PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Payne (ranked 542 p4p, 85 weight class) and AJ The Perfectionist (ranked 368 p4p, 58 weight class). Payne comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Company. AJ The Perfectionist is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Payne
vs
The Perfectionist

174 cm
29
184 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

170 cm
27
176 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Project Mayhem
Urban Fighter

Urban Fighter
Aspire Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Payne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, AJ The Perfectionist!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Payne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Perfectionist throws a wild body kick that Payne sees coming a mile off.
The Perfectionist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Perfectionist checks a leg kick.
Payne throws a jab when The Perfectionist was well out of range.
Payne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Perfectionist.
Payne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Payne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
The Perfectionist drops his hands momentarily and Payne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Perfectionist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Perfectionist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Perfectionist throws a body kick that misses
and Payne counters with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payne.
Payne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Payne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Payne.
The Perfectionist throws a fast counter high kick but Payne manages to duck under it in time.
Payne blocks a head kick by The Perfectionist.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne swings for the body but The Perfectionist moves out of range.
The Perfectionist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payne moves away.
Payne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Payne throws a lazy uppercut
and The Perfectionist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Perfectionist takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Perfectionist misses with a head kick.
It looked like Payne was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist throws out a loose jab but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payne lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Perfectionist checks a leg kick.
The Perfectionist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Payne clobbers The Perfectionist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Perfectionist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Payne doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payne tries to work over The Perfectionist's front leg with a kick but The Perfectionist checks it.
Payne checks a leg kick.
The Perfectionist misses with a hook
and Payne counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist throws a head kick that misses.
The Perfectionist misses with a hook.
The Perfectionist slips under a jab.
Payne with a hook.
Payne jabs at The Perfectionist's body.
Payne wants to land a leg kick but The Perfectionist is out of range.
The Perfectionist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Perfectionist lands a body shot.
Payne lands a slapping body shot.
Payne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Perfectionist.
Payne checks the leg kick nicely there.
Payne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for The Perfectionist. That snapped Payne's head back.
The Perfectionist misses with a wild body shot.
Payne lands a head kick. The Perfectionist smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like AJ The Perfectionist has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist moves out of range as Payne throws a body kick.
Payne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Payne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Perfectionist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payne throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Payne.
Payne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Payne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Perfectionist manages to avoid it.
Payne looks to throw the jab but The Perfectionist is out of range.
Payne misses with a hook.
The Perfectionist thinks about the counter body kick.
A clash of legs there as The Perfectionist blocks the low kick.
The Perfectionist is looking for the big counter here.
The fighters circling - Payne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payne with a hook.
Payne misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Payne scores with a four punch combination!
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!
The Perfectionist scores with a head kick.
Payne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Payne feints and then cracks The Perfectionist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Perfectionist down.

The Perfectionist rushes Payne and presses him up against the cage.

