PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samart Payakaroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonton Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hong is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hong Entrance Song. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Payakaroon
vs
Hong

203 cm
26
207 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

188 cm
25
206 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samart Payakaroon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tonton Hong!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payakaroon throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range.
Hong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hong lands a jab to Payakaroon's midsection.
Hong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Decent striking displayed by Payakaroon there.
Payakaroon misses with a head kick.
Hong misses with a hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hong. Payakaroon shrugs it off though.
Payakaroon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Payakaroon misses.
Hong misses with an uppercut.
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.
Hong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Payakaroon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hong throws a series of punches but Payakaroon avoids them all with ease.
Hong scores with a jab. Payakaroon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hong misses with a looping right.
Hong misses with an uppercut. Payakaroon saw that one coming.
Hong punishes Payakaroon's body with a nice straight punch.
Payakaroon fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hong throws a hook to the side of Payakaroon's head but Payakaroon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payakaroon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Payakaroon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hong.
Hong checks the leg kick.
Payakaroon misses with a hook
and Hong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Payakaroon's knee momentarily.
Hong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hong scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.

Payakaroon gets a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hong is pressing down on Payakaroon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've been hearing that Payakaroon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Payakaroon manages to get himself to full guard.
Hong sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon is trying to keep Hong in close.
Payakaroon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hong is one step ahead there.
Hong is stalling in the full guard.
Hong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Payakaroon's guard.
Hong is trying to control. Payakaroon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong is looking to advance position but Payakaroon won't allow it.
Hong is trying to control. Payakaroon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hong wants to free his trapped foot but Payakaroon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Payakaroon trying to control here.
Hong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tonton Hong hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Payakaroon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Payakaroon avoids the body shot from Hong.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong throws a body punch but Payakaroon moves out of range.
A low kick from Payakaroon is predictable there
and Hong counters with a nice body shot.
Hong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Payakaroon rather than just go for the knockout.
Payakaroon blocks a head kick by Hong.
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!
Hong connects with a solid leg kick.
Hong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Payakaroon at a distance.
Hong throws a quick inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hong checks a leg kick.
Hong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payakaroon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Payakaroon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hong's head.
Payakaroon lands a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Hong.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hong misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good work by Hong as he checks the leg kick.
Hong missing with a left hand there. Payakaroon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Payakaroon misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tonton Hong dominated that 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.

Hong throws a head kick but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Hong swats away the attempt to clinch by Payakaroon.
Hong checks a leg kick.
Hong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Payakaroon checks it well.
Payakaroon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Payakaroon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hong swivels and escapes.
Hong misses with a wild body shot.
Tonton Hong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hong thuds his shin into the meat of Payakaroon's side.
Payakaroon checks a low kick from Hong.
Payakaroon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Payakaroon.
A big right from Payakaroon misses.
Payakaroon throws an overhand right that lands on Hong's shoulder, as Hong tries to avoid the shot.
Payakaroon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Payakaroon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Hong misses.
Payakaroon throws a shot to the body.
Payakaroon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Payakaroon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Payakaroon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hong controlling the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakaroon throwing strikes from guard but Hong blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong is trying to keep Payakaroon in close.
Payakaroon trying to control but Hong is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hong working a defensive guard here.
Payakaroon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tonton Hong.
The fighters circling - Payakaroon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakaroon misses with a hook. Hong ducked under it nicely.
Hong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Hong misses

and Payakaroon counters with a single leg into guard. Hong didn't expect that.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hong holds on and takes a little breather.
Hong keeping moving, preventing Payakaroon from controlling successfully.
Payakaroon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Payakaroon looking to pass the guard.
Hong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Payakaroon manages to get himself to full guard.
Hong won't allow Payakaroon to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hong trying to control but Payakaroon is working from the bottom.
Samart Payakaroon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Payakaroon trying to keep a closed guard but Hong is proving a slippery customer.
Payakaroon trying to control the position here.
Hong wants to control from the top but Payakaroon keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Payakaroon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick. Hong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Payakaroon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Hong.
Payakaroon throws a right hand that Hong ducks under and follows up with a left that Hong also avoids with ease.
Hong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Payakaroon if he has to take too many more of those.
Hong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Payakaroon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hong stuffs the takedown attempt from Payakaroon. Payakaroon gets slowly back to his feet.
Payakaroon looks to land a right hand but Hong moved out of range.
Payakaroon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hong throws a lazy uppercut

and Payakaroon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hong won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong sneaks back into half guard.
Hong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Payakaroon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon is looking to take a break and control but Hong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hong keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Payakaroon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Payakaroon's back!
Hong keeps control of the position as Payakaroon tries to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Payakaroon as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Hong!
Payakaroon tries to escape the position.
Hong lands strikes to the head.
Hong not allowing Payakaroon to control his hands.
Payakaroon prevents Hong from getting a body triangle.
Hong is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hong's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Payakaroon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hong is controlling the position but Payakaroon somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Hong slows the pace down in half guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tonton Hong hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hong thumps Payakaroon with a low kick.
Payakaroon shoots in looking for a takedown. Hong tries to sprawl out of it but Payakaroon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hong walks into a stiff left hand from Payakaroon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong thows a body shot but no joy.
Hong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hong throws a poor cross that misses

and Payakaroon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hong's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon throws a strike but Hong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hong is looking to work some ground and pound but Payakaroon has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Payakaroon 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.
Hong controlling from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tonton Hong.
I think Hong 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonton Hong!
Tonton Hong thanked the fans post fight for their support.