Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TC 19 Mil $ GP vol 3.3
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
The Crab shoots in for a takedown but Payakarakatong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Payakarakatong misses with a body kick.
The Crab is trying hard to land a takedown here. Payakarakatong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Crab moves out of range of the strikes.
The Crab circles away from the clinch attempt
letting The Crab counter with a right hand.
The Crab dives in for a single leg takedown but Payakarakatong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
Payakarakatong throws a right hand that The Crab ducks under and follows up with a left that The Crab also avoids with ease.
Payakarakatong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} in the buildup to the fight.
Payakarakatong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Crab.#CUT#It looks like Henry The Crab has been cut.#CL#
The Crab gets tackled into the cage by Payakarakatong. Payakarakatong maintains the clinch.
The Crab on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Payakarakatong breaks the clinch.
Payakarakatong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Crab back to the cage. Payakarakatong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Payakarakatong takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Payakarakatong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
The Crab moves into the clinch successfully.
Payakarakatong throws a punch but it's blocked by The Crab. #TD2#
The Crab gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T1##ES#
Payakarakatong manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2#
Payakarakatong gets tackled into the cage by The Crab. The Crab maintains the clinch. #BC#
Payakarakatong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Payakarakatong rushes The Crab and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Crab.
The Crab wants a takedown.
Payakarakatong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Crab.
A head punch on the inside from The Crab fails to land.
Payakarakatong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The Crab wants to take the fight to the mat but Payakarakatong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The Crab has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Payakarakatong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The Crab takes a shot to the head.
Payakarakatong lands with a light punch inside.
Payakarakatong is trying to push The Crab away but The Crab has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Payakarakatong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
The Crab pushes Payakarakatong up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
The Crab is working Payakarakatong over against the cage.
The Crab tries for a takedown. No joy.
Payakarakatong stalling in the clinch but The Crab improves position.
The Crab fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Payakarakatong breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Payakarakatong, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD2#
The Crab 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.
The Crab slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Payakarakatong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Crab throwing strikes from guard but Payakarakatong blocks nicely.
The Crab 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.
The Crab wants to pass the guard but Payakarakatong is keeping the position.#T3#
The Crab postures up.
The Crab slips nicely into half guard.
The Crab keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
The Crab seems to be working for a kimura but Payakarakatong defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
The Crab seems to be working for a kimura but Payakarakatong defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payakarakatong trying to hold on to The Crab's head to control him but The Crab postures up. #SUB2#
The Crab is working for a kimura but Payakarakatong is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Payakarakatong is refusing to be controlled, as The Crab sits in half guard.
The Crab has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The Crab looking to finish with strikes here!
The Crab controlling the pace for now.
The Crab trying to control but Payakarakatong is having none of it.
The Crab might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Payakarakatong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry The Crab's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Payakarakatong tries to close the distance and clinch but The Crab swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakarakatong throws a hook but The Crab blocks it.#TD2#
The Crab fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Payakarakatong to the ground. The Crab is now in Payakarakatong's guard.
Payakarakatong is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and The Crab dives into side control. #REVR##SUB2#
The Crab tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no The Crab has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
The Crab working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Payakarakatong pushes The Crab away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, The Crab gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
The Crab goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Payakarakatong rolls with the submission and now he's on top in The Crab's guard! Nice work there by Payakarakatong!
The Crab tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Payakarakatong lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Payakarakatong is sitting in close to The Crab's body. The Crab has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Payakarakatong is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Payakarakatong is tapping! That was a very nice submission by The Crab.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Henry The Crab!
Henry The Crab thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TC 14 Mil $ GP vol 2.1
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payakarakatong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sepulveda is out of range and Payakarakatong settles back down.
Sepulveda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Sepulveda there.
Payakarakatong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick but Sepulveda moves out of range.
It looked like Sepulveda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sepulveda.
Payakarakatong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sepulveda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Payakarakatong blocks a low kick nicely.
Sepulveda 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.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up.
Sepulveda is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Payakarakatong pushes Sepulveda up against the cage in a clinch.
Sepulveda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong tries to circle away but Sepulveda has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Payakarakatong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sepulveda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Sepulveda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Payakarakatong tries to roll over but Sepulveda keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Sepulveda is trying to work for a kimura but Payakarakatong is defending well. #SUB#
Sepulveda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Sepulveda seems to be working for a kimura but Payakarakatong defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Sepulveda is working for a kimura but Payakarakatong is defending it quite comfortably.
Payakarakatong wants to improve his position but Sepulveda is controlling well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Payakarakatong is looking to control Sepulveda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Payakarakatong avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Sepulveda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Sepulveda seems to be working for a kimura but Payakarakatong defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Sepulveda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3#
Sepulveda is trying to control. Payakarakatong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Sepulveda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've been informed that Payakarakatong has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Sepulveda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Sepulveda is trying to work for a kimura but Payakarakatong is defending well. #SUB#
Payakarakatong is defending against the submission attempts here by Sepulveda.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sepulveda seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Sepulveda dominated that round.
That's time! Sepulveda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Payakarakatong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Payakarakatong is looking to clinch but Sepulveda is avoiding it.
Sepulveda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sepulveda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sepulveda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Payakarakatong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sepulveda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Payakarakatong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sepulveda with a body shot.
Sepulveda throws a body kick that misses.
Payakarakatong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sepulveda.
Sepulveda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakarakatong was well out of range. Poor timing from Sepulveda.#TD#
Sepulveda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Payakarakatong!#SUB#
Sepulveda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Sepulveda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Payakarakatong, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Payakarakatong struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Sepulveda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Payakarakatong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sepulveda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alejandro Sepulveda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Sepulveda goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Payakarakatong has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sepulveda but great work by Payakarakatong.#T2#
Sepulveda wants to control but Payakarakatong postures up.
Sepulveda is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Payakarakatong decides to stand back up.
Payakarakatong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sepulveda slips a straight right by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Payakarakatong has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payakarakatong.
Sepulveda lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Payakarakatong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sepulveda. Payakarakatong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sepulveda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3##TD#
Sepulveda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sepulveda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Sepulveda drops back looking for a leg! Payakarakatong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Payakarakatong manages to kick Sepulveda off! Sepulveda jumps back into Payakarakatong's guard.
Payakarakatong keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully.
Sepulveda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Payakarakatong controlling the position.#T4#
Payakarakatong keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully.
Payakarakatong looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sepulveda dives in and grabs Payakarakatong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Payakarakatong pushes down on Sepulveda's head and hops out.
Sepulveda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payakarakatong can do to turn this around?
Sepulveda digs a good hook to Payakarakatong's body.
Sepulveda is looking to wear down Payakarakatong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda takes a swing at Payakarakatong's ribcage but misses.
Payakarakatong scores with a punch to the head.
Payakarakatong tries to score with a low kick but Sepulveda moves his leg out of the way.
A counter left hand to the body from Sepulveda misses its target.
Sepulveda throws a head kick but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alejandro Sepulveda will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sepulveda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong connects with the punch.#CL2#
Payakarakatong has Sepulveda up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Sepulveda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Payakarakatong throws an overhand right that lands on Sepulveda's shoulder, as Sepulveda tries to avoid the shot.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sepulveda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Payakarakatong wants to clinch up but Sepulveda keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Sepulveda misses the target.
Sepulveda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Payakarakatong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sepulveda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Payakarakatong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sepulveda's head backwards.
Payakarakatong blocks the body kick.
Payakarakatong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Payakarakatong loads up on a big right hand but Sepulveda slips the punch.
Sepulveda is looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakarakatong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sepulveda counters with a nice uppercut.
Payakarakatong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sepulveda to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Sepulveda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakarakatong moves away.
Sepulveda shoots in for a double leg but Payakarakatong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Payakarakatong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sepulveda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Payakarakatong backwards.
Payakarakatong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sepulveda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payakarakatong backwards.
Sepulveda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Payakarakatong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Sepulveda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Payakarakatong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch there but Sepulveda circles away.
Payakarakatong throws a wild body kick that Sepulveda sees coming a mile off.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick but Sepulveda moves out of range.
Payakarakatong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Sepulveda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Sepulveda wants to work for an arm triangle but Payakarakatong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Payakarakatong is looking to get back to is feet but Sepulveda passes into side control. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Sepulveda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Payakarakatong wants to control but Sepulveda postures up.
Sepulveda wants to control but Payakarakatong is keeping him busy.
Payakarakatong wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sepulveda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Sepulveda is looking to take a break and control but Payakarakatong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Payakarakatong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Alejandro Sepulveda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sepulveda stalling.
Sepulveda's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Sepulveda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Payakarakatong is just riding it out for now. Sepulveda eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Sepulveda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Sepulveda misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong.
Well Sepulveda 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Sepulveda!
Alejandro Sepulveda decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TC 10 Sitsongrit vs Woo
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payakarakatong doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovarov circles away.
Kovarov thuds his right hand into Payakarakatong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakarakatong with a hook.
Payakarakatong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kovarov counters with a left to the body.
Payakarakatong loads up on a big right hand but Kovarov slips the punch.
Payakarakatong slips a jab and a cross from Kovarov. #TD#
Kovarov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Payakarakatong!#SU#
Kovarov stands up.
Payakarakatong throws a combination that misses
and Kovarov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Payakarakatong connects with a jab.#TD#
Payakarakatong gets caught flat footed, as Kovarov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kovarov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kovarov 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.#T1#
Kovarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kovarov throws a strike but Payakarakatong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Kovarov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Payakarakatong defends well.
Payakarakatong throwing strikes but missing.
