PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Bangsit (ranked 1438 p4p, 197 weight class) and Evan Payton (ranked 4342 p4p, 500 weight class). Evan Payton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bangsit
vs
Payton

189 cm
27
212 lbs
12 - 12 - 1

180 cm
30
192 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160
Urban Fighter

Urban Fighter

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 12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Andy Bangsit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Payton!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangsit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payton.
Payton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Payton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bangsit attempts a counter takedown but Payton avoids it well and moves away.

Bangsit drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Bangsit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Payton has escaped the position, nice work there.

Bangsit is trying to get an arm triangle but Payton is defending well.
Bangsit looks up at the clock and then as Payton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bangsit smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Bangsit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Bangsit goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Payton rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bangsit's guard! Nice work there by Payton!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton controlling from the top position.

Bangsit looking for a guillotine here but Payton defends easily.
Bangsit keeping full guard, as Payton tries to pass.
Payton slips nicely into half guard.

Bangsit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Payton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Bangsit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Payton trying to control from half guard but Bangsit is working away.

Bangsit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bangsit wants to improve his position but Payton is controlling well.

Bangsit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Payton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Payton wants to work for an arm triangle but Bangsit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Payton seems to be working for a kimura but Bangsit defends the submission attempt.

Bangsit actively working from the bottom here.

Payton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bangsit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payton wants to take a breather but Bangsit is having none of it.
Bangsit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bangsit.

Bangsit working for a triangle but Payton defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payton trying to control the position from guard on top but Bangsit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bangsit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Payton defends well.

Bangsit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Bangsit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Payton defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payton 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.
Payton wants to control from the top but Bangsit keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Evan Payton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bangsit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Payton scores with a body shot.
Bangsit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Payton has Bangsit up against the cage in a clinch.

Bangsit ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bangsit no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Payton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Bangsit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Payton is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Payton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bangsit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Payton has managed to get both his arms back between Bangsit's legs - danger averted.
Bangsit keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully.
Payton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bangsit swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Payton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bangsit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Payton has managed to get both his arms back between Bangsit's legs - danger averted.
Payton looking to pass the guard.
Payton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bangsit's guard.
Payton wants to take a breather but Bangsit is having none of it.

Payton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Bangsit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Payton pulls his head out easily.
Payton wants to pass to mount but Bangsit is defending the position.
Bangsit is looking for a sweep. Payton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Payton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bangsit defends it well.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Payton. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Payton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bangsit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bangsit punching from the bottom.

Bangsit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Payton pulls his head out easily.
Bangsit is looking to improve his position.
Bangsit is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jitsu Jim, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bangsit is trying to maintain the position but Payton is very close to passing his half guard.

Bangsit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Payton pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Payton is working for a submission of some sort.
Payton is keen to just control but Bangsit is a slippery customer.

Bangsit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Payton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bangsit has hold of Payton's hands but Payton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bangsit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payton is thwarting Bangsit's attempts to control the position.
Bangsit is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Payton jumps into side control!

Payton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Payton stands up and beckons Bangsit to his feet.
Payton misses with a wild body shot.
Bangsit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bangsit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Payton swivels and escapes.
Bangsit dives in and grabs Payton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Payton pushes down on Bangsit's head and hops out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Payton tries a low kick but Bangsit avoids it.
Bangsit tries to counter with a takedown but Payton is quick to defend against it.
Bangsit moves out of range of the strikes.
Payton misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Payton 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Payton connects with an inside leg kick.
Bangsit checks a leg kick.
Payton misses with the combination.
Payton throws a looping overhand right but Bangsit ducks down to avoid it.
Payton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Payton!
Bangsit tries for a takedown but Payton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Payton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Payton swivels and escapes.
Bangsit shoots for a double leg takedown but Payton sprawls well. He's pushed Bangsit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bangsit. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Payton clinches.
Bangsit jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Payton walks away with a smile on his face. Bangsit gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Evan Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangsit was well out of range. Poor timing from Payton.
Bangsit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Danga de danga de dang - Payton scores with a four punch combination!

Bangsit is rocked!
Bangsit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Payton defends well and Bangsit ends up having to push Payton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Payton scores with a shot to the body.

Payton bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Bangsit! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Oh Bangsit is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Payton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bangsit, up you get!
Payton throws out a loose jab but Bangsit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evan Payton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payton cracks Bangsit with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Bangsit falls to his knees and Payton doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Payton!
Evan Payton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.