PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jumbo Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Max Payne enters the cage!

Joe
vs
Payne

185 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid 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, Jumbo Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Payne!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe looks to land a combination but Payne avoids it well.
Joe misses with a double jab

and Payne counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Payne.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Payne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Payne is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Payne drops back, looking for a kneebar! Joe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Joe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Joe!
Joe landing a few strikes.
Payne is looking for a sweep.
Joe wants to control but Payne is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne tries to bench press Joe off him but Joe keeps the position.

Joe stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe throws a hook but Payne blocks it.
Payne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joe scores with a jab to the body.
Payne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joe looks to land a combination but Payne avoids it well.
Joe shoots for a double leg takedown but Payne sprawls well. He's pushed Joe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joe thumps Payne with a low kick.
Payne looks gassed!
Joe fails to land the takedown.
Joe is looking to clinch but Payne is avoiding it.

Payne gets the takedown into side control.
Joe sneaks back into half guard.
Joe trying to hold on to Payne's head to control him but Payne postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe manages to get to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joe is keeping the position for now.
Joe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Payne is wriggling around trying to escape.

Joe has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Payne is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jumbo Joe!