Payakarakatong controlling from the top position.
Kovarov wants to improve his position but instead Payakarakatong has moved into half guard.
Payakarakatong prevents Kovarov from improving his position.#T2#
Kovarov wants to get back to his feet.
Kovarov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Payakarakatong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kovarov is trying to maintain the position but Payakarakatong is very close to passing his half guard.
Kovarov is controlling Payakarakatong's trapped leg to prevent Payakarakatong from advancing to side control.
Kovarov is not content to let Payakarakatong control the position.#T3#
Kovarov gets full guard.
Kovarov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Payakarakatong is controlling him.
Payakarakatong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kovarov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Payakarakatong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Payakarakatong keeping moving, preventing Kovarov from controlling successfully. #T4##SU#
Kovarov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kovarov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Payakarakatong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovarov.
A punch combination from Kovarov misses. #CL2#
Payakarakatong clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Payakarakatong breaks from the clinch.
Payakarakatong lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Leo Kovarov has been cut.
Payakarakatong wants to clinch up but Kovarov keeps it at a distance.
Kovarov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kovarov moves out of range as Payakarakatong strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovarov. Payakarakatong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payakarakatong misses the body punch
and Kovarov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakarakatong throws a head kick that misses.
Payakarakatong misses with a few strikes there.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovarov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Leo Kovarov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leo Kovarov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Payakarakatong slips under a jab from Kovarov.
Payakarakatong tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovarov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.#CL2#
Payakarakatong moves into the clinch.
Kovarov is trying to force a seperation but Payakarakatong has the dominant position.
Kovarov can't find room to land a body shot as Payakarakatong controls the action. #BC#
Kovarov manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Payakarakatong rushes Kovarov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kovarov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovarov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kovarov tries to circle away but Payakarakatong has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong lands a hook that snaps the head of Kovarov backwards.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've been informed that Payakarakatong has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kovarov is trying to push Payakarakatong away but Payakarakatong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kovarov is trying to push Payakarakatong away but Payakarakatong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1##BC2#
Payakarakatong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovarov avoids the body shot from Payakarakatong.
Kovarov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Leo Kovarov is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Payakarakatong has managed to clinch.
Kovarov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kovarov is trying to drag Payakarakatong to the mat but Payakarakatong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Kovarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Payakarakatong. #BC2#
Payakarakatong breaks the clinch.
Payakarakatong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kovarov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Payakarakatong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kovarov is looking to wear down Payakarakatong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Kovarov gets tackled into the cage by Payakarakatong. Payakarakatong maintains the clinch.
Payakarakatong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kovarov's efforts to push away.
Payakarakatong stops a takedown attempt from Kovarov. #T2#
Payakarakatong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kovarov. #TD#
Kovarov lands a takedown into guard.
Kovarov wants to stand but Payakarakatong has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Payakarakatong has momentary wrist control but Kovarov slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovarov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Payakarakatong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kovarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leo Kovarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kovarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kovarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kovarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Payakarakatong looking for a sweep. Not yet Payakarakatong, not yet.
Kovarov pushes down on Payakarakatong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kovarov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kovarov thows a huge punch but Payakarakatong dodges it nicely.
Kovarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payakarakatong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kovarov.
Kovarov thows a huge punch but Payakarakatong dodges it nicely. #SU#
Kovarov stands up from half guard.
Payakarakatong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kovarov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Kovarov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T4#
Payakarakatong is not content to let Kovarov control the position.
Kovarov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Kovarov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kovarov working the head with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Kovarov.
The ground and pound from Kovarov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Leo Kovarov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up.
Kovarov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kovarov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the body from Payakarakatong misses
and Kovarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovarov avoids the head kick by Payakarakatong.
Kovarov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Payakarakatong darts in trying to clinch
enabling Kovarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Good work by Kovarov as he checks the leg kick.
Payakarakatong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kovarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Payakarakatong walks into a stiff left hand from Kovarov.
Payakarakatong misses with a two punch combination.
Payakarakatong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovarov manages to avoid it.
Payakarakatong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kovarov moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Payakarakatong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovarov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leo Kovarov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovarov throws a solid leg kick but Payakarakatong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kovarov.#CL2#
Payakarakatong closes the distance and pushes Kovarov back into the cage.
Payakarakatong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovarov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kovarov tries to pull guard but Payakarakatong won't allow it. #BC#
Kovarov breaks from the clinch.
Kovarov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kovarov avoids the head kick by Payakarakatong.
Kovarov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kovarov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Payakarakatong cracks Kovarov with a good jab.
Kovarov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payakarakatong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Kovarov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Kovarov swings for the body but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Kovarov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kovarov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Payakarakatong misses with a head kick.
Kovarov sizes up Payakarakatong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Payakarakatong moves to clinch but Kovarov breaks away
and Kovarov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payakarakatong misses with a double jab.
Kovarov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payakarakatong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kovarov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up.
Kovarov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Kovarov looks for a takedown but Payakarakatong sprawls well.
Kovarov scores with a jab. Payakarakatong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kovarov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kovarov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Payakarakatong works Kovarov's body with a nice hook.
Kovarov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakarakatong is just out of range.
Payakarakatong throws a series of punches but Kovarov avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Payakarakatong clinches up with Kovarov and pushes him back against the cage.
Kovarov wants to break the clinch but can't.
A bit of stalling here from Kovarov. #BC2#
Payakarakatong manages to break the clinch. #T4##CL2#
Kovarov tries to keep at a distance but Payakarakatong has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Payakarakatong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovarov throws a low kick but Payakarakatong moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Payakarakatong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Payakarakatong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kovarov.
Kovarov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch there but Kovarov circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakarakatong gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kovarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot
and Kovarov counters with a straight right hand.
Payakarakatong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovarov misses the shot to the body.
Payakarakatong moves out of range as Kovarov strikes.
Payakarakatong is looking for the big counter here.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kovarov works Payakarakatong's body with a nice hook.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Kovarov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kovarov.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leo Kovarov.
I think Kovarov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Leo Kovarov!

Event: TC 5 Maki vs Holmes Jr
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amodei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Amodei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Payakarakatong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Payakarakatong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Amodei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Payakarakatong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amodei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Amodei keeps the fight on the outside.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Amodei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Payakarakatong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Amodei takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
Payakarakatong fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Payakarakatong misses the target.
Amodei's corner calls for a 1-2. Amodei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Payakarakatong misses with a straight left.
Amodei swings for the body but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payakarakatong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Payakarakatong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amodei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Amodei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up but Amodei circles away and keeps his distance.
Amodei throws a leg kick which misses Payakarakatong's front leg but catches the back leg as Payakarakatong tries to avoid it. #T1#
Payakarakatong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amodei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payakarakatong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} in the buildup to the fight.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick that misses.
Payakarakatong throws a low kick but Amodei avoids it.
Payakarakatong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Amodei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Amodei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amodei throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Amodei lands a body shot.
Payakarakatong on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL#
Payakarakatong moves into the clinch.
Amodei blocking some punches.
Amodei misses with a body punch.
Payakarakatong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Amodei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Payakarakatong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei. #BC#
Payakarakatong breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Payakarakatong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payakarakatong throws a sloppy head kick and Amodei moves out of range easily. #T2#
Amodei lands a jab to Payakarakatong's midsection.
Payakarakatong tries a head kick but it misses.
Payakarakatong moves in looking to clinch but Amodei pushes him off.#CL#
Payakarakatong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Payakarakatong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Payakarakatong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Amodei clinches.
Payakarakatong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Amodei drops down looking for an ankle pick but Payakarakatong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Amodei tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Payakarakatong is able to avoid easily.
Payakarakatong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Amodei under the eye.
Payakarakatong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Amodei's head.
A big right from Payakarakatong misses.
Amodei avoids the head kick by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong misses with a head kick.
Amodei lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Amodei.
Amodei connects with a looping right hand.
Amodei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Payakarakatong scores with a hook.
Payakarakatong slips under a jab.
Amodei lands with a nice body punch.
Amodei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Payakarakatong throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Amodei.
Amodei lands a glancing blow to the side of Payakarakatong's head.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amodei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Payakarakatong rushes Amodei and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Amodei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amodei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payakarakatong's elbow.
Payakarakatong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Payakarakatong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Amodei working aggressively here.
Payakarakatong works on Amodei's body with a couple of short punches.
Payakarakatong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amodei has Payakarakatong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Payakarakatong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Amodei tries a body shot but Payakarakatong blocks it. #BC#
Payakarakatong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Payakarakatong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good exchange - Amodei coming out on top.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Payakarakatong.
Amodei scores with a jab to the head.
Amodei throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Payakarakatong.
Amodei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Payakarakatong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Amodei counters with a nice body kick.
Payakarakatong staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakarakatong cracks Amodei with a good jab.#CL2#
Amodei moves into the clinch.
Amodei keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Payakarakatong's efforts to push away.
Payakarakatong prevents a body shot from Amodei.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
That's time! Payakarakatong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Payakarakatong misses with a double jab.
Payakarakatong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amodei throws out the jab.
Payakarakatong gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Amodei to counter with a crisp jab.
Amodei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payakarakatong misses with a head kick.
Amodei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good shot there by Amodei.#CL2#
Amodei moves into the clinch successfully.
Amodei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Payakarakatong wants to get back to striking at distance but Amodei won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Payakarakatong wants to stall.
Amodei jumps guard but Payakarakatong stands there with Amodei around his waist. Amodei gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Payakarakatong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakarakatong prevents a body shot from Amodei.
Amodei changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Payakarakatong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a double jab.
