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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Payton (ranked 419 p4p, 348 weight class) and Bartholomew Bainbridge (ranked 64 p4p, 55 weight class). Payton comes to the cage accompanied by Andre Nickatina - Yeah. 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.
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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 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter Payton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bartholomew Bainbridge!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payton clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bainbridge.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Bainbridge controls the action.
Payton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Payton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Payton takes a shot to the head.
Bainbridge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Payton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Payton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Payton throws a punch but it's blocked by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Payton.
Payton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bainbridge is keeping busy.
Payton is looking to control Bainbridge's arms but Bainbridge gets an underhook and turns him. Now Payton has his back to the cage.
Bainbridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bainbridge misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bainbridge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bainbridge misses with the head strike.
Payton blocking some punches.
Payton blocks an uppercut.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payton blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bainbridge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bainbridge fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Payton.
Bainbridge tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bainbridge lands with a short shot to the head.
Payton tries to work over Bainbridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge lands a hook that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Bainbridge lands a body shot.
Bainbridge blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton.
Payton prevents a body shot from Bainbridge.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Payton - that landed with a thud.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bainbridge displaying some good clinch control by pressing Payton up against the cage.
Bainbridge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bainbridge misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bainbridge working aggressively here.
Bainbridge tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bainbridge lands a nice shot to the body.
Bainbridge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paytons head.
Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Payton.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Payton tries a body shot but Bainbridge blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton.
Bainbridge is leaning against Payton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bainbridge struggles to land a body shot inside as Payton controls his hands.
Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Payton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payton trying to stall but Bainbridge improves his position.
Bainbridge lands with a short shot to the head.
Payton stalling in the clinch but Bainbridge improves position.
Payton prevents Bainbridge from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bainbridge.
Payton has a couple of punches blocked by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Payton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bainbridge is working Payton over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bainbridge.
Bainbridge working aggressively here.
Bainbridge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payton prevents a body shot from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bainbridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bainbridge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payton trying to stall but Bainbridge improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payton misses with some punches.
Bainbridge throws a punch but it's blocked by Payton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payton.
Bainbridge lands a shoulder strike.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bainbridge lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payton lands a shot to the body.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bainbridge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payton working aggressively here.
Payton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Payton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bainbridge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bainbridge misses with some punches.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Bainbridge dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bainbridge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bainbridge is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payton.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bainbridge lands a body shot.
Payton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Payton misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bainbridge.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Payton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bainbridge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Bainbridge fails to land.
Payton being controlled against the cage.
Payton trying to stall but Bainbridge improves his position.
Bainbridge tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bainbridge throws a head punch that misses.
Bainbridge is struggling to control the position.
Payton trying to stall but Bainbridge improves his position.
Payton taking a breather.
Payton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bainbridge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Payton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Payton fails to land.
Bainbridge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bainbridge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bainbridge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bainbridge misses with a punch on the inside.
Payton is looking to control Bainbridge's arms but Bainbridge gets an underhook and turns him. Now Payton has his back to the cage.
Bainbridge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bainbridge.
Payton blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payton prevents Bainbridge from breaking the clinch.
Bainbridge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Bainbridge lands with a right to the head.
Payton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Payton blocking some punches.
Bainbridge misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Bainbridge.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bainbridge scores with a shot to the side of Payton's head.
Bainbridge gets through Payton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bainbridge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Bainbridge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bainbridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Payton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Payton working aggressively here.
Payton tries to throw a body punch but Bainbridge avoids it by throwing Payton back against the cage.
Payton tries to throw a body punch but Bainbridge avoids it by throwing Payton back against the cage.
Bainbridge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Bainbridge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bartholomew Bainbridge seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Payton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bainbridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bainbridge misses with a punch to the body.
Bainbridge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bainbridge lands with a left to the head.
Bainbridge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bainbridge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Payton blocks a body shot from Bainbridge.
Payton misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Payton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge lands a body punch.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Bainbridge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Payton tries to stall but Bainbridge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bainbridge wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bainbridge.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payton misses with a body punch.
Payton blocks a body shot from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Payton.
Payton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Bainbridge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Payton working aggressively here.
Bainbridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Bainbridge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Payton misses with a hook. Bainbridge ducked under it nicely.
Bainbridge throws out a counter right but Payton avoids it with no problem.
Payton misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Bainbridge misses.
A low kick from Payton is predictable there
and Bainbridge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bainbridge.
Bainbridge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Payton with a body shot.
Bainbridge tries to clinch but Payton is having none of it.
Payton misses with an uppercut
and Bainbridge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
Bainbridge slips a straight right by Payton.
Bainbridge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bainbridge throws out a powerful jab.
Payton thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bainbridge manages to avoid it.
Bainbridge is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Payton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Payton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton throws a solid leg kick but Bainbridge takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Payton.
Bainbridge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payton throws out the jab.
Payton swings widly with a right hand
and Bainbridge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bainbridge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bainbridge fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Payton.
Payton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bainbridge counters with a nice uppercut.
Bainbridge throws a leg kick but Payton checks it.
Payton throwing a counter right hand but Bainbridge manages to avoid it.
Bainbridge moves away from the strike by Payton.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Payton leaning against his opponent.
Payton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bainbridge lands with a light punch inside.
Walter Payton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bainbridge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Payton.
Bainbridge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payton blocks a body shot from Bainbridge.
Payton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge blocks a body shot from Payton.
Bainbridge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Bainbridge.
Bainbridge throws a head punch that misses.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Bainbridge controls the action.
Bainbridge throws a punch but it's blocked by Payton.
Payton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bainbridge pushes Payton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bainbridge is trying to push Payton away but Payton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bainbridge.
Payton pushes off an throws an elbow but Bainbridge leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Payton misses with a body punch.
Bainbridge tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Payton misses with some punches.
Bainbridge misses with a punch on the inside.
Bainbridge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Payton is defending well.
Payton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bainbridge misses with a punch to the body.
Bainbridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bainbridge scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Payton doesn't seem bothered though.
Bainbridge closes the distance and pushes Payton back into the cage.
Bainbridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bainbridge throws a punch but it's blocked by Payton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bainbridge is leaning against Payton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bainbridge.
Payton blocks a body shot from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge misses with the head strike.
Bainbridge is working Payton over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton tries to work over Bainbridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bainbridge blocking some punches.
Bainbridge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bainbridge misses with a punch to the body.
Bainbridge is looking for a takedown.
Walter Payton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartholomew Bainbridge.
Bainbridge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payton takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Payton fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bartholomew Bainbridge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bainbridge has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartholomew Bainbridge!
Bartholomew Bainbridge seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Walter Payton was interviewed post fight and said 'Bullsh*t'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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