PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Brett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samart Payakaroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tired and clearly flustered, he entered the arena late and after a little discussion it was decided that the bout should take place.
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Brett and Samart Payakaroon. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Samart Payakaroon was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Brett
vs
Payakaroon

188 cm
26
268 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

203 cm
28
233 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benny Brett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samart Payakaroon!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payakaroon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Payakaroon throws the left hand but Brett avoids the punch easily.
Brett misses with a wild body shot.
Payakaroon feints the counter takedown.
Payakaroon takes a swing at Brett's ribcage but misses.
Brett looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Payakaroon thumps Brett with a low kick.
Brett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick that misses.
Brett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Payakaroon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Payakaroon throws a good cross that connects.
Payakaroon throws a series of punches but Brett avoids them all with ease.
Brett fires out a quick counter leg kick but Payakaroon just manages to avoid it.
Brett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Payakaroon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Payakaroon misses with a body kick.
Payakaroon scores with a jab. Brett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brett looks to land a left hand but Payakaroon moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Payakaroon misses the target.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brett misses with a shot to the body

so Payakaroon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Payakaroon wants to control from the top but Brett keeps moving.
Brett is trying to control the position but Payakaroon postures up.
Payakaroon looking to pass the guard.
Payakaroon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Payakaroon trying to control the position from guard on top but Brett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy body shot
and Brett counters with a left to the body.
Payakaroon lands with an overhand left.
Payakaroon walks into a left hand.
Payakaroon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Payakaroon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Payakaroon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brett has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Payakaroon missing with a left hand there. Brett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brett throwing a counter right hand but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Brett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Payakaroon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brett.
Brett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payakaroon. Payakaroon obviously looking to wear him down.
Brett just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the side of Brett's head but Brett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payakaroon misses with a wild body shot.
Brett is looking to wear down Payakaroon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Payakaroon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brett moves out of range of the body kick from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon 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.

Payakaroon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Payakaroon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Payakaroon trying to control but Brett is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brett trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Brett's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brett 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.

Brett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Payakaroon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Payakaroon wants to control from the top but Brett keeps moving.
Payakaroon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brett pulls Payakaroon in to control the position.
Payakaroon trying to control the position from guard on top but Brett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Payakaroon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Payakaroon lands with an uppercut that bounces Brett off the cage and back into range.
Payakaroon lands a slapping body shot.
Brett wants to slow Payakaroon down by chopping away at his legs.
Payakaroon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brett. Brett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Payakaroon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Payakaroon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bretts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

It looks like Benny Brett has been cut.
Brett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Payakaroon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Payakaroon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brett looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakaroon is just out of range.
Brett just misses with a punch to the body.
Payakaroon sizes up Brett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brett throws a body kick that misses.
Payakaroon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Payakaroon drives through with a takedown into Brett's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Payakaroon wants to control from the top but Brett keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Brett working for a triangle but Payakaroon defends it easily.

Brett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Payakaroon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Payakaroon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two 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.
Brett controls Payakaroon momentarily but Payakaroon frees himself.
Brett wants to sweep here but Payakaroon controlling him for the moment.

Brett working for a triangle but Payakaroon defends it easily.
Payakaroon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Payakaroon stands up over Brett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brett keeping moving, preventing Payakaroon from controlling successfully.
Brett controls Payakaroon momentarily but Payakaroon frees himself.
Payakaroon looking to sit in guard and control but Brett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Brett wants to control from the top but Payakaroon keeps moving.
Payakaroon working a defensive guard here.
Payakaroon wants to sweep here but Brett controlling him for the moment.
Payakaroon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Payakaroon is trying to hold Brett in close to prevent damage but Brett has managed to pass into half guard.
Payakaroon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brett is pressing down on Payakaroon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Payakaroon is holding on for now.
Payakaroon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Payakaroon. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Payakaroon wants to improve his position but Brett is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Payakaroon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benny Brett's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Payakaroon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brett's guard.
Brett wants to sweep here but Payakaroon controlling him for the moment.
Brett has his hands on Payakaroon's head, controlling the position.
Payakaroon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Payakaroon wants to control from the top but Brett keeps moving.
Brett is trying to control the position but Payakaroon postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon throws an elbow that misses. Brett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Payakaroon's guard. Nice move by Brett!

Payakaroon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Payakaroon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brett has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Payakaroon has passed into side control.
Brett defending against the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Payakaroon in side control lands a decent elbow.
Payakaroon working the body and head with strikes.
Brett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Payakaroon is working Brett over with some ground and pound from side control.
Payakaroon landing a few strikes.
Brett regains half guard.
Brett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Payakaroon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Payakaroon wants to control but Brett is keeping him busy.
Payakaroon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Payakaroon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brett gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon is working Brett over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Payakaroon throwing strikes from guard but Brett blocks nicely.
Payakaroon looking to pass the guard.
Brett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brett wants to improve his position but instead Payakaroon has moved into half guard.
Brett tries to roll over but Payakaroon keeps him under control.
Brett wants to control but Payakaroon is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Payakaroon passes to full mount!
Benny Brett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payakaroon lands a nice shot to the head.
Payakaroon raining down hammerfists from mount.
Payakaroon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Brett tries to reverse the position but Payakaroon maintains control.
Payakaroon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brett?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brett throwing hammer fists to the chest of Payakaroon. What's that going to do exactly?
Brett swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Brett in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samart Payakaroon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Payakaroon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Payakaroon!
After winning the bout, Samart Payakaroon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.