Payakarakatong tries to bum rush Amodei with a series of wild strikes but Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Payakarakatong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Amodei throws the left hand but Payakarakatong avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Payakarakatong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Amodei tries a body shot but Payakarakatong blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Payakarakatong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Amodei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amodei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Amodei.
Payakarakatong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Payakarakatong on the inside.
Payakarakatong working aggressively here. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Payakarakatong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei misses with a body punch.
Amodei keeps control of Payakarakatong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Payakarakatong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Payakarakatong. #BC#
Payakarakatong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Payakarakatong misses with a head kick.
Payakarakatong misses with a wild combination.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the side of Amodei's head but Amodei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up.
Payakarakatong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Amodei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amodei moves away from the strike by Payakarakatong.
That kick from Payakarakatong tenderised Amodei's leg. Amodei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Amodei misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Amodei.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakarakatong. Amodei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payakarakatong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amodei.
Amodei thuds his right hand into Payakarakatong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Payakarakatong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amodei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amodei throws a low kick but Payakarakatong avoids it.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up.
Payakarakatong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakarakatong throws a quick counter head kick but Amodei was just out of range.
Amodei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakarakatong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amodei raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Amodei avoids the head kick by Payakarakatong.
A nice side step and Amodei releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Amodei connects with a single shot there.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch there but Amodei circles away.
Payakarakatong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amodei.
Amodei throws out a powerful jab.
Payakarakatong moves away from the strike by Amodei.
A head kick misses from Payakarakatong.
Amodei looks for the body kick but Payakarakatong saw that one coming.
Amodei connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakarakatong avoids the head kick by Amodei.
Payakarakatong slips a jab from Amodei.
Payakarakatong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
Amodei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Payakarakatong. That did some damage!
Payakarakatong wants to clinch up but Amodei keeps it at a distance.
Amodei stuns Payakarakatong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Payakarakatong swinging wildly here.
Amodei throws a front kick that sends Payakarakatong stumbling back into the cage.
Amodei with a jab.
Amodei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Amodei connects with an inside leg kick.
Amodei works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Amodei gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Payakarakatong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
That's time! Payakarakatong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Payakarakatong checks a low kick from Amodei.
Payakarakatong is looking to clinch but Amodei is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payakarakatong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Payakarakatong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Payakarakatong lands a nice shot that snaps Amodei's head back.
Amodei moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Payakarakatong misses its intended target.
Payakarakatong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amodei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Amodei tenderised Payakarakatong's leg. Payakarakatong is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Amodei throws out a leg kick but Payakarakatong moves out of range and Amodei only half commits.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payakarakatong blocks a low kick nicely.
Payakarakatong throws a body kick that misses
and Amodei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payakarakatong throws a sloppy head kick and Amodei moves out of range easily.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Payakarakatong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Payakarakatong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Amodei to score with a decent uppercut.
Payakarakatong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payakarakatong misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Amodei moves into the clinch successfully.
Amodei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amodei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Payakarakatong backwards.
Payakarakatong stalling against the cage.
Payakarakatong wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Payakarakatong breaks the clinch.
Amodei misses with a low kick as Payakarakatong jumps back.
Amodei connects with a high kick. #ROC2#Payakarakatong is rocked!
Payakarakatong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Oh Payakarakatong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for Amodei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amodei drops Payakarakatong with a naaaaasty hook - Payakarakatong is in real trouble here! Amodei dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe Amodei!
After winning the bout, Giuseppe Amodei thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 195 Semenko vs Gormsson
Date: Jul 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payakarakatong's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Payakarakatong duly obliges.
Payakarakatong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matonen tests Payakarakatong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Payakarakatong thuds a left hand into Matonen's body.
Matonen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Matonen counters with a straight right hand.
We've been informed that Matonen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Matonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payakarakatong lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakarakatong scores with a leg kick.
Matonen misses with a wild body shot.
Matonen throws a hook but Payakarakatong avoids it easily.
Matonen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Payakarakatong misses
and Matonen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Payakarakatong really felt that one!
Payakarakatong throws a body shot but no joy.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Matonen moves out of range. #T1#
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payakarakatong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Payakarakatong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matonen.
Payakarakatong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matonen.
Matonen misses the shot to the body.
Payakarakatong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at High Power Swingers in the buildup to the fight.
Matonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matonen misses with a straight right.
Payakarakatong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Payakarakatong connects with a body shot that sends Matonen's belly button to the back.
Matonen misses with a looping left.
Payakarakatong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Payakarakatong lands a really nice looking cross but Matonen seems unphased.
Matonen blocks a jab.
Matonen drops his hands momentarily and Payakarakatong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Payakarakatong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakarakatong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payakarakatong throws a front kick that sends Matonen stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Payakarakatong throws a good cross that connects.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakarakatong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payakarakatong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut. Matonen saw that one coming.
Payakarakatong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matonen! But no joy.
Matonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Payakarakatong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Matonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Payakarakatong is looking to clinch but Matonen is avoiding it.
Matonen throws out a counter right but Payakarakatong avoids it with no problem.
Matonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Payakarakatong staying out of range there.
Payakarakatong with a nice cross.
Payakarakatong misses with a body punch
and Matonen counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Payakarakatong throws out a loose jab but Matonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakarakatong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matonen lands with a straight right. Payakarakatong didn't see that one coming.
Payakarakatong lands a nice looking body kick.
Payakarakatong dodges the punch combination from Matonen.
Payakarakatong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Payakarakatong lands a right hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Payakarakatong.
Nice defenses there by Matonen.
Payakarakatong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payakarakatong misses with a straight left.
Payakarakatong lands the left hand.
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
Matonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Payakarakatong misses with a combination
and Matonen counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Payakarakatong! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Usko Matonen!
Usko Matonen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 190 Slice vs Tuala
Date: Jul 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordskov misses with an uppercut
and Payakarakatong counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Payakarakatong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Payakarakatong tries to pull guard but Nordskov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Payakarakatong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nordskov uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nordskov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Payakarakatong.
Nordskov gets to mount! Payakarakatong was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nordskov content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nordskov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Payakarakatong tries to reverse the position but Nordskov maintains control.
Nordskov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Payakarakatong tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Payakarakatong is still trying to improve position.
Payakarakatong keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Payakarakatong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nordskov content just to control the position here.
Payakarakatong can't escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nordskov controlling his opponent.
Payakarakatong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nordskov content just to control the position here. #T4#
Payakarakatong is working to get back to half guard.
Payakarakatong gets back to half guard.
Well, if Nordskov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nordskov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nordskov scores with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Payakarakatong sees coming a mile off.
Payakarakatong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Payakarakatong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Payakarakatong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nordskov circles away quickly and effectively.
Payakarakatong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Payakarakatong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordskov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Payakarakatong moves into the clinch.#BC#
Nordskov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakarakatong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Payakarakatong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nordskov checks it well.
Nordskov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakarakatong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch but Nordskov is having none of it.
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Payakarakatong takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Payakarakatong.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Payakarakatong saw that one coming.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
An inside leg kick lands from Nordskov.
Payakarakatong thuds his shin into the meat of Nordskov's side.
Nordskov walks into a left hand.
Payakarakatong looks to throw the jab but Nordskov is out of range.
Payakarakatong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Payakarakatong throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
Nordskov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nordskov needs to keep his hands up - Payakarakatong had a free shot at his head there.
Payakarakatong moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakarakatong moves away.
Jab, jab by Payakarakatong - just one landing.
Nordskov throws a jab when Payakarakatong was well out of range.
Payakarakatong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov lands a slapping body shot.
Payakarakatong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payakarakatong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Nordskov wants to clinch but Payakarakatong slips to the side
and Payakarakatong counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nordskov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payakarakatong on the side of the head.
A big left from Payakarakatong misses.
Nordskov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Payakarakatong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick from Nordskov.
Payakarakatong lunges at Nordskov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nordskov's hand.
Nordskov with a nice cross.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Payakarakatong's head backwards.
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Payakarakatong looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
Nordskov connects with a right hand. Payakarakatong shakes it off.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses.
Nordskov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nordskov fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Payakarakatong throws a lazy right hand but Nordskov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a shot from downtown. Payakarakatong moves away and avoids it.
Payakarakatong misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Payakarakatong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nordskov takes one to the chin there.
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Payakarakatong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nordskov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Payakarakatong at a distance.
Payakarakatong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Payakarakatong if he has to take too many more of those.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook.
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on Payakarakatong's shoulder, as Payakarakatong tries to avoid the shot.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Nordskov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Nordskov takes a swing at Payakarakatong's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov throws a leg kick that misses.
Payakarakatong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Payakarakatong swinging wildly here.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Nordskov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nordskov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nordskov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Payakarakatong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nordskov is able to avoid easily.
Nordskov with a jab.
Nordskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakarakatong throws out the jab.
Payakarakatong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov connects with the punch.
Nordskov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nordskov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Payakarakatong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Payakarakatong misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Payakarakatong as he connects with a hook.
Payakarakatong thumps Nordskov with a low kick.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Nordskov avoids the head kick by Payakarakatong.
An attempted straight right counter from Nordskov misses the target.
A big left from Payakarakatong misses.
Nordskov jabs Payakarakatong right on the nose. Payakarakatong blinks but takes it well.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakarakatong tries to land a leg kick but Nordskov saw it coming and moves away.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Payakarakatong avoids it.
Payakarakatong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nordskov with a body shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
Nordskov swings for the body but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakarakatong. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payakarakatong takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Nordskov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Payakarakatong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Payakarakatong lands with an uppercut that bounces Nordskov off the cage and back into range.
