QFC Tournament 426 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tomer Bainesai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cash Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomer Bainesai is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Bainesai
vs
Kid

156 cm
21
133 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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 Los Angeles, Tomer Bainesai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cash Kid!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kid moves out of range of the body kick from Bainesai.
Bainesai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bainesai throws a nice looking combination but Kid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bainesai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Bainesai shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bainesai showed some decent athleticism there.

Kid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bainesai pulls his head out easily.
Kid is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Kid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bainesai pulls his head out easily.

Kid actively working from the bottom here.
Kid makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kid.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid keeping moving, preventing Bainesai from controlling successfully.

Bainesai is posturing up here but Kid has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bainesai tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bainesai has to tap! Slick submission there by Kid!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cash Kid!
Cash Kid 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Moscatel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson McFly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Moscatel
vs
McFly

177 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 Los Angeles, Gabriel Moscatel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackson McFly!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFly misses with a double jab.
McFly misses with a wild combination.
Moscatel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McFly.
McFly misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McFly!

Moscatel is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFly throws a left and a right that both miss

and Moscatel counters by clinching up.
Moscatel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McFly pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McFly stops a takedown attempt from Moscatel.
McFly prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Moscatel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moscatel can't get the takedown.
Moscatel wants a takedown.
Moscatel can't get the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moscatel wants a takedown.
McFly wants to break the clinch but can't.
McFly prevents the takedown attempt.
Moscatel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McFly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moscatel is breathing heavily.
McFly is trying to break the clinch but Moscatel has him pressed against the cage.
Moscatel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McFly pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McFly is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Moscatel wants a takedown but no success here.
Moscatel tries to score a body lock takedown but McFly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moscatel is trying to drag McFly to the mat but McFly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moscatel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McFly's efforts to push away.
McFly wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moscatel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McFly just stands there and leans against the cage.
McFly tries to break the clinch but Moscatel is controlling the position.
McFly is trying to break the clinch but Moscatel is controlling him.
McFly can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moscatel can't get the takedown.
Moscatel looking to stall.
McFly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moscatel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McFly's efforts to push away.
McFly prevents the takedown attempt.
Moscatel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McFly gets underhooks to prevent Moscatel's takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFly is looking to break free of the clinch but Moscatel has double underhooks.
McFly wants to break free but Moscatel has control.
McFly wants to get back to striking at distance but Moscatel won't allow it.
Moscatel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McFly pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McFly has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moscatel tries to pull guard but McFly won't allow it.
Moscatel prevents McFly from breaking the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moscatel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McFly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McFly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson McFly dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McFly displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Moscatel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McFly misses with a two punch combination.
McFly throws a right and a left that both miss.
McFly throws a series of punches but Moscatel moves out of range.

McFly lands a left and a right that sends Moscatel crashing to the canvas! McFly dives into mount looking to finish!
Oh Moscatel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McFly controlling his opponent.
Moscatel is in all sorts of trouble here.
McFly content just to control the position here.
Moscatel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moscatel is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFly controlling from mount.
Moscatel seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson McFly has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McFly throws a series of punches but Moscatel avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for McFly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McFly misses with a series of wild punches.
McFly checks a leg kick.
McFly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moscatel circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice combination there by McFly.
Jackson McFly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFly looks to land a combination but Moscatel avoids it well.
McFly swinging wildly here.
McFly throws a nice looking combination but Moscatel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moscatel darts in looking for a takedown but McFly gets double underhooks and turns Moscatel into the cage.
McFly tries to break the clinch but Moscatel is controlling the position.
Moscatel wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Moscatel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moscatel tries to score a body lock takedown but McFly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McFly has had enough of the clinch but Moscatel keeps him there for the moment.
Moscatel can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFly looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on McFly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McFly has had enough of the clinch but Moscatel keeps him there for the moment.
Moscatel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McFly to keep the fight standing.
Moscatel tries to pull guard but McFly won't allow it.
Moscatel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McFly after a bit of a struggle.

