Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: WFC 10:Payne vs Jacobs
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Payne fails to land with a series of punches.
Payne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Payne slips under a jab.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Jacobs! Payne is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayden Jacobs!

Event: SFN7 London 3
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1##CL#
Tsunami has managed to clinch.
Uestine prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tsunami just misses with a elbow thrown towards Uestine's brow.
Tsunami lands an elbow inside.
Uestine jumps guard but Tsunami stands there with Uestine around his waist. Uestine gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tsunami has Uestine pressed against the cage, preventing Uestine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tsunami keeps control of Uestine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Uestine stops a takedown attempt from Tsunami.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsunami utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tsunami throws an elbow that misses.
Uestine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##BC#
Tsunami breaks the clinch.
Uestine tries to bum rush Tsunami with a series of wild strikes but Tsunami uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Tsunami was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Uestine with a poor takedown #KD#
and Tsunami counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Uestine! #ROC#
Uestine is rocked!
Tsunami lands a big elbow - Uestine is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Tsunami!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Tsunami!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2017

#R1#
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Macias. #TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Macias napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Macias wants to get back to his feet but Jones drags him back down.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Macias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jones trying to control the action but Macias is working from the bottom.
Macias is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macias tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones blocks the strikes from Macias. #T1#
Jones lands a strong strike to the head of Macias. That's dazed him! Jones looking to finish here. Macias is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Jones lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sanji Jones!

Event: TBD#3 ROY vs. POTHIER
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Vash had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there #CL#
and Vash counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Vash fails to land.
Vash lands a right hand.
Vash gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Vash.
A body shot lands from Vash.
Vash throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
A short uppercut from Vash. #TD2#
Jones jumps guard and drags Vash to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vash not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Vash tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Vash is proving a slippery customer.
Vash controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Vash clinches with his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vash is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vash lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vash lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vash stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vash keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Vash.
Vash scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head. #ROC#
Jones is rocked!
A short left from Vash.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Vash finish him?
Vash lands a shot to the body.
Vash lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vash.
Vash unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jones! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Vash is unloading with more strikes now! Jones drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hud Vash!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Payne does it's job there.
Payne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haynes throws a counter high kick but Payne was just alert enough to avoid it.
Payne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Payne changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Haynes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Payne working away.
Payne has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at X-Fit. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Haynes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Payne is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haynes tries to bench press Payne off him but Payne keeps the position.
Payne working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haynes tries to bench press Payne off him but Payne keeps the position.
Haynes struggling a bit here.#T1##SUB2#
Payne thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Payne looks winded!
Haynes keeping his opponent close.
Payne is looking to take a break and control but Haynes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Payne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haynes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Payne somewhat.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sloppy strikes from Payne. Those never looked like landing.
Haynes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Payne but Payne pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Payne moves into the clinch.#BC#
Haynes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3##CL2#
Payne darts in and clinches Haynes up against the cage.#BC2#
Payne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Haynes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Haynes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Haynes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Payne trying to control from the bottom.
Haynes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Haynes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Payne for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Haynes wants to work for an arm triangle but Payne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Payne trying to control but Haynes postures up.
Haynes stalling.
Payne is refusing to be controlled, as Haynes sits in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haynes wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Payne dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Payne fails with a takedown attempt.
Haynes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Payne pinned against the cage. Payne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harold Haynes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Payne throws a right hand that Haynes ducks under and follows up with a left that Haynes also avoids with ease.
Payne is breathing heavily.#TD#
Haynes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Payne's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Payne manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Haynes breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Payne misses
and Haynes counters with a three punch combo that has Payne backing up. Payne nods at Haynes to acknowledge the strikes.
Payne swinging wildly here.
Joey Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haynes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Payne tries to avoid it but Haynes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Payne to the ground. Payne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Payne closes the distance and pushes Haynes back into the cage.
Haynes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Haynes is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Haynes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haynes is looking to break free of the clinch but Payne has double underhooks.
Payne dodges an elbow strike from Haynes.
Haynes wants to break free but Payne has control.
Payne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Haynes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Payne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Haynes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Haynes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Payne is defending well for now.
Haynes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Haynes smiles and moves away.
Payne throws a series of punches but Haynes moves out of range.
Haynes throws a big counter combination but Payne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Payne. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Payne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Haynes counters with a left and a right that stings Payne.
Payne stuffs the takedown attempt from Haynes. Haynes gets slowly back to his feet.
Haynes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haynes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Payne.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haynes fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Payne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Payne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Haynes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Payne as he jumps to the side.
Joey Payne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payne. Haynes does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Payne pushes Haynes up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Haynes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haynes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Payne defends well and Haynes ends up having to push Payne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Payne is looking for the big counter here.
Nice takedown defense from Payne. No joy for Haynes on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Haynes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haynes avoids the head kick by Payne.
Payne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Haynes gets a double leg takedown into Payne's guard.
Haynes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Payne's guard.
Payne wants to improve his position but Haynes is controlling well.
Harold Haynes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Haynes stands up and beckons Payne to join him on the feet.
Payne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Haynes swivels and escapes.
Haynes closes the distance and clinches up with Payne, looking for a takedown. Haynes pushes Payne against the cage but Payne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Payne tries to keep at a distance but Haynes has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Payne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haynes's efforts to push away.
Haynes lands with a light punch inside.
Haynes tries to break free but Payne pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Haynes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haynes is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Payne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Haynes tries to break the clinch but Payne is controlling the position.
Haynes is trying to push Payne away but Payne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Haynes tries to circle away but Payne has him pinned against the cage.
Payne keeps control of Haynes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Payne pulls guard effortlessly.
Haynes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Haynes trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom.
Haynes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Payne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Payne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU#
Haynes stands and steps away. Payne gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Haynes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Payne with that takedown attempt.

