Strikeforce Payback: Ludwig, Trigg, Karate Hottie Victorious

By: Keith Grienke

Live from Colorado, hometown star Duane “Bang” Ludwig avenged a 2005 knockout. Ludwig rocked Sam Morgan with a powerful shot to the liver which forced Morgan to tap out. Also on the card, Frank Trigg outworked Falaniko Vitale on his way to a three round decision. The “Karate Hottie” Michelle Watterson submitted her opponent, Tyra Parker, for a first round victory. Billy Evangelista improved his undefeated record to 8-0 by overcoming a first round knockdown by Luke Caudillo to win the unanimous decision.

Here are the full results of the Payback card:

Main Card
Duane “Bang” Ludwig submits Sam Morgan by Strikes in Round 1

Frank Trigg defeats Falaniko Vitale by Unanimous Decision

Donnie Liles submits Pete Spratt by Rear Naked Choke in Round 3

Billy Evangelista defeats Luke Caudillo by Unanimous Decision

Carlos Zevallos defeats Andre Walker by TKO (Punches) in Round 1

Michelle Watterson submits Tyra Parker Rear Naked Choke in Round 1

Tyler Toner defeats Ricky Johnson by TKO (Punches) in Round 2

Preliminary Results
Drew Dober defeats Lumumba Sawyers by KO (Punch) in Round 1

Alan Gomez defeats Jordan Goodwin by Unanimous Decision

Eric Galvan defeats Jeremy Malaterre by Split Decision

Turrell Galloway submits Brett Tillis by Rear Naked Choke in Round 1