PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gigi Mucschi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samart Payakaroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mucschi
vs
Payakaroon

188 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gigi Mucschi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Samart Payakaroon !
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mucschi shoots in and drives through. Payakaroon sprawls well.
Payakaroon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Payakaroon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mucschi is out of range.
Mucschi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mucschi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Payakaroon lands with a thumping leg kick.

Mucschi gets tackled into the cage by Payakaroon . Payakaroon maintains the clinch.
Payakaroon keeps control of Mucschi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mucschi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Payakaroon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Payakaroon stalling in the clinch but Mucschi improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mucschi is defending well for now.
Payakaroon tries a body shot but Mucschi blocks it.
Payakaroon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mucschi.
Mucschi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gigi Mucschi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon scores with a shoulder strike.
Payakaroon pushes off an throws an elbow but Mucschi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short left from Payakaroon .
Payakaroon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mucschi up against the cage.
Payakaroon tries to throw a body punch but Mucschi avoids it by throwing Payakaroon back against the cage.
Payakaroon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mucschi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Payakaroon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice elbow from Payakaroon .
Mucschi is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mucschi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mucschi wants a takedown.
Payakaroon slows down the pace here.

Mucschi drags the fight down to the ground.
Payakaroon won't allow Mucschi to sweep him here.
Payakaroon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Payakaroon wants to stand but Mucschi is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mucschi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Payakaroon 's guard.

Mucschi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mucschi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Payakaroon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mucschi won't allow Payakaroon to sweep him here.
Mucschi being controlled here momentarily.
Mucschi preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mucschi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mucschi throws a big elbow that misses.
Mucschi passes Payakaroon 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Payakaroon trying to control here.

Mucschi decides to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mucschi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mucschi shoots in for a double leg but Payakaroon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samart Payakaroon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Payakaroon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Mucschi moves out of range easily.
Mucschi throws a head kick but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mucschi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mucschi avoids the body shot from Payakaroon .
Mucschi digs a good hook to Payakaroon 's body.
Payakaroon moves forwards but Mucschi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mucschi moves in looking to clinch but Payakaroon pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mucschi.
Payakaroon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mucschi blocks it well.
Mucschi throws a lazy head kick
and Payakaroon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payakaroon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mucschi paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mucschi closes the distance and clinches.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payakaroon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mucschi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Mucschi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Payakaroon uses from the top position.
Mucschi pulls Payakaroon in close to prevent any damage.
Payakaroon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mucschi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mucschi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Payakaroon 's guard.

Mucschi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mucschi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mucschi.
Mucschi shoots in looking for a takedown. Payakaroon tries to sprawl out of it but Mucschi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Payakaroon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gigi Mucschi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payakaroon lands a head kick!
Payakaroon looks to land a combination. Mucschi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakaroon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mucschi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon slaps away a takedown attempt from Mucschi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Payakaroon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

Payakaroon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Mucschi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Mucschi rushes Payakaroon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mucschi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Payakaroon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Payakaroon is stalling here.
Payakaroon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mucschi goes for a takedown attempt but Payakaroon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mucschi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Payakaroon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mucschi shoots in for a double leg but Payakaroon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Mucschi has Payakaroon up against the cage in a clinch.
Payakaroon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Payakaroon pushes off an throws an elbow but Mucschi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in the clinch, Mucschi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mucschi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Payakaroon has Mucschi pressed against the cage, preventing Mucschi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Samart Payakaroon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mucschi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Payakaroon gets tackled into the cage by Mucschi. Mucschi maintains the clinch.
Mucschi is trying to break the clinch but Payakaroon is controlling him.
Mucschi managing to block the knees to the body from Payakaroon .
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the head but Mucschi blocks with his arms.
Mucschi prevents a body shot from Payakaroon .
Payakaroon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mucschi.
Mucschi wants to break free but Payakaroon has control.
Payakaroon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Payakaroon misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mucschi fails to pull guard.
Mucschi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Payakaroon throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon looking to throw knees to the head but Mucschi is blocking nicely.
Mucschi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Payakaroon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Payakaroon tries to land knees in the clinch but Mucschi avoids the damage to the body.

Mucschi pulls Payakaroon into guard.
Mucschi looking for a sweep. Not yet Mucschi, not yet.
Mucschi is working hard here to advance position.
Payakaroon stops Mucschi from standing up.

Mucschi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Payakaroon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Payakaroon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon wants to control from the top but Mucschi keeps moving.

Mucschi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Payakaroon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Mucschi blocks a body shot from Payakaroon .
Mucschi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Payakaroon .
Mucschi is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gigi Mucschi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Payakaroon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Payakaroon slams his shin into Mucschi's torso.
Mucschi fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gigi Mucschi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payakaroon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mucschi was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakaroon .
Mucschi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Payakaroon as he jumps to the side.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that Mucschi semi-blocks.
Samart Payakaroon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Payakaroon misses with a body shot
and Mucschi counters with a straight right hand.

Payakaroon forces Mucschi back against the cage and clinches.
Mucschi looking to throw knees to the head but Payakaroon is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mucschi jumps guard but Payakaroon stands there with Mucschi around his waist. Mucschi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
Mucschi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Payakaroon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mucschi is defending well for now.
Mucschi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mucschi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Payakaroon just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mucschi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Payakaroon after a bit of a struggle.
Gigi Mucschi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mucschi throws a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samart Payakaroon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Payakaroon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Payakaroon !