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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Payton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjj Ftw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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220 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Payton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Ftw!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ftw is fending him off so far but Payton persists. Nope, Ftw circles away and we're back to standing.
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ftw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ftw checks a leg kick.
Payton swinging wildly here.
Payton shoots for a takedown but Ftw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bjj Ftw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Payton.
Ftw fails to land the takedown.
Ftw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ftw shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Payton is trying to defend but Ftw finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ftw looks gassed!
The fighters are battling for position here. Payton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ftw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ftw preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ftw stays in close to Payton's body and controls the position.
Payton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ftw is one step ahead there.
Ftw stops Payton from standing up.
Payton looking to control.
Ftw trying to control but Payton is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ftw closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ftw lands in his opponent's guard.
Payton trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ftw wants to pass the guard but Payton is keeping the position.
Payton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ftw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payton is keeping the position for now.
Payton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Payton keeping full guard, as Ftw tries to pass.
Payton trying to keep a closed guard but Ftw is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gary Payton just wasn't active enough.
Ftw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Payton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Payton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payton tries to clinch up but Ftw circles away and keeps his distance.
Ftw moves out of range as Payton throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Payton.
Ftw fails with a takedown attempt.
Ftw has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Ftw. No joy for Payton on that attempt.
Ftw shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Payton as he jumps to the side.
Payton shoots in but no luck this time.
Payton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ftw as he avoids it easily.
Payton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ftw sprawls well. Ftw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Payton gets slowly back to his feet.
Ftw looking to score a takedown here. Payton is defending well but Ftw drives through and ends up in Payton's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ftw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ftw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Payton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ftw trying to control but Payton is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gary Payton just wasn't active enough.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bjj Ftw will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ftw looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ftw wants to free his trapped foot but Payton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Payton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ftw is working away from the top position though.
Payton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Payton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ftw is one step ahead there.
Payton working a defensive guard here.
Ftw advances to half guard.
Ftw is breathing heavily.
Ftw prevents Payton from improving his position.
Payton is staying active underneath Ftw, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton wants to improve his position but Ftw is controlling well.
Ftw passes to side control.
Ftw tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ftw has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ftw tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ftw has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Payton is looking to reverse the position.
Ftw goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Payton has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ftw but great work by Payton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payton is looking to take a break and control but Ftw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Payton tries to score with some ground and pound. Ftw controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ftw is trying to improve his position.
Payton controlling the position.
Payton wants to control but Ftw is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ftw is trying to improve his position.
Gary Payton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Payton shoots in for a double leg but Ftw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Payton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Payton shoots in looking for a takedown but Ftw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Payton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Payton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ftw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Payton's waist but Payton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ftw off to one side.
Payton shoots in looking for a takedown but Ftw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Payton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Payton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ftw.
Payton tries to clinch but Ftw moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Payton. Those never looked like landing.
Payton shoots in for a takedown but Ftw shows good takedown defense.
Payton tries for a takedown but Ftw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ftw.
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ftw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gary Payton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Payton - just one landing.
Ftw shoots for a takedown but Payton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ftw slaps away a takedown attempt from Payton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ftw defending well as Payton loads up on a big left hand.
Payton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ftw but Ftw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gary Payton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Payton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ftw.
Payton misses with a two punch combination.
Payton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Ftw. No joy for Payton on that attempt.
Ftw shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ftw showed some decent athleticism there.
Ftw seems to be working for a kimura but Payton defends the submission attempt.
Payton trying to control but Ftw postures up.
Payton is trying to stand up here but Ftw is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ftw pulls his head out easily.
Ftw is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Payton!
Ftw has hold of Payton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Payton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ftw looking to secure an arm triangle but Payton defends it well.
Ftw looking to control but Payton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Payton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ftw is working for a guillotine from mount but Payton frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ftw is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Payton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ftw avoids the attempt from Payton to control.
Ftw jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Payton manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Payton tries to bench press Ftw off him but Ftw keeps the position.
Payton controls the position for a moment.
Ftw goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Payton has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ftw but great work by Payton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payton in side control, throwing shots but Ftw defends.
Payton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Payton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Payton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ftw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Payton leaves Ftw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Payton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ftw keeps the fight on the outside.
Payton misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Payton lands the left hand.
Payton lands the left hand.
Ftw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Payton looks for a takedown but Ftw sprawls well.
Payton dives in and grabs Ftw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ftw pushes down on Payton's head and hops out.
Ftw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Payton.
Payton gets caught napping as Ftw dives in and scores a takedown. Payton manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ftw passes into half guard.
Ftw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Payton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bjj Ftw.
I think Ftw has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjj Ftw!
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