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 Harold Haynes.
I think Payne 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Payne!

Event: WFC 7:Graves vs Thatcher
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Flemming lands a jab to the head.
Craig Flemming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flemming with a nice cross.
Sincari takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Reggie Sincari has been cut.
Sincari slips under a jab from Flemming.
Sincari has his takedown stuffed
and Flemming counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Sincari is rocked!
Flemming lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Sincari up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Flemming from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Sincari's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Flemming!
A relieved looking Craig Flemming thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2017

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Bill.
Payne shoots in but no luck this time.
Bill scores with a shot to the body.
Bill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bill with a jab.
Bill works over Payne's head and body with a nice combination.
Bill connects with a body shot.
Bill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Payne walks into a stiff left hand from Bill.
Bill scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bill circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bill connects with a single shot there.
Bill scores with a nice head shot.
Payne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bill avoids a kick to the body.
Bill lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Payne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bill finds it's way round the side to connect with Payne's head. #T1#
Payne walks into a jab.
Payne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Payne takes one on the button.
Bill catches Payne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Payne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Payne tries to move into range but Bill moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bill scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bill fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jill Bill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bill circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jill Bill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bill jabs Payne right on the nose. Payne blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bill connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Payne's hands.
Decent striking displayed by Bill there.
Bill connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Payne momentarily. #T2#
Bill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Payne at a distance.
Payne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Payne looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A combination from Payne does no damage.
Bill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bill moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bill throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Payne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Payne tries to bum rush Bill with a series of wild strikes but Bill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Payne has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Payne fails with the takedown
and Bill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bill lands with a right hand.
Bill comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bill.#T3#
Payne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bill comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bill cracks Payne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bill avoids the body shot from Payne.
Payne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bill has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Payne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bill ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bill lands a really nice looking cross but Payne seems unphased.
Bill uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bill connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Payne throws a low kick but Bill moves out of range easily.
Payne shoots in for a double leg but Bill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payne is breathing heavily.
Bill scores with a hook to the body. Payne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payne tries to land a body kick
and Bill counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bill lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bill scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bill throws a series of strikes that have Payne backpedaling.
Payne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good shot there by Bill.
Payne tries a head kick but it misses.
Bill goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Payne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Payne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Payne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bill throws out a powerful jab.
Payne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bill circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jill Bill dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bill lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bill cracks a nice hook into Payne's ribs.
Bill scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jill Bill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bill throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Payne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bill connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Payne scrambles back to his feet.
Payne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bill scores with a jab to the body.
Bill works over Payne's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bill digs a good hook to Payne's body.
Bill lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bill with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Bill lands with an overhand left.
A shot to the liver by Bill. Beautiful body shot.
Bill catches Payne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Payne misses with a series of wild punches.
Payne fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bill cracks Payne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Payne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bill digs a good body shot into Payne's ribs.#T2#
Bill scores with a shot to the body.
Bill works Payne's body with a nice hook.
Bill is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bill scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bill fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bill lands with a shot to the body.
Payne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bill leaves Payne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Payne doesn't seem bothered though.
Payne throws a leg kick
and Bill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Payne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Payne gets a takedown into half guard.
Payne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bill wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bill trying to control here.
Bill tries to roll over but Payne keeps him under control.#T4#
Bill keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bill is looking to improve his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bill trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Payne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Payne somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jill Bill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bill fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Payne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bill defends it nicely.
Bill works Payne's body with a nice hook.
Bill scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bill fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bill comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Payne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bill throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bill connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Payne momentarily. #T1#
Bill throws a series of strikes that have Payne backpedaling.
Joey Payne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bill lands with an uppercut that bounces Payne off the cage and back into range.
Payne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Payne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Payne tries to move into range but Bill moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bill throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Payne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bill tests Payne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bill tests Payne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Bill finds it's way through Payne's defenses. #T2#
Bill moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bill pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Payne back to the cage. Bill follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Payne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Payne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bill scores with a sloppy right hand. Payne should have avoided that one.
Bill connects with a body shot.
Payne gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bill.
Bill throws a good cross that connects.
Bill lands with a nice combination. Payne backs away looking to recover.
A jab from Bill does it's job there.
Payne misses with a series of wild punches.
Bill lands with an uppercut that bounces Payne off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Payne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Payne takes one on the button.
Bill lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bill scores with a jab to the body.
Bill lands a nice shot to the body.
Bill lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jill Bill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Payne scores with a spinning back kick!
Bill lands with a straight right. Payne didn't see that one coming.
Payne moves in looking to clinch but Bill pushes him off.
Bill bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Payne's head backwards.
Bill slaps away a takedown attempt from Payne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Payne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Payne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Bill on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Bill cracks Payne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Payne has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bill.
Bill scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Bill lands an impressive looking overhand right. Payne doesn't seem phased though.
Payne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Payne darts in looking for a takedown but Bill gets double underhooks and turns Payne into the cage.
A jab from Bill finds it's way through Payne's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joey Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bill counters with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jill Bill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bill winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jill Bill!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2017

