QFC Tournament 2 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Lockhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lockhart might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Disturbed - Deceiver. Dominguez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cash Image Round Here. Jon Lockhart has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Lockhart
vs
Dominguez

187 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Lockhart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephen Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dominguez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dominguez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lockhart is looking to get to half guard.
Lockhart is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lockhart tries to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lockhart really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dominguez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lockhart is looking to escape.
Lockhart tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dominguez stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Lockhart has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Dominguez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Lockhart clinches with his opponent.

Dominguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Lockhart darts in and clinches Dominguez up against the cage.

Dominguez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dominguez scores with a kick to the midsection.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dominguez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dominguez manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lockhart struggling a bit here.

Dominguez decides to stand back up. Dominguez steps back and let's Lockhart get back to his feet.

Dominguez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lockhart's guard.
Dominguez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lockhart is striking from the bottom but Dominguez uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Dominguez drops an elbow to the side of Lockhart's head.
Lockhart is looking to control Dominguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lockhart avoid being mounted?

Dominguez decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lockhart clinches with his opponent.

Dominguez pulls Lockhart into guard.
Lockhart scoring with some ground and pound.
Dominguez looks gassed!
Dominguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lockhart's guard.
Lockhart is trying to control the position but Dominguez postures up.

Lockhart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lockhart keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Lockhart is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockhart is controlling Dominguez's posture.
Lockhart controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself.

Lockhart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dominguez defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dominguez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Stephen Dominguez was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Lockhart has Dominguez up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Dominguez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dominguez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dominguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lockhart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lockhart trying to control from the bottom.
Lockhart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lockhart is trying to maintain the position but Dominguez is very close to passing his half guard.
Dominguez passes into side control, despite Lockhart's attempt to control the position.

Dominguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lockhart tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dominguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Lockhart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lockhart is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dominguez off and has taken his back!
Dominguez is breathing heavily.
Lockhart scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Dominguez is looking for a way out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lockhart is trying to stick to Dominguez's back but Dominguez is turning into Lockhart. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lockhart's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dominguez.

Lockhart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominguez defends well.
Dominguez postures up.
Stephen Dominguez has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control but Lockhart is working from the bottom.
Lockhart working a defensive guard here.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Lockhart is retaining full guard.
Lockhart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Dominguez is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lockhart has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dominguez is looking to defend but Lockhart has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dominguez! Lockhart pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dominguez taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jon Lockhart!
A victorious Jon Lockhart thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Bread (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terry Sanders told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Bread
vs
Sanders

182 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Bread!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terry Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders has a takedown stuffed.
Sanders throws a nice looking combination but Bread bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bread tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanders swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Sanders gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bread to score an easy takedown into full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Sanders has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bread off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bread will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanders shoots in for a double leg but Bread sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanders fails with a takedown attempt.
Tommy Bread has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Sanders.
Bread tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Sanders holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders stalling.
Bread is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanders gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanders holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Sanders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanders slaps away a takedown attempt from Bread, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanders chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Sanders fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bread, pushing him back against the cage.

Bread is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sanders is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bread to the mat. Bread regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bread bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanders's guard.
Bread trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders has control of Bread's left arm, preventing Bread from doing any damage.

Bread gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bread misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bread tries to clinch but Sanders moves away
and Sanders counters with a big head kick but Bread shrugs it off.
Nice takedown defense from Sanders. No joy for Bread on that attempt.
Sanders stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanders wants it to stay on the feet.
Bread is breathing heavily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sanders. Bread shrugs it off though.
Sanders has a takedown stuffed.
Sanders fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sanders has managed to clinch.

Sanders has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bread regains guard immediately.
Bread is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanders tries to free his leg and advance position but Bread is retaining full guard.
Bread trying to control the position.
Sanders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Bread wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bread shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanders sprawls well. He's pushed Bread's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bread shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Bread clinches.

Sanders gets control of Bread's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sanders will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bread postures up.

Sanders is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bread has had enough of the clinch but Sanders keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bread has had enough of the clinch but Sanders keeps him there for the moment.
Bread is trying to push Sanders away but Sanders has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Sanders dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bread enables Sanders to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bread manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sanders wants to control from the top but Bread keeps moving.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bread looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Terry Sanders has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bread trying to control the position.
Sanders sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanders wants to control from the top but Bread keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bread wants to stand up but Sanders is controlling him.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Terry Sanders hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sanders fails to land the takedown.

Sanders gets a clinch.

