PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Ditor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red Ditor will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Payne
vs
Ditor

178 cm
24
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Red Ditor!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ditor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ditor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Payne shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ditor is trying to defend but Payne finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Payne is trying to control the action in half guard but Ditor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Payne is looking for a kimura here.

Payne is looking for a kimura but Ditor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Payne to get the leverage.
Payne is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Payne jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ditor is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ditor and Payne has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Payne has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Red Ditor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payne moves forwards but Ditor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No joy there for Ditor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ditor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ditor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Payne's head backwards.
Ditor falls off balance throwing a combination

and Payne counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ditor's guard now.
Ditor wants to get back to his feet but Payne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Payne drops back looking for a leg! Ditor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ditor manages to kick Payne off! Payne jumps back into Ditor's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payne tries to free his leg and advance position but Ditor is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ditor wants to stand up but Payne is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ditor trying to keep a closed guard but Payne is proving a slippery customer.
Ditor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ditor keeping full guard, as Payne tries to pass.

Payne drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Payne as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Ditor screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Payne! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Max Payne!
Our winner, Max 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.