PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samart Payakaroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald has chosen Conquering Dystopia - Ashes Of Lesser Men as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Samart Payakaroon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tony McDonald's chin.

Payakaroon
vs
McDonald

203 cm
28
233 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

200 cm
27
275 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samart Payakaroon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payakaroon staying out of range there.
Payakaroon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDonald doesn't seem bothered though.
Payakaroon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but Payakaroon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald to the ground. McDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Payakaroon misses.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Payakaroon off balance momentarily.
Payakaroon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
Some bone on bone action there as Payakaroon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Payakaroon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Payakaroon tries to counter with a takedown but McDonald is quick to defend against it.
Payakaroon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
McDonald blocks the body kick.
Payakaroon with a nice cross.
Payakaroon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tony McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonald.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick but McDonald checks it.
A little jabbing left from McDonald on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Payakaroon shoots in and bounces McDonald off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
Payakaroon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payakaroon postures up.
Payakaroon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon throwing strikes from guard but McDonald blocks nicely.
Payakaroon trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McDonald told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Payakaroon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good shot there by McDonald.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Payakaroon.
McDonald lands a lovely overhand right.
McDonald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

It looks like Tony McDonald has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from Payakaroon.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Payakaroon moved away.
Payakaroon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Payakaroon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Payakaroon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Payakaroon.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonald.
Payakaroon misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Payakaroon.
McDonald tried to score with a low kick but Payakaroon checks it.
McDonald wants to slow Payakaroon down by chopping away at his legs.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald connects with a body shot that sends Payakaroon's belly button to the back.
Payakaroon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Payakaroon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Payakaroon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payakaroon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. Payakaroon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Payakaroon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon punishes McDonald's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payakaroon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
Payakaroon shoots in but McDonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Payakaroon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonald checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Payakaroon misses with a body shot.
Payakaroon tries a low kick but McDonald avoids it.
McDonald flicks out a counter leg kick but Payakaroon steps away.
A telegraphed right hand from Payakaroon misses the target.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Payakaroon misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Payakaroon, as that shot connected.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDonald.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony McDonald's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

McDonald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Payakaroon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Payakaroon lands a jab to the nose.
Payakaroon misses with a body punch
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald blocks a low kick nicely.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakaroon.

Payakaroon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Payakaroon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Payakaroon lands a nice short elbow.
McDonald tries to roll over but Payakaroon keeps him under control.
Payakaroon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Payakaroon is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
Payakaroon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
McDonald is holding on to half guard well.
Payakaroon 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 is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Payakaroon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McDonald wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Payakaroon.
Poor strikes thrown by Payakaroon there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.
McDonald is squirming around, avoiding Payakaroon's attempts to control the action.
Payakaroon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Payakaroon looking to land elbow strikes but McDonald uses the position to regain half guard.
Payakaroon drops an elbow to the side of McDonald's head.
Samart Payakaroon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Payakaroon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Payakaroon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McDonald trying to hold on to Payakaroon's head to control him but Payakaroon postures up.
Payakaroon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDonald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McDonald is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Payakaroon scores with a couple of nice shots.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald controlling the position for now.

That's four 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.
Payakaroon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Payakaroon drops an elbow to the side of McDonald's head.
Payakaroon prevents McDonald from standing back up.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Payakaroon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Payakaroon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payakaroon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony McDonald's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Payakaroon tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon cracks McDonald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McDonald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Payakaroon momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonald.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Payakaroon here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
McDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Payakaroon connects with a jab.

That has opened up Tony McDonald's cut even more.
Samart Payakaroon is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McDonald throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Payakaroon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McDonald has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McDonald and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakaroon circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! McDonald drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Payakaroon follows McDonald to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samart Payakaroon!
A victorious Samart Payakaroon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.