Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC Hepple vs Trudeau
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Payton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Payton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baccalieri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Payton scrambles back to his feet.
Baccalieri throws a shot to the body.
Payton tries to clinch there but Baccalieri circles away.
Baccalieri moves forwards but Payton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baccalieri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baccalieri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payton.
Baccalieri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Payton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baccalieri walks into a jab.
Payton is looking to clinch.
Baccalieri takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payton connects with the punch.
Payton works Baccalieri's body with a nice hook.
Baccalieri connects with a body shot that sends Payton's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Payton forces Baccalieri back against the cage and clinches.
Baccalieri misses with the head strike.
Payton scores with a shot to the side of Baccalieri's head.
Baccalieri misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Payton tries a body shot but Baccalieri blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton.
Baccalieri misses with some punches.
Payton blocking some punches.
Baccalieri working aggressively here.
Baccalieri scores with a shot to the side of Payton's head.
A head punch on the inside from Baccalieri fails to land.
Baccalieri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baccalieri working aggressively here.
Payton blocking some punches.
Payton pushes Baccalieri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Payton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baccalieri avoids it.
Baccalieri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baccalieri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Baccalieri fails to land.
Baccalieri misses with the head strike.
Baccalieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baccalieri misses with some punches.
Payton tries to work over Baccalieri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Baccalieri is fighting off a takedown attempt but Payton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Baccalieri to the mat. Baccalieri regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baccalieri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Payton is controlling him.
Baccalieri keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully.
Payton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payton passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Payton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payton is looking to stall here but Baccalieri recovers full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Payton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Payton showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Payton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Payton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baccalieri keeping full guard, as Payton tries to pass.
Payton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Baccalieri is trying to control but can't. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baccalieri is not content to let Payton control the position.
Payton stops Baccalieri from getting back to his feet.
Payton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Baccalieri won't allow Payton to pass to mount.
Baccalieri is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baccalieri. Payton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Baccalieri.
Baccalieri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD2#
Payton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Baccalieri on his heels. He'll look to pass Baccalieri's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Payton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Payton lands the left hand.
Payton tries to clinch up but Baccalieri circles away and keeps his distance.
Baccalieri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baccalieri throws a big shot that misses.
Payton's corner calls for a 1-2. Payton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baccalieri connects with a single shot there.
Baccalieri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payton.
Payton doesn't manage to clinch there - Baccalieri circles away.
Payton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch combination from Baccalieri misses.
Baccalieri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baccalieri throws a big shot that misses.
Baccalieri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baccalieri looks to throw the jab but Payton is out of range.
Baccalieri avoids the body shot from Payton.
Baccalieri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Payton misses with a straight right. #T1#
Baccalieri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Payton counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Payton closes the distance and clinches.
Payton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baccalieri after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Payton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Baccalieri tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Payton controlling the pace for now.
Payton tries to control but Baccalieri wriggling away.
Payton avoids the attempt from Baccalieri to control.
Baccalieri is bucking up trying to escape but Payton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Baccalieri is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
We've been informed that Payton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Payton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baccalieri is squirming around, avoiding Payton's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Payton working for a submission but Baccalieri is keeping him at bay.
Baccalieri wants to control but Payton is having none of it.
Baccalieri tries to reverse the position but Payton maintains control.
Evan Payton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baccalieri tries to lock up and control but Payton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Payton looking to control but Baccalieri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baccalieri wants to control but Payton is having none of it.#T3#
Baccalieri really wants to buck Payton off and get back to his feet.
Baccalieri wants to control but Payton is having none of it.#SUB2#
Payton working for a submission but Baccalieri is keeping him at bay.
Payton avoids the attempt from Baccalieri to control.#SUB2#
Payton moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Baccalieri has worked his arm free - good work by Baccalieri!
Payton advances nicely into full mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Payton has hold of Baccalieri's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Baccalieri manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Payton looking to control but Baccalieri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baccalieri is working to get back to half guard.
Payton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baccalieri is looking to escape.
Baccalieri is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Payton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Baccalieri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Payton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No joy there for Payton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Payton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baccalieri is able to avoid easily.
Payton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baccalieri.
Payton missing with a left hand there. Baccalieri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baccalieri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Payton avoids the body shot from Baccalieri.
Baccalieri lands a jab.
Payton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baccalieri circles away quickly and effectively.
Baccalieri throwing a counter right hand but Payton manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Payton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baccalieri swats away the attempt to clinch by Payton.
Baccalieri misses with a combination
enabling Payton to counter with a crisp jab.
Baccalieri swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Payton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Payton. #T1#
Payton advances position into side control!
Baccalieri manages to get back to half guard.
Baccalieri is trying to stand back up but Payton is controlling him #SUB2#
Payton is working for a kimura but Baccalieri is defending it quite comfortably.
Payton controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Payton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Payton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Baccalieri wants to improve his position but Payton is controlling well.
Baccalieri is trying to stand back up but Payton is controlling him
Baccalieri tries to roll over but Payton keeps him under control.
Payton is thwarting Baccalieri's attempts to control the position.
Payton trying to control the action but Baccalieri is working from the bottom.
Bobby Baccalieri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB2#
Payton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Payton wants to control but Baccalieri is keeping him busy.
Baccalieri keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Payton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baccalieri defends it well.
Payton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Baccalieri is trying to escape the mount. #T4##SUB2#
Payton is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Baccalieri to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Baccalieri shrugs it off.
Baccalieri tries to reverse the position but Payton maintains control.
Baccalieri throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Evan Payton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Payton has control of Baccalieri's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Baccalieri regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Payton fails to move to back control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baccalieri swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Payton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Payton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Payton!
A very excited looking Evan Payton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: EFC Chaelsson vs Mcpherson
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Payton throws a lazy uppercut
and Wiremu counters with a nice body shot.
Wiremu moves in looking to clinch but Payton pushes him off.
Payton scores with a punch to the head.
Wiremu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payton moves away.
Payton misses the body punch
and Wiremu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Payton lands a nice shot that snaps Wiremu's head back. #CL2#
Payton pushes Wiremu up against the cage in a clinch.
Wiremu can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Payton misses with a punch on the inside.
Payton lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Wiremu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Payton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wiremu to the mat. Wiremu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payton looking to pass the guard.
Payton passes Wiremu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiremu is not content to let Payton control the position.#T1#
Payton tries to pass to full mount but Wiremu defends it. #SUB2#
Payton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wiremu sees it coming and defends easily.
Payton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Payton passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payton is looking to take a break and control but Wiremu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Payton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Payton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wiremu is letting Payton control him for a moment.
Wiremu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Payton on the ground.
Wiremu is looking to reverse the position.
Wiremu is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Payton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wiremu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wiremu regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Wiremu keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully.
Payton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wiremu is keeping the position for now.
Payton advances to half guard.
Wiremu is trying to get back to full guard.
Payton trying to pass the guard but Wiremu defending well.
Payton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Payton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wiremu wants to hold on but Payton pushes him away.
Wiremu is trying desperately to improve position.
Payton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Payton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payton pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Payton trying to control but Wiremu is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Payton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Payton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wiremu counters with a stiff right hand.
Payton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wiremu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Payton somewhat.
Wiremu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wiremu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payton.
Wiremu thinks about countering with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Wiremu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wiremu takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Wiremu takes the fight into the clinch.
Payton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wiremu after a bit of a struggle.
We've been informed that Payton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aloysius Wiremu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Payton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton struggles to land a body shot inside as Wiremu controls his hands.
Wiremu tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Wiremu back against the cage.
Wiremu can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Payton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wiremu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Wiremu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Wiremu connects with a body shot.
Payton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payton throws a poor cross that misses
and Wiremu counters with a three punch combo that has Payton backing up. Payton nods at Wiremu to acknowledge the strikes.
Aloysius Wiremu is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Payton misses.
Wiremu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Wiremu tries to keep at a distance but Payton has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wiremu.
Wiremu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Wiremu throws a head punch that misses.
Payton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wiremu lands a body shot. #TD2#
Payton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wiremu can't fight it off and eventually Payton manages to take the fight to the floor. Wiremu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Payton is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiremu keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully.
Evan Payton has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Wiremu keeping full guard, as Payton tries to pass. #T3#
Payton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Payton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wiremu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wiremu throws a lazy right hand but Payton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Payton gets the takedown into side control.
Wiremu prevents Payton from improving position.
Wiremu is trying to control Payton's posture but Payton avoids it. #SUB2#
Payton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wiremu rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Payton's guard! Nice work there by Wiremu! #T4#
Payton looking to control. #SUB2#
Payton has his foot on Wiremu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wiremu works his way back into a safe position though.
Wiremu tries to free his leg and advance position but Payton is retaining full guard.
Payton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiremu is trying to get back to full guard.
Payton trying to pass the guard but Wiremu defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aloysius Wiremu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick by Wiremu misses
letting Payton counter with a right hand.
Wiremu misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Payton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Payton not doing much here.
Payton is looking to stall here but Wiremu recovers full guard.
Payton passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton trying to pass the guard but Wiremu defending well. #T1#
Payton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wiremu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wiremu preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Payton is looking to advance position but Wiremu won't allow it.
Payton controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Payton seems to be working for a kimura but Wiremu defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Payton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Payton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Payton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wiremu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Payton.
Wiremu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Payton is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB2#
Payton is working for a submission of some sort.
Payton works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Payton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Payton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Payton wants to control but Wiremu is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Payton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wiremu, who protects the arm well.
Payton wants to control but Wiremu is keeping him busy.
Wiremu tries to buck Payton off but Payton is having none of it.#SUB2#
Payton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Payton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wiremu struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Payton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Payton 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Payton!
Evan Payton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EFC Boxer vs Anderson
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Payton looks to throw the jab but Ladd is out of range.
Payton misses with a low kick.
Payton takes a swing at Ladd's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ladd. Payton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD2#
Payton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Payton is looking to take a break and control but Ladd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Payton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ladd is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton tries to advance position but instead Ladd slips a leg back in to half guard.
Payton wants to take a breather but Ladd is having none of it. #T1#
Payton wants to free his trapped foot but Ladd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ladd wants to get back to full guard.
Ladd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Payton is working away from the top position though.
Payton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ladd's head. #SUB#
Ladd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Payton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ladd is trying to stand back up but Payton is controlling him
Payton is pressing down on Ladd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ladd is holding on for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Payton is looking to take a break and control but Ladd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ladd tries to get to full guard but Payton has control of the leg.
Ladd is holding on to half guard well.
Ladd continues to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ladd wants to control but Payton is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ladd tests Payton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ladd punishes Payton's body with a nice straight punch.
Ladd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ladd throws a lazy right hand but Payton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Ladd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ladd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payton.
Ladd misses with a looping left.
Payton defending well as Ladd loads up on a big left hand.
Payton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Payton ducks under a wild hook from Ladd.
Payton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Payton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've been hearing good reports from Ladd's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Payton passes into half guard.
Payton is trying to control. Ladd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ladd is positioning himself well to prevent Payton advancing to mount.
Ladd is looking for a sweep. Payton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Payton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ladd is looking to escape. #T4#
Payton avoids the attempt from Ladd to control.
Ladd slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Payton not doing much here.
Payton trying to pass the guard but Ladd defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Payton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ladd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Payton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Evan Payton will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Payton lands the left hand.
Payton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ladd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ladd throws a body punch but Payton moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Payton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ladd.
Payton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ladd's head.
Ladd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL2#
Payton rushes Ladd and presses him up against the cage.
Ladd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Payton's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Payton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Payton misses with a punch to the body.
Payton prevents Ladd from breaking the clinch.
Payton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ladd avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ladd blocks a body shot from Payton. #T1##BC#
Ladd breaks the clinch.
Payton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payton moves away from the strike by Ladd.
Rosco Ladd is winning the standup battle so far.
Payton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ladd slips a jab and a cross from Payton.
Payton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ladd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ladd tests Payton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payton throws a looping overhand right but Ladd ducks down to avoid it.
Payton throws a hook but Ladd blocks it.
Ladd scores with a jab to the head.
Ladd fails to land with a series of punches.
Payton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ladd swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Payton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ladd to the mat! Ladd manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ladd is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Payton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ladd looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ladd looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ladd! #REVR##T2#
Ladd trying to control the action but Payton is working from the bottom.
Payton tries to buck Ladd off but Ladd is having none of it.#SUB#
Ladd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Payton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Payton is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Ladd is looking to take a break and control but Payton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ladd is staying tight to Payton's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Payton is trying to control Ladd's posture but Ladd avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Payton tries to buck Ladd off but Ladd is having none of it.
Ladd in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ladd trying to control the action but Payton is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ladd working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payton is looking to regain half guard here but Ladd keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rosco Ladd dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ladd throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ladd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ladd moves out of range of the body kick.
Payton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ladd throws a hook to the side of Payton's head but Payton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payton looks to throw the jab but Ladd is out of range.
Payton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Payton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ladd misses with a right hand
and Payton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ladd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Payton dives in and scores a takedown into Ladd's guard.#ES#
Ladd pushes Payton off and gets back to his feet.
Rosco Ladd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ladd scores with a jab to the head.
Payton misses with an uppercut.
Ladd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ladd lands with a hook. Payton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ladd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Payton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ladd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Payton scrambles back to his feet.
Payton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Payton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ladd.
Ladd lands a right hook to the body.
Ladd lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Payton tries to clinch up but Ladd circles away and keeps his distance.
Ladd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Payton looks to land a body kick but Ladd moved away.
Ladd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payton.
Payton shoots in but no luck this time.
Ladd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payton can do to turn this around?
Ladd misses with a hook. Payton ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Ladd.
Payton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ladd.
Payton moves away from the strike by Ladd.
Ladd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Payton counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Payton tenderised Ladd's leg. Ladd is trying to keep his angry face on.
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 misses with a straight left.
Ladd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payton.
Rosco Ladd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Payton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ladd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Payton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ladd under the eye.
A big left from Ladd misses.
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but Payton is just out of range.
Ladd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Payton.
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but Payton is just out of range.
Payton wants to clinch.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Ladd there.
Nice sprawl there from Ladd as Payton shoots in.
Ladd swinging wildly here.
Payton misses with a leg kick.
Ladd lands a jab.
Payton throws a hook but Ladd avoids it easily.#T3#
Payton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Payton tries to clinch but Ladd is having none of it.
Ladd moves out of range as Payton strikes.
A jab lands there for Payton.
Ladd throws a shot to the body.
Ladd lands a slapping body shot.
Payton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ladd lands with a nice combination. Payton backs away looking to recover.
Payton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Payton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ladd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Payton slips a jab and a cross from Ladd.
Payton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ladd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Payton circles away quickly and effectively.
Payton throws a body shot but no joy.
Ladd ducks under a wild hook from Payton.
Payton looks to score with a jab to the body but Ladd is just out of range.
Ladd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Payton under the eye.
Ladd misses with the combination. #T4#
Ladd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payton.
Ladd lunges at Payton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Payton's hand.
Ladd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Payton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ladd was well out of range. Poor timing from Payton.
Ladd throws a lazy right hand but Payton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Payton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but Payton is just out of range.
Payton swings for the body but Ladd moves out of range.
Ladd appears to be looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Ladd misses.
Payton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Payton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ladd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Payton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ladd throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ladd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Payton.
Rosco Ladd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Payton.
Payton misses with a hook.
Ladd throwing a counter right hand but Payton manages to avoid it.
Payton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rosco Ladd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ladd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rosco Ladd!