McFly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McFly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moscatel circles away quickly and effectively.
McFly tries to bum rush Moscatel with a series of wild strikes but Moscatel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFly misses with a jab, cross combination.
McFly is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Moscatel like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Moscatel from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson McFly!
Jackson McFly 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Moscaaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vitor Rodrigues has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Rodrigues
vs
Moscaaa

177 cm
23
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 Los Angeles, Vitor Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Moscaaa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moscaaa is fending him off so far but Rodrigues persists. Nope, Moscaaa circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodrigues thuds his right hand into Moscaaa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodrigues shoots in for a double leg but Moscaaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodrigues is looking to clinch.
Rodrigues shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Moscaaa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rodrigues has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moscaaa is working away from the top position though.

Moscaaa is looking for a kimura here.

Moscaaa is looking for a kimura here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Moscaaa is working for a kimura but Rodrigues is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moscaaa wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodrigues is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Moscaaa is working for a submission of some sort.

Moscaaa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Moscaaa is working for a kimura but Rodrigues is defending it quite comfortably.
Rodrigues is pressing down on Moscaaa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moscaaa stands and throws Rodrigues's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Moscaaa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodrigues, who protects the arm well.

Moscaaa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Moscaaa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moscaaa looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues manages to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues wants to control but Moscaaa is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Moscaaa is working for a submission of some sort.

Moscaaa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodrigues sees it coming and defends easily.

Moscaaa is working for a submission of some sort.
Rodrigues knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moscaaa on the ground.
Rodrigues has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moscaaa is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigues is trying to stand back up but Moscaaa is controlling him

Moscaaa wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodrigues is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moscaaa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Moscaaa is looking for a kimura here.
Rodrigues is trying to get back to full guard.
Moscaaa prevents Rodrigues from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Moscaaa is looking for a kimura here.
Rodrigues slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rodrigues fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moscaaa, pushing him back against the cage.
Moscaaa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rodrigues is defending well.
Moscaaa wants to take the fight to the mat but Rodrigues manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Rodrigues has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Moscaaa regains guard immediately.
Rodrigues looking to pass the guard.
Rodrigues sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moscaaa's guard.
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. Rodrigues connects with a nice short shot to Moscaaa's temple.

Moscaaa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodrigues pulls his head out easily.
Rodrigues tries to stand but can't do so whilst Moscaaa controls his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moscaaa actively working from the bottom here.
Moscaaa is breathing heavily.
Moscaaa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodrigues's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodrigues's back!

Moscaaa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rodrigues has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rodrigues trying to control the action but Moscaaa just sinks the hooks in.
Rodrigues rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Moscaaa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rodrigues has managed to free his arm - good work.

Moscaaa seems to be working for a kimura but Rodrigues defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moscaaa is thwarting Rodrigues's attempts to control the position.
Rodrigues is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Moscaaa is trying to work for a kimura but Rodrigues is defending well.
Rodrigues trying to hold on to Moscaaa's head to control him but Moscaaa postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Moscaaa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodrigues is just riding it out for now. Moscaaa eventually gives up the hold.
Rodrigues trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues keeping control of the position.

Moscaaa seems to be looking for submissions.
Rodrigues wants to control but Moscaaa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodrigues keeping hold of Moscaaa's head, controlling as best he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vitor Rodrigues wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rodrigues tries for a takedown but Moscaaa circles away easily
and Moscaaa counters with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodrigues scores with a shot to the body.
Moscaaa blocks a head kick by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vitor Rodrigues is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodrigues shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Moscaaa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Moscaaa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodrigues dives on top into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Moscaaa working for a triangle but Rodrigues defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gabriel Moscaaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Moscaaa. No joy for Rodrigues on that attempt.
Rodrigues will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moscaaa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues shoots for a takedown but Moscaaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but Moscaaa moves out of range.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moscaaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodrigues misses with a wild combination.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moscaaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodrigues fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodrigues shoots for a takedown but Moscaaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues has his takedown stuffed

and Moscaaa counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Moscaaa drops back looking for a leg! Rodrigues is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodrigues manages to kick Moscaaa off! Moscaaa jumps back into Rodrigues's guard.

Moscaaa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moscaaa drops back looking for a leg! Rodrigues is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodrigues manages to kick Moscaaa off! Moscaaa jumps back into Rodrigues's guard.
Rodrigues is controlling Moscaaa's posture.

Moscaaa drops back looking for a leg! Rodrigues is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodrigues manages to kick Moscaaa off! Moscaaa jumps back into Rodrigues's guard.