Payne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Payne throws a leg kick but The Perfectionist sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Payne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Perfectionist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Payne to score with a decent uppercut.
Payne swings for the body but The Perfectionist moves out of range.
Payne is looking to score with low kicks.
Payne just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from The Perfectionist misses the target.
Payne tries a low kick but The Perfectionist avoids it.
Payne works The Perfectionist's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Payne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ The Perfectionist's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Payne throws a body shot but no joy.
Payne thumps The Perfectionist with a low kick.
The Perfectionist tries a head kick but it misses.
The Perfectionist wants to land a leg kick but Payne is out of range.
Payne appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from The Perfectionist in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Payne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Max Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Perfectionist scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from The Perfectionist.
Payne appears to be looking for a big counter.
Payne moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Payne scores with a jab to the head.
Payne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Payne moves out of range of the body kick.
Payne is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Payne lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Payne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist throws a head kick but Payne moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne slips a jab and a cross from The Perfectionist.
A left lands for The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist loads up on a big right hand but Payne slips the punch.
Payne misses with a wild body shot.
The Perfectionist misses with a body kick.
The Perfectionist is looking to land body kicks.
Payne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Perfectionist can do to turn this around?
Payne ducks under a wild hook from The Perfectionist.
Payne throws a big counter combination but The Perfectionist scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The Perfectionist takes one on the button.
Payne misses with an uppercut.
Payne thuds a left hand into The Perfectionist's body.
Max Payne is winning the standup battle so far.
The Perfectionist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Perfectionist tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from The Perfectionist.
Payne misses the shot to the body.
Payne connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Perfectionist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Perfectionist throws a leg kick but Payne checks it.
Payne is looking for a counter combo.
A big left from The Perfectionist misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Perfectionist checks a leg kick.
Payne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Perfectionist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Payne closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The Perfectionist throws out a powerful jab.
Decent striking displayed by Payne there.
Payne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Perfectionist takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Payne takes a swing at The Perfectionist's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne scores with a leg kick.
Payne moves out of range as The Perfectionist throws a body kick.
Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but The Perfectionist is just out of range.
It seemed like The Perfectionist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Payne feints and then cracks The Perfectionist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Perfectionist down.
The Perfectionist throws a looping overhand right but Payne ducks down to avoid it.
As The Perfectionist backs away, Payne returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The Perfectionist throws a front kick aimed at Payne's knee but Payne avoids it well.
Payne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from The Perfectionist.
Payne fires out a quick counter leg kick but The Perfectionist just manages to avoid it.
The Perfectionist shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Payne scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by The Perfectionist.
Payne misses with a lunging right hand
and The Perfectionist counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Payne thumps The Perfectionist with a low kick.
Payne takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Perfectionist.
Payne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist tries to score with a low kick but Payne moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Payne was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jab, jab by The Perfectionist - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne throws a leg kick that misses.
Payne backing away here, and The Perfectionist unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The Perfectionist throws a combination. Payne tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Payne blocks a head kick by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but The Perfectionist is just out of range.
Payne missing with a left hand there. The Perfectionist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Perfectionist now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The Perfectionist connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Perfectionist looks to score with a jab to the body but Payne is just out of range.
Payne throws a leg kick
and The Perfectionist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Perfectionist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payne.
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 Max Payne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on AJ The Perfectionist's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Payne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Payne with a hook.
Payne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Perfectionist throws out the jab.
Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but The Perfectionist is just out of range.
Payne works The Perfectionist's body with a nice hook.
Payne throws a low kick but The Perfectionist avoids it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from The Perfectionist - that will leave a mark!
Payne checks a leg kick nicely.
The Perfectionist just misses with a punch to the body.
Payne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Perfectionist's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne lands a head kick. The Perfectionist smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The Perfectionist takes one on the button.
Payne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Perfectionist just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne throws a predictable looking body shot

and The Perfectionist counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne looks like he's trying to stand up.
The Perfectionist works his way into side control.
Payne tries to escape but The Perfectionist is in control.

The Perfectionist is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Payne has escaped the position, nice work there.
Payne tries to buck The Perfectionist off but The Perfectionist is having none of it.
Payne is working hard here to advance position.
Payne is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but The Perfectionist has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The Perfectionist misses with the ground and pound.
The Perfectionist has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Payne!
Payne is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist unloading with bombs!
The Perfectionist throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Payne tries to hold on but The Perfectionist pushes him away.
The Perfectionist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Payne is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The Perfectionist punishing his opponent with strikes.
The Perfectionist is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Payne can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
You get the feeling that Payne really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, The Perfectionist cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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 is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The Perfectionist cracks Payne with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The Perfectionist landing strikes, looking to finish!
Payne is trying desperately to improve position.
The Perfectionist is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The Perfectionist is working for a guillotine from mount but Payne frees his head quite easily.
Payne is in a horrible position here. The Perfectionist smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Payne is looking to improve his position but The Perfectionist isn't that keen on the idea.
The Perfectionist looking to control but Payne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The Perfectionist unloading with bombs!
Payne tries to hold on but The Perfectionist postures up.
Payne wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The Perfectionist dominating with strikes here.
The Perfectionist raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payne is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AJ The Perfectionist really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ The Perfectionist's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Payne scores with a hook.
The Perfectionist throws a looping overhand right but Payne ducks down to avoid it.
The Perfectionist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