Payakarakatong takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nordskov misses the target.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov misses with a right hand
and Payakarakatong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nordskov thinking. #T1#
Payakarakatong tries to land a body kick
and Nordskov counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Payakarakatong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payakarakatong lands with a straight right. Nordskov didn't see that one coming.
Payakarakatong throws out a leg kick but Nordskov moves out of range and Payakarakatong only half commits.
A jab from Nordskov does it's job there.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nordskov momentarily.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot.
Nordskov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakarakatong manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Nordskov misses its intended target.
Payakarakatong looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
Nordskov avoids the head kick by Payakarakatong.
Nordskov with a hook.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Payakarakatong saw that one coming.
Nordskov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Payakarakatong misses with a jab to the body
and Nordskov counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Nordskov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Payakarakatong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Payakarakatong cracks Nordskov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nordskov pushes Payakarakatong away with a front kick.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov lands with a slapping head kick.
Payakarakatong is looking to score with low kicks.
Payakarakatong throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
Nordskov thuds his right hand into Payakarakatong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nordskov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Payakarakatong. That did some damage!
Payakarakatong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payakarakatong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov cracks Payakarakatong with an open hand slap.
Payakarakatong throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Nordskov misses the target.
Nordskov throws a hook but Payakarakatong blocks it.#T3#
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov scores with a nice strike.
Nordskov looks to throw the jab but Payakarakatong is out of range.
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Payakarakatong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Payakarakatong lands with a kick to the temple. Nordskov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Payakarakatong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Payakarakatong tries to land a front kick but Nordskov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Payakarakatong doesn't manage to clinch there - Nordskov circles away.
Donk. Payakarakatong catches Nordskov right on the button with a cross.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Payakarakatong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nordskov connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Payakarakatong! But no joy.#T4#
Nordskov blocks a head kick by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong moves away from the strike by Nordskov.
Payakarakatong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Payakarakatong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakarakatong was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Nordskov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Payakarakatong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nordskov.
Payakarakatong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov lands a jab to the head.
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Payakarakatong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakarakatong swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakarakatong. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a body punch
and Payakarakatong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mads Nordskov.
I think Nordskov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
Mads Nordskov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: PFC 184 McGuire vs Semenko II
Date: Jun 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been told by Petrov's head coaches at Champion Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Payakarakatong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Payakarakatong looks to land a body kick but Petrov moved away.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakarakatong is just out of range.
Payakarakatong throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Payakarakatong staying out of range there.
Petrov slips a straight right by Payakarakatong.
It looked like Petrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Payakarakatong.
Petrov blocks a low kick nicely.
Payakarakatong throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Payakarakatong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petrov connects with a right hand. Payakarakatong shakes it off.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payakarakatong moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Payakarakatong 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong cracks Petrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Payakarakatong throws a body kick that misses.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Payakarakatong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payakarakatong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
Payakarakatong tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Petrov throws a hook but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Payakarakatong's shoulder, as Payakarakatong tries to avoid the shot.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut.
Payakarakatong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Petrov takes one to the chin there.
Payakarakatong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Payakarakatong misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy uppercut
and Payakarakatong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Payakarakatong misses.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Payakarakatong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakarakatong jabs at Petrov's body.
Payakarakatong defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
Payakarakatong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Payakarakatong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Petrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Payakarakatong.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Payakarakatong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petrov is out of range and Payakarakatong settles back down.
Petrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Payakarakatong's head backwards.
Petrov dodges the punch combination from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
Petrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
The fighters circling - Payakarakatong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakarakatong slips under a jab from Petrov.
Payakarakatong throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
Payakarakatong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Payakarakatong - just one landing.
Payakarakatong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Payakarakatong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Payakarakatong lands a jab to the nose.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakarakatong was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Payakarakatong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Petrov there.
Payakarakatong looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payakarakatong.
Petrov takes a swing at Payakarakatong's ribcage but misses.
Payakarakatong misses with a straight left.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Payakarakatong manages to avoid it.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Petrov slips under a jab.#T4#
Payakarakatong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Payakarakatong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Payakarakatong slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov lands a nice shot that snaps Payakarakatong's head back.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Payakarakatong.
Left hook, right uppercut from Petrov.
Petrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Payakarakatong to score with a decent uppercut.
Payakarakatong misses with a lunging right hand
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Payakarakatong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Payakarakatong connects with a high kick.
Payakarakatong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov throws a jab when Payakarakatong was well out of range.
Payakarakatong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Petrov checks a leg kick.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy head kick
and Petrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Payakarakatong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payakarakatong throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payakarakatong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Payakarakatong throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut
and Payakarakatong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payakarakatong takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
Payakarakatong misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
Payakarakatong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Payakarakatong throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong slips a straight right by Petrov.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payakarakatong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payakarakatong misses the shot to the body.
Payakarakatong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payakarakatong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Payakarakatong throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
Payakarakatong throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Payakarakatong throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Payakarakatong darts in and clinches Petrov up against the cage.
Petrov pushes Payakarakatong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Payakarakatong breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Payakarakatong misses the target.
Payakarakatong scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakarakatong loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Payakarakatong slips a straight right by Petrov.
A big right from Petrov misses.
A little jabbing left from Payakarakatong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Payakarakatong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Payakarakatong swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Payakarakatong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Payakarakatong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Payakarakatong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Payakarakatong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Payakarakatong takes one to the side of the head.
Petrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Petrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Payakarakatong.#T3#
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Payakarakatong slips a straight right by Petrov.
Payakarakatong tries a quick counter leg kick but Petrov is wise to it.
Payakarakatong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Petrov lands.
Payakarakatong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Payakarakatong looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
A quick step to the side and Petrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payakarakatong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Payakarakatong connects with a looping right hand.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Petrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Payakarakatong misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Payakarakatong.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Petrov jabs at Payakarakatong's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Payakarakatong misses.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Payakarakatong is out of range.
Petrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong misses with a body kick.
Payakarakatong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Payakarakatong tries a low kick but Petrov avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong connects with a body shot that sends Petrov's belly button to the back.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick that Petrov semi-blocks.
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Petrov staying out of range there.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Payakarakatong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Payakarakatong saw that one coming.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakarakatong is just out of range.
Payakarakatong throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Payakarakatong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Payakarakatong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrov momentarily.
Petrov throws the left hand but Payakarakatong avoids the punch easily.
Payakarakatong throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Payakarakatong with a nice calf kick.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Petrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Payakarakatong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
Payakarakatong swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up
and Petrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Payakarakatong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov with a nice cross.
Petrov scores with a jab.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Payakarakatong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov throws a jab when Payakarakatong was well out of range.
A big left from Payakarakatong misses.
Petrov connects with the punch.
Payakarakatong tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Payakarakatong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakarakatong throws out the jab.
Payakarakatong slips under a jab.
Sergei Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Petrov staying out of range there.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payakarakatong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Payakarakatong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut. Petrov saw that one coming.
Petrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petrov swings for the body but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrov misses the jab.
Payakarakatong misses with a left hand
and Petrov counters with a left to the body.
Payakarakatong throws a nice head kick!
Payakarakatong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payakarakatong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target. #T3#
Payakarakatong throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Payakarakatong throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakarakatong moves away.
Payakarakatong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Payakarakatong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Payakarakatong loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Payakarakatong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payakarakatong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Payakarakatong slips the punch.
Payakarakatong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab lands there for Petrov.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Payakarakatong tries to work over Petrov's front leg with a kick but Petrov checks it.
Payakarakatong misses the jab.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Payakarakatong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Payakarakatong misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Payakarakatong misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov with a nice cross.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Payakarakatong to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payakarakatong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Petrov connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#Payakarakatong is rocked!
Payakarakatong leaves his chin hanging out and Petrov seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Payakarakatong crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergei Petrov!
An out of breath Sergei Petrov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 179 Bathory vs Fitzpatrick
Date: May 17, 2020

#R1#
Boaz misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Payakarakatong! But no joy.
Boaz lands with a good body shot.
Boaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Payakarakatong doesn't seem bothered though.
Boaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Boaz misses with a looping left.
Payakarakatong follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Payakarakatong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Boaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Boaz stuns Payakarakatong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Payakarakatong looks to land a combination but Boaz avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Boaz.
Payakarakatong misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Boaz finds it's target.
Boaz misses with a wild body shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a right hand
and Boaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boaz misses with an uppercut.
Payakarakatong throws out a counter right but Boaz avoids it with no problem.
Payakarakatong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boaz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boaz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Payakarakatong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Payakarakatong's head.
We've been informed that Payakarakatong has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Payakarakatong moves out of range as Boaz strikes.
Payakarakatong defending well as Boaz loads up on a big left hand.
Payakarakatong ducks under a wild hook from Boaz.
Payakarakatong swings widly with a right hand
and Boaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payakarakatong misses with a body punch
and Boaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boaz throws a right hand that misses
and Payakarakatong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakarakatong is just out of range.
Payakarakatong lands with a cross.
Payakarakatong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boaz cracks a nice hook into Payakarakatong's ribs.
Payakarakatong misses with a body kick.
A left lands for Boaz.
Boaz lands a nice hook to Payakarakatong's body. Payakarakatong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong lands a slapping body shot.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick that misses.
Payakarakatong looks to throw the jab but Boaz is out of range.
Payakarakatong ducks under a wild hook from Boaz.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Boaz moves out of range of the body kick from Payakarakatong.