Event: GAMMA#776 Delsarte v Steel
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1##CL#
Payton moves into the clinch.
Quin lands with a right to the head.
Quin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Payton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Payton tries a body shot but Quin blocks it.
Payton prevents Quin from breaking the clinch.
Quin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Payton blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Quin is trying to trip Payton. He has hold of a leg but Payton is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Quin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Payton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Payton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quin controls the pace.
Quin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Payton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payton keeping moving, preventing Quin from controlling successfully.
Payton trying to keep a closed guard but Quin is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Payton is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Payton stands and throws Quin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quin is trying to control Payton's posture but Payton avoids it.
Quin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Quin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Payton's best efforts.
Payton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Payton wants to take a breather but Quin is having none of it.
Payton wants to free his trapped foot but Quin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Quin wants to get back to full guard.
Payton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
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.
Payton is keen to just control but Quin is a slippery customer.
Payton works his way into full mount!
Quin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Quin working to try and regain half guard.
Payton wants to control the pace but Quin is squirming around nicely.
Quin tries to lock up and control but Payton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Quin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Payton manages to capitalize on a mistake by Quin to take his back!#SUB#
Payton is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Quin taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Payton.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Evan Payton!
After winning the bout, Evan Payton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#773 Marston v Dassler
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Payton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Staal's hands.
We've been hearing reports that Payton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Payton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Payton scores with a nice strike.
Payton tests Staal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payton throws a looping overhand right but Staal ducks down to avoid it.
Staal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Payton throws a big shot that misses.
Staal tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Evan Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staal moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Payton closes the distance and clinches.
Payton gets through Staal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Staal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Staal.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton.
Staal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Payton pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Payton moves into range and clinches up with Staal.
Staal blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Payton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Staal is defending well.
Staal blocks a body shot from Payton.
Payton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Staal taking a breather.
Payton is pressed up against the cage. Staal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Payton down to the mat. Payton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Payton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Staal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Staal tried to score with a low kick but Payton checks it.
Payton looks to score with a jab to the body but Staal is just out of range.
Staal scores with a shot to the body.
Staal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Payton misses with a combination
and Staal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Staal scores with a four punch combination!
Nice defenses there by Staal.
Staal looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Payton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Staal has Payton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Payton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Evan Payton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Staal.
Staal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Staal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Decent striking displayed by Payton there.
Payton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Staal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Staal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payton.
Payton lands with a shot to the body.
Payton jabs at Staal's body.
Payton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Staal throws out the jab.
Payton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Staal sprawls and moves away.
Payton throws a shot from downtown. Staal moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Staal misses.
Staal misses with a low kick.
Payton misses with an uppercut.
Evan Payton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payton throws a lazy uppercut
and Staal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payton throws a shot from downtown. Staal moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payton. #T3#
Payton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Staal.
Payton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Staal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Staal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Payton slips under a jab.
Staal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Payton's calf.
Payton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Staal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Payton throws a big shot that misses.
Staal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Staal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Staal slips under a jab from Payton.
Staal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Payton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Payton throws a hook but Staal blocks it.#T4#
Payton lands a nice shot that snaps Staal's head back.
Payton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton tries to clinch up but Staal circles away and keeps his distance.
Payton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Staal counters with a stiff right hand.
Payton is looking to clinch but Staal is avoiding it.
Payton blocks a leg kick.
Staal throws a hook but Payton blocks it.
Payton misses with a lunging right hand
and Staal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Staal misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Payton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Payton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Staal misses with some punches.
Staal lands with a short shot to the head.
Payton tries to work over Staal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Evan Payton will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Payton throws a hook but Staal avoids it easily.
That kick from Staal tenderised Payton's leg. Payton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Staal throws a quick inside leg kick.
Staal misses with a hook. Payton ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Payton misses.
Payton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Staal.
Danga de danga de dang - Staal scores with a four punch combination!
Staal throws a head kick that misses.
Payton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Staal sprawls and moves away.
Payton throws a shot from downtown. Staal moves away and avoids it.
Staal lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#
Payton is rocked!
Payton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Staal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Payton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Staal.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Staal as he connects with a hook.
Oh Payton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Payton misses with a hook. Staal ducked under it nicely.
Payton seems to have got his legs back now.
Payton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Payton throws a big shot that misses.
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Staal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Payton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Staal counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Payton rushes Staal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Staal misses with a punch on the inside.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Staal's elbow.
Staal prevents a body shot from Payton.
Payton working aggressively here.
Payton stops a takedown attempt from Staal.
Payton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Staal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Payton letting Staal take a breather here.
Payton misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Staal has Payton pressed against the cage.
Payton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Staal misses with a punch to the body.
Payton tries to work over Staal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payton misses with a punch to the body.
Staal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Staal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Staal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payton lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payton tries a body shot but Staal blocks it.
Staal scores with a shoulder strike.
Payton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Staal prevents it.
Evan Payton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Staal throws a punch but it's blocked by Payton. #T3#
Payton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Staal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payton.
Payton tries to work over Staal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Staal misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Staal.
Staal has a couple of punches blocked by Payton.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Staal controls the action.
Payton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Staal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Staal misses with a punch on the inside.
Staal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Payton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Payton. #T4#
Staal effectively controlling the action here.
Staal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Payton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Staal backwards.
Staal works on Payton's body with a couple of short punches.
Staal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Staal blocks a body shot from Payton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staal stalling.
Staal throws a head punch that misses.
Staal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Staal breaks the clinch.
Payton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Staal moves away.
Staal follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Staal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Payton doesn't seem phased though.
Staal misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Payton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Staal won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Payton tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Staal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Payton tries to clinch
and Staal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payton misses with a jab to the body
and Staal counters with a leg kick.
Payton looks to clinch
and Staal counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Payton has closed the distance and engaged Staal in a clinch.
Staal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Payton up against the cage.
Payton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payton is trying to drag Staal to the mat but Staal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Payton as Staal tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Staal.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Staal controls the action. #T1#
Staal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Staal misses with the head strike.
Staal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Payton is keeping busy.
Payton gets underhooks to prevent Staal's takedown attempt.
Payton tries a body shot but Staal blocks it.
Staal scores with a hook to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Staal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD#
Staal is fighting off a takedown attempt but Payton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Staal to the mat. Staal regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Staal is adopting a defensive guard.
Payton stopping the sweep attempt from Staal.#T2#
Payton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Staal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Staal looking for a sweep. Not yet Staal, not yet.
Staal pulls Payton in to control the position.
Staal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Payton's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payton being controlled here, momentarily.
Payton controls Staal momentarily but Staal frees himself. #T3#
Staal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Staal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Payton trying to keep a closed guard but Staal is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Payton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Staal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Payton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Staal has managed to get both his arms back between Payton's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Payton has his foot on Staal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Staal works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Staal advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Staal seems content to control.
Payton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Staal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Payton!
Staal is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Staal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Payton tries to hold on but Staal pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Staal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Staal 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Staal!

Event: GAMMA#770 Sissypants v Delsart
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Payton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moore throws a hook but Payton blocks it.
Payton tries to clinch but Moore moves out of range.
Payton looks to land a left hand but Moore moved out of range nicely.
Payton lands with a shot to the body.
Payton doesn't manage to clinch there - Moore circles away.
Payton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moore.
Payton doesn't manage to clinch there - Moore circles away.
Payton tries to clinch but Moore is having none of it.
Moore catches Payton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Payton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Payton gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Moore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payton.
Moore feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Payton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Moore stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moore wants it to stay on the feet.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Payton ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target. #T1#
Moore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Moore misses with a straight right.
Payton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moore misses with a hook. Payton ducked under it nicely.
Payton slips a jab from Moore.
Payton with the counter takedown but Moore avoids it easily.
Payton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moore scores with a hook to the body. Payton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Payton lands a nice hook to Moore's body. Moore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Payton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moore rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Payton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Payton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Payton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore keeping full guard, as Payton tries to pass. #T2#
Moore is pulling down on Payton's head. It's preventing any offense from Payton, at least for the moment.
Payton wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Payton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moore is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Payton fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Payton rushes Moore and presses him up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Moore takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Moore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moore blocks a body shot from Payton.
Payton is working Moore over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Moore.
Payton blocks a body shot from Moore. #TD2#
Payton has clasped his hands together around Moore's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Payton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moore knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Payton slows the pace down. #T4#
Payton wants to control but Moore is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Payton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Moore rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Payton's guard! Nice work there by Moore!
Payton being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Payton working for a triangle but Moore defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Evan Payton will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2##CL2#
Payton has Moore up against the cage in a clinch.
Payton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Payton blocks it with crossed arms.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moore's elbow.
Moore tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payton tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payton is looking for a takedown.
Payton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Payton is looking for a takedown.
Archie Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Payton.
Payton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payton.
Moore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moore scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Payton blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Moore. #T1##TD2#
Payton has clasped his hands together around Moore's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Payton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
Payton wants to take a breather but Moore manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Payton. #SUB2#
Payton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moore manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Payton has Moore in his guard.#REVR#
Payton wants to control the position but Moore says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
Moore keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Payton actively working from the bottom here.
Payton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Payton working a defensive guard but Moore manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payton is trying to get back to half guard.
Payton wants to control but Moore postures up.#T3#
Payton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moore wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Payton keeps trying to improve his position.
Moore is staying tight to Payton's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Payton is looking to regain half guard here but Moore keeps moving and retains side control.
Payton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Moore's best efforts.
Payton trying to control but Moore postures up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Payton manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Payton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Payton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Moore escapes and throws Payton's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payton is looking to regain half guard here but Moore keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Archie Moore will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A cross from Payton lands.
Payton shoots in but Moore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Payton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Payton with the counter takedown but Moore avoids it easily.
Payton moves out of range as Moore strikes.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Moore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Payton misses.
Evan Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moore throws a big shot that misses.
Payton moves out of range of the strikes.
Payton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payton feints the counter takedown.
Payton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Payton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Payton throws a hook to the side of Moore's head but Moore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payton.#CL2#
Payton rushes Moore and presses him up against the cage.
Payton misses with a body punch.
Payton can't get the takedown.
Moore is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Archie Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Payton.
A head punch on the inside from Payton fails to land.
Moore digs a right hand into Payton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Payton's gas tank.
Payton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moore controlling the action here for a moment.
Moore tries to land a knee to the head but Payton blocks with his arms. #T2#
Payton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Moore.
Moore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payton lands with a light punch inside.
Moore utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Moore.
Payton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moore tries to land knees in the clinch but Payton avoids the damage to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore scores with a knee to the head.
Payton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Payton fails to land.
Moore gets underhooks to prevent Payton's takedown attempt.
Payton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Payton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Moore.
Archie Moore has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Moore controls the action.
Moore cracks Payton with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Moore scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Moore breaks from the clinch.
Moore misses with an uppercut. Payton saw that one coming.
Payton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Moore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payton.
Moore misses with an uppercut. Payton saw that one coming.
Payton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Payton ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Moore throws a body punch but Payton moves out of range.
Payton lands a jab to the nose.
Moore with a nice cross.
Payton is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Payton throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Payton ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore lands a nice shot that snaps Payton's head back.
Archie Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Payton clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moore.
Moore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moore digs a right hand into Payton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Payton's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moore.
Moore blocking some punches.
Payton tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Payton tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Moore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Moore showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moore has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Moore!
Post fight, Archie Moore took to the microphone: 'I am the Barbarian!'.

Event: GAMMA#767 Dassler v DeNeville
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
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. #CL#
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. #T1#
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!#T2#
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. #T3#
Buzzard slips a straight right by Payton.
Payton cracks Buzzard with an open hand slap.#CL2#
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. #TD2#
Payton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
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.#T4#
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.
#R2#
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. #T1#
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.#CL2#
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. #T2#
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. #CL#
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.#T3#
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.#CL2#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3#
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. #T1#
Buzzard throws a series of punches but Payton moves out of range.
Payton misses with a right hand #CL#
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.#T2#
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. #ROC#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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! '.

