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Event:
GAMMA#1055 River v Hanson
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Payton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kogos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kogos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Kogos misses the target.
Payton leaves Kogos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Payton misses with a right hand
and Kogos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Payton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've been told by Kogos's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Payton.
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 pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Payton moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Payton.
Kogos can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
We've been informed that Payton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Payton stalls. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kogos.
Kogos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Payton on the inside.
Payton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kogos backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kogos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kogos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Payton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kogos stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payton.
Kogos missing with knees to the body.
Kogos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Payton misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Kogos fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Payton.
Kogos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Payton lands a hook that snaps the head of Kogos backwards.
Payton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kogos lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payton misses with a punch on the inside.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Kogos controls the action.
#TD#
Kogos has clasped his hands together around Payton's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Payton defending against the ground and pound.
Payton is not content to let Kogos control the position.
Payton is looking for a sweep.#T3#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Payton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kogos 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.
Payton is looking to reverse the position.
Payton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Payton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Payton is looking to reverse the position.
Payton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kogos misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kogos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Payton keeps working.
Payton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kogos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Kogos throws a strike aimed at the side of Payton's head but Payton avoids it well.
Payton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kogos.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Payton is trying to get back to half guard.
Kogos working away.
Kogos working the body and head with strikes.
Payton tries to improve position but can't.
Kogos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Payton some visible discomfort.
Kogos cracks Payton with a big elbow.
Payton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Kogos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Payton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Payton on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#That has opened up Walter Payton's cut even more.
Payton lands with a straight right. Kogos didn't see that one coming.
Payton ducks under a wild hook from Kogos.
Payton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.#KD2#
Payton cracks Kogos with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kogos looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Payton finish him?
#ROC2#Kogos is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payton lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Kogos head around and knocks him out cold! Payton hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Payton!
Walter Payton spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
DMMA 299 Panda vs Ship
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Tribute scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tribute 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.
Tribute takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
Tribute goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Payton moves in looking to clinch but Tribute pushes him off.
Tribute with the inside leg kick.
Tribute keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Tribute on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Payton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tribute throws a jab when Payton was well out of range.
Payton loads up on a big right hand but Tribute slips the punch.
Payton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tribute counters with a left to the body.
Tribute just misses with a punch to the body.
Payton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 23.5 Hour Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Tribute works Payton's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payton throws a jab when Tribute was well out of range.#CL2#
Tribute darts in and clinches Payton up against the cage.
Payton effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payton.
Payton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tribute stalling against the cage.
#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tribute.
Tribute blocks an uppercut.
Payton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tribute up against the cage.
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Payton fails to land.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage.
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tribute tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tribute tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow.
Payton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Tribute is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage.
Tribute effectively controlling the action here.
Tribute tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payton blocks a body shot from Tribute.
Tribute misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payton scores with a shoulder strike.
Tribute stalling in the clinch but Payton improves position.
Payton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tribute. #T3#
Tribute misses with a body punch.
Tribute is stalling here.
Tribute lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tribute has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Payton seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tribute can turn it around.
Payton struggles to land a body shot inside as Tribute controls his hands.
Tribute blocking some punches.
Payton prevents a body shot from Tribute.
Tribute misses with a body punch.
Tribute is leaning against Payton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tribute wants to stall.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tribute misses with a body punch.
Tribute is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Payton misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tribute is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tribute misses with a punch to the body.
Payton lands a shoulder strike.
Payton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payton blocks a body shot from Tribute.
Payton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tribute pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tribute is leaning against Payton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Walter Payton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tribute lands with a shot to the body.
Payton looks to throw the jab but Tribute is out of range.
Tribute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payton manages to avoid it.
Payton 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 lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tribute cracks Payton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tribute wants to clinch but Payton slips to the side
enabling Payton to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Payton effectively controlling the action here.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tribute's elbow.
Tribute tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walter Payton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Payton blocks a body shot from Tribute.
Payton lands with a light punch inside.
Tribute stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Payton pushes Tribute back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tribute struggles to land a body shot inside as Payton controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tribute works on Payton's body with a couple of short punches.
Payton has a couple of punches blocked by Tribute.
Payton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Payton working aggressively here.
Tribute pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tribute tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow.
Tribute avoiding damage.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage. #T2#
Tribute slows down the pace here.
Payton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tribute doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tribute tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tribute stalling against the cage.
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tribute blocks an elbow strike.
Tribute struggles to land a body shot inside as Payton controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Tribute as the two fighters clinch.
Payton pushes Tribute back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tribute tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Payton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tribute tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tribute prevents a body shot from Payton.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tribute controlling the action here for a moment.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tribute tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tribute can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tribute's elbow.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tribute's elbow. #T4#
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Tribute.
Tribute taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tribute continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Payton being controlled against the cage.
Tribute tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in the clinch, Payton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Payton has a couple of punches blocked by Tribute.
Tribute tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Tribute doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Payton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A solid body kick from Tribute.
Tribute with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tribute.
Tank Tribute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tribute throws a leg kick that is checked
and Payton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tribute tries to move into range but Payton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tribute throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tribute takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT#That has opened up Tank Tribute's cut even more.
Payton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tribute staying out of range there.
Tribute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payton was well out of range. Poor timing from Tribute.
Payton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tribute.
Tribute staying out of range there.
Tribute misses with a wild body shot.
Payton moves away from the strike by Tribute.
Payton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tribute throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tribute 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 checks a leg kick.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Payton.
Payton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tribute.
Tribute swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Payton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Payton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Payton misses with a hook. Tribute ducked under it nicely.
Payton lands an overhand right.
Payton cracks Tribute with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#Tribute is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Tank Tribute's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tribute moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tribute takes a swing at Payton's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Payton misses.
Payton moves out of range of the leg kick from Tribute.
A jab lands there for Payton.
Tribute is still on wobbly legs! Can Payton finish him?#KD#
Payton sends Tribute crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Payton is motioning to the referee to let Tribute up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Tribute misses.
The fighters circling - Payton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tribute seems to have recovered his senses.
Tribute connects with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tribute. Payton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tribute looks to score with a jab to the body but Payton is just out of range.
Payton blocks a jab.
Tank Tribute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Payton scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tribute.
Payton misses with a hook. Tribute ducked under it nicely.
A low kick lands for Tribute.
Payton misses the shot to the body. #KD#
Payton drops Tribute with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tribute looks back up at him and smiles so Payton waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#Tank Tribute's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Payton fails to land with a series of punches.
Tribute misses with an uppercut. Payton saw that one coming.
Payton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tribute can do to turn this around?
Tribute looks to land a left hand but Payton moved out of range nicely.
Tribute swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tribute in his tracks.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tank Tribute's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Walter Payton!
A less than humble Walter Payton misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
DMMA 293 Okongwu vs Walton
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Kluz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Payton looks to land a right hand but Kluz moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Payton misses the target.
Payton misses with a hook
and Kluz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Payton scores with a jab to the head.
Kluz connects with a looping right hand.
Payton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payton just misses with a punch to the body.
Kluz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kluz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payton throws out the jab.
Kluz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payton moves away.
Kluz throws a body shot but no joy.
Kluz throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Payton to counter with a crisp jab.
Kluz closes the distance but Payton moves to the side
and Payton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kluz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payton throws out the jab.
Kluz tries to move into range but Payton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kluz ducks right into an uppercut from Payton.
Kluz throws a looping overhand right but Payton ducks down to avoid it.
Kluz walks straight into a right hand from Payton - that's dropped him! Payton jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kluz from any more punishment! Kluz complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Walter Payton!
A very excited looking Walter Payton rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
DMMA 283 Thorn vs Ubereem
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Payton throws a looping overhand right but Kiely ducks down to avoid it.
Kiely is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payton.
Kiely looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Payton slips under a jab.
Kiely throws an overhand right that lands on Payton's shoulder, as Payton tries to avoid the shot.
Kiely tries to clinch up but Payton circles away and keeps his distance.
Kiely throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kiely throws out a powerful jab.
Payton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiely manages to avoid it.
Kiely scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Payton throws the left hand but Kiely avoids the punch easily.
Payton feints a jab promting Kiely to slip. Payton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kiely slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Nedser Kiely has been cut.
Kiely avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiely misses with a lunging right hand
and Payton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kiely is looking to clinch.
Payton looks to throw the jab but Kiely is out of range.
Kiely cracks Payton with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Kiely misses.
Payton throws out a loose jab but Kiely uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiely sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nedser Kiely seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Payton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kiely.
Kiely throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiely.
Kiely waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payton.
Kiely throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kiely throws a series of punches but Payton moves out of range.
Payton cracks Kiely with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Payton misses.
Payton misses with a few strikes there.
Kiely is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Payton misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Payton.
Payton loads up on a big right hand but Kiely slips the punch.
Kiely displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payton throws out the jab.
Kiely digs a good body shot into Payton's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiely digs a good body shot into Payton's ribs.#CL#
Kiely drives through and clinches with Payton against the cage.
Payton blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Kiely tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiely.
Kiely lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Payton misses with the head strike.
Kiely misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton.
Payton blocking some punches.
Payton misses with a punch to the body.
Kiely blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payton is trying to maintain a safe position but Kiely gets an underhook and turns Payton into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Payton.
A body shot lands from Payton.
Payton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Payton works on Kiely's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Kiely lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Kiely throws a punch but it's blocked by Payton.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiely's elbow.
Good body shot from Kiely.
Payton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Payton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiely swings wildly with an uppercut but Payton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payton scores with a shot to the side of Kiely's head.
Payton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kiely can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Payton misses with a punch on the inside.
Payton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Come on Payton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kiely works on Payton's body with a couple of short punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Payton.
Kiely scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Payton fails to land.
Payton blocks a body shot from Kiely.
Kiely lands a nice uppercut.
Kiely blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kiely taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kiely seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Payton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kiely swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Walter Payton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nedser Kiely's cut.
That's time! Kiely's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Payton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kiely misses with a body shot.
Payton throws an overhand right that lands on Kiely's shoulder, as Kiely tries to avoid the shot.
Payton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kiely misses with a jab, cross combination.
Payton throws a jab when Kiely was well out of range.
Payton throws a looping overhand right but Kiely ducks down to avoid it.
Payton throws a hook to the side of Kiely's head but Kiely sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payton misses with a wild combination.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Payton has knocked Kiely down with a huge combo! Payton steps away and waves a wobbly Kiely back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Walter Payton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payton misses with a looping right.
Kiely throws a lazy right hand but Payton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiely tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kiely with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kiely throws a jab but it's blocked by Payton.
Payton connects with a body shot that sends Kiely's belly button to the back.
Kiely just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
A slow jab from Payton misses its intended target.
Kiely cracks Payton with a good jab.
Kiely moves out of range as Payton strikes.
Kiely dodges the punch combination from Payton.
Payton misses with a series of wild punches.
Kiely ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiely lands a body shot.
Kiely lands a right hook to the body.
Payton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kiely with a jab.
Payton throws a nice looking combination but Kiely bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kiely slips under a jab from Payton.
Payton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Payton misses with a body shot.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kiely finds it's way round the side to connect with Payton's head.
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 tries to clinch but Kiely is having none of it.
Payton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Payton! But no joy.
Payton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiely thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Payton.