Boaz takes one on the button.
Payakarakatong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Payakarakatong scores with a leg kick.
Boaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakarakatong.
Boaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Boaz looks to throw the jab but Payakarakatong is out of range.
Boaz 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.
Payakarakatong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Payakarakatong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Payakarakatong avoids the body shot from Boaz.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakarakatong.
Boaz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boaz blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Boaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Payakarakatong slips under a jab.
Boaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Payakarakatong scores with a nice strike.
Boaz takes a swing at Payakarakatong's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Payakarakatong misses with a straight right.
Payakarakatong connects with a body shot that sends Boaz's belly button to the back.
Payakarakatong moves out of range as Boaz strikes.
Boaz moves forwards but Payakarakatong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boaz needs to keep his hands up - Payakarakatong had a free shot at his head there.
Boaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakarakatong.
Boaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakarakatong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Boaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Payakarakatong doesn't seem bothered though.
Payakarakatong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Boaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boaz moves away from the strike by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong throws a shot from downtown. Boaz moves away and avoids it.
Payakarakatong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Boaz throws a body punch but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakarakatong throws out a loose jab but Boaz uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Payakarakatong scores with a decent looking hook.
Payakarakatong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boaz.
Boaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Payakarakatong missing with a left hand there. Boaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boaz takes a swing at Payakarakatong's ribcage but misses.
Boaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong throws a sloppy head kick and Boaz moves out of range easily.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut. Boaz saw that one coming.
Boaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Payakarakatong as he avoids it easily.
Payakarakatong tries to score with a low kick but Boaz moves his leg out of the way.
Payakarakatong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boaz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Payakarakatong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick but Boaz moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong fails to land with a series of punches.
Payakarakatong looks to land a right hand but Boaz moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boaz jabs Payakarakatong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Boaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Payakarakatong doesn't seem phased though.
Boaz connects with a right hand. Payakarakatong shakes it off.
Boaz slips a straight right by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong avoids the body shot from Boaz.
Boaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Payakarakatong off the cage and back into range.
Boaz takes a swing at Payakarakatong's ribcage but misses.
Boaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakarakatong.
Boaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakarakatong moves away.
Boaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boaz misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz tries to clinch up.
Payakarakatong wants to land a leg kick but Boaz is out of range.
Payakarakatong looks to throw the jab but Boaz is out of range.
Payakarakatong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Payakarakatong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boaz throws an overhand right that lands on Payakarakatong's shoulder, as Payakarakatong tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Boaz blocks a jab.
Boaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Payakarakatong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payakarakatong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch but Boaz moves out of range.
Payakarakatong throws a body shot but no joy.
Payakarakatong tries a head kick but it misses.
Payakarakatong staying out of range there.
Boaz throws a leg kick but Payakarakatong moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Payakarakatong misses the target.
Payakarakatong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boaz fails with the takedown.
Boaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Payakarakatong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Payakarakatong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boaz avoids the head kick by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick that misses.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payakarakatong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Jab, jab by Boaz - just one landing.
Payakarakatong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Boaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boaz connects with a right hand. Payakarakatong shakes it off.
Payakarakatong ducks under a wild hook from Boaz.
Payakarakatong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakarakatong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Payakarakatong throws a sloppy body shot
and Boaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Boaz moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Boaz misses its target.
Boaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Boaz ducks under a wild hook from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakarakatong manages to avoid it.
Boaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boaz misses with a low kick.
Boaz lands with a cross.
Boaz dodges the punch combination from Payakarakatong. #T3#
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut. Boaz saw that one coming.
Payakarakatong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Boaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boaz throws a hook to the side of Payakarakatong's head but Payakarakatong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boaz slips a jab from Payakarakatong.
Boaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakarakatong moves away.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
Payakarakatong tries a head kick but it misses.
Boaz walks into a stiff left hand from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Boaz defending well as Payakarakatong loads up on a big left hand.
Boaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Payakarakatong avoids it really well and circles away.
Boaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Payakarakatong throws out a leg kick but Boaz moves out of range and Payakarakatong only half commits.
Boaz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boaz. Payakarakatong does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Boaz closes the distance and clinches.
Boaz blocks an uppercut.
Boaz tries a body shot but Payakarakatong blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Payakarakatong.
Boaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakarakatong is trying to break the clinch but Boaz has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Payakarakatong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boaz avoids the body shot from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong keeps the fight on the outside.
Payakarakatong looks to score with a jab to the body but Boaz is just out of range.
Payakarakatong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice jab there from Boaz.
Boaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakarakatong moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Boaz misses the shot to the body.
Payakarakatong throws a jab when Boaz was well out of range.
Payakarakatong throws a right hand that Boaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Boaz also avoids with ease.
Payakarakatong defending well as Boaz loads up on a big left hand.
Boaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Payakarakatong at a distance.
Boaz is looking to clinch but Payakarakatong is avoiding it.
Boaz misses with a straight right.
Boaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Payakarakatong does no damage.
Payakarakatong throws a body shot but no joy.
Boaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakarakatong was well out of range. Poor timing from Boaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong tries to move into range but Boaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Payakarakatong.
Boaz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Payakarakatong walks into a stiff left hand from Boaz.
Boaz moves away from the strike by Payakarakatong. #T1#
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Payakarakatong.
Boaz misses the shot to the body.
Payakarakatong throws a good cross that connects.
Boaz missing with a left hand there. Payakarakatong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boaz cracks Payakarakatong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Payakarakatong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Boaz takes the fight into the clinch.
Boaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boaz misses with the head strike.
Payakarakatong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Payakarakatong on the inside.
Payakarakatong tries to circle away but Boaz has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Payakarakatong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakarakatong.
A head punch on the inside from Payakarakatong fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakarakatong working aggressively here. #T2#
Boaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Payakarakatong controls his hands.
Boaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wamberto Boaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boaz tries for a takedown but Payakarakatong manages to get underhooks.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakarakatong.
Boaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Payakarakatong is defending well.#BC2#
Payakarakatong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boaz wants to clinch.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boaz scores with a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Boaz misses its intended target.
Payakarakatong scores with a jab. Boaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boaz moves away from the strike by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Payakarakatong moves away from the strike by Boaz.
Boaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boaz thuds a left hand into Payakarakatong's body.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Payakarakatong scores with a jab to the body.
Boaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Payakarakatong closes the distance and clinches.
Boaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payakarakatong's elbow.
Payakarakatong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boaz's elbow.
Payakarakatong prevents a body shot from Boaz.
Boaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payakarakatong's elbow. #T4##BC2#
Payakarakatong breaks from the clinch.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch but Boaz is having none of it.
Boaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boaz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakarakatong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Payakarakatong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boaz takes a swing at Payakarakatong's ribcage but misses.
Boaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Boaz throwing a counter right hand but Payakarakatong manages to avoid it.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook.
Boaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Payakarakatong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boaz.
Payakarakatong lands with a nice body punch.
Boaz ducks right into an uppercut from Payakarakatong.
Boaz walks into a straight right hand from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch there but Boaz circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong.
Well Payakarakatong 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
A relieved looking Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PFC 172 Ispa vs McGuire
Date: Apr 19, 2020

#R1#
Payakarakatong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy right hand but Ruenroeng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payakarakatong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ruenroeng's head backwards.
Payakarakatong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at High Power Swingers in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Payakarakatong misses.
Ruenroeng avoids the head kick by Payakarakatong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruenroeng. Payakarakatong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payakarakatong misses with a leg kick.
Payakarakatong scores with a nice head shot.
Payakarakatong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruenroeng misses with a looping left.
Ruenroeng misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Payakarakatong misses the target.
Nice body kick there by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakarakatong scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Payakarakatong misses with a hook.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut. Ruenroeng saw that one coming.
Ruenroeng takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruenroeng checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ruenroeng throws a body punch but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng punishes Payakarakatong's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong looks to throw the jab but Ruenroeng is out of range.
Payakarakatong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ruenroeng finds it's way round the side to connect with Payakarakatong's head.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Payakarakatong moves out of range easily.
Payakarakatong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruenroeng feints a jab promting Payakarakatong to slip. Ruenroeng then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Payakarakatong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruenroeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakarakatong. #T2#
Ruenroeng ducks under a wild hook from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruenroeng stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Payakarakatong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Payakarakatong misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Ruenroeng. Beautiful body shot.
Payakarakatong thuds a left hand into Ruenroeng's body.
Ruenroeng takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruenroeng checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good standup being displayed there by Payakarakatong as he connects with a hook.
Ruenroeng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakarakatong was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruenroeng.
Payakarakatong lands with an overhand left.
Ruenroeng takes a swing at Payakarakatong's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruenroeng. That's going to slow Payakarakatong down.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch but Ruenroeng is having none of it.
Ruenroeng lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakarakatong. Ruenroeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruenroeng tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ruenroeng closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ruenroeng takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruenroeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakarakatong.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng moves away from the strike by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws the kick towards the body but Payakarakatong avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Ruenroeng checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ruenroeng steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng connects with a leg kick. Payakarakatong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Payakarakatong misses the shot to the body.
Ruenroeng blocks a jab.
Payakarakatong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakarakatong. Ruenroeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruenroeng drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Payakarakatong has managed to clinch.
Payakarakatong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruenroeng makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruenroeng works on Payakarakatong's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng tries to throw a body punch but Payakarakatong avoids it by throwing Ruenroeng back against the cage.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruenroeng controls his hands.
Ruenroeng lands a nice uppercut.