Sanders is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bread can't fight it off and eventually Sanders manages to take the fight to the floor. Bread looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
Sanders controlling from the top position.
Bread keeping full guard, as Sanders tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanders gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bread shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanders tries to sprawl out of it but Bread keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanders manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bread looks for a takedown but Sanders sprawls well.
Bread fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanders tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sanders misses with a head kick.
Bread shoots in for a double leg but Sanders sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Bread. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders avoids the head kick by Bread.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bread sprawls well. Bread wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanders gets slowly back to his feet.
Bread swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanders is defended easily by Bread.
Tommy Bread is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Sanders gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sanders as Bread tries to tie him up.
Sanders tries to pull guard but Bread forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bread is trying to force a seperation but Sanders has the dominant position.
Bread wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Sanders jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders keeping moving, preventing Bread from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanders throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Sanders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bread'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!

Bread looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sanders throws a strike from the bottom but Bread passes into side control!
Sanders tries to control but Bread manages to take his back.
Sanders covering up well under a series of strikes from Bread.
Bread is looking to control Sanders but Sanders is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bread has the hooks in. Sanders is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Sanders won't enjoy being in this position. Bread looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Sanders is tapping - it's over boys! Bread picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommy Bread!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Jose Emelianenko Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alipunga Buni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alipunga Buni will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Jose Emelianenko Junior
vs
Buni

185 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fedor Jose Emelianenko Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alipunga Buni!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Emelianenko Junior changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Buni looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Emelianenko Junior in side control lands a decent elbow.
Emelianenko Junior lands a few punches from side control.
Buni tries to bench press Emelianenko Junior off him but Emelianenko Junior keeps the position.
Buni is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Emelianenko Junior cracks Buni with a big right hand but Buni just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buni taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko Junior creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Emelianenko Junior working the head with strikes.
Buni misses with a strike from the bottom.
Emelianenko Junior working the head with strikes.
Emelianenko Junior scores with a couple of short elbows.
Emelianenko Junior working away.
Buni is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Emelianenko Junior's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Buni takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Buni taking punishment in the form of punches.

Buni is rocked!
Emelianenko Junior scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Buni is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Emelianenko Junior can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Jose Emelianenko Junior!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vince Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Punchmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payne comes to the cage accompanied by Your Test. Punchmaster is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: New York, New York. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Payne
vs
Punchmaster