Kiely wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Kiely gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kiely goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiely misses with some punches.
Payton misses with a punch to the body.
Payton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiely tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Kiely back against the cage.
Payton lands a nice uppercut.
Kiely misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Payton. #CUT2#Nedser Kiely's cut is getting worse.
Payton has Kiely pushed against the cage.
Kiely misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Payton.
Kiely lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Payton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiely doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiely just leaning against Payton, taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Kiely.
Kiely blocks an uppercut.
Payton misses with a punch to the body.
Payton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kiely lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Payton fails to land.
Kiely blocks an uppercut.
Kiely lands a left hand.
Payton is stalling here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Payton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kiely blocking some punches.
Kiely tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Kiely tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nedser Kiely has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Payton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiely taking a breather.
Payton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Payton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nedser Kiely's cut.
That's time! Kiely's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Payton lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiely displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payton throws out the jab.
Payton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiely.#KD2#
Payton cracks Kiely with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kiely looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Payton finish him?
#ROC2#Kiely is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Payton. Those never looked like landing.
Oh Kiely is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Payton throws a lazy right hand but Kiely sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Payton moves away from the strike by Kiely.
Payton missing with a left hand there. Kiely was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Payton slips a jab from Kiely.
A nice side step and Payton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kiely seems to have got his legs back now.
Payton drops Kiely with a huge uppercut! Kiely drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Payton is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Payton!
Walter Payton decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Nedser Kiely spoke after the fight, saying 'I did not loose this fight, the ref was not watching what was happening.'. |
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Event:
DMMA 270 Tyler vs Zhdanov
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Payton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mumba.
Mumba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mumba blocks a jab.
Mumba defending well as Payton loads up on a big left hand.
Mumba misses with a left hand
and Payton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payton misses the jab.
Payton throws a nice looking combination but Mumba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Payton misses.
We've been informed that Payton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Payton misses with an uppercut.
Payton scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Payton throws a lazy uppercut
and Mumba counters with a nice uppercut.
Payton throws a low kick but Mumba moves out of range easily.
Payton wants to clinch.#T1#
Mumba lands a jab to the head.
No joy there for Payton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A cross from Mumba lands.#CUT#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
Payton throws a hook but Mumba blocks it.
Payton throws the left hand but Mumba avoids the punch easily.
Mumba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Payton.
Mumba scores with a hook.
Mumba throws out a loose jab but Payton uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Payton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mumba at a distance.
Payton lands a body shot.
Mumba scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payton throws a hook but Mumba avoids it easily.
Payton fails to land with a series of punches.
Mumba blocks a jab.
Payton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumba throws out the jab.
Payton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Payton swings widly with a right hand
and Mumba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Payton.
#T3#
Payton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mumba scores with a hook to the body. Payton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Mumba misses.
Mumba jabs Payton right on the nose. Payton blinks but takes it well.
Payton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Payton looks to throw the jab but Mumba is out of range.
Payton slips a straight right by Mumba.
Payton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumba moves away.
Payton lands a really nice looking cross but Mumba seems unphased.
Payton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mumba.
Payton with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Kwawi Mumba has been cut.
Walter Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Mumba misses with an uppercut. Payton saw that one coming.
Mumba moves out of range as Payton strikes.
Mumba drops his hands momentarily and Payton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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 punch to the gut of his opponent.
Payton misses the jab.
Payton missing with a left hand there. Mumba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Payton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mumba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Payton misses with an uppercut. Mumba saw that one coming.
Payton throws an off balance right hand
and Mumba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Payton misses with a straight left.
Payton jabs Mumba right on the nose. Mumba blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Payton dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Payton swings widly with a right hand
enabling Mumba to counter with a crisp jab.
Mumba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payton.
Payton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Payton cracks Mumba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mumba has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Payton misses with a shot to the body
letting Mumba counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payton. Mumba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mumba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Mumba.
Payton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mumba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mumba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC#Payton is rocked!
Payton throws a hook but Mumba avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Mumba misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Mumba lands a big uppercut and Payton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Payton looks OK. Mumba waves Payton back to his feet!
Payton is still on wobbly legs! Can Mumba finish him?
A low kick from Payton is predictable there
and Mumba counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kwawi Mumba!
After winning the bout, Kwawi Mumba thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Walter Payton was interviewed post fight and said 'Bullsh*t'. |
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Event:
DMMA 261 Klimenko vs Nurma
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Payton throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
Hunt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Payton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Payton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunt with a nice calf kick.
Payton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Payton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Payton throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Payton throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Payton slips a straight right by Hunt.
Payton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payton looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Payton slips a jab from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Hunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Payton checks it well.
Hunt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Payton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut.#T1#
Payton throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Payton.
Payton throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease.
Payton takes one to the chin there.
Payton swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
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 fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Hunt takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Payton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Payton avoiding damage as Hunt throws knees to the body.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Payton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payton is pushing Hunt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
Payton slowing the pace effectively.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Payton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Payton.
Hunt is working Payton over against the cage.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Payton avoids a wild elbow strike from Hunt.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
I was talking to Hunt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A body shot lands from Hunt.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Payton.
Payton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Payton is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hunt misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Hunt.
Hunt lands a nice elbow.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Payton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payton lands a left hand.
#T4#
Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Payton avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Payton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Payton or not.
Payton looks winded!
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!#BC#
Hunt breaks the clinch.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payton throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target.
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.
Hunt throws a chopping leg kick but Payton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Payton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Payton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payton misses with a leg kick
and Payton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt is looking to chop away at Payton's legs.
Hunt swings for the body but Payton moves out of range.
Payton throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Payton checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Payton.
Payton misses with a hook.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Payton lands a lovely overhand right.
Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from Payton.
Payton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Payton ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Payton throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a body kick that stops Payton in his tracks momentarily. #CL#
Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Payton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunt tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Hunt presses Payton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Payton blocks an elbow strike.
Payton is breathing heavily.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Payton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt cracks Payton with a nice body shot.#T1#
Hunt misses with an elbow strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Hunt tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt blocking some punches.
A short right from Hunt.
Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hunt lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Payton's head.
Hunt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payton prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paytons head.
Hunt blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton.
A right hand to the body from Payton.
#T2#
Payton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payton managing to block the knees to the body from Hunt.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payton can do to turn this around?
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Payton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT2#Paul Hunt's cut is getting worse.
Payton is struggling to control the position.
Hunt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Payton.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow.
Payton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Payton avoids a wild elbow strike from Hunt.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Payton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Hunt lands a left hand.
Payton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Payton fails to land.
Payton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Payton fails to land.
Hunt tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payton wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Hunt.
Payton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Payton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Payton.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Payton blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Payton has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hunt.
Hunt throws an elbow but it misses.
Hunt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payton throws an elbow but it misses.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton.
Payton blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Walter Payton's cut even more.
A nice right hand lands inside from Payton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Payton misses with the combination.
Payton misses with an uppercut.
Payton misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Hunt coming out on top.
Hunt's corner calls for a 1-2. Hunt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Payton looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Payton throws a shot to the body.
Payton throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Payton thinking.
Payton moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Payton.
Payton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Payton tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Payton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#The cut above Walter Payton's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payton misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Payton moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Payton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A low kick from Hunt is predictable there
and Payton counters with a stiff right hand.
Payton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Payton blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Payton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Payton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Payton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Payton misses with the combination.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Payton.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walter Payton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hunt swinging wildly here.
Payton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Payton misses its intended target.
Paul Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Payton misses the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunt, as that shot connected.
Hunt tries to score with a low kick but Payton moves his leg out of the way.
Payton looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Hunt thuds his right hand into Payton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Payton throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payton.
Hunt works the jab nicely.#T3#
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunt takes one to the chin there.
Payton scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunt should have avoided that one.
Payton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Payton.
Payton lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
Payton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Payton.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Payton defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Payton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Payton misses with a looping right.
Payton misses with a left hand
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Hunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Payton to the canvas! Payton doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hunt keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hunt!
Paul Hunt managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Walter Payton stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bullsh*t'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Bispen vs Thai
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Zaire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Payton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zaire has time to react.
Zaire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Payton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Payton misses with a wild combination.
Zaire misses with a takedown attempt
and Payton counters with a straight right hand.
Payton connects with a single shot there.
Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick from Payton, right into the meat of the thigh.
#KD2#
Payton drops Zaire with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zaire looks back up at him and smiles so Payton waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Zaire is rocked!
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 fakes the body blow, causing Zaire to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Zaire goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Payton!
Walter Payton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SMASH: Erdogan vs Barkley
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Payton throws a shot from downtown. Bartz moves away and avoids it.
Payton missing with a left hand there. Bartz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Payton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payton throws an off balance right hand
letting Bartz counter with a right hand.
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 a right hand
enabling Bartz to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Payton.
A nice leg kick from Bartz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab from Bartz misses.
Bartz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bartz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Payton misses with a lunging right hand
and Bartz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bartz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payton.
Payton misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton misses with a two punch combination.
Bartz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bartz blocks a jab.
Bartz tried to counter with a leg kick but Payton avoided it.#T1#
Bartz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payton.
A jab from Payton misses.
Bartz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Payton has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
Payton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bartz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Payton throws a looping overhand right but Bartz ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Bartz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Payton.
Bartz slips under a jab from Payton.
An attempted straight right counter from Bartz misses the target.
Payton throws a lazy right hand but Bartz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bartz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Bartz misses.
Payton throws a jab when Bartz was well out of range.
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 scores with a hook.
Bartz takes a swing at Payton's ribcage but misses.
Payton scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Payton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Payton.
Bartz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payton throws an off balance right hand
and Bartz counters with a leg kick.
Walter Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartz throws a leg kick but Payton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Payton throws an off balance right hand
and Bartz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bartz lands with a shot to the body.
Bartz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bartz lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Payton falls backwards - clearly groggy! Bartz dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Bartz!
A very excited looking Chad Bartz 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.
The defeated Walter Payton had this to say: 'Bullsh*t'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Storm vs Furioto
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Payton clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bainbridge.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Bainbridge controls the action.
Payton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Payton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Payton takes a shot to the head.
Bainbridge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Payton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Payton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Payton throws a punch but it's blocked by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Payton.
Payton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bainbridge is keeping busy.
Payton is looking to control Bainbridge's arms but Bainbridge gets an underhook and turns him. Now Payton has his back to the cage.
Bainbridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bainbridge misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bainbridge. #T1#
Bainbridge misses with the head strike.
Payton blocking some punches.
Payton blocks an uppercut.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payton blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bainbridge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bainbridge fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Payton.
Bainbridge tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bainbridge lands with a short shot to the head.
Payton tries to work over Bainbridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge lands a hook that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Bainbridge lands a body shot.
Bainbridge blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton.
Payton prevents a body shot from Bainbridge. #T2#
Nice body punch from Payton - that landed with a thud.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bainbridge displaying some good clinch control by pressing Payton up against the cage.
Bainbridge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bainbridge misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bainbridge working aggressively here.
Bainbridge tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bainbridge lands a nice shot to the body.
Bainbridge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paytons head.
Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Payton.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Payton tries a body shot but Bainbridge blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton.
Bainbridge is leaning against Payton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bainbridge struggles to land a body shot inside as Payton controls his hands.
Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Payton.
#T3#
Payton trying to stall but Bainbridge improves his position.
Bainbridge lands with a short shot to the head.
Payton stalling in the clinch but Bainbridge improves position.
Payton prevents Bainbridge from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bainbridge.
Payton has a couple of punches blocked by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Payton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bainbridge is working Payton over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bainbridge.
Bainbridge working aggressively here.
Bainbridge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payton prevents a body shot from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bainbridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bainbridge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payton trying to stall but Bainbridge improves his position.
#T4#
Payton misses with some punches.
Bainbridge throws a punch but it's blocked by Payton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payton.
Bainbridge lands a shoulder strike.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bainbridge lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payton lands a shot to the body.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bainbridge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payton working aggressively here.
Payton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Payton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bainbridge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bainbridge misses with some punches.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Bainbridge dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bainbridge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bainbridge is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payton.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bainbridge lands a body shot.
Payton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Payton misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bainbridge.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Payton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bainbridge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Bainbridge fails to land.
Payton being controlled against the cage.
Payton trying to stall but Bainbridge improves his position.
Bainbridge tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Payton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bainbridge throws a head punch that misses.
Bainbridge is struggling to control the position.
Payton trying to stall but Bainbridge improves his position.
Payton taking a breather.
Payton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bainbridge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Payton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Payton fails to land.
Bainbridge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bainbridge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bainbridge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bainbridge misses with a punch on the inside.
Payton is looking to control Bainbridge's arms but Bainbridge gets an underhook and turns him. Now Payton has his back to the cage.
Bainbridge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bainbridge.
Payton blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Payton prevents Bainbridge from breaking the clinch.
Bainbridge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Bainbridge lands with a right to the head.
Payton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Payton blocking some punches.
Bainbridge misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Bainbridge.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bainbridge scores with a shot to the side of Payton's head.
Bainbridge gets through Payton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bainbridge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Bainbridge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bainbridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Payton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Bainbridge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Payton working aggressively here.
Payton tries to throw a body punch but Bainbridge avoids it by throwing Payton back against the cage.
Payton tries to throw a body punch but Bainbridge avoids it by throwing Payton back against the cage.
Bainbridge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Bainbridge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bartholomew Bainbridge seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Payton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bainbridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bainbridge misses with a punch to the body.
Bainbridge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bainbridge lands with a left to the head.
Bainbridge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bainbridge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Payton blocks a body shot from Bainbridge.
Payton misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Payton.
#T4#
Bainbridge lands a body punch.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Bainbridge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Payton tries to stall but Bainbridge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bainbridge wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bainbridge.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payton misses with a body punch.
Payton blocks a body shot from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Payton.
Payton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Bainbridge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Payton working aggressively here.
Bainbridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Bainbridge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Payton misses with a hook. Bainbridge ducked under it nicely.
Bainbridge throws out a counter right but Payton avoids it with no problem.
Payton misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Bainbridge misses.
A low kick from Payton is predictable there
and Bainbridge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bainbridge.
Bainbridge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Payton with a body shot.
Bainbridge tries to clinch but Payton is having none of it.
Payton misses with an uppercut
and Bainbridge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
Bainbridge slips a straight right by Payton.
Bainbridge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bainbridge throws out a powerful jab.
Payton thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bainbridge manages to avoid it.
Bainbridge is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Payton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Payton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Payton throws a solid leg kick but Bainbridge takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Payton.
Bainbridge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payton throws out the jab.
Payton swings widly with a right hand
and Bainbridge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bainbridge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bainbridge fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Payton.
Payton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bainbridge counters with a nice uppercut.
Bainbridge throws a leg kick but Payton checks it.
Payton throwing a counter right hand but Bainbridge manages to avoid it.
Bainbridge moves away from the strike by Payton. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Payton leaning against his opponent.
Payton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bainbridge lands with a light punch inside.
Walter Payton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bainbridge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bainbridge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Payton.
Bainbridge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payton blocks a body shot from Bainbridge.
Payton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge blocks a body shot from Payton.
Bainbridge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Bainbridge.
Bainbridge throws a head punch that misses.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Bainbridge controls the action.
Bainbridge throws a punch but it's blocked by Payton.
Payton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bainbridge pushes Payton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bainbridge is trying to push Payton away but Payton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bainbridge.
Payton pushes off an throws an elbow but Bainbridge leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Payton misses with a body punch.
Bainbridge tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Payton misses with some punches.
Bainbridge misses with a punch on the inside.
Bainbridge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Payton is defending well.
Payton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bainbridge misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Bainbridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bainbridge scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Payton doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Bainbridge closes the distance and pushes Payton back into the cage.
Bainbridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bainbridge throws a punch but it's blocked by Payton. #T4#
Payton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bainbridge is leaning against Payton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bainbridge.
Payton blocks a body shot from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge misses with the head strike.
Bainbridge is working Payton over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton tries to work over Bainbridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bainbridge blocking some punches.
Bainbridge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bainbridge misses with a punch to the body.
Bainbridge is looking for a takedown.
Walter Payton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartholomew Bainbridge.
Bainbridge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payton takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Payton fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bartholomew Bainbridge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bainbridge has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartholomew Bainbridge!
Bartholomew Bainbridge seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Walter Payton was interviewed post fight and said 'Bullsh*t'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Frewin vs Nascimento 5
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Payton throws a jab when Kennedy was well out of range.#CL#
Payton clinches up against the cage.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Payton avoids it.
Payton slowing the pace effectively.
Kennedy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Payton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
Payton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Payton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Payton scores with a shot to the side of Kennedy's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kennedy.
Payton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy misses with the head strike.
Kennedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payton lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Payton cracks Kennedy with a nice body shot.
Kennedy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Payton avoids it.
Payton avoiding damage as Kennedy throws knees to the body.
Kennedy misses with a knee to the head.
Payton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Kennedy controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kennedy blocks a body shot from Payton.
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.#T2#
Kennedy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Payton.
Payton lands a hook that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Kennedy can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Payton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton avoiding damage as Kennedy throws knees to the body.
Kennedy blocking some punches.
A short right from Payton on the inside.
Payton blocks an uppercut.
Kennedy misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton.
Payton lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Kennedy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kennedy scores with a shoulder strike.
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Payton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Payton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kennedys head.
Kennedy misses with some punches.
Payton misses with some punches.
#T3#
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
Payton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Payton avoids it.
Payton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Payton controls his hands.
Payton managing to block the knees to the body from Kennedy.
Payton being controlled against the cage.
Payton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Payton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Payton avoids it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Payton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kennedy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Payton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
Kennedy blocking some punches.
Kennedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Payton is defending well for now.
Kennedy misses with some punches.
Payton throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Payton throws an elbow but misses.
Payton lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Payton fails to land.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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 Kennedy's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Payton.
Payton misses with an elbow over the top.
Kennedy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Payton.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kennedy lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Walter Payton will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Payton batters Kennedy with a massive right followed by a huge left! Kennedy is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Payton lands a final crushing right hand to drop Kennedy to the mat with a gruesome thud! Payton is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Walter Payton!
Walter Payton spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SMASH:181
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Bartz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bartz.
No joy there for Payton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bartz lunges at Payton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Payton's hand. #CUT#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
Bartz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Bartz slips a jab from Payton.
Payton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bartz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bartz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payton looks to land a left hand but Bartz moved out of range nicely.
Payton throws a right hand that Bartz ducks under and follows up with a left that Bartz also avoids with ease.
Bartz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been informed that Payton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Payton throws a leg kick #CL#
and Bartz moves into the clinch.
Bartz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Bartz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bartz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bartz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Payton on the inside.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Payton lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Bartz.
Bartz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz takes a shot to the head.
Bartz blocks an elbow strike from Payton.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Bartz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Bartz - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
Bartz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Bartz misses with the head strike.
Bartz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Payton looks winded!
Bartz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bartz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bartz.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Bartz lands a right hand.
Bartz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payton blocking some punches.
Bartz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton.
Bartz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Payton taking a breather.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bartz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bartz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Bartz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bartz misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Payton.
Payton wants to stall.
Payton tries to throw a body punch but Bartz avoids it by throwing Payton back against the cage.
Bartz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bartz blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Payton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Bartz.
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.
Payton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Payton stalling.
Payton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bartz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bartz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bartz misses with the head strike.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow.
Payton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Bartz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Payton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bartz lands a jab-cross combination.
Bartz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payton lands a jab to Bartz's midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bartz.
Bartz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bartz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bartz defending well as Payton loads up on a big left hand.
Payton misses with a hook. Bartz ducked under it nicely.
Bartz misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Payton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton missing with a left hand there. Bartz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Bartz darts in and clinches Payton up against the cage.
Bartz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payton takes a shot to the head.
Payton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Bartz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Payton avoids it.
Bartz lands with a light punch inside.
Payton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bartz backwards.
Bartz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bartz up against the cage.
Payton blocks a body shot from Bartz.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartz's elbow.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Bartz controls the action.
Bartz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payton can do to turn this around?
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Payton misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartz.
Payton throws an elbow that misses.
Payton prevents a body shot from Bartz. #T2#
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payton misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payton scores with a shoulder strike.
Bartz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Bartz.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Payton avoiding damage as Bartz throws knees to the body.
Bartz pushes off an throws an elbow but Payton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Bartz on the inside.
Bartz misses with some punches.
Payton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bartz lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Bartz misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Bartz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bartz.
Bartz digs a right hand into Payton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Payton's gas tank.
Payton is breathing heavily.
Bartz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bartz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow.
Payton working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Bartz.
Payton stalling against the cage.
Payton avoiding damage as Bartz throws knees to the body.
Bartz struggles to land a body shot inside as Payton controls his hands.
Bartz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Payton backwards. #T4#
Bartz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Payton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bartz's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bartz as Payton tries to tie him up.
Payton misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartz lands with a left to the head.
Bartz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Bartz.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bartz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Payton throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartz.
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton.
Bartz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Payton or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Bartz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Walter Payton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bartz digs a good hook to Payton's body.
Payton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Payton tenderised Bartz's leg. Bartz is trying to keep his angry face on.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bartz.
Nice jab there from Payton.
Bartz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Payton misses.
Walter Payton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payton misses the shot to the body.
Bartz throws a sloppy head kick and Payton moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz cracks Payton with a good jab.
Bartz with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Bartz rushes Payton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payton misses with the head strike.
Bartz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartz.
Bartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Payton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bartz's brow.
Bartz tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payton blocks a body shot from Bartz.
A nice left hand lands by Bartz.
Bartz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chad Bartz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartz working aggressively here.
Walter Payton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Payton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartz throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
A short right from Bartz.
Bartz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartz.
Payton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payton tries to work over Bartz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Payton blocks an uppercut.
Payton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Payton throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartz lands a shoulder strike.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
Payton tries to stall but Bartz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bartz is working Payton over against the cage.
Payton has a couple of punches blocked by Bartz.
Good body shot from Bartz.
Payton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bartz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Payton.#BC#
Bartz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payton looks to land a combination but Bartz avoids it well.
That kick from Bartz tenderised Payton's leg. Payton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Payton scores with a jab. Bartz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Payton throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bartz to counter with a crisp jab.
