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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Payton Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Freedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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164 lbs
28 - 19 - 2 |
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200 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Payton Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Freedman!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freedman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Freedman darts in and clinches Wright up against the ropes.
Freedman successfully pulls guard.
Freedman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Freedman working a defensive guard but Wright passes into half guard.
Freedman is looking to improve his position.
Freedman gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freedman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Freedman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wright's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright trying to control the position.
Wright is really struggling to control Freedman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Freedman trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
Freedman looking to pass the guard.
Wright might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wright pulls Freedman in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
Freedman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.
Wright doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wright shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wright darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Wright there.
Sloppy strikes from Freedman. Those never looked like landing.
Wright walks into a left hand.
Payton Wright's cut is getting worse.
Freedman looks for a takedown but Wright sprawls well.
Freedman lands a jab-cross combination.
Wright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Freedman.
Freedman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Payton Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedman tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Freedman scores with a jab to the head.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Freedman is looking for the big counter here.
A left and a right from Wright both land. Nice combination.
Freedman scores with a nice head shot.
Payton Wright's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Freedman steps into range and cracks Wright with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Wright flops backwards and Freedman dives into his guard looking to finish!
Wright is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright keeping moving, preventing Freedman from controlling successfully.
Oh Wright is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Freedman passes Wright's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Freedman is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Freedman lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Freedman wants to work for an arm triangle but Wright is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Freedman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wright seems to have got his legs back now.
Wright is trying to escape the mount but Freedman keeps good control and instead manages to take Wright's back.
Wright wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Freedman. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Freedman is looking for the choke from the back position but Wright is controlling his hands well.
Freedman is looking for the choke from the back position but Wright is controlling his hands well.
Wright is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Freedman gets his way!
Wright trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Freedman working for a choke but Wright is defending well.
Freedman looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Freedman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Payton Wright's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Freedman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Freedman misses with a hook.
Freedman misses with a double jab.
Freedman tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Wright.
Wright slips a straight right by Freedman.
Wright misses with the combination.
No joy there for Freedman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Freedman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Freedman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Freedman is looking for the big counter here.
Freedman throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Freedman tries to clinch up.
Wright's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Freedman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wright scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freedman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wright.
Wright misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedman fails to land with a series of punches.
Freedman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wright.
Wright connects with a leg kick. Freedman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Freedman shoots in and gets a takedown into Wright's guard.
Wright scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wright takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Payton Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freedman darts in and clinches Wright up against the ropes.
Freedman is trying to drag Wright to the mat but Wright just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Wright lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Freedman on the inside.
Wright tries a body shot but Freedman blocks it.
Wright lands a shoulder strike.
Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Freedman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Freedman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Freedman ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Freedman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wright lands a couple of digs.
Freedman has momentary wrist control but Wright slips an elbow through the middle.
Freedman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Freedman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Freedman is on top in guard.
Freedman slips nicely into half guard.
Freedman wants to free his trapped foot but Wright is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wright wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wright knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Freedman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Freedman works his way into side control.
Freedman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wright is pushing Freedman's head away, looking to escape. Freedman manages to hold on to the position though.
Freedman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wright is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Freedman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Freedman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wright defending against the ground and pound.
Freedman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wright is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Freedman works to advance to full mount. Wright defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Freedman wants to take Wright's back but he can't do it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Freedman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Payton Wright's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Freedman's shoulder, as Freedman tries to avoid the shot.
Freedman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wright scores with a kick to the midsection.
Freedman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Wright.
Donk. Freedman catches Wright right on the button with a cross.
Wright tries to land a leg kick but Freedman saw it coming and moves away.
Wright lands a jab-cross combination.
Wright lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Freedman moves out of range of the body kick.
Freedman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freedman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Freedman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Freedman duly obliges.
No joy there for Freedman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Freedman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Freedman throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
Freedman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wright thumps Freedman with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Wright misses.
Wright's jab looks to have found its range, popping Freedman under the eye.
Freedman dives in and grabs Wright's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wright pushes down on Freedman's head and hops out.
Wright lands a jab to the head.
Freedman has managed to clinch.
Freedman wants to get back to striking at distance but Wright won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Wright creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wright.
Freedman jumps guard but Wright stands there with Freedman around his waist. Freedman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Wright.
Freedman wants to get back to striking at distance but Wright won't allow it.
Wright lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wright lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Freedman backwards.
Wright scores with a shot to the side of Freedman's head.
Freedman is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Freedman is still on wobbly legs! Can Wright finish him?
Wright pushes Freedman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wright throws a big uppercut that drops Freedman! More strikes from Wright and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Freedman lies dazed against the ropes as Wright celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Payton Wright!
Payton Wright tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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