Event: GAMMA#765 Curry v Steele
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Trucks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Payton thuds his right hand into Trucks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trucks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Donk. Payton catches Trucks right on the button with a cross.
Trucks stuffs the takedown.
Payton moves away from the strike by Trucks.
Payton misses with a right hand
and Trucks counters with a straight right hand.
Trucks throws a good cross that connects.
Trucks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Payton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Derek Trucks has been cut.
Trucks throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Payton counters with a single leg into guard. Trucks didn't expect that.
Trucks keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully.
Trucks is looking to stand up but Payton isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Payton trying to control but Trucks is working from the bottom.
Payton is really struggling to control Trucks but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Payton is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Payton works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Trucks is trying to stand.
Trucks is staying active underneath Payton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trucks won't allow Payton to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Payton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Payton scores with the left hand. Trucks knows he should have avoided that one.
Trucks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Payton looks to land a left hand but Trucks moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Payton, as that shot connected.
Trucks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payton needs to keep his hands up - Trucks had a free shot at his head there.
Payton just misses with a punch to the body.
Payton throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Trucks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trucks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Payton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Payton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trucks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Payton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Payton wants to advance to full mount but Trucks doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Trucks keeping full guard, as Payton tries to pass. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payton trying to control the position from guard on top but Trucks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Payton pushes down on Trucks's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Payton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trucks sees it coming and defends easily.
Payton is looking to stall here but Trucks recovers full guard.
Payton trying to control but Trucks is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Payton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derek Trucks's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Trucks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payton on the side of the head.
A jab from Trucks misses.
Payton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Trucks counters with a straight right hand.
Payton connects with a body shot.
Trucks walks into a left hand.
Payton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Payton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Trucks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Payton.
Payton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Trucks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payton.
Payton throws a body shot but no joy.
Trucks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Payton moves into the clinch.
Trucks misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trucks goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Trucks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trucks scores with a shot to the side of Payton's head. #TD#
Payton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Trucks regains guard.
Payton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trucks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Payton trying to control but Trucks is working from the bottom.
Payton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trucks is keeping the position for now.
Payton trying to move into half guard but instead Trucks has managed to sweep!#REVB##T2#
Trucks won't allow Payton to sweep him here.
Payton trying to keep a closed guard but Trucks is proving a slippery customer.
Trucks wants to stand but Payton has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Trucks gets to his feet. Payton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Payton clinches up against the cage.
Payton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Trucks. #T3#
Trucks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trucks gets through Payton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trucks throws a punch but it's blocked by Payton.
Payton tries to work over Trucks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trucks.
Trucks misses with a punch on the inside.
Trucks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trucks working aggressively here.
Trucks scores with a hook to the body.
Payton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trucks blocking some punches.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Trucks controls the action. #BC2#
Trucks breaks from the clinch.
Trucks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Payton.
Trucks walks into a stiff left hand from Payton.
Trucks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trucks there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Payton avoids the body shot from Trucks.
A big right from Payton misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trucks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payton.
Payton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Trucks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trucks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trucks connects with an inside leg kick.
Trucks throws a lazy right hand but Payton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payton darts in trying to clinch
and Trucks counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Payton misses.
Evan Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trucks scores with a leg kick.
Payton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Trucks on the side of the head.
Trucks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Payton throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Derek Trucks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Derek Trucks's cut.
That's time! Payton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Payton throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Trucks counters with a crisp one two that drops Payton! Trucks thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Payton to his feet! Payton is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Payton is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch but Trucks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oh Payton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trucks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Payton seems to have got his legs back now.
Trucks avoids the body shot from Payton.
A head kick misses from Trucks.
Trucks digs a good body shot into Payton's ribs.
Payton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trucks.
Payton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trucks in his tracks.
A big right from Payton misses.
Payton lands with a hook. Trucks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Payton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trucks! But no joy.
Payton connects with a right hand. Trucks shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trucks lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Trucks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payton is looking to counter punch.
Trucks misses with a few strikes there. #T1##CL2#
Trucks instigates a clinch.
Payton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trucks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Payton motions for Trucks to come forward. Payton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
Trucks lands a big right hand that sends Payton crashing to the mat! Trucks stays standing though and waves Payton back to his feet!
Trucks lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Payton - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Trucks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derek Trucks!
A very excited looking Derek Trucks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GC 280
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Payton throws a jab but it's blocked by Small.
Payton blocks a jab.
Payton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Payton lands a jab to the nose.
Payton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Small lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Payton shoots in looking for a takedown. Small tries to sprawl out of it but Payton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Small manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been hearing reports that Payton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Small moves into range and clinches up with Payton.
Payton has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Small misses with a body punch.
Payton wants to take the fight to the mat but Small manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Small misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Payton has picked Small up - he's going for a ride! Payton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
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 controlling the action here. #T1#
Payton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Payton forces the positional change into back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small prevents Payton from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Payton is looking for the choke from the back position but Small is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Payton seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Small's chin but Small turns very nicely into Payton's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Small. #T2#
Payton trying to control the position.
Payton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Payton trying to control but Small is working from the bottom.
Payton pushing down on Small's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Payton in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Payton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Small for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Payton in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Small tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Payton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evan Payton!
Evan Payton retains his middleweight title!
Evan Payton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 276
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Heikkinen jabs Payton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Heikkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payton was well out of range. Poor timing from Heikkinen.
Payton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Payton clinches.
Heikkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Payton controls his hands.
Payton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heikkinen backwards.
Heikkinen misses with a knee strike.
Heikkinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Heikkinen tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Heikkinen scores with a shot to the side of Payton's head.
Heikkinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Payton blocks it with crossed arms.
Payton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Payton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heikkinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Heikkinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Payton is trying to drag Heikkinen to the mat but Heikkinen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Heikkinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heikkinen misses with some punches.
Heikkinen scores with a knee to the head.
Payton tries a body shot but Heikkinen blocks it.
Payton lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Payton is working for takedown but Heikkinen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Payton blocking some punches.
Payton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payton pushes Heikkinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heikkinen prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Payton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Heikkinen prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Payton.
Payton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payton takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC2#
Heikkinen breaks the clinch.
That kick from Heikkinen tenderised Payton's leg. Payton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Payton doesn't manage to clinch there - Heikkinen circles away.
Heikkinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Heikkinen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Heikkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heikkinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heikkinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Payton checks a leg kick. #T2#
Payton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heikkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payton throws out the jab.
Heikkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payton misses with the combination.
Heikkinen tests Payton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heikkinen avoids the body shot from Payton.
Payton tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Heikkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Heikkinen thumps Payton with a low kick.
Payton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Heikkinen under the eye.
Kaino Heikkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heikkinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Payton misses the shot to the body.
Heikkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Heikkinen feints and then cracks Payton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Payton down.
Heikkinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Heikkinen takes one to the chin there.
Heikkinen feints and then cracks Payton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Payton down. #CL#
Payton pushes Heikkinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Heikkinen misses with a body punch.
Heikkinen tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Heikkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heikkinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heikkinen.
A head punch on the inside from Heikkinen fails to land.
Heikkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payton misses with some punches.
Heikkinen tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payton misses with a body punch.
Heikkinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Heikkinen lands a left hand.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Heikkinen controls the action.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heikkinen's elbow.
Payton misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Payton. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Payton.
Heikkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Heikkinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Payton.
A left hand lands to the body for Heikkinen. #BC2#
Heikkinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Payton looks to score with a jab to the body but Heikkinen is just out of range.
A jab from Heikkinen misses.
A jab from Heikkinen does it's job there.
Heikkinen lands with a shot to the body.
Payton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heikkinen moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heikkinen! But no joy.#CL#
Payton rushes Heikkinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Payton digs a right hand into Heikkinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heikkinen's gas tank.
Heikkinen lands an uppercut.
Payton scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Heikkinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heikkinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heikkinen! But no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Payton is defended easily by Heikkinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaino Heikkinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Heikkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Heikkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heikkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Heikkinen ducks under a wild hook from Payton.
Payton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Heikkinen's hands.
Kaino Heikkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heikkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Payton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heikkinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Payton somewhat.
Payton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Heikkinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Payton scrambles back to his feet.
Payton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heikkinen manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Payton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Heikkinen misses with a hook.
Heikkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Heikkinen cracks the inside of Payton's front leg. #CL#
Heikkinen gets tackled into the cage by Payton. Payton maintains the clinch.
Heikkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##TD#
Payton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Heikkinen regains guard.
Payton wants to control from the top but Heikkinen keeps moving.
Payton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Payton preventing the sweep.
Payton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heikkinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Payton pushing down on Heikkinen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Payton is looking for a kimura here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Heikkinen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB#
Payton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heikkinen has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Payton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heikkinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Heikkinen is trying to control but Payton manages to pass to mount!
Payton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Payton looking to control but Heikkinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Payton is really struggling to control Heikkinen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Payton is trying to take his opponent's back. #T3##SUB#
Payton goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Heikkinen is on top in guard.
Heikkinen trying to control but Payton is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Payton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Payton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Payton keeping full guard, as Heikkinen tries to pass. #T4##SUB#
Payton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Heikkinen wants to control from the top but Payton keeps moving. #SUB#
Payton working for a triangle but Heikkinen defends it easily.
Heikkinen won't allow Payton to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Evan Payton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heikkinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Payton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heikkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Heikkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Payton looks for a takedown but Heikkinen sprawls well.
Payton lands a really nice looking cross but Heikkinen seems unphased.
Heikkinen connects with a body shot that sends Payton's belly button to the back.
Payton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Heikkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Heikkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heikkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payton.
Payton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heikkinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Payton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Heikkinen circles away.
Payton moves in looking to clinch but Heikkinen pushes him off.#T1#
Heikkinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Heikkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payton.
Payton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Payton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Payton walks into a straight right hand from Heikkinen.#TD#
Heikkinen gets caught napping as Payton dives in and scores a takedown. Heikkinen manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Heikkinen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Heikkinen scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payton throws a looping overhand right but Heikkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Heikkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payton.
Heikkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Payton thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Heikkinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Heikkinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Payton misses with the combination.
Heikkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Heikkinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Payton.
It looked like Payton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Heikkinen.#TD#
Payton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T2##SUB#
Payton has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Heikkinen is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Payton yanks on the arm and Heikkinen is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Payton.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evan Payton!
Evan Payton is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Evan Payton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GC 272
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Payton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Locke to the ground. Payton is now in Locke's guard.
Payton passes into half guard.
Payton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Payton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Locke has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Payton wants to pass to mount but Locke is defending the position.
Payton slows the pace down in half guard.
Payton is looking to take a break and control but Locke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Locke is pressing down on Payton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Payton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Locke keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Locke throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Payton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Payton controls the position.
Payton wants to control for a moment but Locke uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Payton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Payton is looking to advance position but Locke won't allow it. #T3#
Locke wants to control but Payton is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Payton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Locke has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Payton is looking for a kimura but Locke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Payton to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Payton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Payton is looking to advance position but Locke won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Payton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Payton is looking to take a break and control but Locke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Locke is defending against the submission attempts here by Payton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Payton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Locke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Locke, as that shot connected.
Locke misses with a body punch
and Payton counters with a nice uppercut.
Payton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Locke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Payton's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Payton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A lazy left from Payton finds it's target.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payton.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payton.
Locke staying out of range there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Locke - that will leave a mark!
Locke misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Locke throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Payton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Locke scores with a jab. Payton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Locke is looking to score with low kicks.
Evan Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Payton scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Locke.
We've been told by Locke's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Locke takes a swing at Payton's ribcage but misses.
Payton throws a hook but Locke blocks it.
Locke misses with an uppercut.
Payton throws an off balance right hand
and Locke counters with a nice kick to the body.
Payton misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Payton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payton ducks under a wild hook from Locke.
Locke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payton misses the jab.
Locke doesn't manage to clinch there - Payton circles away.
Payton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Payton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Locke in his tracks. #T2#
A slow jab from Payton misses its intended target.
Payton looks to land a left hand but Locke moved out of range nicely.
Payton throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Payton throws a big shot that misses.
Payton connects with a leg kick. Locke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Payton throws a low kick but Locke avoids it.
Locke scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
John Locke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Locke scoring well with a low kick there.
Locke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payton.
Locke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Locke keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Payton.
Payton throws an overhand right that lands on Locke's shoulder, as Locke tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Locke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Payton.
Locke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payton looks to land a left hand but Locke moved out of range nicely.
Locke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Payton.
Payton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some wild striking there from Locke.
Payton with a hook.
Payton throws a lazy right hand but Locke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Locke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payton avoids the head kick by Locke.
Locke throws a series of punches but Payton moves out of range. #TD2#
Payton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Locke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Payton is in Locke's guard.
Payton passes Locke's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payton trying to pass the guard but Locke defending well.
Payton controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Locke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Locke keeping full guard, as Payton tries to pass.
Payton looking to sit in guard and control but Locke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Payton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Payton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Locke manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Payton forces his way into half guard.
Payton stalling. #SUB2#
Payton is trying to work for a kimura but Locke is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Payton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Payton wants to control but Locke is keeping him busy.
Locke is looking to improve his position.
Evan Payton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Locke is staying active underneath Payton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Payton misses with an uppercut.
Locke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payton was well out of range. Poor timing from Locke.
Payton is trying to counter with his kicks.
Payton misses with a hook.
Locke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Payton misses with a hook
and Locke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Payton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Payton shoots in and drives through. Locke sprawls well.
Locke walks into a left hand.
Locke swings widly with a right hand
and Locke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payton has a takedown stuffed.
Locke misses with a body shot.
Payton misses with a takedown
and Locke counters with a head kick.
John Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Payton.#T3#
Payton shoots in for a double leg but Locke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Locke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Locke lands a slapping body shot.
Payton tries to bum rush Locke with a series of wild strikes but Locke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Payton ducks under a wild hook from Locke.
Locke swings for the body but Payton moves out of range.
No joy there for Payton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Locke.
Payton throws a hook but Locke avoids it easily.
Locke throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Payton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Locke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payton. #T4#
Payton throws a body shot but no joy.
Payton misses with a looping left.
Payton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Payton moves out of range of the leg kick from Locke.
Locke slips a straight right by Payton.
Payton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Locke. Locke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Payton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Evan Payton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slow jab from Payton misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Locke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payton lands with an overhand left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Payton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Payton 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Payton!
An out of breath Evan Payton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GC 266
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Payton slips a straight right by Pichushkin.
Payton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pichushkin throws a leg kick
and Payton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pichushkin thinking.
Payton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin scores with a nice strike.
Payton misses with an uppercut. Pichushkin saw that one coming.
Pichushkin swings for the body but Payton moves out of range.
Pichushkin is looking to score with low kicks.
Pichushkin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pichushkin tests Payton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payton scores with a nice head shot.
Payton lands the left hand.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payton misses with a body shot.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donk. Pichushkin catches Payton right on the button with a cross.
Payton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Payton looks to land a right hand but Pichushkin moved out of range.
Pichushkin cracks Payton with a good jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Payton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Payton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Pichushkin misses.
Payton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pichushkin staying out of range there.
Pichushkin digs a good body shot into Payton's ribs.
Pichushkin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Payton is out of range and Pichushkin settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Payton misses its target.
Jab by Payton.
Pichushkin looks to land a left hand but Payton moved out of range nicely.
Payton lands with an uppercut that bounces Pichushkin off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pichushkin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pichushkin misses the body punch
and Payton counters with a straight right hand.
Pichushkin throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Payton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Pichushkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pichushkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pichushkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payton has a couple of punches blocked by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin misses with the head strike.
Pichushkin misses with a punch to the body.
Payton has Pichushkin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pichushkin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pichushkin lands with a left to the head.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payton blocking some punches.
Payton has Pichushkin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pichushkin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Payton tries to score a body lock takedown but Pichushkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Payton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pichushkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pichushkin.
Payton can't break the clinch.
Pichushkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pichushkin lands a body punch.
Payton misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Payton struggles to land a body shot inside as Pichushkin controls his hands.
Pichushkin scores with a shoulder strike.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pichushkin prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Pichushkin drags the fight down to the ground.
We've been hearing that Payton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Payton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Payton content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Pichushkin has locked up a guillotine! Pichushkin's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Payton is holding on here and Pichushkin must be using up a lot of energy. Payton has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Pichushkin gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alexander Pichushkin!
Alexander Pichushkin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 260
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Payton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been told by Payton's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Attack misses with a double jab.
Shark Attack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Attack.
Sloppy strikes from Attack. Those never looked like landing.
Attack drops his hands momentarily and Payton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Attack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Attack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Attack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Attack has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Payton misses with a wild combination.
Payton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Attack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Payton jabs at Attack's body.
Payton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Attacks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Attack tries a head kick but it misses.
Payton circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Payton to counter with a crisp jab.
Payton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Payton looks to land a combination. Attack sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Shark Attack has been cut.
Payton connects with a nice looking jab.
Attack throws a combination that misses
and Payton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Attack takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#
Attack is rocked!
Payton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Attack.
Attack is still on wobbly legs! Can Payton finish him?
Attack lands a glancing blow to the side of Payton's head.
Payton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Attack's head backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Payton, right into the meat. #CL2#
Attack gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Attack seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Attack swings wildly with an uppercut but Payton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payton struggles to land a body shot inside as Attack controls his hands.
Attack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Attack.
Payton lands a left hand.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Attack controls the action.
Payton blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Attack. #T2#
Payton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payton misses with a punch to the body.
Attack unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Attack blocks a body shot from Payton.
Payton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Payton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Payton tries to work over Attack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payton has Attack pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Attack manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Payton tries a body shot but Attack blocks it.
Attack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Attack lands an elbow that stopped Payton in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Evan Payton has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Payton as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Attack fails to land.
Attack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Payton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payton blocks an elbow strike.
Payton misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Payton.
Payton lands with a short shot to the head.
Payton digs a right hand underneath Attack's ribcage. Attack let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Attack misses with a punch to the body.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Attack's elbow.
Attack has a couple of punches blocked by Payton.
Attack struggles to land a body shot inside as Payton controls his hands.
Attack misses with a punch to the body.
Attack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Payton - that landed with a thud.
Payton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Attack misses with a knee to the head.
Payton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Attack gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Payton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Payton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payton presses Attack against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Payton.
Attack throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Payton blocks it with crossed arms.
Payton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T4#
Payton gets through Attack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Attack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Payton breaks the clinch.
Payton lands with a good body shot.
Payton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Attack.
Payton punishes Attack's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payton throws a shot to the body.
Payton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Attack.
Payton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Attack stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Attack throws a lazy right hand but Payton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Attack has closed the distance and engaged Payton in a clinch.
Payton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Attack gets through Payton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Attack misses with a punch on the inside.
Payton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Attack lands an elbow just above Payton 's eye.
Attack with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Evan Payton will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Payton has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Payton.
Attack stops a takedown attempt from Payton.
Attack stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Payton tries a body shot but Attack blocks it.
Shark Attack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Payton digs a right hand into Attack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Attack's gas tank.
Payton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Payton blocks a body shot from Attack.
Attack lands a shoulder strike.
Attack can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Payton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Attack on the inside.
Payton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Attack lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Attack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Attack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Attack on the inside. #TD#
Payton has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Attack is trying to keep an underhook but Payton manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Attack is defending against the submission attempts here by Payton.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payton prevents Attack from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Payton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Attack has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Payton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Payton is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Payton is trying to work for a kimura but Attack is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Payton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Attack is just riding it out for now. Payton eventually gives up the hold.
Attack tries to roll over but Payton keeps him under control.
Attack wants to control but Payton is keeping busy. #SUB#
Payton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Attack tries to get to full guard but Payton has control of the leg. #T3#
Attack trying to get back to full guard but Payton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Payton has control of Attack's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Attack regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Attack has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Attack is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Payton off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Payton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Payton is looking for the choke from the back position but Attack is controlling his hands well.
Payton keeps control of the position as Attack tries to break free. #T4#
Attack is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Attack is keeping busy. #SUB#
Payton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Attack knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Attack for a finish.
Attack manages to reverse the position and now he's in Payton's guard. Nice work there by Attack. #SUB#
Payton looking for a guillotine here but Attack defends easily.
Attack trying to control but Payton is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Payton dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Attack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Attack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Payton.
Payton avoids the body shot from Attack.
Payton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Payton moves out of range of the strikes.
Payton blocks a head kick by Attack.
Payton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Payton connects with a looping right hand.
Payton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Attack takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Attack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Attack takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Payton circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Payton and sends Attack crashing to the mat! Payton follows him down to the mat - Attack regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #SUB#
Attack is defending against the submission attempts here by Payton.
Attack moves into full guard. #T1#
Payton is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Payton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Attack looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Attack looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Attack! #REVB#
Attack is working Payton over with some ground and pound from side control.
Attack scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Payton to see if he's OK.
Payton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Attack scores with punches from side control.
Attack in side control lands a decent elbow.
Attack lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Payton down. #ROC2#
Payton is rocked!#T2#
Payton is looking for a sweep.
Oh Payton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Attack working away.
Attack landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Payton taking a bit of punishment here - Attack scoring with strikes.
Attack working away.
Payton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Attack wants to control but Payton is keeping him busy.
Payton seems to have got his legs back now.
Attack is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Payton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Attack off and has taken his back!
Evan Payton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Attack 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!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Attack is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Payton misses with an elbow to the head.
Payton struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Payton has the hooks in. Attack is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Payton passes his arm under Attack's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Attack taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Evan Payton!
Evan Payton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 257
Date: Nov 07, 2018