Bartz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Payton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Walter Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##CL#
Bartz closes the distance and pushes Payton back into the cage.
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!
Bartz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bartz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bartz lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Bartz.
A body shot lands from Bartz.
Payton prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Payton prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Payton.
Bartz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bartz.
Payton tries a body shot but Bartz blocks it.
Bartz tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Bartz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payton misses with the head strike.
Payton is leaning against Bartz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Payton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Bartz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bartz 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Bartz!
An out of breath Chad Bartz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Walter Payton spoke after the fight, saying 'Bullsh*t'. |
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Event:
Nfld live 33
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Payton throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Cotilla counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Payton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cotilla throwing a counter right hand but Payton manages to avoid it.
Cotilla darts in trying to clinch
and Payton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Cotilla has been cut.
Cotilla walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Payton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Payton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotilla.
Cotilla misses with the combination.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotilla lands a shoulder strike.
Payton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cotilla taking a breather.#T1#
Payton misses with some punches.
Cotilla wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cotilla misses with the head strike.
Payton misses with some punches.
We've been informed that Payton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cotilla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Payton.
Cotilla blocks an uppercut.
Payton takes a shot to the head.
Payton tries a body shot but Cotilla blocks it.
Cotilla swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cotilla lands with a right to the head.
Cotilla prevents a body shot from Payton. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cotilla.
Cotilla pressing his opponent against the cage.
Payton lands an elbow inside that Cotilla shrugs off.
Cotilla lands a nice shot to the body.
Payton tries to work over Cotilla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cotilla is keeping busy.
Cotilla has Payton pressed against the cage.
Cotilla has a couple of punches blocked by Payton.
Cotilla blocking some punches.
#T3#
Cotilla displaying some good clinch control by pressing Payton up against the cage.#BC#
Cotilla manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Cotilla has Payton up against the cage in a clinch.
Payton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cotilla's elbow.
Cotilla has Payton pressed against the cage.
Cotilla misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cotillas head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cotilla. #T4#
Come on Cotilla - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good body shot from Payton.
Payton is stalling here.
Cotilla makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Payton leaning against his opponent.
Payton working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cotilla takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cotilla is struggling to control the position.
Cotilla taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Cotilla will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Cotilla's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Payton misses with a hook.
Payton misses with a wild body shot.
Cotilla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payton throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Cotilla on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Payton misses the target.
As Payton tries to get set, Cotilla tries to push him back and clinch up but Payton manages to avoid the attempt.
Payton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cotilla doesn't seem bothered though.
Payton looks to land a right hand but Cotilla moved out of range.
A slow jab from Payton misses its intended target.
Payton looks to land a right hand but Cotilla moved out of range.
Cotilla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Payton circles away quickly and effectively.
Payton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Payton misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotilla takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cotilla tries to clinch up.
Payton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cotilla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Payton misses.
Payton lands with a hook. Cotilla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#Alexander Cotilla's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Cotilla takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Payton misses with a wild body shot.
Payton lands with a nice body punch.
Payton pounces like a tiger and cracks Cotilla with a vicious hook! Cotilla is down but not out! Payton follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Walter Payton!
Walter Payton bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 41
Date: May 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Payton misses with a hook. Saitoh ducked under it nicely.
Saitoh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saitoh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saitoh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payton.
Saitoh with the counter takedown but Payton avoids it easily.
Payton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Payton wants it to stay on the feet.
Payton misses with a body shot.
Saitoh feints the counter takedown.
Saitoh lands a nice looking body shot.
Payton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saitoh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saitoh moves away from the strike by Payton.
Payton throws an off balance right hand
and Saitoh counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Saitoh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Payton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Payton connects with an inside leg kick.
Payton throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Saitoh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Payton's guard.
Payton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Saitoh tries to free his leg and advance position but Payton is retaining full guard.
Saitoh throws an elbow that misses. Payton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saitoh's guard. Nice move by Payton!#REVR#
Payton preventing the sweep.
Payton is looking to stand up but Saitoh won't let him.
Saitoh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Payton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saitoh wants to sweep here but Payton controlling him for the moment.
Saitoh keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Payton wants to control from the top but Saitoh keeps moving.
Payton wants to get up but he can't break Saitoh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Saitoh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Payton's guard. #REVB#
Saitoh throwing strikes but missing.
Payton managing to control the position.
Saitoh tries to free his leg and advance position but Payton is retaining full guard.
Payton pulls Saitoh in to control the position.
Saitoh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saitoh postures up.
Payton looking for a sweep. Not yet Payton, not yet. #T3#
Saitoh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saitoh being controlled here momentarily.
Saitoh 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.
Payton wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Saitoh throwing strikes from guard but Payton blocks nicely.
Payton looking for a sweep. Not yet Payton, not yet.
Payton is trying to keep Saitoh in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Saitoh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saitoh ducks under a wild hook from Payton.
Saitoh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Saitoh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payton.
Saitoh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saitoh tries for a takedown but Payton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Walter Payton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Saitoh.
Saitoh 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.
Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payton.
Saitoh punishes Payton's body with a nice straight punch.
Saitoh defending well as Payton loads up on a big left hand.
Saitoh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Payton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Payton regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payton is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Walter Payton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh'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.#R2#
A clash of legs there as Saitoh blocks the low kick.
Payton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Payton misses with a few strikes there.
Saitoh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Payton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saitoh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Payton thinking.
Saitoh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saitoh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saitoh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payton.#TD2#
Saitoh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Payton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saitoh off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saitoh wants to escape the position.
Masa Saitoh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saitoh is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Payton.
Saitoh staying busy and making it hard for Payton to control.
Saitoh is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Payton.
Saitoh tries to roll but Payton sticks to his back.
#T1#
Payton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Saitoh rolls, trying to escape but Payton keeps control of the position.
Payton keeps control of the position easily here as Saitoh tries to buck him off.
Saitoh tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Payton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Payton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Saitoh is trying desperately to improve position.
Payton tries to control but Saitoh wriggling away.
Saitoh can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payton content just to control the position here.
Payton wants to control the pace but Saitoh is squirming around nicely.
Payton controlling the pace for now.
Saitoh is wriggling around trying to escape.
Payton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Payton controlling from mount. #T3#
Saitoh is in all sorts of trouble here.
Payton content just to control the position here.
Payton looking to control but Saitoh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Payton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Payton looking to control but Saitoh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Saitoh tries to reverse the position but Payton maintains control.
Payton content just to control the position here.
Payton prevents Saitoh from getting the reversal.
Payton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saitoh is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payton looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Payton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh'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. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Payton moves into the clinch.
Payton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saitoh can do to turn this around?
Saitoh avoiding damage.
Saitoh blocks a body shot from Payton.
Saitoh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Payton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Payton is trying to stall.
Payton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Payton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Payton digs a right hand underneath Saitoh's ribcage. Saitoh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saitoh looking to stall.
Payton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saitoh looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Payton as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Saitoh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payton misses with a few strikes there.
Saitoh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payton.
A nice side step and Saitoh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Walter Payton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saitoh shoots in but no luck this time.
Masa Saitoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walter Payton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Saitoh.#T2#
Payton throws a jab when Saitoh was well out of range.
Saitoh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Payton rather than just go for the knockout.
Payton misses with a looping left.
Payton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Payton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payton throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Saitoh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Saitoh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Saitoh.
Saitoh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saitoh not doing much here.
Payton is looking to control Saitoh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Payton avoid being mounted?
Payton is positioning himself well to prevent Saitoh advancing to mount. #T3#
Saitoh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Payton wants to improve his position but Saitoh is controlling well.
Saitoh 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.
Walter Payton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Payton is staying active underneath Saitoh, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Saitoh 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 keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Payton wants to improve his position but Saitoh is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Saitoh connects with a nice short shot to Payton's temple.
Payton is trying to maintain the position but Saitoh is very close to passing his half guard.
Payton is looking for a sweep. Saitoh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Saitoh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Payton sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saitoh prevents Payton from improving his position.
Payton is trying to maintain the position but Saitoh is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Masa Saitoh.
I think Payton 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Payton!
Walter Payton bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Nfld live 30
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Payton with a nice cross.
Payton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Faulk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Payton cracks Faulk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Payton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Payton throws a poor cross that misses
and Faulk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
Faulk throws a hook but Payton avoids it easily.
Payton throws a hook but Faulk blocks it.
Faulk is looking to clinch.
Faulk tries a head kick but it misses.
#KD#
Payton feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Faulk sprawling to the canvas! Faulk rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Payton finish him?!
#ROC#Faulk is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
BAM! Payton delivers a spinning backfist that drops Faulk like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Walter Payton!
A less than humble Walter Payton misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Nfld 33
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Payton. Kiran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiran tries to clinch but Payton moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Payton - just one landing. #CL2#
Kiran clinches with his opponent.
Kiran is leaning against Payton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Payton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiran tries to land a knee to the head but Payton blocks with his arms.
Kiran tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payton stalling.
Payton digs a right hand into Kiran's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kiran's gas tank.
Payton lands a shoulder strike.
Kiran tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Kiran.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiran.
Kiran tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Payton misses with the head strike.
Kiran misses with a punch to the body.
Payton takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
Kiran told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T1#
Kiran takes a shot to the head.
Kiran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kiran blocks an uppercut.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kiran throws an elbow but it misses.
Kiran misses with a punch on the inside.
Payton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kiran avoids the elbow strike from Payton, against the cage.
Kiran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payton misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kiran throws an elbow but misses.
Payton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Kiran lands a left hand.
Payton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Payton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Payton for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Payton avoids a wild elbow strike from Kiran.
Kiran struggles to land a body shot inside as Payton controls his hands.
Kiran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Payton.
Payton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiran pushes off an throws an elbow but Payton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Payton tries to throw a body punch but Kiran avoids it by throwing Payton back against the cage.
Kiran tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Kiran back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kiran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Payton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Payton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Payton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kiran just misses with a elbow thrown towards Payton's brow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Payton.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Kiran.
Payton throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiran.
Payton blocking some punches.
Payton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiran misses with some punches.
Kiran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Payton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kiran backwards.
Payton takes an elbow to the temple.
Payton works on Kiran's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Payton stalling against the cage.
A short uppercut from Payton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payton blocks a body shot from Kiran.
Payton avoids the elbow strike from Kiran, against the cage.
Kiran lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kiran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Kiran controls the action.
Kiran works on Payton's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiran.
Payton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Payton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kiran tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Kiran back against the cage.
Payton lands an uppercut.
Payton lands an uppercut.
A short right from Payton on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Payton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Payton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kiran throws a body punch but Payton moves out of range.
Payton misses with an uppercut.
Payton lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kiran lands a nice hook to Payton's body. Payton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Payton connects with a single shot there.
Kiran tries to close the distance and clinch but Payton 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 Kiran.
Kiran jabs Payton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Payton moves away from the strike by Kiran.
Kiran misses with a hook
and Payton counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Kiran clinches with his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Kiran.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kiran in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kiran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiran tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Kiran throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1#
Payton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiran has a couple of punches blocked by Payton.
Kiran throws an elbow that misses.
Kiran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kiran fails to land.
Kiran struggles to land a body shot inside as Payton controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiran.
Kiran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Payton.
Kiran lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton.
Payton misses with some punches.