#R1##TD#
Goodman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Payne quickly recovers to half guard.
Well, if Goodman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Goodman drops an elbow to the side of Payne's head.
Payne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Goodman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Payne defends it well. #SU#
Goodman stands up and beckons Payne to join him on the feet.
Payne throws a series of punches but Goodman avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goodman shoots in but no luck this time.
Goodman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Payne's waist but Payne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goodman off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palmer Goodman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goodman is defended easily by Payne.
Goodman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Payne defends it nicely.
Goodman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Payne throws a right and a left that Goodman avoids nicely.
Goodman connects with a high kick. #TD2#
Payne scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Goodman explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Payne looks winded!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Goodman gets a clinch.
Payne tries to circle away but Goodman has him pinned against the cage.
Payne is trying to break the clinch but Goodman has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Goodman has Payne pushed against the cage.
Goodman taking a breather.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Goodman stalls. #T3#
Payne prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Payne pulls guard successfully.
We've been informed that Payne has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SU#
Goodman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Goodman with a poor takedown
and Payne counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Goodman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Payne!#ES2#
Payne throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Goodman goes for a double leg but Payne avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Payne continues to drive forward.#CL#
Goodman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman tries to pull guard but Payne holds him up against the cage and eventually Goodman drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Payne drags the fight down to the ground. #SU#
Payne is working an open guard so Goodman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Goodman closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Goodman.
Goodman taking a breather.#TD2#
Payne jumps guard. #SU#
Goodman stands and steps away. Payne gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Palmer Goodman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Goodman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Payne pinned against the cage. Payne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Payne lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Goodman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Payne misses with a double jab #CL#
and Goodman moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Payne pulls Goodman into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Goodman gets to his feet. Payne looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Payne is breathing heavily.
Goodman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palmer Goodman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Payne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goodman counters with a low kick, right behind Payne 's knee.
Goodman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Payne as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Goodman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goodman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Goodman effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
The referee calls for Goodman to work. #BC2#
Payne breaks the clinch.
Goodman looks for a takedown but Payne sprawls well.
Goodman darts in looking for a takedown but Payne gets double underhooks and turns Goodman into the cage.
Payne moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick. #TD#
Goodman looking to score a takedown here. Payne is defending well but Goodman drives through and ends up in Payne's guard.#T3#
Goodman postures up in Payne's guard and throws a big left but Payne blocks it.
Palmer Goodman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Goodman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Payne swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodman.#CL#
Goodman moves into the clinch successfully.
Payne throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Goodman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Goodman working aggressively here. #T4#
Payne letting Goodman take a breather here.
Goodman stalling in the clinch.
Goodman misses with some punches. #TD#
Goodman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Goodman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Payne wants to stand but Goodman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Goodman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Payne trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palmer Goodman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Payne fails to land with a series of punches.
Payne just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGoodman.#CL#
Goodman moves into range and clinches up with Payne.
Payne is trying to force a seperation but Goodman has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, Goodman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Payne is trying to push Goodman away but Goodman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Payne jumps guard.
Goodman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Payne is working an open guard so Goodman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Payne moves into the clinch.
Payne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goodman lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Goodman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Payne gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Goodman.
Payne tries to break the clinch but Goodman is controlling the position.
Goodman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Goodman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Goodman gets through Payne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goodman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palmer Goodman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payne being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Payne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goodman stalling against the cage. #TD2#
Payne is trying to trip Goodman. He has hold of a leg but Goodman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Payne persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Goodman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Palmer Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman dives in for a single leg takedown but Payne sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Goodman fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Goodman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Payne swivels and escapes.
Goodman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Payne feints and as Goodman raises his hands in defense, Payne changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Payne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Payne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goodman will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Goodman striking off his back but it's not causing Payne any problems.
Goodman throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T4#
Payne trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Goodman looking for a sweep. Not yet Goodman, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Goodman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Payne manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goodman.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joey Payne.
I think Goodman 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 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Palmer Goodman!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Payne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bill connects with a looping right hand.
Bill is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Payne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bill lands a jab to the nose.
Bill thuds a left hand into Payne's body.
Jab by Bill.
Jill Bill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bill catches Payne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Payne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Payne misses the shot to the body.
Bill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bill connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bill lands a jab to Payne's midsection.
Bill lands a nice hook to Payne's body. Payne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Payne throws a right and a left that Bill avoids nicely.
Bill with a hook.
Bill digs a good body shot into Payne's ribs.
Bill scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Bill - just one landing.
Bill digs a good hook to Payne's body.
Bill connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bill stuns Payne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bill throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Payne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bill connects with a single shot there.
Payne throws a head kick but Bill moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bill, as that shot connected.
Bill has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Payne doesn't seem bothered though.