Payakarakatong misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruenroeng misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakarakatong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruenroeng controls his hands.
Ruenroeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng is leaning against Payakarakatong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng scores with a spinning back kick!
Payakarakatong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ruenroeng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakarakatong throws out the jab.
Payakarakatong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruenroeng manages to avoid it.
Payakarakatong moves out of range of the body kick from Ruenroeng.
Payakarakatong avoids the body shot from Ruenroeng.
Payakarakatong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Payakarakatong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruenroeng on the side of the head.
Ruenroeng takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ruenroeng dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Payakarakatong there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakarakatong. Ruenroeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruenroeng staying out of range there.
Payakarakatong blocks a jab.#T1#
Payakarakatong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruenroeng. Ruenroeng circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruenroeng walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ruenroeng is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Payakarakatong rather than just go for the knockout.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Payakarakatong is looking to slow Ruenroeng down with leg kicks.
Payakarakatong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A cross from Ruenroeng lands.
Ruenroeng misses with a wild body shot.
Payakarakatong with a jab.
Payakarakatong throws a big shot that misses.
Ruenroeng is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ruenroeng wants to land a leg kick but Payakarakatong is out of range.
Payakarakatong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruenroeng takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Payakarakatong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakarakatong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakarakatong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Ruenroeng avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruenroeng takes a swing at Payakarakatong's ribcage but misses.
Payakarakatong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruenroeng swings for the body but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Ruenroeng misses with a wild body shot.
Payakarakatong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng is looking to land body kicks.
Ruenroeng swings widly with a right hand
and Ruenroeng takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payakarakatong tries a low kick but Ruenroeng avoids it.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but Payakarakatong moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng takes one to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng wants to land a leg kick but Payakarakatong is out of range.
Payakarakatong checks a leg kick.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruenroeng. #T3#
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
Payakarakatong is looking to clinch but Ruenroeng is avoiding it.
Payakarakatong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
Payakarakatong is looking to chop away at Ruenroeng's legs.
Ruenroeng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakarakatong throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Ruenroeng. #CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Payakarakatong gets tackled into the cage by Ruenroeng. Ruenroeng maintains the clinch.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Payakarakatong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Payakarakatong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payakarakatong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Payakarakatong fails to land.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payakarakatong blocks an uppercut.
Ruenroeng lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruenroeng. #T4#
Payakarakatong misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Ruenroeng.
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!
Ruenroeng can't find room to land a body shot as Payakarakatong controls the action.
Ruenroeng blocks an uppercut.
Ruenroeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Payakarakatong avoiding damage as Ruenroeng throws knees to the body.
Payakarakatong tries to break the clinch but Ruenroeng is controlling the position.
Ruenroeng tries a body shot but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Samak Ruenroeng seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ruenroeng blocking some punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ruenroeng in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Payakarakatong working aggressively here.
Ruenroeng working aggressively here.
Ruenroeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Payakarakatong or not.
Ruenroeng misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Payakarakatong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruenroeng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ruenroeng takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Payakarakatong looks to throw the jab but Ruenroeng is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Payakarakatong checks a leg kick.
Payakarakatong staying out of range there.
Payakarakatong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Payakarakatong scores with the left hand. Ruenroeng knows he should have avoided that one.
Payakarakatong tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Ruenroeng counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ruenroeng. #BC#
Payakarakatong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruenroeng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakarakatong throws a big shot that misses.
Payakarakatong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Payakarakatong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakarakatong avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng avoids the head kick by Payakarakatong.
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Payakarakatong is looking to chop away at Ruenroeng's legs.
Payakarakatong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Payakarakatong blocks the leg kick.
Payakarakatong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruenroeng can do to turn this around?
Payakarakatong works the jab nicely.
Ruenroeng moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruenroeng tries a low kick but Payakarakatong avoids it.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook. Ruenroeng ducked under it nicely.
Ruenroeng works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Payakarakatong throws a shot from downtown. Ruenroeng moves away and avoids it.
Ruenroeng is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A slow jab from Ruenroeng misses its intended target.
Ruenroeng throws a looping overhand right but Payakarakatong ducks down to avoid it.
Ruenroeng lands with a nice combination. Payakarakatong backs away looking to recover.
Ruenroeng throws a right hand that misses
and Payakarakatong counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakarakatong lands with a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruenroeng takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ruenroeng keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruenroeng takes one on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ruenroeng crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Payakarakatong - the referee stops the clock and Ruenroeng gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Payakarakatong. Ruenroeng manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but Payakarakatong is having none of it.
Payakarakatong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruenroeng.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payakarakatong misses with a body kick.
Payakarakatong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruenroeng. Ruenroeng circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Payakarakatong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy right hand but Ruenroeng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruenroeng steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Ruenroeng moves into the clinch successfully. #T3##BC#
Payakarakatong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruenroeng misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong misses with a looping right.
Payakarakatong tests Ruenroeng's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payakarakatong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Payakarakatong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ruenroeng takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Payakarakatong defending well as Ruenroeng loads up on a big left hand.
Payakarakatong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payakarakatong sets himself, and Ruenroeng steps forward looking for the clinch! Payakarakatong avoids it this time.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ruenroeng misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Ruenroeng smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ruenroeng moves away from the strike by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong scores with a jab to the head.
Payakarakatong missing with a left hand there. Ruenroeng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruenroeng counters with an outside leg kick.
Payakarakatong throws a looping overhand right but Ruenroeng ducks down to avoid it.
Ruenroeng throws a wild body kick that Payakarakatong sees coming a mile off.
Ruenroeng misses with a left hand
and Payakarakatong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruenroeng tries to land a front kick but Payakarakatong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick which misses Ruenroeng's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruenroeng tries to avoid it.
Payakarakatong missing with a left hand there. Ruenroeng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruenroeng tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ruenroeng avoids the head kick by Payakarakatong.
Samak Ruenroeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payakarakatong jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Payakarakatong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: PFC 163 Grabber vs Floyd
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Tanaka throws out a loose jab but Payakarakatong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Payakarakatong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanaka. Tanaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Tanaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Payakarakatong connects with a crisp jab.
Payakarakatong cracks a nice hook into Tanaka's ribs.
Tanaka scores with a jab. Payakarakatong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tanaka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice shot by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakarakatong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Payakarakatong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Payakarakatong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Payakarakatong 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.
Tanaka is looking to clinch but Payakarakatong is avoiding it.
Tanaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payakarakatong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanaka.
Payakarakatong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tanaka can pounce on him.
Payakarakatong loads up on a big right hand but Tanaka slips the punch.
Tanaka loads up on a big right hand but Payakarakatong slips the punch.#T1#
Tanaka misses with a body kick.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanaka staying out of range there.
Tanaka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tanaka staying out of range there.
Payakarakatong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Tanaka misses.
Payakarakatong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tanaka under the eye.
Tanaka slips under a jab from Payakarakatong.
An attempted straight right counter from Tanaka misses the target.
Tanaka looks to throw the jab but Payakarakatong is out of range.
Tanaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a leg kick that misses.
Payakarakatong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tanaka throws a jab when Payakarakatong was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Payakarakatong.
Tanaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Payakarakatong.
Tanaka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Payakarakatong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Payakarakatong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
Tanaka slips a jab and a cross from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong lands a nice looking body shot.
Tanaka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tanaka throws a low kick but Payakarakatong moves out of range easily.
Payakarakatong misses the jab.
Payakarakatong lands with a right hand.
Payakarakatong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tanaka backs up against the cage.
Payakarakatong lands a nice hook to Tanaka's body. Tanaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Payakarakatong misses.
Tanaka throws a lazy right hand but Payakarakatong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tanaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tanaka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Payakarakatong misses with a kick to the body.
Payakarakatong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payakarakatong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakarakatong.
Tanaka misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Tanaka closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Tanaka blocking some punches.
Payakarakatong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tanaka tries a body shot but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Tanaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Tanaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Payakarakatong being controlled against the cage.
Payakarakatong tries a body shot but Tanaka blocks it.
Payakarakatong lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Payakarakatong manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Payakarakatong misses.
Tanaka darts in looking for a takedown but Payakarakatong gets double underhooks and turns Tanaka into the cage.
Tanaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tanaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payakarakatong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tanaka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tanaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tanaka throws a low kick but Payakarakatong avoids it.
Payakarakatong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tanaka under the eye.#T4#
Tanaka misses with a left hand
and Payakarakatong counters with a right hand to the body.
Payakarakatong misses with a straight left.
Payakarakatong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut. Payakarakatong saw that one coming.
Tanaka looks to land a right hand but Payakarakatong moved out of range.
Payakarakatong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Payakarakatong's corner calls for a 1-2. Payakarakatong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tanaka misses with a hook. Payakarakatong ducked under it nicely.
Payakarakatong checks a leg kick.
Payakarakatong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Payakarakatong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tanaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Payakarakatong digs a good body shot into Tanaka's ribs.
A big right from Tanaka misses.
Tanaka misses with a hook. Payakarakatong ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakarakatong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Payakarakatong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Tanaka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tanaka throws a low kick but Payakarakatong avoids it.
Payakarakatong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Payakarakatong scoring well with a low kick there.
Tanaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Payakarakatong's head backwards.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tanaka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Payakarakatong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Payakarakatong swings widly with a right hand
and Tanaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payakarakatong scores with a punch to the head.
Tanaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Payakarakatong.
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakarakatong.
Nice uppercut lands for Payakarakatong. That snapped Tanaka's head back.