Kiran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Kiran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kiran backwards.
Kiran tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Payton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kiran tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Kiran back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiran creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Payton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Payton to work.
Kiran misses with a body punch.
Payton tries to throw a body punch but Kiran avoids it by throwing Payton back against the cage.
Kiran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiran.
Payton blocking some punches.
Payton tries a body shot but Kiran blocks it.
#T3#
Kiran presses Payton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiran.
Kiran blocks a body shot from Payton.
Kiran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kiran or not.
A bit of stalling here from Payton.
Kiran lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kiran has a couple of punches blocked by Payton.
Payton prevents a body shot from Kiran.
Payton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payton lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiran.
Payton blocks a body shot from Kiran.
Payton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Kiran is leaning against Payton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Payton blocks an uppercut.
Payton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Payton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kiran is working Payton over against the cage.
Nice elbow from Payton.
Kiran slowing the pace effectively.
Kiran lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Kiran lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kiran lands a nice uppercut.
Payton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiran misses with a body punch.
Kiran tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Kiran can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Kiran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ovidio Kiran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Walter Payton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Payton scores with a nice right hand.
#CL#
Payton moves into the clinch.
Kiran is working Payton over against the cage.
Kiran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Payton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kiran lands an elbow inside that Payton shrugs off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiran.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Payton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton takes an elbow to the temple.
Kiran throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiran misses with a body punch.
Kiran lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#Walter Payton's cut is getting worse.
Kiran blocking some punches.
Kiran lands an uppercut.
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!
Kiran lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Kiran lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Kiran.
Kiran scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#Walter Payton's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kiran lands an elbow inside. #ROC2#Payton is rocked!
Ovidio Kiran seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kiran throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oh Payton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kiran lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Payton to his knees! Kiran keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ovidio Kiran!
Ovidio Kiran is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ovidio Kiran waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.
Walter Payton was interviewed post fight and said 'Bullsh*t'. |
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Event:
Nfld 32
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Payton misses with an uppercut. Bradock saw that one coming.
Payton throws an overhand right that lands on Bradock's shoulder, as Bradock tries to avoid the shot.
Bradock moves away from the strike by Payton.
Bradock throws out a counter right but Payton avoids it with no problem.
Bradock throws a series of punches but Payton avoids them all with ease.
Payton misses with a shot to the body
and Bradock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bradock misses the jab.
Payton moves forwards but Bradock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bradock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Payton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bradock swats away the attempt to clinch by Payton.
Bradock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bradock throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Payton.
Bradock is looking to slow Payton down with leg kicks. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Payton has knocked Bradock down with a huge combo! Payton steps away and waves a wobbly Bradock back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Bradock is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Loratcho Bradock has been cut.
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 connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Bradock out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Payton!
Walter Payton retains his light heavyweight title!
Walter Payton spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Nfld live 23
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Payton scores with a jab.
Kiran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiran. Payton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiran throws a lazy uppercut
and Payton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kiran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payton lands with a right hand.
Kiran throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Kiran misses.
Payton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD2#
Payton sends Kiran crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Payton is motioning to the referee to let Kiran up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Kiran is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payton throws a body punch but Kiran moves out of range.
Oh Kiran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kiran has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Payton throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiran seems to have got his legs back now.
Kiran jabs Payton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Payton moves out of range of the body kick.
Kiran connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Payton's hands.
Payton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiran.
Kiran feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jab, jab by Kiran - just one landing. #T1#
Payton looks to land a left hand but Kiran moved out of range nicely.
Payton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Payton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Payton misses.
Payton misses with a jab to the body
and Kiran counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Payton misses with a lunging right hand
and Kiran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiran.
Kiran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Kiran misses.
Payton just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Kiran was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Payton.
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.
Kiran throws a jab but it's blocked by Payton.
Kiran throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiran digs a good hook to Payton's body.
Kiran lands a jab to the nose.
Kiran lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Kiran throws a series of punches but Payton moves out of range. #T2#
The fighters circling - Payton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payton throws a body punch but Kiran moves out of range.
Kiran tried to score with a low kick but Payton checks it.
Kiran defending well as Payton loads up on a big left hand.
Kiran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kiran lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
Kiran thuds a left hand into Payton's body.
Kiran throws an overhand right that lands on Payton's shoulder, as Payton tries to avoid the shot.
Payton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Payton misses with an uppercut.
Payton connects with a body shot that sends Kiran's belly button to the back.
Payton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Payton misses with a hook to the body
and Kiran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kiran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kiran avoids the body shot from Payton.
Payton misses with a straight right.
Kiran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payton manages to avoid it.#T3#
Kiran throws a shot from downtown. Payton moves away and avoids it.
Payton throws a series of punches but Kiran avoids them all with ease.
Kiran lands with a hook. Payton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Payton throws a body punch but Kiran moves out of range.
Payton throws a leg kick but Kiran sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kiran digs a good body shot into Payton's ribs.
Kiran getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kiran lands a body shot.
Kiran slips under a jab.
Kiran just misses with a punch to the body.
Payton ducks right into an uppercut from Kiran.
Payton misses with a straight left.
Kiran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Payton lands with 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 slips a straight right by Kiran.#T4#
Payton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kiran is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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.
Kiran takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#KD2#
Payton lands a big right hand that sends Kiran crashing to the mat! Payton stays standing though and waves Kiran back to his feet!
Kiran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payton lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kiran falls backwards - clearly groggy! Payton dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Payton!
Walter Payton is the new light heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Walter Payton misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Ovidio Kiran spoke after the fight, saying 'Lachhaar-pato! Back to the gym.'. |
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Event:
Nfld live 19
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Payton throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Takala stalks Payton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Payton's face. Payton staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takala.
Payton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Takala coming out on top.
Payton throws an overhand right that lands on Takala's shoulder, as Takala tries to avoid the shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Takala scores with a four punch combination!
Payton fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Takala.
Payton throws a lazy uppercut
#KD#
and Takala counters with a beautiful punch that sends Payton to the canvas! #ROC#Payton is rocked!
Payton pulls Takala in close to prevent any damage.
Payton is still in real trouble! Can Takala finish him?
Payton trying to keep a closed guard but Takala is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Takala won't allow Payton to sweep him here.
Payton seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.#CL#
Takala takes the fight into the clinch. #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 tries a body shot but Takala blocks it.
Takala wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Payton keeps control of Takala as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takala throws a punch but it's blocked by Payton.
Takala lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Takala's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Payton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takala misses with some punches.
A short right from Takala.
Payton lands with a short shot to the head.
Payton blocks an uppercut.
Payton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Payton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Takala breaks from the clinch.
Takala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payton. #T3#
Takala tries to bum rush Payton with a series of wild strikes but Payton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takala backs away from a small jab... but Payton lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Takala crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Payton with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Walter Payton!
A very excited looking Walter Payton rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 30
Date: Dec 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Payton misses with a left hand
and Kiran counters with a straight right hand.
Payton misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Kiran's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kiran misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Payton takes the fight into the clinch.
Kiran misses with a body punch.
Kiran tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Kiran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Payton prevents a body shot from Kiran.
Payton blocks an uppercut.
Payton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Payton throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Payton.
Kiran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Payton prevents a body shot from Kiran.
Kiran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Kiran misses with a punch on the inside.
Payton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kiran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payton blocks the elbow strike.
Payton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Payton avoids the elbow strike from Kiran, against the cage.
Kiran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payton is struggling to control the position.
Kiran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kiran lands a nice elbow.
Payton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice body punch from Kiran - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Kiran.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiran uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Payton misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiran lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kiran tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Kiran back against the cage.
Kiran looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kiran can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Payton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kiran is keeping busy.
Payton misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiran takes an elbow to the forehead.
Payton working aggressively here.
Kiran throws a head punch that misses.
Kiran tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Payton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kiran backwards.
Payton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kiran pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Payton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Payton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kiran.
Payton misses with the head strike.
Kiran holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kiran throws a head punch that misses.
Payton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Kiran. #CUT#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
Payton blocks an elbow strike.
Payton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Payton blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Payton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kiran lands an elbow just above Payton 's eye.
Still in the clinch, Kiran scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Kiran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kiran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow.
Kiran tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiran lands an elbow inside that Payton shrugs off.
Payton stalling in the clinch but Kiran improves position.
Kiran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Kiran slows down the pace here.
Payton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Payton blocks a body shot from Kiran.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton.
Kiran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Payton.
Payton lands a damaging elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ovidio Kiran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Payton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A jab lands there for Kiran.
Kiran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payton can do to turn this around?
Payton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Payton misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Kiran misses.
Payton scores with a three punch combo!
Payton lands a lovely overhand right.
Payton looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiran is just out of range.
Payton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kiran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payton misses with a left hand
and Kiran counters with a stiff right hand.
Kiran lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Payton throws a shot from downtown. Kiran moves away and avoids it.
Walter Payton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kiran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payton.
Payton just misses with a punch to the body.
Payton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kiran.
Payton just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Payton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kiran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Payton cracks Kiran with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Payton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiran.
Payton throws a shot from downtown. Kiran moves away and avoids it.
Kiran throws a hook to the side of Payton's head but Payton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body punch from Payton.
Kiran slips under a jab.
Kiran moves away from the strike by Payton.
Kiran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kiran misses with an uppercut.
Kiran slips a straight right by Payton.
Kiran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Payton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kiran's hands.
Kiran misses with a kick to the body.
Kiran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Payton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Payton throws a shot from downtown. Kiran moves away and avoids it.#T2##CL#
Kiran gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payton tries to stall but Kiran uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Payton working aggressively here.
Kiran tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Kiran back against the cage.
Kiran lands with a light punch inside.
Kiran works on Payton's body with a couple of short punches.
Kiran throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kiran tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Kiran back against the cage.
Payton lands a hook that snaps the head of Kiran backwards.
Kiran misses with a punch to the body.
Payton cracks Kiran with a nice body shot.
Payton lands with a light punch inside.
Payton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kiran's defenses.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kiran on the inside. #T3#
Payton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kiran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kiran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kiran blocks an uppercut.
Kiran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payton avoids the elbow strike from Kiran, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kiran.
Nice body punch from Payton - that landed with a thud.
Payton takes an elbow to the temple.
Payton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kirans head.
Kiran throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Payton blocks it with crossed arms.
Kiran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Payton.
A short uppercut from Payton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Kiran.
Kiran misses with some punches.
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!
Kiran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payton lands an elbow just above Kiran 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Ovidio Kiran has been cut.
Nice elbow from Kiran.
Kiran has a couple of punches blocked by Payton.
Payton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Kiran controls the action.
Kiran misses with a body punch.
Payton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kiran up against the cage.
Payton tries to work over Kiran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Walter Payton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Kiran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Payton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kiran. That one must have hurt.
Kiran digs a good hook to Payton's body.
#CL#
Kiran instigates a clinch.
Payton blocks an elbow strike from Kiran.
Payton prevents a body shot from Kiran.
Kiran blocks an uppercut.
Kiran scores with a hook to the body.
Payton avoids a wild elbow strike from Kiran.
Kiran blocking some punches.
Kiran misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Payton stalling against the cage.
Kiran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Payton trying to control the position but instead, Kiran has worked for underhooks and has pushed Payton into the cage.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payton.
