PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wangjannoi Payakaroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onni Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payakaroon's entrance music is thai fight music. A fine choice. Jokinen has chosen Dub FX - Rude Boy as his entrance music. Wangjannoi Payakaroon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Onni Jokinen's chin.

Payakaroon
vs
Jokinen

170 cm
22
158 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
155 lbs
7 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wangjannoi Payakaroon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Onni Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Payakaroon.
Jokinen misses with a leg kick.
Payakaroon scores with a push kick.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Payakaroon moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jokinen connects with a right hand. Payakaroon shakes it off.
Payakaroon looks for the body kick but Jokinen saw that one coming.
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen throws a lazy head kick
and Payakaroon counters with an inside leg kick.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen tries to bum rush Payakaroon with a series of wild strikes but Payakaroon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jokinen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Payakaroon backs up against the cage.
Payakaroon avoids a kick to the body.
Jokinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a nice kick to the body.
Payakaroon moves out of range of the body kick.
Jokinen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jokinen looks gassed!
Jokinen misses with a jab to the body
and Payakaroon counters with a nice body shot.
Payakaroon throws a series of punches but Jokinen moves out of range.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
A clash of legs there as Jokinen blocks the low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Payakaroon throws the kick towards the body but Jokinen avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Payakaroon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakaroon looks for the body kick but Jokinen saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Jokinen. Those never looked like landing.
Payakaroon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jokinen with a hook.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jokinen wants to slow Payakaroon down by chopping away at his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payakaroon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Payakaroon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A head kick misses from Payakaroon.
Jokinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jokinen throws a right hand that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jokinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Payakaroon.
Jokinen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen tries a low kick but Payakaroon avoids it.
Jokinen throws a right hand that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payakaroon throws a series of punches but Jokinen avoids them all with ease.
Payakaroon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Payakaroon throws the kick towards the body but Jokinen avoids it.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Payakaroon moves out of range easily.
Payakaroon is looking to land body kicks.
Payakaroon cracks the inside of Jokinen's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wangjannoi Payakaroon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jokinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Payakaroon.
Jokinen lands a jab to the head.
Jokinen throws a looping overhand right but Payakaroon ducks down to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jokinen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Payakaroon has got the better of the exchanges.
Payakaroon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jokinen swings widly with a right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a three punch combo that has Jokinen backing up. Jokinen nods at Payakaroon to acknowledge the strikes.
Payakaroon throws a low kick but Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Payakaroon slips under a jab.
Jokinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Payakaroon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jokinen's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen tries to work over Payakaroon's front leg with a kick but Payakaroon checks it.
Jokinen misses with a straight right.
Jokinen throws a leg kick
letting Payakaroon counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon looks to throw a body kick
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Payakaroon throws a nice head kick!
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Payakaroon's shoulder, as Payakaroon tries to avoid the shot.
Payakaroon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jokinen checks it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payakaroon counters with an outside leg kick.
Payakaroon swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Payakaroon tries to land a body kick
and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Payakaroon tries to land a leg kick but Jokinen saw it coming and moves away.
Payakaroon scores with a leg kick.
Jokinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Payakaroon misses with a right hand
enabling Jokinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Jokinen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Payakaroon cracks the inside of Jokinen's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Payakaroon checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon tries a head kick but it misses.
Payakaroon throws a lazy body kick
and Jokinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jokinen scores with the left hand. Payakaroon knows he should have avoided that one.
Jokinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Payakaroon counters with a body kick.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payakaroon cracks the inside of Jokinen's front leg.
Payakaroon slips a straight right by Jokinen.
Jokinen scores with the left hand. Payakaroon knows he should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Payakaroon. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon moves forwards but Jokinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick
letting Jokinen counter with a right hand.
Jokinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Payakaroon counters with a body kick.
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jokinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jokinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jokinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Payakaroon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jokinen's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wangjannoi Payakaroon dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakaroon is just out of range.
Jokinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Jokinen.
Payakaroon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Payakaroon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick. Jokinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jokinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick
and Payakaroon counters with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a series of punches but Payakaroon avoids them all with ease.
Payakaroon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Onni Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakaroon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jokinen blocks a leg kick.
