referee asks Prager politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Prager prefers to stall for the moment though.
Prager landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Prager taking a breather here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prager lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payne is looking to regain half guard here but Prager keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Prager politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Prager prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Prager 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Payne lands a lovely overhand right.
Denis Prager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Payne misses.
Prager fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Prager looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Prager working Payne over with strikes.
Prager is trying to control the action in half guard but Payne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Payne is trying to control but can't.
Prager seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prager wants to lay and pray for a moment but Payne keeps working.
Prager not doing much here.
Prager is keen to just control but Payne is a slippery customer.#T1#
Payne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Prager's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Prager's back!
Prager rolls, trying to escape but Payne keeps control of the position.
Payne is punishing Prager with strikes - can he finish him?!
Prager trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Payne throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Payne is hanging on to Prager's back as he tries to escape.
Prager breaks Payne's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Prager has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Prager won't allow Payne to sweep him here.
Prager looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Prager scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Prager lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payne is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Prager sitting in guard here, content to control.
Prager distracts Payne with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Prager wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Payne throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Payne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Prager chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Payne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prager is one step ahead there. #T3#
Prager controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Payne will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Payne wants to sweep but no luck.
Prager wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Prager controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Major Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payne lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Prager shoots in and bounces Payne off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Prager engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Yet more stalling tactics from Prager.
Payne striking from his own guard.
Prager keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Payne's head.
Prager controls from within his opponent's guard.
Prager preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prager trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Payne looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Prager passes into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Prager comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Prager winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Prager!
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Event:
TIT 45 - Battock v Rutherford
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Payne clobbers Jaa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Payne has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Jaa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Payne's half guard.
Jaa drops an elbow to the side of Payne's head.
Jaa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Payne defending well though.
Payne gets full guard.
Jaa connects with a couple of short punches.
Payne is pulling down on Jaa's head. It's preventing any offense from Jaa, at least for the moment.
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.
Jaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Payne can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jaa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jaa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Payne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jaa preventing the sweep.
Payne punching to the body, from the bottom.
Jaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Payne pulls Jaa in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaa lands a couple of digs.
Payne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Payne works over Jaa with some ground and pound from guard.
Payne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Payne chips away with some ground and pound.
Payne won't allow Jaa to get back to his feet.
Payne is working Jaa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Payne chips away with some ground and pound.
Payne working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jaa's head.
Jaa wants to stand and escape but Payne is having none of it.
Jaa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Payne on the ground.
Payne distracts Jaa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Payne chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Jaa is rocked!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jaa throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Oh Jaa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaa is striking from the bottom but Payne uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#T2#
Payne landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Payne looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jaa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jaa taking some punishment here, with Payne in his half guard.
Payne lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Jaa! More strikes land and this one is all over! Payne jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Major Payne!
A very excited looking Major Payne made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TIT 39 - Nucombe v Melodies
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Tuctic tries for a takedown but Payne circles away easily
and Payne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab by Payne.
Tuctic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tuctic fails with the takedown
and Payne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tuctic with a poor takedown
and Payne counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sanu Tuctic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Payne does it's job there.
Payne connects with a body shot that sends Tuctic's belly button to the back.
Payne displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Sanu Tuctic has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuctic misses with a takedown
and Payne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tuctic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tuctic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Tuctic is rocked!
Tuctic is breathing heavily.
Tuctic backs away from a small jab... but Payne lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Tuctic crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Payne with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Major Payne!
Major Payne decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TIT 34 - Fury v Haymon
Date: Aug 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Payne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blubb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Payne lands with a right hand.
Payne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blubb works Payne's body with a nice hook.
Blubb lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Major Payne has been cut.
We've been told by Blubb's head coaches at Ferocious Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blubb takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blubb scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Payne doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blubb throws a sloppy body shot
and Payne counters with a one-two to the body.
Payne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payne shoots for a double leg takedown but Blubb sprawls well. He's pushed Payne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Payne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blubb as he jumps to the side.
Keith Blubb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Payne.
Blubb throws a shot from downtown. Payne moves away and avoids it.#KD#
Blubb cracks Payne with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Payne looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Blubb finish him?
#ROC#
Payne is rocked!