Ovidio Kiran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Payton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kiran creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Payton's defenses.
Kiran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kiran.
Payton throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiran.
Payton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kiran pushes off an throws an elbow but Payton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kiran dodges an elbow strike from Payton.
Kiran lands an elbow just above Payton 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Walter Payton's cut even more.
Payton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Kiran. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Kiran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Payton lands with a right to the head.
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 hook to the ribs.
Kiran slowing the pace effectively.
Kiran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kiran throws an elbow but it misses.
Payton presses Kiran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Payton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payton stalling against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kiran just misses with a elbow thrown towards Payton's brow.
Payton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kiran throws an elbow but misses.
Payton blocks a body shot from Kiran. #T3#
Kiran lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kiran lands with a right to the head.
Payton working aggressively here.
Payton avoids the elbow strike from Kiran, against the cage.
Kiran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kirans head.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiran uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiran.
Payton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Payton throws an elbow that misses.
Kiran taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Kiran.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Payton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Kiran blocks an uppercut.
Kiran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow.
Payton has a couple of punches blocked by Kiran.
Kiran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiran.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiran.
Kiran can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kiran fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payton lands a left hand.
Payton gets through Kiran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiran.
Kiran misses with an elbow strike.
Kiran lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiran gets through Payton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ovidio Kiran showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kiran 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ovidio Kiran!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ovidio Kiran made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Walter Payton spoke after the fight, saying 'Bullsh*t'. |
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Event:
Nfld live 15
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Payton ducks under a wild hook from Highwind.
Payton throws a series of punches but Highwind moves out of range.
Payton takes a swing at Highwind's ribcage but misses.
Highwind moves forwards but Payton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Payton lands with an uppercut that bounces Highwind off the cage and back into range.
Nice jab there from Payton.
Payton slips a jab and a cross from Highwind.
Payton misses with a hook
and Highwind connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
Highwind lands a jab.
Highwind throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payton counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Highwind blocks a jab.
Payton throws a big shot that misses.
Payton misses with a left hand
and Highwind counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Highwind has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Payton throws a jab when Highwind was well out of range.
Highwind swings widly with a right hand
and Payton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Vadius Highwind has been cut.#T1#
Payton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Highwind throws a hook but Payton avoids it easily.
Highwind lands a glancing blow to the side of Payton's head.
Highwind misses with a left hand
and Payton counters with a huge left! Highwind is in big trouble! He's backing up but Payton isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Highwind from any more damage. A dominating finish by Payton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Payton!
A very excited looking Walter Payton rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Nfld live 13
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Payton slips a jab and a cross from Norton.
Norton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Norton clinches up against the cage.
The referee calls for Norton to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton.
Payton misses with some punches.
Norton blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Norton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Norton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payton.
Payton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Payton throws a poor cross that misses
and Norton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Norton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Norton walks into a left hand.
Payton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norton.
Norton moves out of range of the strikes.
Payton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Payton misses with a lunging right hand
and Norton counters with a straight right hand.
Payton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Norton has Payton up against the cage in a clinch.
Norton just leaning against Payton, taking a breather.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Norton stalling in the clinch.
Norton is leaning against Payton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Norton letting Payton take a breather here.
Payton avoiding damage.
Norton stalling the fight.
Norton takes a shot to the head.
Payton throws a punch but it's blocked by Norton. #T3#
Norton blocks an uppercut.
Norton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Payton has him pressed against the cage.
Norton takes a shot to the head.
Payton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norton controlling the action here for a moment.
Payton is stalling here.
Payton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Norton is looking to break free of the clinch but Payton has double underhooks.
Norton avoiding damage.
Payton struggles to land a body shot inside as Norton controls his hands.
Norton prevents a body shot from Payton.
Payton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payton misses with some punches.
Payton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Norton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Payton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Norton moves forwards but Payton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Norton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Payton misses with a left hand
and Norton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norton throws a head kick that misses.
Norton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Payton just misses with a punch to the body.
Payton throws a series of punches but Norton moves out of range.
Payton throws a shot from downtown. Norton moves away and avoids it.
Payton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norton is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payton.
Payton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payton throws an off balance right hand
and Payton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Norton slips a jab from Payton.
Norton tries to clinch but Payton moves out of range.
It seemed like Payton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Payton keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Payton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Payton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payton misses with a looping right.
Norton avoids the body shot from Payton.
Payton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Payton misses with a hook
and Norton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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.
Norton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Payton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Payton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Payton throws a jab but it's blocked by Norton.
Payton throws a lazy uppercut
and Norton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norton moves forwards but Payton connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Norton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norton slips a jab from Payton.
Norton throws a quick counter head kick but Payton was just out of range.
Walter Payton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norton tries to clinch up but Payton circles away and keeps his distance.
Payton connects with a single shot there.
Payton stuns Norton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Norton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Payton tests Norton's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Norton is rocked!
Norton leaves his chin hanging out and Payton seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Norton crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Payton!
Walter Payton decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 23
Date: Oct 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Jab from Payton.
Walter Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Payton with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Takala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Payton misses.
Payton looks to throw the jab but Takala is out of range.
Takala is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#KD#
Payton cracks Takala with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Takala looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Payton finish him?
#ROC#Takala is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Payton gets tackled into the cage by Takala. Takala maintains the clinch.
A short left from Takala.
Still in the clinch, Payton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takala blocking some punches.
Payton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takala.
Payton letting Takala take a breather here.#T1#
Takala displaying some good clinch control by pressing Payton up against the cage.
Payton pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Takala to work.
Payton wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payton.
Payton stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Takala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Payton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payton misses with a lunging right hand
and Takala counters with a one-two to the body.
Takala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Payton. That did some damage!#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Takala.#CUT2#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
Takala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payton.
Takala let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Payton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Payton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Payton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takala! But no joy.
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 hook
#CL2#
and Takala counters by clinching up.
Payton keeps control of Takala as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Takala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Payton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takala tries a quick counter leg kick but Payton is wise to it.
Payton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
Takala avoids the body shot from Payton.
#CL2#
Takala closes the distance and pushes Payton back into the cage.
Payton pushes Takala back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Payton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Come on Takala - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Takala misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Takala.
Takala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Payton is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Takala breaks the clinch.
Takala lands a jab to Payton's midsection.
Takala connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takala.
Takala walks into a straight right hand from Payton.
Payton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payton misses with a lunging right hand
and Takala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Payton misses with a hook
and Payton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takala avoids the body shot from Payton.
Payton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takala thuds a left hand into Payton's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Takala drops Payton with a nice combination! Takala dives into Payton's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC2#Payton is rocked!
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.#SU2#
Takala gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oh Payton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Takala rushes Payton and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Takala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payton is aggressively charging in as Takala backs up avoiding any damage. Takala tosses out a jab and Payton runs right into it face first! Payton is out cold! Takala dropped down on all fours and is barking in Payton's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tino Takala!
After winning the bout, Tino Takala thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Walter Payton spoke after the fight, saying 'Bullsh*t'. |
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Event:
Nfld live 9
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Payton throws an overhand right that lands on Norton's shoulder, as Norton tries to avoid the shot.
Norton feints and then cracks Payton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Payton down.
Payton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Norton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Norton throws a nice looking combination but Payton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Payton misses with a hook.
Payton throws a shot to the body.
Payton lands with a straight right. Norton didn't see that one coming.
Norton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Payton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Norton scrambles back to his feet.
Payton misses with a wild body shot.
Norton throws a combination that misses
and Norton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payton misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Norton counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Norton.
BOOM! Payton lands a beautiful left hook that drops Norton. Norton tries to recover but Payton is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Norton lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Payton!
Walter Payton tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Nfld live 7
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Payton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Payton misses with a wild combination.
Payton throws a hook to the side of Ragnarsson's head but Ragnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnarsson defending well as Payton loads up on a big left hand.
Payton scores with a sloppy right hand. Ragnarsson should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Ragnar Ragnarsson has been cut.
Payton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ragnarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnarsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ragnarsson misses the jab.
Payton avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Payton! But no joy.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Payton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Payton.
Payton fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Payton feints and then cracks Ragnarsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ragnarsson down.
Payton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Payton.
Payton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ragnarsson misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Payton.
Payton misses with a straight right.
Ragnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Payton misses.
Ragnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Payton manages to avoid it.
Ragnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Payton moves away and avoids it.
Ragnarsson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Payton's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ragnarsson thuds a left hand into Payton's body.
Ragnarsson misses with a right hand
enabling Payton to counter with a crisp jab.
Ragnarsson scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Payton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payton throws a hook but Ragnarsson avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Payton moves out of range of the strikes.
Payton digs a good body shot into Ragnarsson's ribs.
Payton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payton throws out a counter right but Ragnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Payton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payton throws a poor cross that misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ragnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Payton ducks down to avoid it.
Ragnarsson walks into a stiff left hand from Payton.
Payton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Payton swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Payton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ragnarsson's head backwards.#ROC2#Ragnarsson is rocked!
Payton knocks out Ragnarsson with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Payton before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Payton picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Payton!
A very excited looking Walter Payton rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Lad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Payton throwing a counter right hand but Lad manages to avoid it.
Lad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payton throws out the jab.
Lad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Payton.
Payton looks to land a combination but Lad avoids it well.
Payton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lad moves away.
Lad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payton scores with a jab.#CL2#
Payton gets tackled into the cage by Lad. Lad maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton.
Lad is trying to pull guard but Payton has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lad tries to pull guard but Payton won't allow it.
Lad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Payton blocking some punches.
Lad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paytons head. #T1#
Payton lands with a right to the head.
Lad tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Lad lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lad.
Lad will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Payton up against the cage.
Payton looking to slow down the pace here.
Payton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lad blocking some punches.
Payton has a couple of punches blocked by Lad.
Lad 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. Lad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Walter Payton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Young Lad.
Lad tries to close the distance and clinch but Payton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Payton misses the target.#T2#
Payton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Walter Payton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Payton lands a big uppercut and Lad crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lad looks OK. Payton waves Lad back to his feet!#ROC#Lad is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payton misses with a straight left.
Lad is still on wobbly legs! Can Payton finish him?
Lad throws a hook but Payton avoids it easily.
Lad seems to have recovered his senses.
Payton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Payton is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL#
Payton rushes Lad and presses him up against the cage.
Lad blocks an uppercut.
Payton works on Lad's body with a couple of short punches.
Lad 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. Lad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Lad clinches.
Payton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lad up against the cage.#TD2#
Lad jumps into guard, dragging Payton to the mat.
#T3#
Payton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lad swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
Payton stands up from Lad's guard - Payton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Payton throws out a loose jab but Lad uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Payton blocks a body shot from Lad.
A short right from Lad.
Lad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Payton to keep the fight standing.
Lad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Payton tries a body shot but Lad blocks it.
Lad throws a head punch that misses.
Lad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Payton to keep the fight standing.
Payton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Lad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Payton is looking to control Lad's arms but Lad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Payton has his back to the cage.
Payton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Payton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Payton blocks the elbow strike.
#TD2#
Lad pulls guard. #SU#
Payton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Walter Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lad misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payton misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Payton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Payton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circling - Payton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payton swings for the body but Lad moves out of range.
Payton catches Lad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Payton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lad can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Lad moves into the clinch.