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dangerous Jr enables Payton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dangerous Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Payton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dangerous Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Payton is pulling down on Dangerous Jr's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Payton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dangerous Jr passes into half guard.
Payton holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Payton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dangerous Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Payton manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Payton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dangerous Jr defends well.#T1#
Payton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dangerous Jr. #SUB2#
Payton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dangerous Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dangerous Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Payton is looking for a triangle but Dangerous Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Payton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Payton trying to keep a closed guard but Dangerous Jr is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Dangerous Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Payton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dangerous Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Payton's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Payton is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dangerous Jr frees his head nicely. Oh but Payton has switched to an armbar! Dangerous Jr is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Evan Payton!
A victorious Evan Payton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GC 244
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Sumerod fails with a takedown attempt.
Payton keeps the fight on the outside.
Payton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Payton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sumerod looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sumerod creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Payton is leaning against Sumerod and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Payton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payton takes an elbow to the temple.
Payton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sumerod throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Payton lands a shot to the body.
Payton blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Payton.
Payton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Payton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sumerod can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Sumerod throws an elbow that misses.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sumerod's elbow.
Sumerod tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Payton scores with a shot to the side of Sumerod's head. #T1#
Payton prevents a body shot from Sumerod.
Payton lands a left hand. #BC#
Payton breaks from the clinch.
Payton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sumerod tries to clinch but Payton moves out of range.
Sumerod wants to clinch up but Payton keeps it at a distance.
A left and a right from Payton both land. Nice combination.
Evan Payton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sumerod counters with a two punch combo.
Sumerod avoids the body shot from Payton.
As Payton backs off Sumerod throws a huge counter combo but Payton manages to avoid it all.
Sumerod darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Payton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sumerod won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payton is looking to take a break and control but Sumerod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Payton tries to advance to mount but Sumerod denies him.
Sumerod tries to buck Payton off but Payton is having none of it.#T2##SUB#
Payton is trying to get an arm triangle but Sumerod is defending well.
Sumerod tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Payton is working to tighten his grip on Sumerod's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Sumerod has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Payton is really squeezing tight and eventually Sumerod passes out! Payton breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Evan Payton!
Evan Payton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 230
Date: Aug 08, 2018

#R1#
Payton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jordon.
Jordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Payton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Jordon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Payton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jordon to the mat. Jordon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Payton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jordon controlling Payton's posture.
Payton tries to free his leg and advance position but Jordon is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Payton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jordon dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Jordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jordon stopping the sweep attempt from Payton.
Jordon wants to pass the guard but Payton is keeping the position.#T1#
Jordon is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Payton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jordon trying to control but Payton is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Payton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jordon forces his way into half guard.#T2#
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.#SUB#
Jordon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jordon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Payton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jordon wants to take a breather but Payton is having none of it. #SUB#
Jordon is working for a kimura but Payton is defending it quite comfortably.
Payton is staying active underneath Jordon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Payton tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Jordon manages to move to mount!
Payton is trying desperately to improve position.
Payton regains half guard.#T3#
Jordon wants to control but Payton is keeping him busy.
Payton gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jordon is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at Midnight MMA inform us that Payton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jordon is stalling in the full guard.
Jordon passes Payton's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Jordon is working for a kimura but Payton is defending it quite comfortably.
Jordon is trying to control. Payton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
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.
Payton trying to control here.
Jordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Payton keeps working.
Payton is pressing down on Jordon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Payton controls Jordon momentarily but Jordon frees himself. #SUB2#
Payton looking for a guillotine here but Jordon defends easily.
Jordon looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Evan Payton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jordon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jordon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jordon. Payton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payton misses with a hook.
Payton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Payton tries to clinch but Jordon moves out of range.
Payton lands with a hook. Jordon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Payton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Payton.
Payton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jordon defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jordon counters with a three punch combo that has Payton backing up. Payton nods at Jordon to acknowledge the strikes.
Payton blocks a jab.
A jab from Payton finds it's way through Jordon's defenses. #T1#
Payton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Payton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Evan Payton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jordon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Payton throws a lazy uppercut
and Jordon counters with a left to the body.
Jordon takes one to the chin there.
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch but Jordon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice jab there from Payton.
Jordon lands a leg kick that knocks Payton off balance momentarily.
Jordon moves away from the strike by Payton.
Jordon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Payton clinches with his opponent.
Jordon stalling the fight.
Jordon jumps guard but Payton stands there with Jordon around his waist. Jordon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jordon lands with a right to the head. #T2##BC2#
Payton breaks from the clinch.
Evan Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payton misses with a right hand
enabling Jordon to counter with a crisp jab.
Payton thumps Jordon with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jordon.
Jordon cracks Payton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jordon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Jordon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Payton controls his hands.
Jordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Payton lands a takedown into guard.
Jordon keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully.
Payton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payton postures up.
Jordon has control of Payton's left arm, preventing Payton from doing any damage. #T3#
Payton postures up.
Jordon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Payton.
Payton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jordon is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Jordon has his foot on Payton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Payton works his way back into a safe position though.
Payton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Payton looking to sit in guard and control but Jordon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payton looking for a sweep. Not yet Payton, not yet.
Jordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evan Payton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jordon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4##SUB2#
Payton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jordon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Jordon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Payton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jordon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Payton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Payton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Payton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jordon misses with a low kick as Payton jumps back.
Jordon moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Jordon misses its target.
Jordon misses with a head kick.
Jordon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Payton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Payton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payton scores with a sloppy right hand. Jordon should have avoided that one.
Jordon avoids the body shot from Payton.
Payton lands a nice shot to the body.
Jordon misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton throws a series of punches but Jordon avoids them all with ease.
Jordon scores with a jab to the body.
Jordon misses with a body kick.
Payton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Payton scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Payton lands a lovely overhand right.
Payton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jordon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Payton takes a swing at Jordon's ribcage but misses.
Jordon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jordon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payton.
Jordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payton was well out of range. Poor timing from Jordon.
Payton throws an overhand right that lands on Jordon's shoulder, as Jordon tries to avoid the shot.
Jordon just misses with a punch to the body.
Payton lunges at Jordon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jordon's hand.
Jordon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Payton is fending him off so far but Jordon persists. Nope, Payton circles away and we're back to standing.
Payton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jordon takes a swing at Payton's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Jordon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jordon.
Payton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jordon tries to bum rush Payton with a series of wild strikes but Payton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Payton tries to work over Jordon's front leg with a kick but Jordon checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordon moves out of range of the strikes.
Jordon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jordon throws a series of punches but Payton avoids them all with ease.
Payton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jordon manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Jordon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Jordon finds it's way through Payton's defenses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Payton. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Payton misses with a straight right.
Evan Payton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Jordon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Payton throws a jab but it's blocked by Jordon.
Jordon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Payton.#T3#
Jordon thuds his shin into the meat of Payton's side.
Payton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James Jordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jordon is looking to wear down Payton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Payton misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Payton darts in and clinches Jordon up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jordon.
Jordon lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Jordon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Payton uses from the top position.
Evan Payton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Payton sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Jordon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Payton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Jordon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Payton is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Payton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Jordon has his foot on Payton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Payton works his way back into a safe position though.
Payton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evan Payton.
I've got Payton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Payton!
During a confident post fight interview, Evan Payton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 213
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Esposito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payton moves away.
Evan Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payton looks to score with a jab to the body but Esposito is just out of range.
Esposito tried to counter with a leg kick but Payton avoided it.
Esposito avoids the body shot from Payton.
Esposito on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Javier Esposito has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payton. That's going to slow Esposito down.
A slow jab from Esposito misses its intended target.
Esposito throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Payton misses with a hook. Esposito ducked under it nicely.
Esposito throws a low kick but Payton moves out of range easily.
Payton is looking for the big counter here.
Esposito lands with a cross.
Payton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Payton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Esposito is able to avoid easily.
Payton wants to clinch.
Payton looks to land a right hand but Esposito moved out of range.
Payton wants to clinch.#T1#
Nice jab there from Payton.
Esposito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Payton rushes Esposito and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Payton on the inside.
Esposito blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito misses with a punch to the body.
Payton lands a left hand.
Payton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Payton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A nice left hand lands by Payton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payton misses with a body punch. #T2#
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
Payton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esposito's elbow.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action. #BC#
Esposito breaks the clinch.
Esposito fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Payton is out of range.
Payton swings for the body but Esposito moves out of range.
That kick from Payton tenderised Esposito's leg. Esposito is trying to keep his angry face on.
Esposito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Payton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Payton tries to clinch but Esposito moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Esposito misses the target.
Esposito lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Payton wants to clinch up but Esposito keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Payton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Esposito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Payton throws a body punch but Esposito moves out of range.
Esposito throws out a loose jab but Payton uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Nice cross by Payton.
Nice body punch from Esposito.
Esposito scores with a head kick. Payton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Esposito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donk. Esposito catches Payton right on the button with a cross.
Payton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Esposito.
Esposito tries to score with a low kick but Payton moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Payton has managed to clinch. #BC#
Esposito breaks the clinch.
Esposito blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Payton takes the fight into the clinch.
Esposito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esposito blocks a body shot from Payton.
Payton blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Esposito lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Esposito.
Payton misses with some punches.
Payton gets through Esposito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Esposito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Esposito.
Esposito digs a right hand underneath Payton's ribcage. Payton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
Payton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
Esposito misses with a body punch.
Esposito leaning against his opponent.
Payton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Payton misses with the head strike.
Payton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito is trying to maintain a safe position but Payton gets an underhook and turns Esposito into the cage.
Payton blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Javier Esposito will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Javier Esposito's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Esposito on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Esposito takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Esposito connects with an inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Payton, as that shot connected.
Payton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Esposito misses the target.
Payton tries a head kick but it misses.
Payton walks into a left hand.
Esposito moves out of range of the strikes.
Payton swings for the body but Esposito moves out of range.
Esposito misses with a series of wild punches.
Esposito just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Payton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payton. Esposito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payton misses with a straight right.
Payton throws the left hand but Esposito avoids the punch easily.
Evan Payton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payton scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Esposito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Payton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Esposito counters with a slapping leg kick.
Payton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Payton swings for the body but Esposito moves out of range.
Payton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Esposito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Payton.
Payton wants to clinch.
Esposito ducks under a wild hook from Payton.
Esposito scores with a body shot.
Esposito lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Esposito avoids the body shot from Payton.
Esposito misses with a looping right.#T2#
Nice jab there from Payton.
Esposito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Payton with the counter takedown but Esposito avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Esposito throws a leg kick but Payton moved away.
A big right from Esposito misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Payton misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payton. Esposito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Esposito looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Payton looks to score with a jab to the body but Esposito is just out of range.
Esposito throws a jab but it's blocked by Payton.
Nice shot lands for Payton.
Esposito misses with a body shot.
Esposito scores with a jab. Payton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Payton misses the body punch
and Esposito counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Esposito lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD#
Esposito lands a left and a right that send Payton crashing to the mat, dazed. Esposito thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Payton is rocked!#T3#
Payton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Payton is still on wobbly legs! Can Esposito finish him?
Esposito throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Esposito lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Payton falls backwards - clearly groggy! Esposito dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Esposito!

Event: GC 206
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Payton 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Payton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cricket's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Payton trying to control but Cricket is working from the bottom.
Cricket wants to stand but Payton is controlling the position.
Cricket keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cricket can't keep his opponent in guard - Payton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Payton is trying to work for a kimura but Cricket is defending well.
Cricket looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1##SUB2#
Payton is working for a submission of some sort.
Cricket is looking to escape.
Payton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Payton wants to free his trapped foot but Cricket is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Payton stops Cricket from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Payton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cricket sees it coming and defends easily.
Payton stops Cricket from getting back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Payton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Payton takes Cricket's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Cricket is in trouble.
Cricket is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cricket showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Cricket is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T3##SUB2#
Payton is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Cricket fending off the submission attempt from Payton.
Cricket is trying to stand back up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Payton patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cricket is trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Payton is looking for the choke from the back position but Cricket is controlling his hands well.
Cricket trying to get back to his feet but Payton is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Payton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Payton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cricket.
Cricket paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Payton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Payton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cricket.
Cricket fails to land with a series of punches.
Payton jabs at Cricket's body.
Payton blocks a head kick by Cricket.
Cricket fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Payton looks for a takedown but Cricket sprawls well.
Cricket scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD2#
Payton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cricket's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cricket wants to stand but Payton is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cricket wants to stand and escape but Payton is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Payton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Payton looking to pass the guard.
Payton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cricket wants to get back to his feet but Payton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Payton wants to control from the top but Cricket keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Payton misses with a takedown attempt - Cricket sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Payton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cricket is looking to counter punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Payton is defended easily by Cricket.
Rick Cricket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Payton.
Payton scores with a body shot. #T2#
Cricket thuds his right hand into Payton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cricket avoids the body shot from Payton.
Rick Cricket is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Payton.
Payton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cricket fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Payton lands with a nice body punch.
Cricket throws a series of punches but Payton avoids them all with ease.
Payton scores with a jab. Cricket acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rick Cricket is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cricket doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Payton shoots in looking for a takedown but Cricket manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Payton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Cricket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payton.
Payton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cricket pinned against the cage. Cricket gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Cricket on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Payton swings for the body but Cricket moves out of range.
Cricket tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3##KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Cricket and sends Payton crashing to the mat! Cricket follows him down to the mat - Payton regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#
Payton is rocked!
Payton trying to control from the bottom.
Payton is still in real trouble! Can Cricket finish him?
Cricket scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Payton seems to have recovered his senses.
Payton is looking for a sweep. Cricket is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Payton is pressing down on Cricket's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Payton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cricket trying to control the position from guard on top but Payton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Cricket's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cricket works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payton is not content to let Cricket control the position.
Cricket is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Payton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Payton felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Payton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Payton tries to roll over but Cricket keeps him under control.#SUB#
Cricket seems to be looking for submissions.
Cricket trying to pass the guard but Payton defending well.
Payton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cricket wants to control from the top but Payton keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Cricket dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Cricket slips a jab and a cross from Payton.
Payton throws out a loose jab but Cricket uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Payton misses with a double jab.
Cricket lands a two punch combo.
Cricket slips a jab and a cross from Payton.
Cricket showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Payton.
Cricket throws a series of punches but Payton avoids them all with ease.
Payton slips under a jab from Cricket.
Payton throws a nice outside leg kick. #KD#
Cricket drops Payton with a big left hand and mounts him. Payton is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cricket moves to the back position.
The referee is taking a good look at Payton as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Cricket!
Payton trying to control the position but Cricket manages to sink in the hooks.
Cricket is hanging on to Payton's back as he tries to escape. #T1#
Cricket struggling to keep hold of the position.
Payton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Cricket go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Payton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Payton trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Payton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cricket is looking for a kimura but Payton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cricket to get the leverage.
Payton is looking to control Cricket's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Payton avoid being mounted?
Cricket passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Payton!
Cricket working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T2#
Payton is looking to get to half guard.
Cricket controlling the pace for now.
Payton is working to get back to half guard.
Payton is still trying to improve position.
Cricket scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Payton?
Cricket scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The referee warns Payton that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payton wants to hold on but Cricket pushes him away.#T3#
Payton manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Cricket seems to be working for a kimura but Payton defends the submission attempt.
Well, if Cricket is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Evan Payton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payton is looking to improve his position.
Payton punching from the bottom.
Payton is looking for a sweep. Cricket is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cricket is trying to control the action in half guard but Payton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Payton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Payton is pressing down on Cricket's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Payton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cricket gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Payton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cricket wants to control from the top but Payton keeps moving.
Cricket stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Payton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cricket trying to control but Payton is working from the bottom.
Cricket seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rick Cricket is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cricket wants to pass the guard but Payton is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Cricket showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cricket has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 for Rick Cricket!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Rick Cricket!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Rick Cricket!

Rick Cricket wins by unanimous decision!
Rick Cricket was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GC 195
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Kha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Payton rushes Kha and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kha. #TD#
Payton has Kha pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Payton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kha tumbling to the mat - Payton dives into Kha's guard.
Payton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Payton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton looking to pass the guard.
Kha keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully. #T1#
Payton passes Kha's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Payton is trying to work for a kimura but Kha is defending well.
Payton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kha has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Payton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kha keeping control of the position.
Kha is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Payton is working for a submission of some sort.
Kha tries to get to full guard but Payton has control of the leg.
Payton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kha keeps working.
Payton prevents Kha from improving his position.
Payton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kai Kha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Payton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Kha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Payton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kha.
Payton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Payton moves into the clinch.
Payton has Kha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A body shot lands from Payton. #BC2#
Kha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kha scores with a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Payton does it's job there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Payton is defended easily by Kha.#T4#
Payton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Kai Kha has been cut.
Payton motions for Kha to come forward. Payton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Payton moves in looking to clinch but Kha pushes him off.
Kha feints the counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Payton.
Kha drops his hands momentarily and Payton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kha tries to move into range but Payton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Payton closes the distance and pushes Kha back into the cage.
Kha leaning against his opponent.
Kha lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kha prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Payton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Payton looking for a takedown.
Kha is looking to control Payton's arms but Payton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kha has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Payton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kai Kha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Payton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Payton showed some decent athleticism there.
Payton is pressing down on Kha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kha is holding on for now.
Payton trying to control from half guard but Kha is working away.
Payton is just content to waste time from the top position. Kha takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kha controls Payton momentarily but Payton frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton trying to control but Kha is working from the bottom.
Kha looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Payton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Payton trying to control the position from guard on top but Kha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Payton won't allow Kha to sweep him here.
Kha trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Payton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Payton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kha can do to turn this around?
Kha lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Kha cracks Payton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Payton wants to clinch but Kha slips to the side
and Kha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #KD2#
Kha sends Payton crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kha is motioning to the referee to let Payton up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Payton is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kha counters with a huge right that knocks Payton out cold! Kha is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kai Kha!
Kai Kha gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Evan Payton (ranked 1628 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 1193 p4p, 163 weight class). Al Qarni is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hells Bells. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Fahad Al Qarni enters the cage!

