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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evan Payton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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195 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Payton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Don Glover!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover cracks Payton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Payton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Glover's guard.
Payton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Glover makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Glover.
Payton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Glover is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Payton, into his guard.
Payton keeping moving, preventing Glover from controlling successfully.
Glover might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Payton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Glover doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Glover manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Payton is pulling down on Glover's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover throws a big elbow that misses.
Payton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Glover is aware though and is defending well.
Payton controls Glover momentarily but Glover frees himself.
Glover with a nice head shot there.
Payton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Glover missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Payton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Payton trying to control the position here.
Payton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover postures up and lands a big shot to Payton's brow.
Glover lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Payton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Glover defends well.
Glover won't allow Payton to sweep him here.
Glover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Payton working a defensive guard here.
Glover wants to control from the top but Payton keeps moving.
Glover engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover working some strikes from top position.
Glover missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Glover sitting in guard here, content to control.
Payton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Glover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Payton trying to keep a closed guard but Glover is proving a slippery customer.
Payton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Payton looking to control.
Payton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glover trying to control but Payton is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Payton is trying to control the position but Glover postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Payton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Glover counters with a right hand to the body.
Glover pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Glover doesn't manage to clinch there - Payton circles away.
Payton is looking to counter punch.
A head kick by Glover misses
and Payton counters with a stiff right hand.
A left and a right from Glover both land. Nice combination.
Glover avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Payton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Glover.
Payton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Glover makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Glover gets tackled into the cage by Payton. Payton maintains the clinch.
Payton wants to take the fight to the mat but Glover manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glover's elbow.
Glover misses with the head strike.
Payton struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Glover.
Payton lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Glover dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Glover shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Glover lands a glancing blow to the side of Payton's head.
Payton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Glover counters with a good low kick that Payton was not able to check.
Payton throws an off balance right hand
and Glover counters with a nice body shot.
Glover digs a good body shot into Payton's ribs.
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch but Glover swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good work by Payton as he checks the leg kick.
Glover wants to land a leg kick but Payton is out of range.
Glover throws a nice head kick!
Payton throws a low kick but Glover moves out of range easily.
Glover throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payton tries to land a body kick
and Glover counters with a low kick, right behind Payton 's knee.
Payton throws a looping overhand right but Glover ducks down to avoid it.
Glover takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payton connects with a body shot.
Payton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Glover keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover misses the shot to the body.
Glover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payton.
Don Glover seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Glover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Glover looks to land a body kick but Payton moved away.
Evan Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payton tries to clinch up
letting Glover counter with a right hand.
Payton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Glover pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payton gets a clinch.
Glover lands with a right to the head.
Payton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Glover misses with the head strike.
Payton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payton tries to throw a body punch but Glover avoids it by throwing Payton back against the cage.
Payton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Don Glover has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Payton.
Glover working aggressively here.
Payton goes for a takedown attempt but Glover pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Payton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Glover tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payton misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Glover creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Evan Payton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Glover misses with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Payton.
Payton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Payton blocks a body shot from Glover.
A body shot lands from Glover.
I was talking to Payton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Glover misses with an elbow over the top.
Glover misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Payton.
Glover working Payton over with knees to the body.
Payton blocks a body shot from Glover.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glover.
Glover throws a punch but it's blocked by Payton.
Payton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Glover smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Payton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glover keeps the fight on the outside.
Glover takes a swing at Payton's ribcage but misses.
Glover staying out of range there.
Glover swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Glover throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Payton blocks the low kick.
Glover lands a nice leg kick that just misses Payton's sensitive parts.
Glover lands with an uppercut that bounces Payton off the cage and back into range.
Payton has Glover up against the cage in a clinch.
Payton is trying to drag Glover to the mat but Glover just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Payton prevents a body shot from Glover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payton wants a takedown but no success here.
Glover lands a hook that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Payton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Glover fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Don Glover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glover throws a head kick that misses
and Payton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Glover throws a series of punches but Payton avoids them all with ease.
Payton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Glover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payton.
Payton sets himself, and Glover steps forward looking for the clinch! Payton avoids it this time.
Glover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Glover with a hook.
Glover takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Payton is looking to clinch but Glover is avoiding it.
Glover moves into range and connects with a jab.
Glover circles away from the clinch attempt
and Glover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Glover is looking to chop away at Payton's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Glover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Glover's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Glover throws a hook to the side of Payton's head but Payton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payton looks to land a combination. Glover sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Payton slips a straight right by Glover.
A cross from Glover lands.
Glover moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Glover clinches up with Payton and pushes him back against the cage.
Payton lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Glover is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Payton pulls his head out easily.
Glover works his way to full guard. Good work.
Evan Payton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Payton pushes down on Glover's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Payton is looking for a kimura but Glover is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Payton to get the leverage.
Glover tries to roll over but Payton keeps him under control.
Payton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover keeping hold of Payton's head, controlling as best he can.
Payton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Glover is looking for a sweep. Payton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Payton wants to work for an arm triangle but Glover is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Glover wants to control but Payton is keeping busy.
Payton is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Glover reverses the position - he's now on top in Payton's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Glover scoring with punches to the head and body.
Glover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Payton looking for a guillotine here but Glover defends easily.
Glover scoring with some ground and pound.
Payton is trying to hold Glover in close to prevent damage but Glover has managed to pass into half guard.
Glover is nestled in close to Payton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Glover's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Glover's back!
Glover defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Payton's arms.
Glover wants to escape the position.
Payton is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Glover defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Payton has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Glover has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Evan Payton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Payton keeps control of the position as Glover tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payton is looking to control Glover but Glover is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Glover 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 Payton gets his way!
Glover is trying to break free.
Glover trying to control the action but Payton just sinks the hooks in.
Payton is trying to stick to Glover's back but Glover is turning into Payton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Payton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Glover.
Glover lands a couple of elbows.
Payton looking for a guillotine here but Glover defends easily.
Glover stays in close to Payton's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Evan Payton.
I think Glover has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Glover!
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energy
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