Lad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Payton smiles and moves away.
Payton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Lad has Payton up against the cage in a clinch.
Lad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lad lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Payton to keep the fight standing.
Payton tries to work over Lad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lad being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Lad manages to pull guard.
#T1##SU#
Payton stands and steps away. Lad gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Lad gets a clinch.
Lad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Walter Payton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Young Lad.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Payton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Lad content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lad working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Payton letting Lad take a breather here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Payton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lad.
Lad lands a nice uppercut.
Lad takes an elbow to the temple.
Payton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lad tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Lad back against the cage.
Lad swings wildly with an uppercut but Payton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lad misses with a body punch.
Lad lands an elbow that stopped Payton in his tracks for a moment.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Lad blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lad lands an uppercut.
Lad misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Lad is trying to pull guard but Payton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Payton to keep the fight standing.
Young Lad seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Lad.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lad's elbow.
Lad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Payton as the two fighters clinch.
Lad throws a punch but it's blocked by Payton.
Lad lands a nice elbow.
Payton trying to stall but Lad improves his position.
Payton has Lad pressed against the cage.
Lad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Payton.#T4#
A short uppercut from Lad. #CUT2#Walter Payton's cut is getting worse.#TD2#
Lad jumps guard and drags Payton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lad seems keen to control Payton's posture.
Lad's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU#
Payton gets to his feet. Lad looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Payton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Payton misses with a looping left.
Payton lands a really nice looking cross but Lad seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Lad clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Young Lad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Walter Payton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Lad rushes Payton and presses him up against the cage.
Payton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lad tries to pull guard but Payton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lad is trying to pull guard but Payton has him pressed against the cage.
Lad tries to pull guard but Payton holds him up against the cage and eventually Lad drops back down to his feet.
Walter Payton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Young Lad.
Payton has a couple of punches blocked by Lad.
Payton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lad blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lad pushes Payton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payton has Lad pushed against the cage.
Lad pushes Payton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Lad has a couple of punches blocked by Payton.
Lad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lad gets through Payton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Payton stalling the fight.
Payton gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Payton misses with a punch on the inside.
Lad throws an elbow but it misses.
Lad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Payton smiles and moves away.
Payton with a nice cross.
Payton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lad's hands.#T2#
Payton drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Lad right on the button. Lad goes down! Payton follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Payton gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Payton!
Walter Payton 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. |
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Event:
CMMA XS2 Bradock v Macropus
Date: Jul 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Payton misses with a straight right.
Boytsov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Payton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boytsov.
Boytsov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Payton tests Boytsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Dmitry Boytsov has been cut.#KD2#
Payton drops Boytsov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Boytsov looks back up at him and smiles so Payton waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Boytsov is rocked!
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.
Boytsov drops his hands momentarily. Payton doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Boytsov staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Boytsov doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Payton!
After the fight, Walter Payton 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. |
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Event:
CMMA 119 Wagner v Yrkje
Date: Jun 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Payton throws a jab but it's blocked by Mendes.
Payton backing away here, and Mendes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mendes throws a lazy head kick
and Payton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payton misses with a wild body shot.
Mendes ducks under a wild hook from Payton.
Mendes shapes to counter with a head kick.
Payton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Heart of the BloodBath in the buildup to the fight.
Payton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Payton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mendes scores with a sloppy right hand. Payton should have avoided that one.
Payton looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendes is just out of range.
Mendes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes throws a lazy uppercut
and Payton counters with a nice uppercut.
Payton moves out of range as Mendes strikes.
Payton throwing a counter right hand but Mendes manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Payton.
Payton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Mendes misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Mendes forces Payton back against the cage and clinches.
Mendes tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Payton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mendes tries to score a body lock takedown but Payton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Payton lands with a right to the head.
Payton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Payton.
Mendes has a couple of punches blocked by Payton.
Mendes takes a shot to the head.
Mendes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Payton to keep the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Payton as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Payton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mendes misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendes letting Payton take a breather here.
Mendes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payton lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Payton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mendes fails to land.
Mendes has a couple of punches blocked by Payton.
Payton takes a shot to the head.
Payton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Payton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mendes scores with a shoulder strike.
Payton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mendes tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Mendes back against the cage.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payton digs a right hand into Mendes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mendes's gas tank.
Mendes looks winded!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Payton.
Payton lands with a short shot to the head.
Payton lands a shoulder strike.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Mendes pulls guard successfully.
Payton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mendes is proving hard to escape from. #T3##SUB2#
Mendes is looking for a triangle but Payton pushes his legs off easily.
#SU#
Payton gets to his feet. Mendes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mendes punishes Payton's body with a nice straight punch.
Mendes slips a jab from Payton.
Mendes tries to clinch but Payton is having none of it.
Mendes throws a low kick but Payton avoids it.
Payton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Walter Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payton jabs Mendes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mendes tries to close the distance and clinch but Payton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD#
Payton cracks Mendes with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Payton has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mendes to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like Riyu Mendes has been cut.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendes throws a low kick but Payton avoids it.
Mendes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Mendes misses.
Mendes throws a leg kick
and Payton counters with a crisp right that sends Mendes to the canvas! Payton follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Payton!
Walter Payton decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 14
Date: May 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Payton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch combination from Abarra misses.
Payton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abarra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Payton counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Payton cracks Abarra with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Abarra looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Payton finish him?
#ROC2#Abarra is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payton fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Abarra out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Walter Payton!
Walter Payton 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. |
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Event:
KoF: It's gonna be may
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Payton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shifter.
Payton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shifter is looking to counter the offense by Payton and move into the clinch.
Payton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shifter is out of range.
Shifter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Payton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shifter manages to avoid it.
Shifter tries to counter with a takedown but Payton is quick to defend against it.
Payton looks to land a left hand but Shifter moved out of range nicely.
Shifter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Payton.
Payton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walter Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shifter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payton throws out the jab.
Shifter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Payton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shifter was well out of range. Poor timing from Payton.
Shifter tries to counter with a takedown but Payton is quick to defend against it.
Payton misses with a hook.#T1#
Payton throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Payton won't be happy with that.
Payton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Shifter is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Payton looks calm but he's in trouble here. Shifter gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Payton is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Shifter lets go of the hold and Payton can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shape Shifter!
Walter Payton spoke after the fight, saying 'Bullsh*t'. |
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Event:
KoF:IW St.Paddy's Triple Crown
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Payton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mike Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
Okafor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Payton.
A jab from Payton does it's job there.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
Okafor tries to score with a low kick but Payton moves his leg out of the way.
Payton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payton throws a hook but Okafor blocks it.
Payton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor slips under a jab from Payton.
Payton throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Payton is just out of range.#T1#
Payton misses with a lunging right hand
and Okafor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
and Payton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okafor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Payton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Payton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Okafor with a hook.
Payton misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Okafor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Payton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Payton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Payton does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Payton misses the target.
Mike Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payton throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Payton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Okafor tries to avoid it but Payton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Okafor to the ground. Okafor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big left from Okafor misses.
Payton throws a right hand that misses
and Okafor counters with a three punch combo that has Payton backing up. Payton nods at Okafor to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor misses with a leg kick
letting Payton counter with a right hand.
Okafor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A swing and a miss from Payton.
Payton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Payton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okafor lands with an uppercut that bounces Payton off the cage and back into range.
Okafor jabs at Payton's body.
Payton slips a jab from Okafor.
Okafor moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payton.
Payton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okafor. Okafor obviously looking to wear him down.
Okafor looks to land a left hand but Payton moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Payton misses the target.
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payton.
Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Payton shoots in for a double leg but Okafor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Payton is defended easily by Okafor.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okafor! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Payton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payton moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Okafor.
Payton slips under a jab.
Payton throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor misses the body punch
and Payton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okafor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Payton throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
Payton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payton scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Payton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Payton throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payton stuns Okafor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okafor moves out of range as Payton strikes.
Okafor throws a lazy uppercut
and Payton counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Payton throws a hook but Okafor avoids it easily.
Payton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Payton misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payton just misses with a punch to the body.
Payton slips a straight right by Okafor.
Payton moves away from the strike by Okafor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Okafor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Walter Payton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payton misses the shot to the body.
Payton lands with a cross.
Okafor lands a jab to the nose.
Good exchange - Okafor coming out on top.
Payton throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
Okafor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Okafor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Payton misses with a lunging right hand
and Payton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor misses with a leg kick
enabling Payton to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Okafor throws the left hand but Payton avoids the punch easily.
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Payton ducks down to avoid it.
Okafor misses with a hook.
Payton shoots for a takedown but Okafor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Payton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payton connects with a nice looking jab.
Okafor scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Okafor misses.
Okafor moves out of range of the strikes.
Payton moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
Payton takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Okafor. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Payton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Payton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Payton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okafor connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor cracks a nice hook into Payton's ribs.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
Okafor connects with a looping right hand.
Okafor lands a nice shot to the body.
Payton takes one on the button.
Okafor works Payton's body with a nice hook.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Payton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Payton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Okafor lands with a shot to the body.
Okafor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Payton moved away.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
Payton is looking to counter punch.
Mike Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab by Okafor.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okafor swings for the body but Payton moves out of range.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payton throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Payton shoots in and drives through. Okafor sprawls well.#T4##TD#
Payton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Okafor to the mat! Okafor manages to get full guard.
Okafor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Okafor working for a triangle but Payton defends it easily.
Payton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Payton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Payton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Okafor is pulling down on Payton's head. It's preventing any offense from Payton, at least for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Payton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Payton postures up in Okafor's guard and throws a big left but Okafor blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Okafor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Payton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Payton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Walter Payton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Okafor staying out of range there.
Payton misses with a straight right.
Payton slips a jab and a cross from Okafor.
It looked like Payton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okafor.
Payton throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Payton is out of range.
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Payton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Payton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton scores with a punch to the head.
Payton throws out a loose jab but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Okafor.#T1#
Nice body punch from Okafor.
Jab from Okafor.
Payton throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okafor takes one to the chin there.
Payton scores with a punch to the head.
Okafor throws an off balance right hand
and Payton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payton.
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Payton ducks down to avoid it.
Payton throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
Payton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 head kick by Okafor misses
and Payton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Okafor fakes the leg kick and cracks Payton in the body.
Okafor works Payton's body with a nice hook.
Payton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Payton looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely.
Nice cross by Okafor.
Payton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#KD2#
Okafor lands a big uppercut and Payton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Payton looks OK. Okafor waves Payton back to his feet!#ROC2#Payton is rocked!
Okafor fakes the body blow, causing Payton to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Payton goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Okafor!
Mike Okafor is the new light heavyweight champion!
Mike Okafor thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Walter Payton was interviewed post fight and said 'Bullsh*t'. |
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Event:
KoF:IW St. Valentines Massacre
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Gonzalez tries to land a body kick
and Payton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Payton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gonzalez doesn't seem bothered though.
Payton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez's corner calls for a 1-2. Gonzalez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gonzalez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Payton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonzalez digs a good body shot into Payton's ribs.
Payton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Payton misses with a hook
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Payton throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Gonzalez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonzalez cracks Payton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gonzalez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gonzalez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Payton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonzalez misses with a lunging right hand
and Payton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gonzalez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Payton avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
#CL#
Payton gets tackled into the cage by Gonzalez. Gonzalez maintains the clinch.
