PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cory Markiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markiewicz comes to the cage accompanied by Twista-Victory or death. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Markiewicz
vs
Payne

195 cm
26
245 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

188 cm
24
266 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cory Markiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Payne!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne ducks under a wild hook from Markiewicz.
Markiewicz throws a head kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Markiewicz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Markiewicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Markiewicz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Markiewicz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Payne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Payne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Markiewicz throws a head kick that misses.
Payne lands with a cross.
A combination from Markiewicz does no damage.
Markiewicz lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Noah Payne has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Markiewicz.
Payne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markiewicz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Payne moves out of range easily.
Payne moves away from the strike by Markiewicz.
A combination from Markiewicz does no damage.
Markiewicz is looking to clinch but Payne is avoiding it.
Payne throws a head kick but Markiewicz moves out of range.
Cory Markiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markiewicz throws a lazy head kick
and Payne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payne scores with a jab to the body.
Payne displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Markiewicz throws a lazy head kick
and Payne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Markiewicz is breathing heavily.
Markiewicz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Markiewicz misses with a low kick as Payne jumps back.
Payne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markiewicz clinches but Payne breaks the clinch
and Payne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payne scores with a body shot.
Payne clobbers Markiewicz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Markiewicz tries to move into range but Payne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Markiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Payne moves out of range easily.
Payne lands a jab to the head.
Payne is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Markiewicz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Payne throws a series of punches but Markiewicz moves out of range.
Markiewicz tries a head kick but it misses.

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

Payne breaks the clinch.
Markiewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markiewicz misses with a double jab
and Payne counters with a right hand to the body.
Payne looks to land a body kick but Markiewicz moved away.
Markiewicz throws a head kick that misses.
Payne scores with a jab to the head.
Markiewicz throws a head kick that misses.
Markiewicz closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Payne to counter with a crisp jab.
Markiewicz throws a head kick but Payne moves out of range.
Payne dips to his left and cracks Markiewicz with an uppercut!
A jab from Payne finds it's way through Markiewicz's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markiewicz throws a sloppy body shot
and Payne counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markiewicz tries a head kick but it misses.

Payne fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Markiewicz sprawls well initially but Payne persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Payne has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Payne wants to finish this one by submission but Markiewicz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Payne.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Payne connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Payne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noah Payne's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Payne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markiewicz throws out the jab.
Payne scores with a one two! Markiewicz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Payne avoids the head kick by Markiewicz.
Markiewicz wants to clinch

and Payne counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Markiewicz working hard to break the clinch.
Markiewicz tries to land a knee to the head but Payne blocks with his arms.
Markiewicz tries a knee to the head but Payne blocks it.
Payne digs a right hand into Markiewicz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Markiewicz's gas tank.
Payne has Markiewicz pressed against the cage.
Markiewicz has had enough of the clinch but Payne keeps him there for the moment.

Markiewicz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Payne scores with a jab.
Markiewicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Cory Markiewicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Payne - just one landing.
Markiewicz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Payne counters by clinching up.
Payne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Payne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Markiewicz wants to break free but Payne has control.

Markiewicz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Payne is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Markiewicz to the mat. Markiewicz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Payne throws a big right hand that misses.
Payne stops Markiewicz from standing up.
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 Markiewicz keeps moving.
Markiewicz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Payne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Markiewicz is keeping the position for now.
Payne passes Markiewicz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Payne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Payne moves out of range of the body kick.
Payne misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Payne avoids the head kick by Markiewicz.
Payne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markiewicz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Markiewicz closes the distance but Payne moves to the side
and Payne counters with a nice uppercut.
Markiewicz throws a head kick but Payne moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Markiewicz.
Payne stalks Markiewicz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Markiewicz's face. Markiewicz staggers backwards, shaken.
Payne takes one to the chin there.
Markiewicz throws a sloppy head kick
and Payne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Markiewicz lands a glancing blow to the side of Payne's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markiewicz walks into a straight right hand from Payne.
Markiewicz looks to clinch
enabling Payne to counter with a crisp jab.
Payne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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 jab from Payne does it's job there.
Payne cracks Markiewicz with an open hand slap.
Noah Payne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payne lands a nice shot that snaps Markiewicz's head back.
Payne circles away from the clinch attempt
and Payne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Payne drives through with a takedown into guard.
Markiewicz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Payne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Noah Payne's cut.
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!

Payne scores with a jab to the head.
Markiewicz looks for the body kick but Payne saw that one coming.
Payne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Markiewicz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Markiewicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markiewicz throws a body kick the misses
and Payne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Payne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Markiewicz wants to clinch but Payne slips to the side
and Markiewicz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Payne closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Markiewicz to the mat! Markiewicz manages to get full guard.
Payne wants to pass the guard but Markiewicz is keeping the position.
Payne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markiewicz wants to get back to his feet but Payne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Payne is stalling in the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Payne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Markiewicz wants to stand up but Payne is controlling him.

Payne drops back looking for a leg! Markiewicz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Markiewicz manages to kick Payne off! Payne jumps back into Markiewicz's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Markiewicz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Payne is controlling him.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Markiewicz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch lands to the side of Markiewicz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cory Markiewicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Markiewicz. Markiewicz obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markiewicz misses with a head kick.
Payne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Markiewicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Markiewicz misses with a body kick.

Payne moves into the clinch successfully.
Noah Payne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Markiewicz trying to land knees to the body.
Markiewicz misses with a knee strike.
Markiewicz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Markiewicz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Payne is defending well for now.
Markiewicz tries to land knees in the clinch but Payne avoids the damage to the body.

Payne gets control of Markiewicz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Payne will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Markiewicz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Payne looking for a guillotine here but Markiewicz defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne pulls Markiewicz in close to prevent any damage.

Payne has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Markiewicz doesn't defend quickly enough and Payne has managed to lock this one up! Can Markiewicz escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Payne on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Noah Payne!