Bill lands a jab to the head.
Bill stuffs the takedown attempt from Payne. Payne gets slowly back to his feet.
Payne is breathing heavily.#T2#
Bill pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Payne back to the cage. Bill follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bill scores with a jab to the head.
Jill Bill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Bill. Beautiful body shot.
Bill swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Payne.
Payne looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bill throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payne on the side of the head.
Bill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Payne doesn't seem bothered though.
Bill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Bill.
Bill lands with an uppercut that bounces Payne off the cage and back into range.
Nice jab there from Bill.
Payne throws a leg kick but Bill checks it.
Bill scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Payne throws a head kick but Bill moves out of range.
Payne misses with a few strikes there.
Bill scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bill scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Payne takes one to the side of the head.
Payne has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Payne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Payne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Payne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bill as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Bill.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bill.#T4#
Payne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bill lands a jab.
Bill circles away from the clinch attempt.
Payne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Bill. Beautiful body shot.
Payne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Payne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bill lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Payne takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bill circles away.
Payne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bill lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jill Bill dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Payne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Joey Payne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Bill there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bill.
Bill lands a head shot.
Payne takes one on the button.
Bill lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bill's corner calls for a 1-2. Bill obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bill lands a jab.
Payne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bill swivels and escapes.
Payne moves forwards but Bill connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bill works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bill.
Bill digs a good hook to Payne's body.
Bill lands with a shot to the body.
Bill's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bill duly obliges. #T1#
Payne walks into a stiff left hand from Bill.
Bill works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bill throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Payne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Payne tries to clinch up but Bill circles away and keeps his distance.
Payne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bill lands with a cross.
Payne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bill lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Payne takes one to the side of the head.
Payne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Payne at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bill blocks a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Payne or perhaps it was just good defense by Bill, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Bill throws a series of strikes that have Payne backpedaling.
Nice uppercut lands for Bill. That snapped Payne's head back.
Jill Bill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bill lands a jab.
Bill thuds his right hand into Payne's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Payne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bill sprawls well. Bill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Payne gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Payne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bill fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bill jabs at Payne's body.
Payne walks into a stiff left hand from Bill.
Bill scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bill scores with a nice strike.
Payne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bill connects with a single shot there.
Payne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bill scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bill connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bill lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bill stuffs the takedown attempt from Payne. Payne gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Bill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Payne misses.
Payne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bill's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bill duly obliges.
Bill connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bill jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Payne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Payne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Bill.
Bill punishes Payne's body with a nice straight punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Payne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jill Bill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bill jabs Payne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bill throws out a powerful jab.
Bill tests Payne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payne walks into a straight right hand from Bill.
Payne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Payne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bill scores with a jab to the jaw.
Payne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bill to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bill lands the left hand.
Payne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Payne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bill connects with a good right hand that stumbles Payne. Payne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payne throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Payne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Payne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Payne misses with a takedown
and Payne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bill works the jab nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Bill.
Bill scores with a shot to the body.
Bill sizes up Payne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bill goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bill lunges at Payne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Payne's hand.
Bill scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Payne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bill counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bill lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Bill scores with the left hand. Payne knows he should have avoided that one.
Payne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Payne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Payne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Payne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Payne or perhaps it was just good defense by Bill, which made it look bad.
Bill lands a nice shot to the body.
Bill lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bill scores with a sloppy right hand. Payne should have avoided that one.
Bill scores with the left hand. Payne knows he should have avoided that one.
Bill throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Payne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Payne needs to keep his hands up - Bill had a free shot at his head there.
Bill scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bill throws a shot to the body.
Bill lands with a straight right. Payne didn't see that one coming.
Bill ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Payne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jill Bill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Payne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bill circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bill scores with a jab. Payne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Payne. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd cheers as Bill lands an impressive looking overhand right. Payne doesn't seem phased though.
Payne looks to clinch
letting Bill counter with a right hand.
Jab by Bill.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bill lands with a good body shot.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Bill. Beautiful body shot.
Bill jabs Payne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bill connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Payne tries a head kick but it misses.
Bill lands with a shot to the body.
Bill scores with a body shot.
Bill is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Payne might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bill 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Payne at a distance.
Good exchange - Bill coming out on top.
Joey Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice jab there from Bill.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jill Bill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bill has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jill Bill!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2017

