PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Payton (ranked 1086 p4p, 929 weight class) and Tank Tribute (ranked 138 p4p, 125 weight class). Payton comes to the cage accompanied by Andre Nickatina - Yeah. Tribute has chosen tank abbot tribute as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Payton
vs
Tribute

194 cm
34
215
23 - 10 - 0

184 cm
35
204
26 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter Payton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank Tribute!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

Tribute is rocked!

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?

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!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.