191 cm
21
189 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
191 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vince Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hank Punchmaster!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Punchmaster swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
Payne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Punchmaster at a distance.
Payne misses with a body shot.
Payne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Punchmaster.
Payne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Punchmaster's head backwards.
Hank Punchmaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payne scores with a shot to the body.
Punchmaster's jab looks to have found its range, popping Payne under the eye.
Payne throws a body punch but Punchmaster moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payne. Punchmaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Punchmaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Punchmaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payne misses with a series of wild punches.
Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but Punchmaster is just out of range.
Payne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Punchmaster counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payne throws a sloppy body shot
letting Punchmaster counter with a right hand.
Punchmaster misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchmaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punchmaster.
Punchmaster takes a swing at Payne's ribcage but misses.
Punchmaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punchmaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payne.
Payne lands a nice shot to the body.
Punchmaster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Payne doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Punchmaster does it's job there.
Punchmaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Payne slips a jab from Punchmaster.
Punchmaster throws a shot to the body.
Punchmaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payne misses with a body shot.
Punchmaster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Punchmaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Punchmaster.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punchmaster misses with a looping left.
Punchmaster cracks Payne with a right hand to the side of the head.
Payne throws a body punch but Punchmaster moves out of range.
Payne is looking to wear down Punchmaster with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Payne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Payne connects with a body shot.
Payne throws out a powerful jab.
Payne lands a body shot.
Punchmaster lands with a straight right. Payne didn't see that one coming.
Punchmaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payne.
Payne throws a body punch but Punchmaster moves out of range.
Punchmaster tests Payne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payne misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Punchmaster throws out the jab.
Payne misses with a shot to the body
and Punchmaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Punchmaster misses its intended target.
Payne misses the shot to the body.
Payne swings for the body but Punchmaster moves out of range.
Punchmaster misses with a body punch
and Payne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Payne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Payne thows a body shot but no joy.
Payne lands a body shot.
Payne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Punchmaster manages to avoid it.
Punchmaster looks to land a left hand but Payne moved out of range nicely.
Punchmaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payne.
Punchmaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Payne is just out of range.
Punchmaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchmaster clobbers Payne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punchmaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payne moves away.
Punchmaster thows a body shot but no joy.
Payne lunges at Punchmaster with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Punchmaster's hand.
Payne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Punchmaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Payne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Payne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Punchmaster throws out the jab.
Payne throws a shot from downtown. Punchmaster moves away and avoids it.
Punchmaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payne.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Payne throws a jab but it's blocked by Punchmaster.
Punchmaster stuns Payne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Punchmaster blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Payne misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hank Punchmaster will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Punchmaster takes a swing at Payne's ribcage but misses.
Punchmaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payne cracks a nice hook into Punchmaster's ribs.
Punchmaster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Punchmaster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Payne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Payne scores with a jab to the body.
Payne just misses with a punch to the body.
Payne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punchmaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Punchmaster.
Punchmaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Payne misses.
Payne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Punchmaster's head backwards.
Payne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Payne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Punchmaster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchmaster misses with a wild body shot.
Punchmaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payne.
Punchmaster misses with a hook. Payne ducked under it nicely.
Payne jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Punchmaster works the jab nicely.
Payne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Punchmaster moves away.
Payne lands a nice looking body shot.
Punchmaster takes a swing at Payne's ribcage but misses.
Punchmaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Payne lands a nice looking body shot.
Punchmaster is breathing heavily.
Payne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Punchmaster misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Punchmaster.
Payne misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchmaster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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 swing and a miss from Payne.
Payne digs a good body shot into Punchmaster's ribs.
Punchmaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it.
Punchmaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it.
Punchmaster misses with a hook
and Payne counters with a left to the body.
Payne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Punchmaster tests Payne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Punchmaster misses with a body shot.
Payne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Payne with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne takes a swing at Punchmaster's ribcage but misses.
Payne throws out a powerful jab.
Payne lands a slapping body shot.
Punchmaster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Payne.
Punchmaster misses with a body punch
letting Payne counter with a right hand.
Payne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Punchmaster circles away quickly and effectively.
Payne lands a jab to the head.
Punchmaster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Payne catches Punchmaster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Punchmaster slips a straight right by Payne.
Payne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Payne throws a body punch but Punchmaster moves out of range.
Punchmaster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Punchmaster avoids the body shot from Payne.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne cracks a nice hook into Punchmaster's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Punchmaster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Punchmaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payne clobbers Punchmaster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Payne blocks a jab.
Payne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Payne punishes Punchmaster's body with a nice straight punch.
Payne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Punchmaster thows a body shot but no joy.
Punchmaster throws the left hand but Payne avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Payne looks to throw the jab but Punchmaster is out of range.
Payne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Punchmaster in his tracks.
Payne just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vince Payne dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jab from Punchmaster.
Punchmaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punchmaster slips under a jab from Payne.
Payne lands a nice hook to Punchmaster's body. Punchmaster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Payne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Punchmaster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Punchmaster bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Payne's head.
Punchmaster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Payne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Payne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Punchmaster moves away.
Punchmaster connects with a single shot there.
Payne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Punchmaster's hands.
Punchmaster misses with a straight right.
Payne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payne's corner calls for a 1-2. Payne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Payne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punchmaster.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne scores with a hook to the body. Punchmaster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vince Payne is winning the standup battle so far.
Payne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Punchmaster misses the jab.
Punchmaster has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Payne misses with a wild body shot.
Punchmaster misses the body punch
and Payne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Punchmaster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Punchmaster takes a swing at Payne's ribcage but misses.
Punchmaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Payne counters with a nice body shot.
Punchmaster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Punchmaster throws an off balance right hand
and Payne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Payne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Payne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Payne scores with a jab.
Payne misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Payne misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne lands a nice shot to the body.
Payne throws a body punch but Punchmaster moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payne. Punchmaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Punchmaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Payne. Beautiful body shot.
Punchmaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payne moves away.
Payne takes a swing at Punchmaster's ribcage but misses.
Punchmaster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Payne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Payne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Punchmasters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch combination from Payne misses.
A slow jab from Punchmaster misses its intended target.
Punchmaster throws a combination that misses
and Payne counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Punchmaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Punchmaster looks to land a left hand but Payne moved out of range nicely.
Payne scores with a nice strike.
Payne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Payne lands a nice shot to the body.
Punchmaster's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Payne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Punchmaster scrambles back to his feet.
Punchmaster walks into a jab.
Payne cracks a nice hook into Punchmaster's ribs.
Payne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Payne misses with a body shot.
Payne lands with a nice body punch.
Hank Punchmaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but Punchmaster is just out of range.
Punchmaster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Payne lands a nice shot to the body.
Payne 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.
Payne jabs Punchmaster right on the nose. Punchmaster blinks but takes it well.
Payne slips under a jab.
Payne moves out of range of the strikes.
Punchmaster's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Payne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Punchmaster scrambles back to his feet.
Payne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Payne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Punchmaster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Payne cracks Punchmaster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Payne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Punchmaster at a distance.
Punchmaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Payne thows a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vince Payne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Payne 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Vince Payne!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Vince Payne!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Vince Payne!

Vince Payne wins by unanimous decision!