#R1#
Blackwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Payne is fending him off so far but Blackwell persists. Nope, Payne circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Payne tries to keep at a distance but Blackwell has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Payne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Payne shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blackwell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Blackwell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Blackwell looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Payne is defending well. Blackwell quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Payne has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Blackwell celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Blackwell!

Event: QFC Tournament 782 Round 1
Date: Aug 16, 2017

#R1#
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sand swings widly with a right hand
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sand takes one to the side of the head.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones wants to clinch but Sand slips to the side#TD#
and Sand counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones trying to control but Sand postures up.
Sand takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sand works his way into full mount! #T1#
Sand misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sand controlling the position easily from mount.
Sand looking to ground and pound but Jones is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sand throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sand wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Sand punching from mount but Jones doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sand throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sand throwing strikes here but Jones is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sand misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Sand controlling the pace for now.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sand thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sand throwing strikes here but Jones is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sand unloads with some shots from mount but Jones bucks and avoids them well.
Sand tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Sand is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Jones is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Jones flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Sand anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Jones and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Sand slips an arm under Jones chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Sand has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Sand is squeezing on Jones like an anaconda would it's prey. Jones fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Travis Sand!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2017

#R1#
Clements slips a jab and a cross from Sincari. #CL#
Clements rushes Sincari and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Sincari jumps into guard, dragging Clements to the mat.
Clements with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sincari preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clements works over Sincari with some ground and pound from guard.
Sincari looking for a sweep. Not yet Sincari, not yet.
Clements makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sincari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clements defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sincari has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Clements is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sincari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clements.
Clements won't allow Sincari to sweep him here.
Sincari wants to stand and escape but Clements is having none of it.
Clements looking to sit in guard and control but Sincari gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Clements managing to control the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sincari looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Clements will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sincari trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clements trying to control the position here.
Clements is trying to control the position but Sincari postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Sincari misses with a double jab.
Sincari pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clements back to the cage. Sincari follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Filiberto Clements has been cut.#CL2#
Sincari pushes Clements up against the cage in a clinch.
Sincari is trying to break the clinch but Clements is controlling him.#BC#
Clements breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Sincari rushes Clements and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Sincari breaks the clinch.
Clements misses with a wild combination.
Sincari is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Clements with a body shot.#T4#
Clements wants to clinch but Sincari slips to the side
and Sincari counters with a series of strikes. Clements will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#
Clements is rocked!#TD2#
Sincari closes the distance looking for a takedown. Clements stuffs it but Sincari still has hold of him. Sincari picks Clements up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Sincari slams Clements to the floor and that's really hurt Clements - he doesn't know where he is! Sincari throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reggie Sincari!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2017