The Perfectionist gets a clinch.
The Perfectionist holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The Perfectionist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payne prevents a body shot from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist can't find room to land a body shot as Payne controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Perfectionist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from The Perfectionist.
Come on The Perfectionist - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Payne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, The Perfectionist scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, The Perfectionist scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Perfectionist lands with a right to the head.
Payne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payne throws a head punch that misses.
Payne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Perfectionist avoids it.
The Perfectionist blocks a body shot from Payne.
The Perfectionist swings wildly with an uppercut but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payne blocks an uppercut.
Payne has a couple of punches blocked by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist misses with a body punch.
The Perfectionist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Perfectionist avoiding damage.
Payne swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist displaying some good clinch control by pressing Payne up against the cage.
The Perfectionist working aggressively here.
Payne lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Payne.
Payne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Perfectionist scores with a nice hook to the head.
Payne lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Perfectionist has Payne pressed against the cage, preventing Payne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Payne misses with a punch on the inside.
The Perfectionist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Perfectionist blocking some punches.
Payne misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist tries to throw a body punch but Payne avoids it by throwing The Perfectionist back against the cage.
Payne swings wildly with an uppercut but The Perfectionist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payne presses The Perfectionist against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Perfectionist throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from The Perfectionist.
AJ The Perfectionist seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Payne throws a punch but it's blocked by The Perfectionist.
Payne working aggressively here.
The Perfectionist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Perfectionist's elbow.
Payne lands a shoulder strike.
The Perfectionist blocks a body shot from Payne.
The Perfectionist slows down the pace here.
Payne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne is trying to break free.
Payne working hard to break the clinch.
The Perfectionist lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Payne.
Payne misses with the head strike.
A short right from The Perfectionist on the inside.
Payne swings wildly with an uppercut but The Perfectionist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payne prevents a body shot from The Perfectionist.
Payne scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as The Perfectionist takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Payne misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but AJ The Perfectionist will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on AJ The Perfectionist's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

The Perfectionist throws a nice outside leg kick.
Payne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Payne with a jab.
Payne connects with a solid leg kick.
A big left from The Perfectionist misses.
An inside leg kick lands from The Perfectionist.
A swing and a miss from Payne.
Jab, jab by The Perfectionist - just one landing.
The Perfectionist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Payne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Payne avoids the head kick by The Perfectionist.
Payne moves out of range as The Perfectionist strikes.
Payne works over The Perfectionist's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Perfectionist moves out of range of the body kick from Payne.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne connects with an inside leg kick.
Payne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Perfectionist.
Payne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and The Perfectionist counters with a straight right hand.
The Perfectionist throws a sloppy body shot
and Payne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payne throws a leg kick which misses The Perfectionist's front leg but catches the back leg as The Perfectionist tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Payne misses its intended target.
Payne jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Perfectionist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Payne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Perfectionist keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Perfectionist.
Payne throws a jab but it's blocked by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist throws a shot from downtown. Payne moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Payne misses the target.
The Perfectionist throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Perfectionist.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Perfectionist checks the leg kick.
The Perfectionist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Perfectionist has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Perfectionist throws a low kick but Payne moves out of range easily.
Payne is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist moves out of range as Payne strikes.
The Perfectionist feints a counter leg kick.
Payne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Perfectionist looks for the body kick but Payne saw that one coming.
The Perfectionist avoids the body shot from Payne.
Payne on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The Perfectionist takes a swing at Payne's ribcage but misses.
The Perfectionist moves out of range as Payne strikes.
Payne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Perfectionist cracks Payne with a good jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Perfectionist appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The Perfectionist moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Perfectionist misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Perfectionist misses with a low kick.
Payne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The Perfectionist looks to land a right hand but Payne moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Payne misses the target.
Payne throws a leg kick but The Perfectionist sees it coming and moves out of range.
The Perfectionist swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Payne.
Payne slips a jab and a cross from The Perfectionist.
Nice body punch from The Perfectionist.
A big left from Payne misses.
The Perfectionist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist misses with a kick to the body
letting Payne counter with a right hand.
The Perfectionist scores with a hook to the body. Payne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Payne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Perfectionist has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but The Perfectionist is just out of range.
Payne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Perfectionist lands with a kick to the temple. Payne shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from The Perfectionist.

The Perfectionist clinches with his opponent.
The Perfectionist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payne's elbow.

Payne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Payne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Payne moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

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 Max Payne.
I think Payne 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Payne!
Max Payne retains his welterweight title!
Max Payne really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Project Mayhem logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.