Tanaka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payakarakatong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tanaka in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakarakatong slips a jab from Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a kick to the body.
Payakarakatong lands a right hook to the body.
Tanaka slips a jab from Payakarakatong.
Tanaka moves forwards but Payakarakatong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tanaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Payakarakatong.
Tanaka throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Payakarakatong counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Payakarakatong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tanaka will feel that in the morning.
Tanaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakarakatong was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanaka.
Tanaka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakarakatong is just out of range.
Payakarakatong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Payakarakatong misses with a series of wild punches.
Tanaka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Payakarakatong. Beautiful body shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanaka.
Tanaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tanaka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Payakarakatong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tanaka's calf.
Payakarakatong swinging wildly here.
Tanaka throws a poor cross that misses
and Payakarakatong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tanaka catches Payakarakatong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#
Payakarakatong is rocked!
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!
Payakarakatong leaves his chin hanging out and Tanaka seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Payakarakatong crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nobunaga Tanaka!
Nobunaga Tanaka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 156 Fett vs Wright
Date: Feb 16, 2020

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Duanesboy there.
Payakarakatong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Payakarakatong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duanesboy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Payakarakatong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duanesboy manages to avoid it.
Duanesboy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Payakarakatong throws a hook but Duanesboy blocks it.
Duanesboy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duanesboy is looking to counter punch.
Payakarakatong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duanesboy. Duanesboy obviously looking to wear him down.
Payakarakatong shoots in but Duanesboy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Duanesboy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Duanesboy scores with a leg kick.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
Duanesboy half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've been told by Duanesboy's head coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Duanesboy lunges at Payakarakatong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Payakarakatong's hand.
Duanesboy defending well as Payakarakatong loads up on a big left hand.
Duanesboy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duanesboy blocks a jab.
Duanesboy takes one on the button.#T1#
Duanesboy swings for the body but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Snake Duanesboy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duanesboy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - Duanesboy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook
letting Duanesboy counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Duanesboy misses the target.
Duanesboy slips under a jab from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong missing with a left hand there. Duanesboy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Payakarakatong.
An attempted straight right counter from Duanesboy misses the target.
Duanesboy misses with an uppercut.
Duanesboy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Duanesboy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payakarakatong on the side of the head.
Duanesboy looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakarakatong is just out of range.
Payakarakatong scores with a jab.
Duanesboy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payakarakatong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duanesboy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duanesboy. #T2#
Payakarakatong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duanesboy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duanesboy misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Duanesboy.
Payakarakatong with a poor takedown
enabling Duanesboy to counter with a crisp jab.
Duanesboy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong lands with a cross.
Payakarakatong clobbers Duanesboy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Duanesboy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Payakarakatong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duanesboy.
Payakarakatong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Duanesboy lands a lovely overhand right.
Duanesboy missing with a left hand there. Payakarakatong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Payakarakatong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duanesboy moves away.
Duanesboy ducks under a wild hook from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong tried to score with a low kick but Duanesboy checks it.#T3#
Duanesboy tests Payakarakatong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payakarakatong loads up on a big right hand but Duanesboy slips the punch.
Payakarakatong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duanesboy's head.
Duanesboy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Duanesboy throws out a loose jab but Payakarakatong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakarakatong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duanesboy.
It looked like Duanesboy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Duanesboy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duanesboy throws out a leg kick but Payakarakatong moves out of range and Duanesboy only half commits.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
Payakarakatong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duanesboy doesn't seem bothered though.
Payakarakatong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duanesboy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Duanesboy.
Payakarakatong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duanesboy counters with a leg kick.
Duanesboy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Payakarakatong as he checks the leg kick.
Duanesboy misses with a hook. Payakarakatong ducked under it nicely.
Payakarakatong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duanesboy as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Duanesboy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snake Duanesboy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong.#T4#
Payakarakatong checks a low kick from Duanesboy.
Payakarakatong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duanesboy.
A clash of legs there as Duanesboy blocks the low kick.
Payakarakatong misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duanesboy's corner calls for a 1-2. Duanesboy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Duanesboy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Payakarakatong slips under a jab.
Payakarakatong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duanesboy throws out the jab.
Payakarakatong throws a right hand that misses
and Duanesboy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duanesboy blocks a jab.
Payakarakatong lands a really nice looking cross but Duanesboy seems unphased.
Duanesboy drops his hands momentarily and Payakarakatong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakarakatong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Duanesboy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong misses with a left hand
and Duanesboy counters with a stiff right hand.
Duanesboy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Snake Duanesboy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Payakarakatong motions for Duanesboy to come forward. Payakarakatong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duanesboy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Duanesboy is looking to score with low kicks.
Duanesboy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong scores with a punch to the head.
Payakarakatong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duanesboy checks a leg kick.
Duanesboy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duanesboy cracks the inside of Payakarakatong's front leg.
Payakarakatong moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Payakarakatong! But no joy.
Duanesboy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Payakarakatong's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duanesboy.
Duanesboy defending well as Payakarakatong loads up on a big left hand.
Duanesboy throws the left hand but Payakarakatong avoids the punch easily.
Payakarakatong's corner calls for a 1-2. Payakarakatong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A lazy left from Payakarakatong finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakarakatong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Duanesboy counters with an inside leg kick.
Snake Duanesboy is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Duanesboy tried to score with a low kick but Payakarakatong checks it.
Payakarakatong misses the jab.
Duanesboy ducks under a wild hook from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payakarakatong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Payakarakatong cracks the inside of Duanesboy's front leg.
Payakarakatong lands with an overhand left.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy right hand but Duanesboy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payakarakatong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Payakarakatong looks to land a right hand but Duanesboy moved out of range.
Payakarakatong moves out of range of the strikes.
Payakarakatong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duanesboy throws a low kick but Payakarakatong moves out of range easily.
Payakarakatong feints a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duanesboy. #T2#
Payakarakatong lands a head shot.
Payakarakatong walks into a stiff left hand from Duanesboy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duanesboy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong slips a straight right by Duanesboy.
Payakarakatong throws a sloppy head kick and Duanesboy moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Payakarakatong has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duanesboy.
Payakarakatong jumps guard but Duanesboy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Payakarakatong blocking some punches. #TD2#
Payakarakatong successfully pulls guard.
Duanesboy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Duanesboy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB2#
Payakarakatong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duanesboy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duanesboy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Duanesboy escapes and throws Payakarakatong's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Payakarakatong manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Payakarakatong is working for a kimura but Duanesboy is defending it quite comfortably.
Payakarakatong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4##SUB2#
Payakarakatong is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong is trying to work for a kimura but Duanesboy is defending well.
Duanesboy wants to control but Payakarakatong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Payakarakatong tries for a takedown but Duanesboy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Duanesboy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakarakatong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Duanesboy slips under a jab.
Duanesboy misses with an uppercut
and Payakarakatong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duanesboy misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Payakarakatong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Duanesboy to the mat! Duanesboy manages to get full guard. #ES#
Duanesboy pushes Payakarakatong off and gets back to his feet.
Payakarakatong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payakarakatong blocks a low kick nicely.
Duanesboy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Payakarakatong's calf.
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!#CL2#
Payakarakatong has managed to clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Duanesboy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duanesboy.
Payakarakatong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Duanesboy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Snake Duanesboy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong is trying to pull guard but Duanesboy has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong jumps guard but Duanesboy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Payakarakatong misses with the head strike.
Duanesboy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Duanesboy controls his hands.
Duanesboy swings wildly with an uppercut but Payakarakatong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakarakatong gets through Duanesboy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong fails to pull guard.
Duanesboy lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duanesboy.
Duanesboy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Payakarakatong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payakarakatong working aggressively here.
A short left from Duanesboy. #BC2#
Payakarakatong manages to break the clinch.
Payakarakatong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Payakarakatong misses. #T2#
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duanesboy scores with a leg kick.
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!
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot.
Duanesboy misses with a low kick.
Duanesboy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Payakarakatong misses with a straight left.
Duanesboy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Duanesboy avoids the body shot from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Duanesboy misses the target.
Payakarakatong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duanesboy was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakarakatong.
Duanesboy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Payakarakatong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duanesboy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payakarakatong on the side of the head.
Payakarakatong misses with a straight right.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick but Duanesboy sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Duanesboy moves out of range.
Payakarakatong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Duanesboy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payakarakatong takes one to the side of the head.
Duanesboy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payakarakatong.
Duanesboy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Duanesboy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Payakarakatong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Duanesboy misses with a hook. Payakarakatong ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Payakarakatong misses the target.
Duanesboy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Duanesboy.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut. Duanesboy saw that one coming.
Duanesboy moves out of range as Payakarakatong strikes.
Payakarakatong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duanesboy. #T4#
Payakarakatong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duanesboy.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duanesboy.
A swing and a miss from Payakarakatong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakarakatong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duanesboy.
Duanesboy with a nice cross.
Payakarakatong throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Payakarakatong clinches up with Duanesboy and pushes him back against the cage.
Duanesboy wants to get back to striking at distance but Payakarakatong won't allow it.
Duanesboy misses with some punches.
Duanesboy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Duanesboy breaks the clinch.
Payakarakatong lands with a nice body punch.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy uppercut
and Duanesboy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payakarakatong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duanesboy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duanesboy tried to counter with a leg kick but Payakarakatong avoided it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Snake Duanesboy.
I think Duanesboy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
A victorious Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 145 Grabber vs Perera
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Taro lands an overhand right.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Payakarakatong manages to circle out of the way.
A jab from Payakarakatong finds it's way through Taro's defenses.