180 cm
31 yrs
192 lbs

180 cm
38 yrs
183 lbs

Payton

Al Qarni

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Evan Payton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Fahad Al Qarni!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Al Qarni gets tackled into the cage by Payton. Payton maintains the clinch.
Payton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Payton looking for a takedown.
Payton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Payton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Payton looking for a takedown.
Payton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Al Qarni gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Al Qarni prevents the takedown attempt.

Al Qarni tightens his grip and picks Payton up, before dumping him to the ground. Payton manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Payton (0) vs (2) Al Qarni
Al Qarni sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Al Qarni wants to pass the guard but Payton is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Qarni looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Martial Arts Dojo inform me that Al Qarni has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni forces his way into half guard.
Al Qarni tries to pass to full mount but Payton defends it.
Payton tries to get to full guard but Al Qarni has control of the leg.
Al Qarni is looking to take a break and control but Payton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payton wants to get back to full guard.
Payton is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni stalling away here and it's allowed Payton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Payton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Qarni sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Payton looking to control.

Payton is trying to push Al Qarni off with his feet but Al Qarni grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Payton's ankles and Payton is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Fahad Al Qarni!
During a confident post fight interview, Fahad Al Qarni thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEFC Fight for the troops 3
Date: Dec 18, 2017

#R1#
Bangsit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payton.
Payton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Payton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bangsit attempts a counter takedown but Payton avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Bangsit drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Bangsit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Payton has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Bangsit is trying to get an arm triangle but Payton is defending well.
Bangsit looks up at the clock and then as Payton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bangsit smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB#
Bangsit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Bangsit goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Payton rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bangsit's guard! Nice work there by Payton! #T1#
Payton controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Bangsit looking for a guillotine here but Payton defends easily.
Bangsit keeping full guard, as Payton tries to pass.
Payton slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Bangsit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Payton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Bangsit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Bangsit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Payton trying to control from half guard but Bangsit is working away. #SUB#
Bangsit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bangsit wants to improve his position but Payton is controlling well. #SUB#
Bangsit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Payton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Payton wants to work for an arm triangle but Bangsit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Payton seems to be working for a kimura but Bangsit defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Bangsit actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Payton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bangsit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payton wants to take a breather but Bangsit is having none of it.
Bangsit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bangsit.#SUB#
Bangsit working for a triangle but Payton defends it easily. #SUB#
Bangsit working for a triangle but Payton defends it easily. #T4#
Payton trying to control the position from guard on top but Bangsit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bangsit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Payton defends well.#SUB#
Bangsit is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bangsit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Payton defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Payton wants to control from the top but Bangsit keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Evan Payton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bangsit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Payton scores with a body shot.
Bangsit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Payton has Bangsit up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Bangsit ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bangsit no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Payton avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Bangsit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Payton is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Payton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bangsit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Payton has managed to get both his arms back between Bangsit's legs - danger averted.
Bangsit keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully.
Payton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bangsit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Payton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bangsit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Payton has managed to get both his arms back between Bangsit's legs - danger averted.
Payton looking to pass the guard.
Payton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bangsit's guard.
Payton wants to take a breather but Bangsit is having none of it. #SUB2#
Payton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Bangsit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Payton pulls his head out easily.
Payton wants to pass to mount but Bangsit is defending the position.
Bangsit is looking for a sweep. Payton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Payton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Payton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bangsit defends it well.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Payton. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Payton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bangsit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bangsit punching from the bottom. #SUB#
Bangsit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Payton pulls his head out easily.
Bangsit is looking to improve his position.
Bangsit is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jitsu Jim, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bangsit is trying to maintain the position but Payton is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Bangsit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Payton pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Payton is working for a submission of some sort.
Payton is keen to just control but Bangsit is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Bangsit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Payton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bangsit has hold of Payton's hands but Payton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bangsit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Payton is thwarting Bangsit's attempts to control the position.
Bangsit is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Payton jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Payton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU2#
Payton stands up and beckons Bangsit to his feet.
Payton misses with a wild body shot.
Bangsit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bangsit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Payton swivels and escapes.
Bangsit dives in and grabs Payton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Payton pushes down on Bangsit's head and hops out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Payton tries a low kick but Bangsit avoids it.
Bangsit tries to counter with a takedown but Payton is quick to defend against it.
Bangsit moves out of range of the strikes.
Payton misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Payton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Payton connects with an inside leg kick.
Bangsit checks a leg kick.
Payton misses with the combination.
Payton throws a looping overhand right but Bangsit ducks down to avoid it.
Payton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Payton!
Bangsit tries for a takedown but Payton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Payton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Payton swivels and escapes.
Bangsit shoots for a double leg takedown but Payton sprawls well. He's pushed Bangsit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bangsit. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Payton clinches.
Bangsit jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Payton walks away with a smile on his face. Bangsit gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Evan Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Payton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangsit was well out of range. Poor timing from Payton.
Bangsit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Danga de danga de dang - Payton scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#
Bangsit is rocked!
Bangsit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Payton defends well and Bangsit ends up having to push Payton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Payton scores with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Payton bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Bangsit! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Oh Bangsit is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU2#
Payton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bangsit, up you get!
Payton throws out a loose jab but Bangsit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evan Payton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payton cracks Bangsit with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Bangsit falls to his knees and Payton doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Payton!
Evan Payton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEFC 266
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Severn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Severn.
Payton misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Severn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Severn throws a sloppy head kick and Payton moves out of range easily.
Severn lands a head kick!
Payton darts in looking for a takedown but Severn gets double underhooks and turns Payton into the cage. #TD#
Payton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Severn wants to get back to his feet but Payton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Payton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Payton trying to control the position from guard on top but Severn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Severn swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Payton wants to control from the top but Severn keeps moving.
Payton tries to free his leg and advance position but Severn is retaining full guard.
Payton stopping the sweep attempt from Severn.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Severn stuffs the takedown attempt from Payton. Payton gets slowly back to his feet.
Severn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Payton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payton misses with a hook to the body
and Severn counters with a nice body shot.
Payton is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Severn takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Payton. #SUB#
Payton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Severn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Payton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Payton trying to control the position but Severn is working away.
Severn is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Payton is trying to get an arm triangle but Severn is defending well.
Severn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Severn is controlling the pace.
Severn is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Payton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Severn is trying to control the action in half guard but Payton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Severn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Payton taking some punishment here, with Severn in his half guard.
Severn controlling the action here.
Severn is stalling here. Payton is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Severn seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Payton has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Severn is trying to improve his position.
Payton looking to control but instead Severn has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Severn tries to get to full guard but Payton has control of the leg. #SUB#
Payton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Severn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Payton swings for the body but Severn moves out of range.
Severn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Payton to score with a decent uppercut.
Payton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payton wants to clinch
and Severn counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Payton moves into the clinch.
Payton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Payton.
Payton letting Severn take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Payton tightens his grip and picks Severn up, before dumping him to the ground. Severn manages to land in guard.
Severn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Payton pushes down on Severn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Severn trying to hold on to Payton's head to control him but Payton postures up.
Payton wants to pass the guard but Severn is defending well.
Evan Payton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Payton is trying to control the action in half guard but Severn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Severn is trying to stand up here but Payton is controlling him well. #SUB#
Payton is working for a kimura but Severn is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Payton is looking for a kimura but Severn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Payton to get the leverage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Payton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Payton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Severn keeps working.
Severn is trying to stand.
Severn wants to control but Payton is keeping busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3##SUB#
Payton wants to work for an arm triangle but Severn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Severn is controlling Payton's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Payton shoots in looking for a takedown but Severn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Payton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Severn with a nice cross.
Severn moves away from the strike by Payton.
Severn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Payton defends it well.
Severn tries to move into range but Payton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Severn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Severn swats away the attempt to clinch by Payton.#T4##CL#
Payton clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Severn pulls Payton into guard.
Severn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Payton stops Severn from standing up.
Payton stands and throws Severn's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Payton swings around for an armbar but Severn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Payton's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Severn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payton keeping moving, preventing Severn from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Payton dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Payton closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Severn drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Payton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Severn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Payton has managed to get both his arms back between Severn's legs - danger averted.
Severn looking to control.
Payton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Payton trying to control the action but Severn is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Payton swings around for an armbar but Severn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Payton's guard.
Payton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Severn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Severn stays in close to Payton's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Payton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severn wants to pass the guard but Payton is keeping the position.
Severn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Payton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Severn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Payton is looking for a triangle but Severn pushes his legs off easily.
Severn trying to control but Payton is working from the bottom. #T3#
Payton trying to keep a closed guard but Severn is proving a slippery customer.
Severn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chris Severn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Payton misses with a hook.
Payton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Severn avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Severn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Payton wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch but Severn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Severn looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Payton throws an overhand right that lands on Severn's shoulder, as Severn tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Severn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Severn 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Severn!
Chris Severn gave a mention to Hellbent in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: CEFC Fight Night 109
Date: Sep 07, 2017

#R1#
Payton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rimes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rimes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rimes looks to score with a jab to the body but Payton is just out of range.#TD#
Payton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Rimes pushes Payton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Payton there.
Payton shoots in for a double leg but Rimes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Despite the aggression on Rimes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Payton throws a body punch but Rimes moves out of range. #TD#
Rimes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Payton has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Payton forces his way into half guard.
Rimes trying to control but Payton postures up. #SUB#
Payton is looking for a kimura but Rimes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Payton to get the leverage. #T1#
Rimes trying to hold on to Payton's head to control him but Payton postures up.
Payton wants to control but Rimes is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Rimes manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Payton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rimes pinned against the cage. Rimes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rimes throws a chopping leg kick but Payton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rimes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Payton lands with a nice body punch.
Rimes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Payton misses. #T2#
Payton checks a low kick from Rimes.
Rimes moves out of range as Payton strikes.
Payton takes a swing at Rimes's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Payton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rimes told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rimes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Payton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Payton is fighting to break Rimes's control of his arms but Rimes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Payton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Payton preventing the sweep.
Rimes wants to stand and escape but Payton is having none of it. #T3#
Payton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rimes keeping full guard, as Payton tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rimes throws a solid leg kick but Payton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rimes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Payton.
It seemed like Rimes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Payton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rimes cracks Payton with an open hand slap.
Rimes just misses with a punch to the body.
Payton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rimes manages to avoid it.
Optimus Rimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD#
Payton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rimes did well to prevent Payton getting side control.#SUB#
Payton seems to be looking for submissions.
Rimes tries to get to full guard but Payton has control of the leg. #T4#
Payton is trying to control the action in half guard but Rimes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rimes is trying to control but can't.
Rimes is trying is best to control the position here.
Payton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rimes gets back to full guard.
Payton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payton stopping the sweep attempt from Rimes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Optimus Rimes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Payton throws an overhand right that lands on Rimes's shoulder, as Rimes tries to avoid the shot.
Payton throws a jab when Rimes was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Payton - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Payton misses the target.
Payton shoots in but no luck this time.
Rimes tries a quick counter leg kick but Payton is wise to it.
Rimes needs to keep his hands up - Payton had a free shot at his head there.
Payton misses with a takedown attempt
and Rimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rimes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Payton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Payton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Evan Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rimes slips under a jab.
Payton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Payton. #TD#
Payton drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1#
Payton wants to pass the guard but Rimes is keeping the position.
Rimes looking for a sweep. Not yet Rimes, not yet.
Payton postures up.
Payton stays in close to Rimes's body and controls the position.
Evan Payton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rimes wants to sweep here but Payton controlling him for the moment.
Rimes keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payton wants to control from the top but Rimes keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rimes controlling Payton's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
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.
Payton misses the body punch
and Rimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rimes moves away.
Payton misses with a lunging right hand
and Rimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payton throws the left hand but Rimes avoids the punch easily.
Payton throws a body shot but no joy.
Evan Payton is winning the standup battle so far.
Rimes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rimes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payton manages to avoid it.
Rimes lands a right hook to the body.
Rimes lands a jab to Payton's midsection.
Rimes misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Payton throws a body shot but no joy.
Rimes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rimes just misses with a punch to the body.
Payton takes a swing at Rimes's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Payton coming out on top.
Payton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Payton throws a body shot but no joy.
Payton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Payton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Payton moves out of range as Rimes throws a body kick.
Rimes feints and then cracks Payton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Payton down.
Payton tries to clinch up.
Rimes throws out a counter right but Payton avoids it with no problem.
Rimes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Payton rather than just go for the knockout.
Payton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rimes.
Rimes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
A jab from Payton misses.
Rimes scores with a jab.
Payton misses with a hook
and Rimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rimes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Payton on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rimes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Payton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Payton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rimes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payton blocks a jab.
Rimes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rimes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Rimes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Payton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rimes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rimes. Payton does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Optimus Rimes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Payton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Payton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payton throws a jab when Rimes was well out of range.
Rimes moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rimes! But no joy.
Rimes catches Payton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Payton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rimes moves away.#TD#
Payton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rimes's half guard.
Rimes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Payton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rimes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Payton. #T1#
Payton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rimes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rimes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Payton trying to control the position from guard on top but Rimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rimes looking for a sweep. Not yet Rimes, not yet.
Rimes keeping full guard, as Payton tries to pass.
Rimes wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Payton looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Payton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rimes controlling the position.
Rimes keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Payton digs a good hook to Rimes's body.
Rimes lands a nice looking body kick.
Payton looks to land a left hand but Rimes moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Payton throws a right hand that misses
and Rimes counters with a low kick, right behind Payton 's knee.
Payton misses the shot to the body.
Payton walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rimes.
Rimes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rimes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rimes throws a shot from downtown. Payton moves away and avoids it.
Payton attempts a counter takedown but Rimes avoids it well and moves away.
Payton connects with an inside leg kick.
Evan Payton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payton scores with a jab. Rimes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payton.
Payton shoots for a takedown but Rimes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Payton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rimes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rimes looks to land a right hand but Payton moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payton. Rimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rimes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payton.
Rimes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Rimes moves away from the strike by Payton.
Rimes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rimes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Payton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Payton.
Payton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Payton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rimes.
Rimes scores with a nice strike.

