PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payne kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ice Ice baby. Andrew Payne could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bob Wilson's chin.

Payne
vs
Wilson

184 cm
22
147 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

176 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

UCF Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Wilson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne missing with a left hand there. Wilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Wilson gets a takedown into half guard.
Payne wants to get back to full guard.
Wilson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilson uses his free foot to push down on Payne's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Payne.
Wilson controlling the position easily from mount.
Payne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Payne is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Payne can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Wilson 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payne is working to get back to half guard.

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.
Wilson controlling the pace for now.
Payne is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wilson controlling from the full mount.
Wilson prevents Payne from getting the reversal.
Wilson controlling from mount.

Despite being in the dominant position, Bob Wilson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Payne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Payne.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne misses with a series of wild punches.
Payne tries for a takedown but Wilson circles away easily

and Wilson counters with a shoot takedown. Payne fights it but they end up in guard.
Payne really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Payne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Payne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wilson pushes down on Payne's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Payne wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
Payne trying to hold on to Wilson's head to control him but Wilson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne gets back to full guard.
Wilson is stalling in the full guard.
Wilson is pushing down on Payne's leg trying to pass to half guard. Payne is fighting to maintain full guard but Wilson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Payne trying to hold on to Wilson's head to control him but Wilson postures up.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Payne is defending well.
Wilson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wilson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Payne 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.

Bob Wilson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Payne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Payne won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here.
Payne is looking for a sweep.
Payne struggling a bit here.
Wilson happy to just control the position for now.
Payne gets back to half guard.
Wilson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Payne actively working from the bottom here.
Wilson controlling the pace.

Payne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Payne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilson is working away from the top position though.

That's two 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.
Well, if Wilson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Payne wants to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Payne shoots and misses

and Wilson counters with a takedown into side control.
Bob Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Payne is trying to get back to half guard.
Payne wants to control but Wilson postures up.
Payne trying to remain calm as Wilson controls from the top position.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Payne is trying to get back to his feet.
Wilson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Payne's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Payne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Wilson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Payne to his feet.
The fighters circling - Payne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payne looks to land a body kick but Wilson moved away.
Payne tries to clinch up

and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Payne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Payne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wilson pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Payne wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
Wilson slows the pace down in half guard.
Payne wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Wilson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Payne napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wilson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Payne will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wilson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Payne is looking for a sweep.
Wilson controls the position.
Payne pushes Wilson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wilson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
You can see the frustration on Payne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wilson controlling from side mount.
Payne is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne wants to control but Wilson postures up.
Wilson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Payne will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Despite being in the dominant position, Bob Wilson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Wilson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Payne is looking to escape.
Wilson is controlling the pace.
Wilson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wilson prevents Payne from improving his position.

Payne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bob Wilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Payne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Payne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wilson pulls his head out easily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Payne is looking to clinch.

Wilson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Payne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wilson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wilson stands and throws Payne's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson controlling from side mount.
Payne struggling a bit here.
Payne is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Payne trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Wilson seems content to control.

Payne looking for submissions off his back.
Wilson is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Payne trying to hold on to Wilson's head to control him but Wilson postures up.
Wilson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Payne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Payne trying to control from the bottom.
Wilson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Andrew Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson prevents Payne from improving his position.
Well, if Wilson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wilson 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Wilson!