#R1#
Blake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blake slips a jab and a cross from Uestine.
Uestine dodges the punch combination from Blake. #TD2#
Uestine fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Blake to the ground. Uestine is now in Blake's guard.
Blake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uestine.
Blake is pulling down on Uestine's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uestine wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
Blake tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Uestine's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#
Blake is rocked!
Blake wants to sweep but no luck.
Oh Blake is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uestine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Uestine cracks Blake with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uestine loads up on a big left hand. Blake felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Uestine looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Blake can't hide his disappointment, as Uestine celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Uestine!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Payne shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Payne showed some decent athleticism there.
Still in half guard, Payne seems content to control.
Payne looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Payne wants to stand up but Justice has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Justice wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne wants to take a breather but Justice is having none of it. #T1#
Nice strikes from Payne there.
Justice tries to get to full guard but Payne has control of the leg.
Payne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SU2#
Payne stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Payne feints and as Justice raises his hands in defense, Payne changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T2#
Justice looking to hit a scissor sweep but Payne is one step ahead there.
Payne wants to control from the top but Justice keeps moving.
Payne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Payne is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Justice is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Justice has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Justice trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom.
Payne trying to keep a closed guard but Justice is proving a slippery customer.
Justice controlling from the top position.
Justice stopping the sweep attempt from Payne.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Payne is looking to stand back up but Justice counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Payne.
Justice seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Payne is trying to control but can't.
Payne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Justice.
Payne pushes Justice off looking to stand but Justice dives back in and keeps control.
Justice is trying to control. Payne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Justice is just content to waste time from the top position. Payne takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Justice in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Justice is looking to work some ground and pound but Payne has wrist control.
Justice stopping the sweep attempt from Payne.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Payne dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Justice gets caught napping as Payne dives in and scores a takedown. Justice manages to retain guard.
Payne sitting in guard here, content to control.
Justice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Payne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Payne looking to sit in guard and control but Justice gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Payne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne wants to sweep but no luck.
Payne wants to stand and escape but Justice is having none of it.
Payne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Payne has his foot on Justice's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Justice works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payne pulls Justice in close to prevent any damage.
Justice postures up in Payne's guard and throws a big left but Payne blocks it. #ES2#
Payne manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Justice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Payne drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Justice gets back to half guard.
Payne wants to stand up but Justice has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Payne missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Justice makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Justice.
Payne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Justice bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Payne's guard. #REVR#
Justice with a nice head shot there.
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.
Justice wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Justice is working Payne over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Justice avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Payne trying to control the position.
Justice scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Justice slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Justice wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Justice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Justice on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Payne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Payne fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Justice sprawls well initially but Payne persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Payne there.
Justice wants to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Payne decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Joey Payne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Payne drives through with a takedown into Justice's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU2#
Payne stands up from Justice's guard - Payne perhaps looking for a knockout.
Payne cracks Justice with an open hand slap.#T1##CL2#
Payne closes the distance and pushes Justice back into the cage.#TD2#
Payne has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Justice uses from the top position.
Justice makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Justice slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Justice throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Justice being controlled here momentarily.
Justice cracks Payne with a solid left hand.#T2#
Justice postures up. #SUB2#
Payne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Payne keeping moving, preventing Justice from controlling successfully.
Justice is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Payne looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Justice passes into half guard.
Payne on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Payne throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Justice scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Justice throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Payne trying to hold on to Justice's head to control him but Justice postures up.
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. Justice connects with a nice short shot to Payne's temple.
Payne flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Payne is looking to control Justice's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Payne avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Payne closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Payne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Payne prevents a takedown attempt there.
Justice swings wildly with an uppercut but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Justice is trying to drag Payne to the mat but Payne just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Payne is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Payne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Payne has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Payne!

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