Moscaaa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moscaaa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rodrigues has his foot on Moscaaa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moscaaa works his way back into a safe position though.

Moscaaa drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Moscaaa seems to have locked his on tight now - Rodrigues screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Moscaaa, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gabriel Moscaaa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Giorgio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonard Payne has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Giorgio
vs
Payne

183 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 Los Angeles, George Giorgio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonard Payne!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne keeps the fight on the outside.
Giorgio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Payne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Giorgio somewhat.

Giorgio shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Payne napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Payne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Payne wants to control but Giorgio postures up.
Payne trying his best to control but Giorgio has mounted him.
Payne manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Giorgio content to control rather than advance.
Payne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne is concentrating on defense, preventing Giorgio from advancing position.
Giorgio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Payne keeps working.
Payne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of George Giorgio.
Payne wants to clinch up but Giorgio keeps it at a distance.

Payne feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giorgio is pulling down on Payne's head to control his posture.
Payne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Payne would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Giorgio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Payne is controlling him.
Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but Giorgio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payne works over Giorgio with some ground and pound from guard.
Giorgio looking to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payne looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giorgio wants to get back to his feet but Payne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Payne keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Giorgio's head.

Giorgio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Payne passes into half guard.
Giorgio trying to control from the bottom.
Giorgio is trying to control but Payne manages to pass to mount!
Giorgio holds on for dear life, controlling Payne's posture momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne tries to control but Giorgio wriggling away.
Giorgio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Payne is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Giorgio is surviving well by controlling Payne's body position as best he can.
Giorgio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Giorgio tries to get out of the position.
Payne avoids the attempt from Giorgio to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Payne gets caught flat footed, as Giorgio shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Giorgio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Payne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Payne is looking to stand up but Giorgio isn't so interested in that idea.
Giorgio trying to stand up but can't free himself from Payne's guard.
Payne is trying to control the position but Giorgio postures up.
Giorgio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Giorgio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Payne is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Giorgio throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giorgio keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Giorgio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Payne on the ground.
Giorgio wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Payne is now in half guard.
Giorgio trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giorgio tries to get to full guard but Payne has control of the leg.
Payne is controlling the pace.

Leonard Payne has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Payne tries to close the distance and clinch but Giorgio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giorgio tries to clinch up but Payne circles away and keeps his distance.
Giorgio darts in looking for a takedown but Payne gets double underhooks and turns Giorgio into the cage.
Payne stalling in the clinch but Giorgio improves position.

Payne manages to break the clinch.
Giorgio has a takedown stuffed.

Giorgio clinches up against the cage.
Payne content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Giorgio goes for a takedown attempt but Payne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Giorgio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payne shoots for a double leg takedown but Giorgio sprawls well. He's pushed Payne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giorgio checks the leg kick.

Giorgio darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Giorgio content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Payne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Giorgio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne is trying to keep Giorgio in close.
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 George Giorgio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Giorgio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Payne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Giorgio is fending him off so far but Payne persists. Nope, Giorgio circles away and we're back to standing.
Payne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Giorgio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Payne defends it nicely.

Giorgio moves into the clinch.
Payne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payne effectively controlling the action here.
Giorgio is trying to pull guard but Payne turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Payne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne stuns Giorgio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Payne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Payne tries to clinch up.
Giorgio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Giorgio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Payne tries to avoid it but Giorgio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Payne to the ground. Payne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Giorgio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giorgio throws a sloppy head kick and Payne moves out of range easily.
Payne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Giorgio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Payne to the mat! Payne manages to get full guard.
Payne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Giorgio trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Giorgio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giorgio is looking to work some ground and pound but Payne has wrist control.
Giorgio stops Payne from standing up.
Giorgio working some strikes from top position.
Giorgio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payne is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payne 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giorgio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Giorgio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Payne is proving hard to escape from.
Payne is pulling down on Giorgio's head. It's preventing any offense from Giorgio, at least for the moment.
Giorgio trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. George Giorgio wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Giorgio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Giorgio ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Giorgio no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Giorgio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Payne passes into side control.
Payne wants to control but Giorgio is keeping him busy.
Payne tries to stand but Giorgio is controlling his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne misses with the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to George Giorgio.
I think Giorgio 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for George Giorgio!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for George Giorgio!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Leonard Payne!

George Giorgio wins by split decision!