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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sir Anthony Buzzard (ranked 719 p4p, 98 weight class) and Evan Payton (ranked 737 p4p, 100 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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Good wrestling
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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sir Anthony Buzzard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Payton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Buzzard does no damage.
Payton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buzzard manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Payton. That snapped Buzzard's head back.
Payton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buzzard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payton.
Buzzard throws a head kick that Payton semi-blocks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Buzzard throws a leg kick which misses Payton's front leg but catches the back leg as Payton tries to avoid it.
Buzzard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Payton lands a slapping body shot.
Payton connects with a body shot.
A big right from Payton misses.
Buzzard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Buzzard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payton looking for a takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Buzzard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Payton tries a body shot but Buzzard blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buzzard or not.
Payton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Buzzard prevents it.
Payton tries to score a body lock takedown but Buzzard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sir Anthony Buzzard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Payton.
Buzzard misses with a punch on the inside.
Payton blocking some punches.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Buzzard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buzzard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payton misses with some punches.
Buzzard blocks an uppercut.
Payton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buzzard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payton goes for a takedown attempt but Buzzard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Buzzard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Buzzard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Payton tries to clinch there but Buzzard circles away.
Payton misses with a hook.
Payton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buzzard avoids the body shot from Payton.
Buzzard misses with a looping right.
Buzzard throws a lazy right hand but Payton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payton walks into a straight right hand from Buzzard.
Payton moves in looking to clinch but Buzzard pushes him off.
Buzzard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Payton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buzzard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Payton with a jab.
Buzzard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Payton's sensitive parts.
Payton digs a good hook to Buzzard's body.
Buzzard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Payton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Payton misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard slips a straight right by Payton.
Payton cracks Buzzard with an open hand slap.
Payton closes the distance and pushes Buzzard back into the cage.
Payton can't get the takedown.
Payton tries a body shot but Buzzard blocks it.
Payton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buzzard backwards.
Buzzard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buzzard.
Payton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Buzzard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Payton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Buzzard has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Payton has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buzzard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buzzard has a couple of punches blocked by Payton.
Buzzard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Buzzard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Buzzard fails to land.
Buzzard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buzzard throws a punch but it's blocked by Payton.
Buzzard digs a right hand into Payton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Payton's gas tank.
Payton looks winded!
Buzzard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buzzard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buzzard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buzzard throws a punch but it's blocked by Payton.
Buzzard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buzzard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Payton goes for a takedown attempt but Buzzard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Payton blocks a head kick by Buzzard.
Crunch! Buzzard slams his shin into Payton's torso.
A shot to the liver by Buzzard. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buzzard dodges the punch combination from Payton.
Buzzard tries a head kick but it misses.
Buzzard throws a hook to the side of Payton's head but Payton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Anthony Buzzard dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A combination from Buzzard does no damage.
Buzzard misses with an uppercut. Payton saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Buzzard.
Sir Anthony Buzzard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payton wants to clinch but Buzzard slips to the side
and Payton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sir Anthony Buzzard is winning the standup battle so far.
Buzzard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payton is looking to clinch.
Buzzard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buzzard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Payton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Payton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Buzzard scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Payton misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buzzard throws a wild body kick that Payton sees coming a mile off.
Payton misses with the combination.
Payton connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzzard throws the left hand but Payton avoids the punch easily.
Buzzard scoring well with a low kick there.
Payton tries to move into range but Buzzard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Buzzard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Payton throws a shot from downtown. Buzzard moves away and avoids it.
Buzzard lands with a nice body punch.
Buzzard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Payton closes the distance and clinches.
Buzzard lands a nice uppercut.
Payton is trying to drag Buzzard to the mat but Buzzard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Payton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Buzzard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Buzzard, as that shot connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buzzard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buzzard circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buzzard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Buzzard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buzzard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buzzard rushes Payton and presses him up against the cage.
Buzzard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Buzzard controls the action.
Buzzard gets underhooks to prevent Payton's takedown attempt.
Sir Anthony Buzzard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Payton.
Buzzard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Buzzard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Payton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Payton misses with a body shot.
Payton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Payton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buzzard manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Buzzard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Payton misses with a takedown
and Buzzard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Buzzard lands a head kick. Payton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Buzzard cracks Payton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Buzzard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Payton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Payton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buzzard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buzzard throws a half hearted mid kick.
That kick from Buzzard tenderised Payton's leg. Payton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Payton throws a big shot that misses.
Payton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Payton closes the distance and pushes Buzzard back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buzzard.
Payton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Payton misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Payton prevents a body shot from Buzzard.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buzzard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Payton tries to work over Buzzard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Buzzard controls the action.
Buzzard has a couple of punches blocked by Payton.
Buzzard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Buzzard misses with a punch on the inside.
Buzzard misses with a punch to the body.
Buzzard lands a body shot.
Buzzard misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Anthony Buzzard dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Payton tries to clinch but Buzzard moves out of range.
Buzzard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payton can do to turn this around?
Buzzard stuns Payton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Payton looks to land a combination but Buzzard avoids it well.
Buzzard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Payton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Payton looks to score with a jab to the body but Buzzard is just out of range.
Payton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick lands from Buzzard.
Buzzard connects with a solid leg kick.
Payton throws a combination. Buzzard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buzzard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buzzard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Buzzard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Buzzard scores with a hook.
Buzzard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Payton avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzzard throws a series of punches but Payton moves out of range.
Payton misses with a right hand
and Buzzard moves into the clinch.
Buzzard prevents a body shot from Payton.
A nice left hand lands by Payton.
Payton blocks an uppercut.
Payton tries to work over Buzzard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buzzard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buzzard.
Buzzard misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buzzard.
Payton blocking some punches.
Payton has a couple of punches blocked by Buzzard.
Buzzard swings wildly with an uppercut but Payton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buzzard stops a takedown attempt from Payton.
Payton lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Buzzard.
Payton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buzzard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paytons head.
Buzzard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buzzard throws a head punch that misses.
Buzzard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Buzzard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Payton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buzzard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payton can't get the takedown.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buzzard scores with a shoulder strike.
Payton is rocked!
Buzzard working aggressively here.
Payton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Buzzard after a bit of a struggle.
Sir Anthony Buzzard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Payton.
Buzzard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Payton is still on wobbly legs! Can Buzzard finish him?
Buzzard prevents the takedown attempt.
Payton seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buzzard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buzzard misses with some punches.
Buzzard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sir Anthony Buzzard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Buzzard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Buzzard misses with a punch on the inside.
Buzzard has a couple of punches blocked by Payton.
Buzzard scores with a shoulder strike.
Sir Anthony Buzzard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Payton looking for a takedown.
Payton tries to score a body lock takedown but Buzzard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Payton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Buzzard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Buzzard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Payton or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payton blocking some punches.
Payton prevents a body shot from Buzzard.
Payton goes for a takedown attempt but Buzzard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Buzzard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Buzzard. That snapped Payton's head back.
Buzzard lands with a kick to the temple. Payton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Payton misses with a looping left.
Evan Payton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
A jab from Payton misses.
A big left from Payton misses.
Buzzard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Payton's sensitive parts.
Payton looks to land a right hand but Buzzard moved out of range.
Payton fails with the takedown
and Buzzard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sir Anthony Buzzard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buzzard 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sir Anthony Buzzard!
Sir Anthony Buzzard took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'THE CHAMP IS FUCKING HERE! IF YOU WANT SOME, COME AND GET SOME! '.
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