Payakaroon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Payakaroon takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Payakaroon misses with a body kick.
Jokinen throws a jab when Payakaroon was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Payakaroon feints and then cracks Jokinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jokinen down.
Payakaroon staying out of range there.
Payakaroon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokinen can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Payakaroon.
Jokinen missing with a left hand there. Payakaroon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Payakaroon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jokinen tries a low kick but Payakaroon avoids it.
Jokinen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon thuds his shin into the meat of Jokinen's side.
Jokinen looks to throw the jab but Payakaroon is out of range.
Jokinen looks to land a left hand but Payakaroon moved out of range nicely.
Jokinen blocks the body kick.
Jokinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payakaroon. Payakaroon obviously looking to wear him down.
Jokinen throws a front kick aimed at Payakaroon's knee but Payakaroon avoids it well.
Jokinen takes a swing at Payakaroon's ribcage but misses.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payakaroon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jokinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Payakaroon thinking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Payakaroon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jokinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Payakaroon cracks Jokinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jokinen misses with a looping right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Payakaroon!
Payakaroon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jokinen.
Payakaroon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jokinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Jokinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice uppercut there from Payakaroon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wangjannoi Payakaroon clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Payakaroon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jokinen lands a right hook to the body.
Payakaroon misses with a kick to the body.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick
and Payakaroon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen wants to land a leg kick but Payakaroon is out of range.
Payakaroon tries a head kick but it misses.
Payakaroon throws a lazy head kick
and Payakaroon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jokinen blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon tries to bum rush Jokinen with a series of wild strikes but Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Payakaroon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jokinen counters with a good, hard body kick but Payakaroon shrugs it off.
A low kick from Jokinen is predictable there
and Payakaroon counters with a nice body kick.
Payakaroon misses with a body kick.
Jokinen lands with a nice body punch.
Payakaroon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Payakaroon scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from Payakaroon misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Payakaroon tenderised Jokinen's leg. Jokinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Payakaroon looks for the body kick but Jokinen saw that one coming.
Jokinen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jokinen duly obliges.
Jokinen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Nice cross by Jokinen.
Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Payakaroon misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick
and Payakaroon counters with a body kick that stops Jokinen in his tracks momentarily.
Payakaroon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jokinen scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Payakaroon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payakaroon moves out of range as Jokinen throws a body kick.
Jokinen misses with a few strikes there.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon is winning the standup battle so far.
Jokinen lunges at Payakaroon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Payakaroon's hand.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Payakaroon misses its intended target.
Payakaroon throws a lazy head kick
and Jokinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Payakaroon tries a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
Payakaroon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jokinen counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Payakaroon is predictable there
and Payakaroon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Payakaroon.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Payakaroon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Onni Jokinen dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jokinen punishes Payakaroon's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Jokinen misses.
Payakaroon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payakaroon misses with a body kick.
Jokinen throws a head kick that Payakaroon semi-blocks.
Payakaroon misses with a straight right.
Payakaroon avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Nice body kick there by Payakaroon.
A big left from Jokinen misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Payakaroon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Payakaroon misses with a low kick.
Jokinen wants to clinch.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Payakaroon connects with a body shot that sends Jokinen's belly button to the back.
Onni Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Payakaroon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jokinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Payakaroon.
No joy there for Jokinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payakaroon misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Payakaroon tries to land a front kick but Jokinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jokinen blocks the body kick.
Jokinen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jokinen misses with a right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a nice leg kick.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jokinen throws a hook but Payakaroon blocks it.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Payakaroon, as that shot connected.
Jokinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Payakaroon is out of range and Jokinen settles back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A solid body kick from Payakaroon.
A lazy body kick from Payakaroon
and Jokinen counters with a nice leg kick.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payakaroon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A low kick from Jokinen is predictable there
and Payakaroon counters with an outside leg kick.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick that knocks Jokinen off balance momentarily.
Payakaroon thows a leg kick but Jokinen checks it
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
Payakaroon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jokinen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Payakaroon - the referee stops the clock and Jokinen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Payakaroon. Jokinen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Onni Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Payakaroon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wangjannoi Payakaroon!
Wangjannoi Payakaroon retains his lightweight title!