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 Rimes 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Optimus Rimes!
A determined Optimus Rimes didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: CEFC Fight Night 108
Date: Aug 23, 2017

#R1#
Chick ducks right into an uppercut from Payton.
Chick misses with a low kick.
Chick takes one on the button.
Payton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chick throws a looping overhand right but Payton ducks down to avoid it.
Payton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Andy Chick has been cut.
Payton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chick.
Chick now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Payton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Payton somewhat.
Payton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Payton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Payton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chick manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Payton won't allow Chick to sweep him here. #T1#
Payton wants to control from the top but Chick keeps moving.
Payton stays in close to Chick's body and controls the position.
Payton trying to control but Chick is working from the bottom.
Payton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chick wants to sweep here but Payton controlling him for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Payton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chick is keeping the position for now.
Chick is pulling down on Payton's head. It's preventing any offense from Payton, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payton.
Chick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Payton.
Chick moves away from the strike by Payton.
Chick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Payton throws a sloppy body shot
and Payton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Payton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Payton has managed to clinch. #T3#
A short uppercut from Chick.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chick.
Payton prevents a body shot from Chick. #TD#
Payton has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chick is trying to keep an underhook but Payton manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Payton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chick defends it well. #SUB#
Payton is working for a kimura but Chick is defending it quite comfortably.
Chick looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Chick is defending against the submission attempts here by Payton. #T4#
Chick is controlling Payton's trapped leg to prevent Payton from advancing to side control.
Payton is just content to waste time from the top position. Chick takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chick has his hands on Payton's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Payton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chick is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Payton, into his guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Payton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chick defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Evan Payton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andy Chick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chick scores with a kick to the body.
Chick throws a shot to the body. #TD#
Payton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Payton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chick is in trouble now - Payton has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Payton jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Chick is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Chick and Payton has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T1##SUB#
Payton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chick rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Payton's guard! Nice work there by Chick! #SUB#
Payton has an active guard here but Chick has managed to pass into half guard.
Chick is trying to control. Payton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Evan Payton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Payton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Payton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Payton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Chick tries to pass to full mount but Payton defends it. #SUB#
Payton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chick pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Payton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Payton has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Chick escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Chick!
Payton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Payton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chick pulls his head out easily.
Chick trying to pass the guard but Payton defending well. #SUB#
Payton looking for a kimura from the bottom but Chick passes into side control!
Chick content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Payton tries to bench press Chick off him but Chick keeps the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Payton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chick's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Payton actively working from the bottom here.
Payton is trying to maintain the position but Chick is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Payton looking for a kimura from the bottom but Chick passes into side control!
Chick is staying tight to Payton's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chick throws an elbow but Payton slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Chick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andy Chick's cut.
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.
#R3#
Chick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Payton.
Payton stalks Chick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chick's face. Chick staggers backwards, shaken.
Evan Payton is winning the standup battle so far.
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch but Chick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chick lands a really nice looking cross but Payton seems unphased.
Chick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Payton to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Payton has closed the distance and engaged Chick in a clinch.
Payton struggles to land a body shot inside as Chick controls his hands.
Chick lands a nice shot to the body.
Chick misses with a body punch.
Chick throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Payton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Payton manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chick stops Payton from passing to mount.
Chick tries to buck Payton off but Payton is having none of it.#SUB#
Payton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chick has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Payton but great work by Chick.#T1#
Payton is trying to control Chick's posture but Chick avoids it.
Chick trying to control the action but Payton is working from the bottom.
Payton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chick takes a little break here. Payton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Payton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Payton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Payton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Payton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Payton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chick passes into half guard.
Payton is looking to improve his position.
Payton wants to get back to full guard but Chick has mounted him!#T3#
Payton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chick tries to control but Payton wriggling away.
Payton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Payton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Payton wants to improve his position but Chick is controlling well.
Payton wants to control but Chick is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Payton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chick pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Payton is trying to maintain the position but Chick is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Payton actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Payton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chick controlling the pace.
Payton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Andy Chick just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Andy Chick's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Payton connects with the punch.
Chick misses with a looping left.#TD#
Payton scores with a takedown into Chick's guard.#SUB#
Payton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chick looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chick looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chick! #REVB#
You can see the frustration on Payton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Payton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton struggling a bit here.#T1#
Payton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chick is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Payton is being controlled here.
Payton wants to control but Chick postures up.
Chick takes a little break here. Payton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Chick wants to control but Payton is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Payton regains half guard.#SUB#
Payton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Payton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chick slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Chick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Payton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Payton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andy Chick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chick scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Payton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chick on his heels. He'll look to pass Chick's guard now, I'm sure.
Payton looking to sit in guard and control but Chick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Payton is trying to keep Chick in close. #SUB#
Payton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chick is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Payton.#T4#
Payton tries to bench press Chick off him but Chick keeps the position.
Payton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chick is taking a breather. Payton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Payton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Payton is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Andy Chick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Andy Chick's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Payton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chick.
Payton tests Chick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Payton tried to score with a low kick but Chick checks it.
Chick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Payton avoids the head kick by Chick.
The fighters circling - Chick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick by Chick misses
and Payton counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chick counters with a stiff right hand.
Chick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Payton counters with a right hand to the body.
Payton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Chick throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Payton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Payton misses with a looping right.
Chick is trying to counter with his kicks.
Chick jabs Payton right on the nose. Payton blinks but takes it well.
Chick checks a low kick from Payton.#CL#
Payton has closed the distance and engaged Chick in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Payton. #TD#
Payton successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Payton looking for subs off his back but Chick has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chick passes into side control, despite Payton's attempt to control the position. #T2#
Payton struggling a bit here.
Chick wants to control but Payton is keeping him busy.
Payton is trying to control Chick's posture but Chick avoids it. #T3#
Chick wants to control but Payton is keeping him busy.
Payton struggling a bit here.
Payton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Evan Payton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payton is trying to control Chick's posture but Chick avoids it.
Payton is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Payton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chick's best efforts.#SUB#
Payton looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Chick pushes past his half guard into mount!
Payton can't escape the position.
Payton is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Payton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payton is working hard here to advance position.
Chick controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andy Chick.
I think Chick 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Chick!
Andy Chick made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER Nutrition - Q160 in his post fight interview.

Event: CEFC Live 38
Date: Aug 03, 2017

#R1#
Landry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Landry takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Payton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Landry keeps the fight on the outside.
Landry throws a jab when Payton was well out of range.
Landry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Landry looks to land a combination but Payton avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Payton.
Payton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payton fails with a takedown attempt.
Payton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Payton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Landry takes a jab right on the kisser.
Payton wants to clinch.
No joy there for Payton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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 throws out a powerful jab.#T1##CL#
Landry tries to keep at a distance but Payton has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Payton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Payton slips a jab and a cross from Landry.
Landry misses with the combination.
Payton tries to clinch but Landry moves out of range.
Landry misses with a double jab.
Payton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Landry counters with a straight right hand.
Payton feints and then cracks Landry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Landry down.
Payton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Landry's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Landry duly obliges.
Payton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Landry's hands.
Payton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Landry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Landry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Payton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Landry sprawls and moves away.
Landry avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Landry unleashes a big counter combination but Payton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Payton scores with a jab to the body.
Payton pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Payton rushes Landry and presses him up against the cage.
Payton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Payton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Landry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Landry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Payton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Landry tries to break the clinch but Payton is controlling the position.
Landry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Landry is trying to break the clinch but Payton has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Landry breaks from the clinch.
Payton looks to clinch
and Landry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payton cracks Landry with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Payton gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Payton is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB#
Payton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Payton is trying to work for a kimura but Landry is defending well. #SUB#
Payton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Payton is looking for a kimura but Landry is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Payton to get the leverage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Payton is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Payton is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Payton seems to be working for a kimura but Landry defends the submission attempt.
Landry is pressing down on Payton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Payton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Landry looking for a sweep. Not yet Landry, not yet.
Landry wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Payton dominated that round.
That's time! Payton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Landry tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Payton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Landry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Payton is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Payton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Payton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Payton drops back looking for a leg! Landry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Landry manages to kick Payton off! Payton jumps back into Landry's guard.
Landry is looking to stand up but Payton isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton is pushing down on Landry's leg trying to pass to half guard. Landry is fighting to maintain full guard but Payton has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Payton is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Landry is trying to stand up here but Payton is controlling him well.
Payton trying to control from half guard but Landry is working away. #SUB#
Payton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Landry has managed to free his arm - good work.
Landry looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Payton in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Landry tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Payton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evan Payton!
A relieved looking Evan Payton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: USFC 154
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves drops down looking for a counter takedown but Payton sprawls and moves away.
Payton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Payton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Payton lands a glancing blow to the side of Graves's head.
Graves has been working on his balance at FIERCE, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Payton.
Graves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Payton.
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Payton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payton misses with a series of wild punches.
Payton connects with a leg kick. Graves looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Payton lands the left hand.
A jab from Payton does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payton looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.#T1#
Payton misses with a looping left.
Graves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Payton throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves feinted with a counter takedown.
Payton misses with a leg kick.
Graves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Payton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Graves slips under a jab.
Payton tries a low kick but Graves avoids it.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Evan Payton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Payton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Graves.#TD#
Graves shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Graves was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Payton explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Evan Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Graves at a distance.
Payton throws a right and a left that Graves avoids nicely.
A big right from Payton misses.
Payton looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Payton looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Graves attempts a counter takedown but Payton avoids it well and moves away.
Payton lands a nice looking body kick.
Payton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Payton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Payton.
Payton loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Payton.
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payton.
Nice cross by Payton.#T3#
Graves defending well as Payton loads up on a big left hand.
Graves on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#
Graves is rocked!
Payton is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Graves flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Graves is out cold! Payton holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evan Payton!
Evan Payton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Alex Graves had this to say: 'This isn't over. That was luck and we will be back to breaking arms and spirits very soon!'.

Event: USFC 147
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Glover cracks Payton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
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.#SUB#
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. #REVB#
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.#SUB#
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. #T1#
Glover throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
Payton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Glover missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Payton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Glover postures up and lands a big shot to Payton's brow.
Glover lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #REF3#
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.#CL#
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!
#R2#
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.#T1#
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. #CL#
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. #CUT#
It looks like Don Glover has been cut.#T2#
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. #CL#
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. #T3#
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.#CL#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3#
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. #CL2#
Glover clinches up with Payton and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Payton lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
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.#SUB#
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. #T1#
Glover keeping hold of Payton's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #T2#
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. #SUB#
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.#T3#
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!#SUB#
Glover defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Payton's arms.
Glover wants to escape the position. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#T4#
Payton is looking to control Glover but Glover is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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!

Event: USFC 140
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blade! But no joy.
Blade scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Payton.
Payton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Payton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blade counters with a straight right hand.
Payton throws a right and a left that Blade avoids nicely.
It seemed like Blade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been hearing reports that Payton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Blade throws a lazy right hand but Payton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payton is looking to counter punch.
A jab lands there for Blade.
Payton jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Payton drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Blade has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Payton is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blade struggles to land a body shot inside as Payton controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Payton.
Payton blocks a body shot from Blade.
Blade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blade prevents a body shot from Payton.
Blade is stalling here.
Payton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blade is defending well.
Blade tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Payton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Blade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payton throws out the jab.
Blade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Payton circles away quickly and effectively.
Payton lands with an uppercut that bounces Blade off the cage and back into range.
Blade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Payton.
Blade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payton.
Payton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blade defending well as Payton loads up on a big left hand.
Blade wants to counter with a clinch but Payton pushes him away.#CL#
Payton pushes Blade up against the cage in a clinch.
Payton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blade misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Payton breaks the clinch.
Blade moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Payton misses with a double jab. #TD#
Payton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Payton decides to return to a standing position.
Payton checks a leg kick nicely.
Blade takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Payton has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Payton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blade keeps the fight on the outside.
Blade throws a nice looking combination but Payton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Blade closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Blade controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Payton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Payton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blade wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Payton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Payton tries to get to full guard but Blade has control of the leg.
Payton controlling the position well.
Blade prevents Payton from improving his position.#T3#
Payton wants to control but Blade is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blade not doing much here.
Blade is trying to control the action in half guard but Payton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Payton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blade is working away from the top position though.
Payton tries to roll over but Blade keeps him under control.#SUB#
Payton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blade pulls his head out easily.
Payton is trying to maintain the position but Blade is very close to passing his half guard.
Payton wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blade wants to advance to full mount but Payton doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Payton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Payton wants to sweep here but Blade controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Payton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Payton is looking for a triangle but Blade pushes his legs off easily.
Payton is trying to keep Blade in close. #SUB#
Payton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blade defends it easily.#SUB#
Payton is looking for a triangle but Blade pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Evan Payton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Payton clinches. #TD#
Payton has picked Blade up - he's going for a ride! Payton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Blade has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Payton is working away from the top position though.
Blade desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Payton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blade defends it well.
Blade is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton is looking to take a break and control but Blade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Payton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Blade wants to control but Payton is keeping busy. #T1#
Blade holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Payton is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Payton is working for a kimura but Blade is defending it quite comfortably.
Payton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blade trying to hold on to Payton's head to control him but Payton postures up. #SUB#
Payton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Payton is looking for a kimura but Blade is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Payton to get the leverage. #SUB#
Payton is trying to work for a kimura but Blade is defending well.
Evan Payton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Payton wants to control but Blade is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Payton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blade has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Payton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blade tries to roll over but Payton keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Payton wants to control but Blade is keeping him busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blade is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Payton throws the left hand but Blade avoids the punch easily.
Payton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blade can pounce on him. #CL#
Payton closes the distance and pushes Blade back into the cage.
Blade scores with a shoulder strike.
Blade prevents a body shot from Payton.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blade's elbow.
Blade can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action. #TD#
Payton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Payton trying to control the position from guard on top but Blade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Blade is looking to regain half guard here but Payton keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Payton trying to control the action but Blade is working from the bottom.
Payton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blade is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Payton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Payton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Payton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blade has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blade wants to control but Payton postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Payton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Blade lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Blade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Payton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Payton misses.
Payton scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Payton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blade slips a straight right by Payton.
Payton thuds his right hand into Blade's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice shot by Payton.
Blade misses the jab.
Payton throws a big counter combination but Blade scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Payton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Payton.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Payton looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Blade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Blade is fighting off a takedown attempt but Payton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Blade to the mat. Blade regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Blade pushes Payton off and scrambles back to his feet. #T1#
Blade misses with a few strikes there.
Payton throws a right and a left that Blade avoids nicely.
Blade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Payton.
Good leg kick by Blade there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blade bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Payton's head.
Payton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blade as he avoids it easily.
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Blade rushes Payton and presses him up against the cage.
Blade misses with some punches. #BC2#
Blade breaks from the clinch.
Blade tries to land a leg kick but Payton saw it coming and moves away. #TD#
Payton drives through with a takedown into Blade's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payton tries to free his leg and advance position but Blade is retaining full guard.
Blade not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blade keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully.
Blade pulls Payton in to control the position.
Jake Blade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blade is continuing to stall.
Blade keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Blade is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Payton frees his head nicely. Oh but Blade has switched to an armbar! Payton is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jake Blade!
Our winner, Jake Blade, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GKNY 108 - Guk vs Campbell
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Payton scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Payton forces Draupnir back against the cage and clinches.
Draupnir misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Draupnir breaks the clinch.
Draupnir has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Whirl's Old School Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Evan Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payton tries to move into range but Draupnir moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Draupnir. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Payton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Payton in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Payton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Draupnir has managed to free his arm - good work.
Payton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Payton is looking to advance position but Draupnir won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Payton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Draupnir doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Payton.
Draupnir wants to control but Payton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Payton not doing much here.
Draupnir is not content to let Payton control the position.#SUB2#
Draupnir is defending against the submission attempts here by Payton. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Payton wants to control but Draupnir is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Payton stands up and beckons Draupnir to join him on the feet.
Payton misses with a wild combination.
Draupnir misses with a straight right.
Payton moves in looking to clinch but Draupnir pushes him off.
Payton takes a swing at Draupnir's ribcage but misses.
Payton throws a leg kick but Draupnir sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Draupnir.
Draupnir scores with a shot to the body.
Payton tries to work over Draupnir's front leg with a kick but Draupnir checks it.
Draupnir throws a quick counter head kick but Payton was just out of range.#CL2#
Payton clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Draupnir is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Draupnir prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Draupnir.
Draupnir digs a right hand into Payton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Payton's gas tank.
Draupnir taking a breather.
Payton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Draupnir backwards.
Draupnir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Draupnir lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Payton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Draupnir lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Draupnir.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Draupnir.
Draupnir digs a right hand into Payton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Payton's gas tank.
Draupnir working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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 misses with a body punch.
Draupnir lands a right hand. #T4#
Draupnir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payton lands with a left to the head.
Draupnir taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Draupnir lands a right hand that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Draupnir - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Payton tries a body shot but Draupnir blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draupnir.
Draupnir working aggressively here.
Payton struggles to land a body shot inside as Draupnir controls his hands.
Payton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Draupnir is defending well.
Payton doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Payton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Draupnir regains guard immediately.
Payton wants to control from the top but Draupnir keeps moving.
Draupnir is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Baldur Draupnir will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Draupnir connects with a nice looking jab.
Payton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Draupnir does it's job there.
Payton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice combination there by Payton.
Payton misses with a combination
and Draupnir counters with a straight right hand.
Draupnir slips a jab and a cross from Payton. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Draupnir enables Payton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Draupnir manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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 engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Payton wants to control from the top but Draupnir keeps moving.
Payton preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Payton has gone for a leg lock! Draupnir slips out almost immediately though and dives into Payton's guard.#REVR#
Payton is trying to control the position but Draupnir postures up.
Our spies down at at The Factory inform us that Payton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Payton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Draupnir wants to stand but Payton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Draupnir passes into half guard.
Payton is looking to control Draupnir's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Payton avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB2#
Payton actively working from the bottom here.
Draupnir is thwarting Payton's attempts to control the position.
Evan Payton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Payton is looking to improve his position.
Draupnir stalling away here and it's allowed Payton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Payton is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Payton wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Draupnir is now in half guard.
Payton is trying to stand back up but Draupnir is controlling him
Draupnir content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Draupnir is thwarting Payton's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Payton misses with a takedown
and Payton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Draupnir throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Draupnir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payton.
Draupnir misses with a hook. Payton ducked under it nicely.
Draupnir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payton.
Draupnir lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A good leg kick by Draupnir.
Payton cracks Draupnir with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Payton misses.
Draupnir throws an overhand right that lands on Payton's shoulder, as Payton tries to avoid the shot.
Payton with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draupnir keeps the fight on the outside.
Payton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Draupnir.
Payton thuds a left hand into Draupnir's body.
Payton throws a big shot that misses.
Draupnir is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Payton does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Baldur Draupnir will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Draupnir defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Payton.
A little feinted left hand from Draupnir on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Draupnir checks a low kick from Payton.
Payton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Payton misses with a takedown attempt
and Draupnir counters with a right hand to the body.
A lazy left from Draupnir finds it's target.
Draupnir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Draupnir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Payton wants to clinch
enabling Draupnir to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Draupnir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Draupnir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Draupnir slaps away a takedown attempt from Payton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baldur Draupnir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Payton.
Payton darts in trying to clinch
and Draupnir counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Payton shoots for a takedown but Draupnir saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baldur Draupnir is winning the standup battle so far.
Payton cracks Draupnir with a good jab.
Payton misses with a takedown attempt - Draupnir sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Payton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Draupnir counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab from Draupnir.
Payton just misses with a punch to the body.
Draupnir connects with a jab.
Payton lands with a straight right. Draupnir didn't see that one coming.
Draupnir misses with an uppercut.
Payton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Draupnir. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Draupnir. That's going to slow Payton down.
Draupnir with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Draupnir gets caught napping as Payton dives in and scores a takedown. Draupnir manages to retain guard.
Draupnir not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Payton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Draupnir keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully.
Draupnir is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Draupnir keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully. #T3#
Payton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Payton throwing strikes from guard but Draupnir blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Payton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Draupnir sprawls well. Draupnir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Payton gets slowly back to his feet.
Evan Payton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payton throws a sloppy body shot
and Draupnir makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Draupnir defending well as Payton loads up on a big left hand.
Payton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Draupnir misses the target.
Payton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Draupnir under the eye.
Payton works Draupnir's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Payton misses with a wild body shot.
Draupnir slips under a jab.
Draupnir went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Draupnir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payton.
Payton misses with a shot to the body
and Draupnir counters with a straight right hand.
Payton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Payton throws a low kick but Draupnir avoids it.
Payton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Draupnir throws out the jab.
Draupnir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Draupnir jabs Payton right on the nose. Payton blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draupnir misses with a right hand
and Draupnir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Draupnir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Payton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Draupnir lands a right hook to the body.
Payton throws a hook but Draupnir blocks it.

