PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Bartz (ranked 272 p4p, 223 weight class) and Walter Payton (ranked 42 p4p, 30 weight class). Payton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Andre Nickatina - Yeah kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bartz
vs
Payton

188 cm
32
215
21 - 10 - 0

194 cm
31
215
19 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Bartz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter Payton!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bartz.
No joy there for Payton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bartz lunges at Payton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Payton's hand.

It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
Bartz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Bartz slips a jab from Payton.
Payton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bartz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bartz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payton looks to land a left hand but Bartz moved out of range nicely.
Payton throws a right hand that Bartz ducks under and follows up with a left that Bartz also avoids with ease.
Bartz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been informed that Payton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Payton throws a leg kick

and Bartz moves into the clinch.
Bartz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Bartz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payton swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bartz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bartz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Payton on the inside.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Payton lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Bartz.
Bartz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz takes a shot to the head.
Bartz blocks an elbow strike from Payton.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Bartz - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
Bartz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Bartz misses with the head strike.
Bartz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Payton looks winded!
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bartz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bartz.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Bartz lands a right hand.
Bartz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payton blocking some punches.
Bartz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton.
Bartz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Payton taking a breather.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bartz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bartz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Bartz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bartz misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Payton.
Payton wants to stall.
Payton tries to throw a body punch but Bartz avoids it by throwing Payton back against the cage.
Bartz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bartz blocks an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Bartz.
Payton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Payton stalling.
Payton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bartz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bartz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bartz misses with the head strike.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow.
Payton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Payton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bartz lands a jab-cross combination.
Bartz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payton lands a jab to Bartz's midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bartz.
Bartz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bartz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bartz defending well as Payton loads up on a big left hand.
Payton misses with a hook. Bartz ducked under it nicely.
Bartz misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Payton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton missing with a left hand there. Bartz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Bartz darts in and clinches Payton up against the cage.
Bartz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payton takes a shot to the head.
Payton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Payton avoids it.
Bartz lands with a light punch inside.
Payton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bartz up against the cage.
Payton blocks a body shot from Bartz.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Bartz controls the action.
Bartz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payton can do to turn this around?
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Payton misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartz.
Payton throws an elbow that misses.
Payton prevents a body shot from Bartz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payton misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payton scores with a shoulder strike.
Bartz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Bartz.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Payton avoiding damage as Bartz throws knees to the body.
Bartz pushes off an throws an elbow but Payton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Bartz on the inside.
Bartz misses with some punches.
Payton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bartz lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartz misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Bartz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bartz.
Bartz digs a right hand into Payton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Payton's gas tank.
Payton is breathing heavily.
Bartz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bartz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow.
Payton working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Bartz.
Payton stalling against the cage.
Payton avoiding damage as Bartz throws knees to the body.
Bartz struggles to land a body shot inside as Payton controls his hands.
Bartz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Payton backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Payton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bartz's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bartz as Payton tries to tie him up.
Payton misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartz lands with a left to the head.
Bartz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Bartz.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bartz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Payton throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartz.
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton.
Bartz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Payton or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Walter Payton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bartz digs a good hook to Payton's body.
Payton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Payton tenderised Bartz's leg. Bartz is trying to keep his angry face on.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bartz.
Nice jab there from Payton.
Bartz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Payton misses.
Walter Payton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payton misses the shot to the body.
Bartz throws a sloppy head kick and Payton moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz cracks Payton with a good jab.
Bartz with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Bartz rushes Payton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payton misses with the head strike.
Bartz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartz.
Bartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Payton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bartz's brow.
Bartz tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payton blocks a body shot from Bartz.
A nice left hand lands by Bartz.
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chad Bartz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartz working aggressively here.
Walter Payton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
A short right from Bartz.
Bartz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartz.
Payton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payton tries to work over Bartz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Payton blocks an uppercut.
Payton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartz lands a shoulder strike.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Payton tries to stall but Bartz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bartz is working Payton over against the cage.
Payton has a couple of punches blocked by Bartz.
Good body shot from Bartz.
Payton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bartz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Payton.

Bartz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payton looks to land a combination but Bartz avoids it well.
That kick from Bartz tenderised Payton's leg. Payton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Payton scores with a jab. Bartz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Payton throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bartz to counter with a crisp jab.
Bartz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Payton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Walter Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bartz closes the distance and pushes Payton back into the cage.
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!
Bartz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bartz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bartz lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Bartz.
A body shot lands from Bartz.
Payton prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Payton prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Payton.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bartz.
Payton tries a body shot but Bartz blocks it.
Bartz tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Bartz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payton misses with the head strike.
Payton is leaning against Bartz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Payton lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Bartz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bartz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Bartz!
An out of breath Chad Bartz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Walter Payton spoke after the fight, saying 'Bullsh*t'.