PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Chapman II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samart Payakaroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chapman II
vs
Payakaroon

170 cm
26
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

167 cm
26
150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Floyd Chapman II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samart Payakaroon!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman II shoots in for a double leg but Payakaroon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chapman II circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chapman II is defended easily by Payakaroon.
Chapman II fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Chapman II. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Payakaroon.
Chapman II dives in and grabs Payakaroon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Payakaroon pushes down on Chapman II's head and hops out.

Chapman II shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Payakaroon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Payakaroon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chapman II.
Chapman II pushes down on Payakaroon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chapman II sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Payakaroon defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon has hold of Chapman II's hands but Chapman II slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chapman II wants to free his trapped foot but Payakaroon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chapman II trying to control from half guard but Payakaroon is working away.
Chapman II has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Payakaroon has hold of Chapman II's hands but Chapman II slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Payakaroon is trying to escape back to his feet but Chapman II uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chapman II throwing strikes but Payakaroon manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Chapman II is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Payakaroon off and has taken his back!
Payakaroon avoids the strikes from Chapman II.
Payakaroon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Chapman II missing with strikes.
Will Chapman II go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman II is punishing Payakaroon with strikes - can he finish him?!
Chapman II punishes Payakaroon with strikes from the back mount.
Chapman II lands shots from the back.
Chapman II is looking to control Payakaroon but Payakaroon is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Chapman II has managed to slip his arm under Payakaroon's chin. This could be all over... yep, Payakaroon is tapping out! Submission win for Chapman II.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Floyd Chapman II!