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 Baldur Draupnir.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Draupnir, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baldur Draupnir!

Event: GKNY 103 - Payton vs Ramses
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Payton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Payton moves to clinch but Xll breaks away
and Xll counters with a straight right hand.
Payton misses with a straight right.
Xll digs a good hook to Payton's body. #CL#
Payton rushes Xll and presses him up against the cage.
Payton jumps guard but Xll stands there with Payton around his waist. Payton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Xll.
Payton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xll working hard to break the clinch.
Payton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Xll just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Payton.
Xll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xll misses with a body punch.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xll's elbow. #T1##TD#
Payton drags the fight down to the ground.
Xll throws a big right hand that misses.
Xll must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Xll trying to control but Payton is working from the bottom.
Xll told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Payton looking for a sweep. Not yet Payton, not yet.
Xll wanted to stand there but Payton had control of the position.
Xll looking to sit in guard and control but Payton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Payton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xll is keeping the position for now.
Xll keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Xll has his feet on Payton's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Xll swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Payton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Xll is trying to stand up here but Payton is controlling him well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xll is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Payton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xll keeps working.
Xll is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Payton is looking for a kimura here.
Xll won't allow Payton to pass to mount.
Xll is looking for a sweep. Payton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Payton wants to pass the guard but Xll is defending well.
Xll is trying to stand.
Payton is trying to control. Xll wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Xll is defending against the submission attempts here by Payton.
Payton trying to pass the guard but Xll defending well. #T3##SUB#
Payton is trying to work for a kimura but Xll is defending well.
Payton prevents Xll from improving his position.
Payton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Payton is looking to stall here but Xll recovers full guard.
Payton trying to control the position from guard on top but Xll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xll looking for a sweep. Not yet Xll, not yet.
Xll wants to improve his position but instead Payton has moved into half guard.
Payton is keen to just control but Xll is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Payton uses his free foot to push down on Xll's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Xll.
Payton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Xll is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xll wants to hold on but Payton pushes him away.
Payton fails to advance to Xll's back.
Payton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Xll is squirming around, avoiding Payton's attempts to control the action.
Payton is really struggling to control Xll but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Payton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Xll is surviving well by controlling Payton's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Payton dominated that round.
That's time! Payton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Payton avoids the body shot from Xll.
Ramses Xll is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Xll throws a body shot but no joy.
Payton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xll lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Xll misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Payton to counter with a crisp jab.
Xll throws a right and a left that Payton avoids nicely.
Jab, jab by Payton - just one landing.
Payton is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Xll keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, jab by Xll - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xll throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payton on the side of the head.
Xll defending well as Payton loads up on a big left hand.
Payton walks into a jab.#T1#
Xll misses with a jab, cross combination.
Payton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xll makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Payton works Xll's body with a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payton. That's going to slow Xll down.
Xll takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Payton throws a leg kick
and Payton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch but Xll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xll fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramses Xll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xll throws a leg kick that misses.
Payton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xll defends it nicely.#T2#
Xll takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Xll takes a swing at Payton's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Xll catches Payton right on the button with a cross.
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!
Xll moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Payton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xll cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Payton is rocked!#TD#
Xll gets caught napping as Payton dives in and scores a takedown. Xll manages to retain guard.
Oh Payton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xll not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xll keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully.
Payton seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Payton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Xll's guard.
Xll is looking to escape.
Xll landing strikes from the bottom.
Xll keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Payton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Xll has managed to free his arm - good work.
Payton is looking to advance position but Xll won't allow it. #SUB#
Payton seems to be working for a kimura but Xll defends the submission attempt.
Payton prevents Xll from improving his position.#T4#
Payton is keen to just control but Xll is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Payton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Evan Payton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Payton wants to free his trapped foot but Xll is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Payton seems to be working for a kimura but Xll defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Payton in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramses Xll 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!
#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Xll - that will leave a mark!
Xll lands with a hook. Payton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Payton instigates a clinch.
Xll lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Xll manages to break the clinch.
Payton wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xll swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xll lands a high kick!
Payton doesn't manage to clinch there - Xll circles away.
Xll throws out a counter right but Payton avoids it with no problem.
Xll cracks the inside of Payton's front leg. #T1#
Xll is pawing at Payton, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Payton's nose. Payton is badly hurt! Xll pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Payton tries desperately to hold on but Xll is relentless in his assault! As Payton receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Xll away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramses Xll!
Ramses Xll seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GKNY 97 - Man vs Khaliev
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Payton scores with a nice strike.
Dall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Payton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Payton defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand.
Payton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Payton throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Payton. Beautiful body shot.
Payton is looking to clinch but Dall is avoiding it.
Dall catches Payton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dall misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Payton misses the target.
Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Payton is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Payton gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Dall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall scores with a leg kick.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payton.
Sloppy strikes from Dall. Those never looked like landing.
Payton throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Dall is trying to counter with his kicks.
Payton is looking to clinch but Dall is avoiding it.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dall lands a nice looking body shot.
Dall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dall cracks Payton with a good jab.
Dall throws a head kick but Payton moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Dall misses.
Payton scores with a hook.
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A good leg kick by Dall.
Dall scores with the left hand. Payton knows he should have avoided that one.
Payton scores with a leg kick.
Dall lands with a kick to the temple. Payton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Evan Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Payton's shoulder, as Payton tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Payton takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Dall breaks the clinch.
Payton wants to clinch up but Dall keeps it at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dall has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dall lands a lovely overhand right.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Payton misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dall checks the leg kick.#T2#
Payton misses with a wild body shot.
Payton swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Dall misses with a head kick.
Payton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dall.
Payton slips under a jab.
Payton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Payton in his tracks.
Payton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dall's sensitive parts.
Dall misses with a leg kick
and Dall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dall looks to land a combination but Payton avoids it well.
Payton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dall.
Dall connects with a nice looking jab.
Dall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Payton finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head. #CUT#
It looks like Wykyd Dall has been cut.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payton is looking to score with low kicks.
Dall throws a sloppy body shot
and Payton counters with a nice leg kick.
Payton wants to clinch up but Dall keeps it at a distance.
Payton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick by Dall misses
and Dall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payton is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Payton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Dall throws a low kick but Payton moves out of range easily. #CL#
Payton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dall blocks a body shot from Payton.
Payton misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dall.
Payton tries to throw a body punch but Dall avoids it by throwing Payton back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Payton.
Payton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dall misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Dall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Payton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Payton.
A combination from Payton does no damage.
Dall steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dall.
Payton swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Dall throws a solid leg kick but Payton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Payton cracks Dall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Payton moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Dall misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Payton as Dall tries to tie him up.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Dall controls the action.
Dall looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Payton as Dall tries to tie him up.
Payton lands a shot to the body.
Payton misses with a punch to the body.
Dall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payton backwards. #BC#
Payton manages to break the clinch.
Dall needs to keep his hands up - Payton had a free shot at his head there.
Dall misses with a right hand
and Payton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dall swats away the attempt to clinch by Payton.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Payton misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Evan Payton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wykyd Dall's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Payton clinches. #BC2#
Dall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick lands from Dall.
Dall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Payton with a hook.
Payton wants to clinch.
Payton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Payton.
Dall staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton tries to clinch up but Dall circles away and keeps his distance.
Dall scores with a spinning back kick!
Payton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Payton circles away quickly and effectively.
Dall takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payton takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Dall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Payton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Payton checks a low kick from Dall.
Payton looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
Payton just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Payton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Dall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Payton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payton motions for Dall to come forward. Payton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Payton throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Payton scores with a hook to the body. Dall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Payton tries to clinch up but Dall circles away and keeps his distance.
Payton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Payton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Payton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Dall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Payton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dall scores with a spinning back kick!
Dall keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Dall releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Payton dips to his left and cracks Dall with an uppercut!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Payton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dall on the side of the head.#ROC#
Dall is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Wykyd Dall's cut even more.
Payton throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Dall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Payton looks for the body kick but Dall saw that one coming.
Payton connects with a leg kick. Dall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body kick there by Dall.
Payton lands with a shot to the body.
Payton misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Payton misses.
Payton misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Dall scores with a jab. Payton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dall connects with an inside leg kick.
Dall scores with a leg kick.
Dall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Payton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dall lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Payton throws a leg kick
and Payton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Dall.
Dall dodges the punch combination from Payton. #T3#
Dall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Payton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Payton has closed the distance and engaged Dall in a clinch. #BC#
Payton breaks from the clinch.
Payton scores with a jab. Dall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Payton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
Payton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dall checks a low kick from Payton.
A low kick from Dall is predictable there
and Payton counters with a left and a right that stings Dall.
Payton throws a body shot but no joy.
Evan Payton is winning the standup battle so far.
Payton throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Dall works Payton's body with a nice hook.
Payton tries to clinch there but Dall circles away.
Dall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Payton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payton takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Dall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Payton lands a jab to the nose.
Dall lands a head kick!
Dall defending well as Payton loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Dall. That snapped Payton's head back.
Dall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Payton. That did some damage!
Payton misses with a wild body shot.
Dall raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Payton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paytons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payton on the side of the head.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payton takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Dall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Payton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
An inside leg kick lands from Dall.
Nice uppercut there from Payton.
Payton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Evan Payton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wykyd Dall's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Payton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dall throws a head kick but Payton moves out of range.
Payton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Payton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Payton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An inside leg kick from Dall misses.
That kick from Dall tenderised Payton's leg. Payton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Payton connects with a crisp jab.
Dall is still on wobbly legs! Can Payton finish him?
Dall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dall seems to have recovered his senses.
Dall misses with a two punch combination.
Payton blocks a head kick by Dall.
Payton misses with a body shot. #CL#
Payton has managed to clinch.
Payton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dall tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action. #BC2#
Dall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payton scores with a body shot. #T1#
Dall slips under a jab from Payton.
Dall keeps the fight on the outside.
Payton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dall.
Dall walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Payton scores with a nice strike.
Payton lands a nice shot that snaps Dall's head back.
A punch combination from Dall misses.
Payton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Payton scores with a body shot. #CL#
Payton moves into the clinch.
Payton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall's elbow.
Payton creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dall with a big uppercut! Dall tries to clinch up but Payton pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dall to the mat! Dall covers up and Payton unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Evan Payton!
Evan Payton gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GKNY 89 - Campbell v Markovic
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Payton stuffs the takedown attempt from Galvao. Galvao gets slowly back to his feet.
Galvao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Payton lands a jab.
Payton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Galvao.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Galvao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galvao throws a leg kick but Payton moved away.
Payton leaves Galvao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Galvao has a takedown stuffed.
Galvao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Payton defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton throws a body shot but no joy.
Galvao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Galvao throws a shot from downtown. Payton moves away and avoids it.
Galvao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1##TD#
Galvao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Galvao lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Payton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Payton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Galvao defends it easily.
Payton keeping moving, preventing Galvao from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Payton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Galvao escapes and throws Payton's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Payton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Payton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Payton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Galvao's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Galvao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Payton defending well though. #SUB#
Galvao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Payton is trying to maintain the position but Galvao is very close to passing his half guard.
Payton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Payton actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Payton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Galvao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Galvao thows a huge punch but Payton dodges it nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Payton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Payton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Galvao has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Galvao prevents Payton from improving his position.
Galvao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Payton defending well though.
Galvao passes to side control.
Payton is trying to improve his position.
Galvao working the ground and pound but Payton is defending the strikes.
Galvao is looking to take a break and control but Payton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Payton tries to bench press Galvao off him but Galvao keeps the position. #T4##SUB#
Galvao working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Payton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Galvao off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Galvao defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Payton's arms.
I would not like to be Galvao right now. #SUB2#
Galvao defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Galvao manages to reverse the position and now he's in Payton's guard. Nice work there by Galvao.
Our spies down at at The Factory inform us that Payton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Payton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Payton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Galvao defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Payton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Galvao tries to move into range but Payton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Payton stuns Galvao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Payton looks to land a combination but Galvao avoids it well.
Galvao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Galvao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Payton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Galvao somewhat.
Payton throws a big shot that misses.
Galvao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Payton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Galvao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payton. Galvao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payton misses with an uppercut. Galvao saw that one coming.
Galvao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Payton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Payton wants it to stay on the feet.
Payton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Galvao rather than just go for the knockout.
Galvao misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Galvao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Galvao blocks a head kick by Payton.
Payton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galvao manages to avoid it.
Payton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Galvao lands with a hook. Payton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Galvao looks for a takedown but Payton sprawls well.#CL2#
Galvao gets tackled into the cage by Payton. Payton maintains the clinch.
Galvao is trying to pull guard but Payton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Galvao controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Payton as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Payton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Galvao gets caught flat footed, as Payton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Payton has been the more effective fighter overall 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 sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Payton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Payton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Payton passes Galvao's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Payton is working for a kimura but Galvao is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Payton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Galvao defends it well.
Payton works his way into full mount!
Galvao wants to hold on but Payton pushes him away.#T3#
Galvao is squirming around, avoiding Payton's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Payton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Galvao is controlling an arm, preventing Payton from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Galvao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Galvao sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Galvao is looking for a sweep. Payton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Payton wants to work for an arm triangle but Galvao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Payton is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Galvao as he works his way to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Galvao looking for a guillotine here but Payton defends easily. #T4#
Payton looking to sit in guard and control but Galvao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Galvao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Payton dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Galvao is looking for a triangle but Payton pushes his legs off easily.
Payton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully.
Galvao can't keep his opponent in guard - Payton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Payton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Payton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Galvao moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Payton.
Galvao slips a jab from Payton.
Evan Payton seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Galvao bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Galvao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Payton regains half guard.
Payton tries to roll over but Galvao keeps him under control.
Galvao not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Galvao wants to free his trapped foot but Payton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Galvao. #SUB#
Galvao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Galvao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Payton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Payton trying to control here.
Payton gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Payton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Galvao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Galvao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Payton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Payton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Payton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galvao wants to control from the top but Payton keeps moving.
Evan Payton has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Galvao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Galvao trying to control but Payton is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Payton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galvao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galvao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Payton is looking to cinch up a triangle. Galvao throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Payton's body to avoid the submission. Payton has instead reached around Galvao's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Payton arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Evan Payton!
After the big win, Evan Payton made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GREEN!160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: GKNY 84 - Sodergren v Hopeless
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Umalatov staying out of range there.
Payton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umalatov throws out the jab.
Payton scores with a body shot.
Umalatov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Payton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umalatov throws a big counter combination but Payton scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Umalatov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Payton lands a nice hook to Umalatov's body. Umalatov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Umalatov clinches with his opponent.
Payton looking for a takedown.
Payton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Umalatov pushes Payton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Payton scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Payton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Payton has clasped his hands together around Umalatov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payton trying to control the position but Umalatov is working away. #SUB2#
Payton is trying to get an arm triangle but Umalatov is defending well.
Umalatov's coaches at McElias (Russian Bears TM) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Payton wants to control but Umalatov is keeping him busy. #T1#
Umalatov struggling a bit here.
Umalatov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Payton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Payton controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Payton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Umalatov struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Payton tries for a kimura but Umalatov is defending well.
Umalatov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Payton has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Umalatov is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Payton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Umalatov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Payton swings around for an armbar but Umalatov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Payton's guard.