Payton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Payton struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonzalez controls his hands.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Payton.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Payton. #T2#
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton digs a right hand underneath Gonzalez's ribcage. Gonzalez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gonzalez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gonzalez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gonzalez lands an elbow just above Payton 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Payton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gonzalez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gonzalez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Gonzalez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Payton.
Payton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gonzalez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Payton's brow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Payton. #T3#
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Payton works on Gonzalez's body with a couple of short punches.
Gonzalez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gonzalez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Payton's brow.
Payton scores with a hook to the body.
Payton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gonzalez lands an elbow inside.
Payton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gonzalez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Payton can turn it around.
Gonzalez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
A short uppercut from Payton.
Gonzalez lands with a short shot to the head.
Payton digs a right hand into Gonzalez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gonzalez's gas tank.
Payton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez pushes Payton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Payton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gonzalez is defending well.
Hector Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Payton.
Payton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Payton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Payton looking for a sweep. Not yet Payton, not yet. #T4##SUB2#
Payton working for a triangle but Gonzalez defends it easily.
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#
Payton moves into full mount! Gonzalez won't be happy about that!
Payton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gonzalez can't escape the position.
Gonzalez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gonzalez tries to get out of the position.
Payton thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Payton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gonzalez looks a forlorn figure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Walter Payton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Walter Payton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gonzalez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payton.
Gonzalez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Payton misses with a hook. Gonzalez ducked under it nicely.
Payton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzalez.
Payton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Payton swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Gonzalez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payton slips a jab from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paytons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez with a jab.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Payton.
A shot to the body from Payton misses
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Gonzalez darts in trying to clinch
and Payton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Payton moves out of range of the strikes.
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.
A big left from Payton misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gonzalez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Gonzalez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonzalez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Payton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Hector Gonzalez is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Payton tries to keep at a distance but Gonzalez has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Payton blocks an elbow strike from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez blocks an elbow strike from Payton.
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Payton.
Gonzalez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Payton lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Payton lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez throws an elbow that misses.
Payton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Payton avoids a wild elbow strike from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a hook that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Payton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Gonzalez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Payton works on Gonzalez's body with a couple of short punches.
Gonzalez misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payton. #T3#
Payton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payton misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Walter Payton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Payton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gonzalez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Payton misses with some punches.
Gonzalez misses with a body punch.
Gonzalez misses with an elbow over the top.
Gonzalez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Payton.
Hector Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Payton.
Payton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gonzalez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Payton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Payton.
Payton throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Payton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the head.
Gonzalez tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards. #T4#
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payton misses with a punch on the inside.
Payton has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.
Nice body punch from Gonzalez.
Payton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payton misses with the head strike.
Gonzalez presses Payton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Payton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Payton.
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.
Payton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payton tries to pull guard but Gonzalez won't allow it.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Payton.
Payton blocks an uppercut.
Payton tries a body shot but Gonzalez blocks it.
Payton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzalezs head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Walter Payton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Walter Payton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gonzalez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Payton to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch but Payton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonzalez defending well as Payton loads up on a big left hand.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Gonzalez was looking to counter with a kick there.
A jab from Gonzalez does it's job there.
Gonzalez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Payton counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gonzalez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez looks for the body kick but Payton saw that one coming.
Payton connects with a right hand. Gonzalez shakes it off.
Payton works the jab nicely.
Payton throws a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head but Gonzalez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.#T1#
Gonzalez throws a lazy body kick
and Payton counters with a straight right hand.
Payton thuds a left hand into Gonzalez's body.
Gonzalez swings widly with a right hand
and Payton counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzalez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gonzalez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Payton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonzalez misses with the body kick
enabling Payton to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Payton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payton lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payton. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gonzalez as he jumps to the side.
Gonzalez misses with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payton shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonzalez tries to sprawl out of it but Payton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gonzalez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Payton's head but Payton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Payton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Payton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonzalez loads up on a big right hand but Payton slips the punch.
Gonzalez ducks right into an uppercut from Payton.
Walter Payton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Payton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Payton throws a body shot but no joy.
Payton throws a looping overhand right but Gonzalez ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzalez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hector Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Payton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Gonzalez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gonzalez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Payton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gonzalez looks to land a combination but Payton avoids it well.
Payton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez swings widly with a right hand
and Payton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gonzalez throws an off balance right hand
and Payton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payton lunges at Gonzalez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gonzalez's hand.
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!
Gonzalez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Payton!
Walter Payton spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws XIII
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Corcoran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payton.
Payton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corcoran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
Payton looks to land a left hand but Corcoran moved out of range nicely.
Payton looks to land a right hand but Corcoran moved out of range.
Corcoran misses with a looping left.
Payton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corcoran counters with a thumping low kick.
Corcoran's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Corcoran duly obliges.
Payton misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Payton misses the target.
Payton looks to throw the jab but Corcoran is out of range.
Corcoran 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.
Corcoran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Payton.#CUT2#It looks like Vinny Corcoran has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corcoran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payton.
Payton throws a body punch but Corcoran moves out of range.
A slow jab from Payton misses its intended target.
Payton throws a looping overhand right but Corcoran ducks down to avoid it.
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 lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Corcoran misses with a lunging right hand
and Corcoran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corcoran throws a sloppy head kick and Payton moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Payton! But no joy.
Corcoran's jab looks to have found its range, popping Payton under the eye.
Corcoran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Payton missing with a left hand there. Corcoran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Payton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Payton throws a shot to the body.
Corcoran staying out of range there.
Payton misses the jab.
Corcoran tries a head kick but it misses.
Payton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corcoran tries to clinch up but Payton circles away and keeps his distance.
Corcoran moves away from the strike by Payton.
A bone on bone clash there as Payton blocks the leg kick.
We've been informed that Payton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Payton throws a right hand that misses
enabling Corcoran to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corcoran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payton.#T2#
Payton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a jab but it's blocked by Payton.
Walter Payton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corcoran staying out of range there.
Corcoran throws a right and a left that both miss.
Corcoran moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Payton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Corcoran throws a hook but Payton blocks it.
Payton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corcoran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Payton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Corcoran ducks under a wild hook from Payton.
A head kick misses from Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corcoran misses with a looping right.
Corcoran misses with a head kick.
Corcoran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Payton lands with a right hand. #CUT2#Vinny Corcoran's cut is getting worse.
Payton swings for the body but Corcoran moves out of range.
Corcoran takes one on the button.
Payton throws the left hand but Corcoran avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Payton, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#Vinny Corcoran's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Corcoran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Payton tries to avoid it but Corcoran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Payton to the ground. Payton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Corcoran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Payton loads up on a big right hand but Corcoran slips the punch.
Corcoran doesn't manage to clinch there - Payton circles away.
Payton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Payton throws a jab when Corcoran was well out of range.
Payton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payton throws an off balance right hand
and Corcoran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Payton.
Payton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Corcoran in his tracks.
Corcoran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC2#Corcoran is rocked!
Payton connects with a looping right hand.
Oh Corcoran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Vinny Corcoran's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T4#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Payton! Corcoran is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Payton!
An out of breath Walter Payton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws IX
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruth walks into a stiff left hand from Payton.
Ruth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payton cracks Ruth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Myles Ruth has been cut.
Ruth throws a jab but it's blocked by Payton.
Ruth misses with a straight left.
Ruth moves forwards but Payton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ruth swings for the body but Payton moves out of range.
Ruth throws a shot from downtown. Payton moves away and avoids it.
Payton scores with a jab. Ruth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Payton throws a jab when Ruth was well out of range.
Ruth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Payton swivels and escapes.
Payton misses with an uppercut. Ruth saw that one coming.
Ruth throws a poor cross that misses
and Payton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ruth thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Ruth.
Ruth throws a hook but Payton avoids it easily.
Payton catches Ruth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Payton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#Ruth is rocked!
Payton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Payton misses with a straight left.
Payton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Payton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruth.#KD#
Payton lands a big uppercut and Ruth crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ruth looks OK. Payton waves Ruth back to his feet!
Ruth is still on wobbly legs! Can Payton finish him?
Ruth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruth seems to have recovered his senses.
Walter Payton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payton.
A jab lands there for Payton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Payton misses #TD2#
and Ruth counters with a takedown into side control.
Ruth throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Payton works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ruth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Payton is trying to stand back up but Ruth is controlling him
#T2#
Payton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruth.
Payton tries to kick Ruth off but Ruth keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Ruth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ruth throwing shots but Payton is blocking nicely.
Ruth trying to control from half guard but Payton is working away.
Ruth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Payton's head.
Payton is trying to stand up here but Ruth is controlling him well.
Payton trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Payton misses with a hook
and Ruth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ruth takes one to the side of the head.
Ruth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Payton as he jumps to the side.
Ruth moves away from the strike by Payton.
Ruth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ruth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Payton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Payton just misses with a punch to the body.
Payton throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ruth to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Payton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Payton pinned against the cage. Payton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Walter Payton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myles Ruth.
Ruth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Payton misses with an uppercut
and Ruth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruth throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Payton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Payton.
Payton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Payton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ruth moves out of range as Payton strikes.
Ruth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Payton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Payton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ruth staying out of range there.
Walter Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruth.
Ruth swings for the body but Payton moves out of range.
Ruth throws a hook to the side of Payton's head but Payton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Payton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Myles Ruth's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Payton looks to land a left hand but Ruth moved out of range nicely.
Ruth jabs Payton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Payton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payton throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruth counters with a nice uppercut.
Payton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruth can do to turn this around?
Payton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruth.
Ruth throws a body shot but no joy.
Payton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruth.
Ruth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Payton cracks Ruth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ruth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Payton lands a big right hand that sends Ruth crashing to the mat! Payton stays standing though and waves Ruth back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payton fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Ruth out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Walter Payton!
A very excited looking Walter 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payton lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like John Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar misses with the combination.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown but Payton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lesnar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Payton.#TD2#
Lesnar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lesnar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lesnar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Payton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lesnar pushing down on Payton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Payton looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Payton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lesnar content to control rather than advance.
Payton is trying to stand up here but Lesnar is controlling him well.
Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Payton wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Lesnar is working for a kimura but Payton is defending it quite comfortably.
Payton is trying to stand up here but Lesnar is controlling him well. #SU2#
Lesnar stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Payton scores with a jab to the body.
Walter Payton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Payton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lesnar looks winded!
Payton cracks Lesnar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD#
Payton lands a big uppercut and Lesnar crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lesnar looks OK. Payton waves Lesnar back to his feet!#ROC#Lesnar is rocked!
Lesnar is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Payton doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Lesnar crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Lesnar's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Payton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frezminko tries for a takedown but Payton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Payton scores with a hook.
Payton throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Payton misses.
Payton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payton misses with a hook. Frezminko ducked under it nicely.
Frezminko unleashes a big counter combination but Payton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Payton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frezminko was well out of range. Poor timing from Payton.
Payton misses with a straight left.
Frezminko defending well as Payton loads up on a big left hand.
Payton misses with a left hand
and Frezminko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Payton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Frezminko throws a sloppy head kick and Payton moves out of range easily.
Payton steps in with a hook that catches Frezminko right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Payton follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Frezminko looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Payton! |
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