Blubb fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Payne square on the jaw! Damn, Payne is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Blubb!
An out of breath Keith Blubb thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Boon misses with a series of wild punches.
Boon looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Payne lands a nice hook to Boon's body. Boon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Payne thuds a left hand into Boon's body.
Boon misses with a wild combination.
Boon misses with a double jab
and Payne counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Payne decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Payne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boon is trying to stand up here but Payne is controlling him well.
Payne lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Payne is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Payne winds up and cracks Boon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boon is staying active underneath Payne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Payne looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Payne trying to control the action but Boon is working from the bottom.
Boon tries to get to full guard but Payne has control of the leg.
Payne looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boon tries to roll over but Payne keeps him under control.
Payne winds up and cracks Boon with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Boon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Payne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boon's head.
Payne trying to pass the guard but Boon defending well.
Payne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Payne lands a nice short elbow.
Payne working the head and body with strikes.
Payne working over Boon with some ground and pound. Boon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boon taking some punishment here, with Payne in his half guard.
Payne winds up and cracks Boon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Payne is thwarting Boon's attempts to control the position.
Payne scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Payne looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boon taking some punishment here, with Payne in his half guard.
Payne is trying to control the action in half guard but Boon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boon has hold of Payne's hands but Payne slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Payne lands with a punch from half guard.
Payne drops an elbow to the side of Boon's head.
Boon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Payne lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Payne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Payne is nestled in close to Boon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Payne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Payne lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Payne.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boon is refusing to be controlled, as Payne sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Major Payne dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Payne.
Boon throws a hook to the side of Payne's head but Payne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boon throws a sloppy body shot
and Payne counters with a stiff right hand.
Payne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payne scores with a jab. Boon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boon. Payne does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Boon does no damage.
John Boon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Payne shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Payne was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Payne working the ground and pound.
Boon being controlled for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Payne lands a few punches from side control.
Payne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boon keeps working.
Major Payne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Payne working the ground and pound.
Payne tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Payne wants to control but Boon is keeping him busy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boon is trying to escape the position but Payne is controlling the position.
Payne is chipping away with strikes.
Boon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Boon wants to control but Payne postures up.
Boon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Payne connects with a decent elbow.
Payne working the ground and pound.
Payne connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Boon some visible discomfort.
Payne scoring with punches from side control.
Payne grinds an elbow into Boon's temple. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Boon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Payne landing strikes.
Boon taking a bit of punishment here - Payne scoring with strikes.
Boon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Payne lands a decent elbow from side control.
Payne working the ground and pound.
Payne is looking to take a break and control but Boon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Payne happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Payne scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boon to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Boon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Payne working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payne cracks Boon with a big right hand but Boon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Payne is working Boon over with some ground and pound from side control.
Payne is working Boon over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Major Payne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Payne works over Boon's head and body with a nice combination.
Payne throws a series of punches but Boon avoids them all with ease.
Boon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boon misses with a few strikes there.
Payne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Payne throws a jab but it's blocked by Boon.
Boon misses with the combination.
Payne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Payne scores with a jab. Boon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne scores with a body shot.
Boon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1##TD2#
Payne drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Payne controls from within his opponent's guard.
Payne working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Payne postures up and lands a big shot to Boon's brow.
Payne with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Payne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Payne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Payne lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Payne controls from within his opponent's guard.
Payne lands a couple of elbows.
Payne scoring with punches to the head and body.
Payne is in close to Boon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Payne cracks Boon with a solid left hand.
Payne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Payne scoring with some ground and pound.
Boon keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
John Boon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Boon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boon throws a combination that misses
and Payne counters with a nice body shot.
Payne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Payne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
John Boon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payne lands with a good body shot.
Payne scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Payne scores with a hook to the body. Boon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boon there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
No joy there for Boon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Major Payne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A punch combination from Boon misses.
Boon moves forwards but Payne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some wild striking there from Boon.
Boon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payne counters with a left and a right that stings Boon.
Payne slips a straight right by Boon.
Payne throws out a counter right but Boon avoids it with no problem.
Payne lands a jab to the nose.
Payne scores with a sloppy right hand. Boon should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Major 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Major Payne!
Major Payne decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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