Payton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Our spies down at at The Factory inform us that Payton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Payton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Umalatov is aware though and is defending well.
Payton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Payton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Umalatov wants to stand but Payton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Umalatov being controlled here momentarily.
Umalatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Payton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Umalatov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Payton working for a triangle but Umalatov defends it easily.
Umalatov wants to get up but he can't break Payton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Umalatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Payton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payton controlling Umalatov's posture.
Payton keeping moving, preventing Umalatov from controlling successfully.
Umalatov looking to sit in guard and control but Payton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Umalatov keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully.
Payton passes Umalatov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Payton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Umalatov is looking to improve his position.
Payton trying to control from half guard but Umalatov is working away. #SUB2#
Payton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Umalatov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Payton is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Payton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Umalatov is just riding it out for now. Payton eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Payton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Payton misses with a hook.
Umalatov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payton throws out the jab.
Umalatov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Payton slips a straight right by Umalatov.
Payton lands a jab to the nose.
Payton takes a swing at Umalatov's ribcage but misses.
Umalatov misses with a hook.
Payton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Umalatov at a distance.
Umalatov shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Payton clinches up with Umalatov and pushes him back against the cage.
Payton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Umalatov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Umalatov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payton.
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!
Umalatov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Umalatov needs to keep his hands up - Payton had a free shot at his head there.
Payton closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good leg kick by Payton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Payton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Umalatov staying out of range there.
Umalatov throws the left hand but Payton avoids the punch easily.
Umalatov walks into a jab.
Umalatov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Umalatov throws a front kick aimed at Payton's knee but Payton avoids it well.
Payton misses with a straight left.
Umalatov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Payton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umalatov manages to avoid it.
Umalatov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Umalatov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Payton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Umalatov.
Payton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Umalatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payton.
A leg kick checked by Payton.
Umalatov moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umalatov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Payton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Payton! But no joy.
Payton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Payton misses with a body shot.
Payton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A punch combination from Payton misses. #KD#
Umalatov lands a big right hand that sends Payton crashing to the mat! Umalatov stays standing though and waves Payton back to his feet!#ROC#
Payton is rocked!
Umalatov sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Payton's defenses. It connects perfectly with Payton's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gasan Umalatov!
After the fight, Gasan Umalatov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GKNY 79 - Hopeless v Puzo
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Asai thumps Payton with a low kick.
Evan Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Asai coming out on top.
We've been told by Asai 's head coaches at The Shark Tank that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Payton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Asai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Payton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Payton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Asai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Payton throws an elbow that misses.
Payton tries to pull guard but Asai won't allow it.
Asai is trying to maintain a safe position but Payton gets an underhook and turns Asai into the cage.
Payton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Asai working Payton over with knees to the body.
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.
Asai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Payton is looking for a takedown.
Payton misses with the head strike.
Asai avoiding damage. #TD2#
Payton pulls guard effortlessly.
Asai showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Payton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Asai defends it easily.
Asai slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Payton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Asai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Payton trying to keep a closed guard but Asai is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Payton looking for a guillotine here but Asai defends easily. #SU#
Payton is working an open guard so Asai takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Payton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Payton.
Payton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payton blocks a jab.
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payton.
Asai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Payton.
Asai throws a hook but Payton blocks it.
Payton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Payton thuds his right hand into Asai 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Payton misses with a looping right.
Payton scores with a nice strike.
Payton throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Asai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Payton closes the distance and clinches up with Asai , looking for a takedown. Payton pushes Asai against the cage but Asai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yoshihiro Asai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Payton.
Asai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payton misses with a hook.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Payton slips a jab from Asai .
Asai looks to land a right hand but Payton moved out of range.
Payton tries to clinch but Asai moves out of range.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Payton.
An attempted straight right counter from Asai misses the target.
Payton moves forwards but Asai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Payton throws a good cross that connects.
Asai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Payton.
Payton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Payton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asai lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
Payton jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
A punch combination from Asai misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton thuds his right hand into Asai 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Payton is looking to clinch but Asai is avoiding it.
Asai dodges the punch combination from Payton.
Payton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Payton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asai .
Payton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asai throws the kick towards the body but Payton avoids it.
Payton stuns Asai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Payton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Payton misses the jab.
Payton lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Payton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Payton throws a hook to the side of Asai 's head but Asai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Payton scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from Asai misses.
Asai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Payton slips a jab from Asai .
The fighters circle momentarily. Payton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Payton shoots in but Asai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Asai throws a looping overhand right but Payton ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Payton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Payton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asai doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Asai throws a leg kick that misses.
Payton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Payton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asai throws a front kick aimed at Payton's knee but Payton avoids it well.
Asai loads up on a big right hand but Payton slips the punch.#T1#
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payton.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Payton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai thows a body kick. Payton tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Payton might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Payton jabs Asai right on the nose. Asai blinks but takes it well.
Payton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Payton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asai is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Payton's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#CL#
Asai has managed to clinch.
Payton throws a punch but it's blocked by Asai .
Asai has Payton pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Asai - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Asai .
Asai landing knees to the body.
Payton is breathing heavily.
Asai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Payton up against the cage.
Payton swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
The referee calls for Asai to work.
Payton tries a body shot but Asai blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asai .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asai .
Asai is working Payton over against the cage.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asai blocks an uppercut.
Payton working hard to break the clinch.
Payton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Asai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Asai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Payton - that landed with a thud.
Payton tries to pull guard but Asai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Asai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Asai walks away with a smile on his face. Payton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yoshihiro Asai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Payton.
A big left from Payton misses.
Asai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Payton shoots in for a double leg but Asai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Asai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Payton's hands.
Payton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asai pinned against the cage. Asai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Asai throws a chopping leg kick but Payton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Asai misses with a right hand
and Payton counters with a straight right hand.
Payton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Payton throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Payton throws a leg kick
letting Asai counter with a right hand.
Asai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Payton at a distance.
Payton takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Payton is predictable there
and Asai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Payton misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Payton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asai .
Payton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Asai .
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 uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payton throws a hook but Asai avoids it easily.
Asai slips under a jab from Payton.
Nice jab there from Asai .
Asai misses with a series of wild punches.
Payton swings for the body but Asai moves out of range.
It looked like Asai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Payton just misses with a punch to the body.
Payton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Payton feints and then cracks Asai 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asai down.
Asai throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Payton looks for a takedown but Asai sprawls well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asai .
Payton scores with the left hand. Asai knows he should have avoided that one.
Asai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Asai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Payton counters with a stiff right hand.
Payton looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Asai swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Payton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Payton is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Payton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Asai wants to control but Payton is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Payton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Asai preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Asai gets back to full guard.
Asai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Payton on the ground.#SUB2#
Payton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Payton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Payton wants to control from the top but Asai keeps moving.
Payton throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Asai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Payton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Asai defends it easily.
Payton looking for a sweep. Not yet Payton, not yet.
Payton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Asai wants to stand but Payton is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Asai stands and steps away. Payton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Asai thumps Payton with a low kick.
Payton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Payton looks to land a combination but Asai avoids it well.
And Asai counters with a quick kick to the body but Payton blocks it.#T3#
Payton misses with a takedown attempt - Asai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Payton does no damage.
Asai is looking to counter punch.
Asai missing with a left hand there. Payton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asai misses with a straight left.
Payton throws a right hand that Asai ducks under and follows up with a left that Asai also avoids with ease.
Payton throws a low kick but Asai moves out of range easily.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payton.
Payton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payton misses with a looping left.
Payton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Evan Payton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payton misses with a straight left.
Payton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payton closes the distance and clinches up with Asai , looking for a takedown. Payton pushes Asai against the cage but Asai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yoshihiro Asai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Payton.#T4#
Asai avoids the body shot from Payton.
Asai throwing a counter right hand but Payton manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Asai coming out on top.
Payton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Payton clinches up with Asai and pushes him back against the cage.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Payton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payton misses with a left hand
and Asai counters with an inside leg kick.
Payton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payton cracks Asai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asai misses with a straight right.
Asai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Payton scores with a hook to the body. Asai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Payton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payton misses with an uppercut
and Asai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Asai clinches with his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evan Payton.
I think Payton 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Payton!
Evan Payton very nearly forgot to thank GREEN!160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GKNY 73 - Huseyin v Sodergren
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Mason throws a right hand that Payton ducks under and follows up with a left that Payton also avoids with ease.
Payton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mason as he avoids it easily.
Payton has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Payton misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Payton coming out on top.
Payton tries to clinch there but Mason circles away.
Mason blocks a jab.
Mason pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Despite the aggression on Payton's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Payton slips under a jab from Mason.
Payton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Payton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payton connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Payton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason lands with a nice body kick.
Payton slips under a jab from Mason.#T1#
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mason paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Payton blocks a jab.
Payton feints a counter leg kick.
Payton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mason.
Payton goes for a double leg but Mason avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mason continues to drive forward.
Payton looks to throw the jab but Mason is out of range.
Mason swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Payton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mason defends it nicely.
And Mason counters with a quick kick to the body but Payton blocks it.
Dean Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Payton.
Mason lands a head kick. Payton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dean Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payton blocks the body kick.
Mason's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mason duly obliges. #CL2#
Payton has managed to clinch. #BC#
Mason manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Payton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!#CL2#
Payton gets a clinch.
Mason prevents a body shot from Payton.
Payton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masons head.
Mason working aggressively here.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason blocks a body shot from Payton.
Payton tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Payton back against the cage.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Payton fails to land.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mason is looking to control Payton's arms but Payton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mason has his back to the cage.
Mason lands a hook that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Mason trying to control the position but instead, Payton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mason into the cage.
Payton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards. #BC#
Mason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Mason lands with a kick to the ribs.
Payton is looking to clinch but Mason is avoiding it.
Payton connects with the punch.
Mason swings for the body but Payton moves out of range. #CL2#
Payton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mason.
Payton misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason. #BC#
Mason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mason tries to land a front kick but Payton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mason throws a right hand that Payton ducks under and follows up with a left that Payton also avoids with ease.
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Payton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mason.
Mason takes one to the chin there.
Mason throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
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!
Mason avoids the body shot from Payton.
It looked like Mason wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Mason.
Mason scores with a shot to the body.
Payton wants to clinch up but Mason keeps it at a distance.
Payton shoots for a double leg takedown but Mason sprawls well. He's pushed Payton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Payton throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mason misses the target.
Mason swats away the attempt to clinch by Payton.
Payton shoots in but Mason avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Payton slips under a jab.
Evan Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Mason.
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Mason dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Payton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Payton moves away from the strike by Mason.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Payton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payton wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Mason tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Payton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mason napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Payton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Payton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mason knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB2#
Payton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mason is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Payton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mason, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mason gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Payton is looking to advance position but Mason won't allow it.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Payton wants to free his trapped foot but Mason is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Payton trying to control the pace.
Payton wants to pass the guard but Mason is defending well.
Payton is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mason blocking the ground and pound attempt from Payton.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Payton in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Payton is keen to just control but Mason is a slippery customer.
Payton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Payton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mason doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Payton. #SUB2#
Payton is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Payton wants to work for an arm triangle but Mason is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Payton seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Payton is trying to work for a kimura but Mason is defending well.
Mason is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Studio, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Payton wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Payton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Payton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Mason breaks the clinch.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Payton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mason throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mason walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Payton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Payton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mason thows a body kick. Payton tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Payton shoots in and drives through. Mason sprawls well.
Mason swats away the attempt to clinch by Payton.
Payton fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dean Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Payton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Payton's head backwards.
Payton misses with a takedown attempt
and Payton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Payton is rocked!
Payton might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mason misses with a looping left.#T1#
Mason moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Payton is still on wobbly legs! Can Mason finish him?
Payton tries to clinch up but Mason circles away and keeps his distance.
Mason jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A right-left combo lands from Payton.
Payton seems to have recovered his senses.
Payton throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mason counter with a right hand.
Payton throws a leg kick but Mason checks it. #KD#
Mason cracks Payton with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Payton looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mason finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Payton is predictable there
and Mason counters with a big right hand! Oh Payton is in trouble here! Mason follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Mason!

Event: GKNY 69 - Payton V Momochi
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Momochi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Payton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Momochi .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Momochi crashes against the mat.
Payton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Momochi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
My spies in The Axis of Evil inform me that Momochi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Payton regains half guard.
Momochi is thwarting Payton's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Momochi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Payton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Momochi .
Payton trying to control here. #T1##SUB2#
Momochi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Payton sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Momochi is working for a kimura but Payton is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Momochi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Payton is just riding it out for now. Momochi eventually gives up the hold.
Momochi is trying to control the action in half guard but Payton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Payton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Payton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Payton kicks Momochi off and gets back to his feet.
Momochi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Payton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Momochi feints the counter takedown.
Momochi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Payton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Momochi on the side of the head.
Momochi throws the left hand but Payton avoids the punch easily.
Payton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Payton misses with a low kick.
Momochi 's corner calls for a 1-2. Momochi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Payton moves away from the strike by Momochi .
Momochi slips a straight right by Payton.#CL#
Payton forces Momochi back against the cage and clinches.
Momochi is working for takedown but Payton is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Payton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Momochi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Payton pinned against the cage. Payton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Evan Payton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
Payton throws a hook but Momochi avoids it easily.
Momochi feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Payton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Payton wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Payton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Momochi fails with a takedown attempt.
Payton misses the jab.
Payton misses with a body shot.
Payton with a jab.
Payton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Momochi moves away.
Payton misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Payton there.
Payton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Momochi on the side of the head.
Payton scores with a hook.#TD2#
Payton gets caught flat footed, as Momochi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Payton wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Momochi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Payton did well to prevent Momochi getting side control.#SUB#
Payton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Payton is looking for a sweep. Momochi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Momochi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Payton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Momochi pulls his head out easily.
Payton trying to control but Momochi postures up. #SUB2#
Momochi is trying to work for a kimura but Payton is defending well.
Payton is trying to maintain the position but Momochi is very close to passing his half guard.
Momochi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Momochi landing punches.
Momochi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Momochi has control of Payton's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Payton regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Payton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Payton dominated that round.
That's time! Payton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Payton scores with a punch to the head.
Payton tries to clinch up but Momochi circles away and keeps his distance.
Payton misses with a two punch combination.
Payton shoots in for a takedown but Momochi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Momochi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Payton quickly recovers to half guard.
Payton tries to roll over but Momochi keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Momochi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Payton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Momochi seems content to control.#SUB#
Payton looking for submissions off his back.
Payton taking some punishment here, with Momochi in his half guard.
Payton trying to control but Momochi postures up. #SUB2#
Momochi is looking for a kimura but Payton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Momochi to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Payton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Momochi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Momochi wants to work for an arm triangle but Payton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Momochi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Payton has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Momochi . Oh but Payton has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Momochi goes limp - he's gone! Payton jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Evan Payton!
Evan Payton made sure to mention his sponsor, GREEN!160 in his post fight interview.

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