Taro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payakarakatong.
A lazy left from Payakarakatong finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong slips a straight right by Taro.
Taro staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Taro misses the target.
Payakarakatong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Taro with a body shot.
Taro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payakarakatong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taro misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Taro.
Taro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payakarakatong sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Payakarakatong.
Taro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Taro's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Taro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Payakarakatong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Taro misses.
Taro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payakarakatong goes for a double leg but Taro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taro continues to drive forward.
Taro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Payakarakatong is looking to clinch.
Payakarakatong with a jab.
Taro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payakarakatong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Payakarakatong wants to land a leg kick but Taro is out of range.
It looked like Taro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taro lands with a kick to the temple. Payakarakatong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Payakarakatong blocks a low kick nicely.
Taro tries a head kick but it misses.
Payakarakatong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taro manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakarakatong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Taro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Payakarakatong lands a nice hook to Taro's body. Taro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Payakarakatong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Taro.
Taro thuds a left hand into Payakarakatong's body.#T3#
Taro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Payakarakatong.
Taro scores with a head kick. Payakarakatong tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A telegraphed right hand from Taro misses the target.
Payakarakatong walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Payakarakatong clinches with his opponent.
Payakarakatong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Payakarakatong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taro misses with the combination. #TD2#
Payakarakatong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Taro is defending against the submission attempts here by Payakarakatong. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taro is just riding it out for now. Payakarakatong eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong is working for a kimura but Taro is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Taro.
Payakarakatong tries to bum rush Taro with a series of wild strikes but Taro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Payakarakatong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Payakarakatong is trying to get an arm triangle but Taro is defending well. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Payakarakatong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB2#
Payakarakatong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Payakarakatong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Payakarakatong working away.#SUB2#
Payakarakatong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Payakarakatong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Taro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Taro is in trouble now - Payakarakatong has advanced to mount!
Payakarakatong avoids the attempt from Taro to control.#SUB2#
Payakarakatong has control of Taro's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Taro regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Taro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Payakarakatong. #T4##SUB2#
Payakarakatong goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Taro turns into him and now he's in Payakarakatong's guard. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Payakarakatong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taro defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Taro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taro cracks Payakarakatong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Taro - that will leave a mark!
Matsuda Taro is winning the standup battle so far.
Payakarakatong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Payakarakatong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taro checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong throws a hook but Taro blocks it.
Taro lands with a hook. Payakarakatong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Taro staying out of range there.
Payakarakatong missing with a left hand there. Taro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Payakarakatong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Taro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Payakarakatong counters with a nice leg kick.
Payakarakatong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Taro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Payakarakatong tried to score with a low kick but Taro checks it.
Taro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
Payakarakatong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut there from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Payakarakatong blocks a jab.
It seemed like Payakarakatong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Payakarakatong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matsuda Taro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Payakarakatong moves out of range of the strikes.
Payakarakatong missing with a left hand there. Taro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taro ducks under a wild hook from Payakarakatong.
Taro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Taro stuffs the takedown attempt from Payakarakatong. Payakarakatong gets slowly back to his feet.
Taro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Payakarakatong just manages to avoid it.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Payakarakatong lunges at Taro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taro's hand.
Taro moves away from the strike by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong loads up on a big right hand but Taro slips the punch.
Payakarakatong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Taro throws the left hand but Payakarakatong avoids the punch easily.
Matsuda Taro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Taro misses.
Payakarakatong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taro's head backwards.
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taro lands a really nice looking cross but Payakarakatong seems unphased.
A cross from Payakarakatong lands.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick but Taro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Payakarakatong moves out of range as Taro throws a body kick.
Taro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payakarakatong counters with a left to the body.
Payakarakatong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Payakarakatong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taro.
Payakarakatong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Payakarakatong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taro throws a head kick but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Taro cracks a nice hook into Payakarakatong's ribs.
Payakarakatong avoids the head kick by Taro.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taro scores with the left hand. Payakarakatong knows he should have avoided that one.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Payakarakatong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taro pinned against the cage. Taro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong.
I've got Payakarakatong 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC 140 Alzheimer vs Laine
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Payakarakatong connects with a body shot.
Festation missing with a left hand there. Payakarakatong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Payakarakatong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Festation just manages to avoid it.
Payakarakatong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Payakarakatong swinging wildly here.
No luck for Payakarakatong with that takedown attempt.
Payakarakatong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Payakarakatong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Festation looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Payakarakatong is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Festation moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Festation.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakarakatong.
Festation with a knee to the head.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
Payakarakatong lands an uppercut.#T1#
Festation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payakarakatong's elbow.
Payakarakatong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
Festation stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Festation escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payakarakatong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Festation under the eye.
Festation pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook.
Festation misses with a wild combination.
Payakarakatong scores with a sloppy right hand. Festation should have avoided that one.
Festation displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakarakatong throws out the jab.
Mana Festation is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Festation.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick but Festation sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Payakarakatong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Festation.
Payakarakatong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Festation was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Payakarakatong does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Festation 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Festation, right into the meat.
Payakarakatong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Festation.
Festation tries to counter by closing the distance.
Festation looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Festation looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Festation tries to close the distance and clinch but Payakarakatong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Payakarakatong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Payakarakatong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Festation!
Festation sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Festation controlling the position for now.
Festation is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Payakarakatong jumps into side control!#T3##SUB#
Payakarakatong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Payakarakatong is trying to get an arm triangle but Festation is defending well.
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB#
Payakarakatong tries for a kimura but Festation is defending well.
Festation wants to get back to his feet but Payakarakatong drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Payakarakatong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Festation is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Festation is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Payakarakatong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB#
Payakarakatong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Festation has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Festation struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Payakarakatong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Payakarakatong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Payakarakatong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Festation has escaped the position, nice work there.
Festation is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong 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.
#R2#
Festation lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Festation.#CL2#
Festation rushes Payakarakatong and presses him up against the cage.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
Payakarakatong blocking some punches.
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Payakarakatong avoids it.
Payakarakatong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Festation lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Payakarakatong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payakarakatong lands a shoulder strike.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
Festation lands a hook to the side of the head.
Festation works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Festation works on Payakarakatong's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Festation struggles to land a body shot inside as Payakarakatong controls his hands. #T1#
Festation lands a right hand that snaps the head of Payakarakatong backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Festation.
Payakarakatong avoiding damage as Festation throws knees to the body.
Payakarakatong tries a body shot but Festation blocks it.
Payakarakatong misses with some punches.
Payakarakatong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payakarakatong managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Festation lands with a right to the head.
Payakarakatong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Festation has him pressed against the cage.
Festation blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Festation tries to throw a body punch but Payakarakatong avoids it by throwing Festation back against the cage.
Payakarakatong lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Payakarakatong.
Festation blocks a body shot from Payakarakatong.
A short body shot lands from Festation as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong misses with some punches.
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Payakarakatong avoids it.#T2#
Festation blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Festation.
Payakarakatong tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Payakarakatong back against the cage.
Festation tries to throw a body punch but Payakarakatong avoids it by throwing Festation back against the cage.
Festation lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Festation unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Payakarakatong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
Payakarakatong misses with the head strike.
Payakarakatong managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Payakarakatong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Festation lands with a right to the head.
Payakarakatong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Festation misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payakarakatong tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Payakarakatong back against the cage. #BC2#
Festation's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Festation looks to land a right hand but Payakarakatong moved out of range.#T3#
Festation pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Festation takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Festation tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payakarakatong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Festation throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Payakarakatong counters with a low kick, right behind Festation 's knee.
Festation on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donk. Festation catches Payakarakatong right on the button with a cross.
Festation tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payakarakatong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Payakarakatong throws a big counter combination but Festation scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Payakarakatong throws an overhand right that lands on Festation's shoulder, as Festation tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Festation.
Payakarakatong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Festation.
Festation is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mana Festation seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Festation throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payakarakatong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakarakatong keeps the fight on the outside.
Festation misses with an attempted mid kick.
Festation fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payakarakatong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakarakatong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Festation.
Festation fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Festation on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payakarakatong. Payakarakatong obviously looking to wear him down.
Payakarakatong takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses.
Festation moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Festation gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payakarakatong misses with the head strike.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Payakarakatong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Payakarakatong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Festation throws the kick towards the body but Payakarakatong avoids it.
Payakarakatong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Festation under the eye.
Festation closes the distance looking to clinch
and Payakarakatong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Festation throws a right and a left that both miss.
Payakarakatong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Payakarakatong throws a nice looking combination but Festation bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong with a hook.
Crunch! Festation slams his shin into Payakarakatong's torso.
Festation buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Festation throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakarakatong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Payakarakatong moves out of range of the leg kick from Festation.#T1#
Festation throws a combination that misses
and Payakarakatong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Payakarakatong blocks a head kick by Festation.
Festation throws a body kick that misses
and Payakarakatong counters with a stiff right hand.
Festation doesn't manage to clinch there - Payakarakatong circles away.
Payakarakatong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Festation.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Festation counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Payakarakatong crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Festation - the referee stops the clock and Payakarakatong gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Festation. Payakarakatong manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Festation tries to clinch up but Payakarakatong circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Payakarakatong misses its intended target.
Payakarakatong keeps the fight on the outside.
Festation moves to clinch but Payakarakatong breaks away
and Payakarakatong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Payakarakatong blocks the low kick.
Payakarakatong throwing a counter right hand but Festation manages to avoid it.#T2#
Festation tries to close the distance and clinch but Payakarakatong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Payakarakatong throwing a counter right hand but Festation manages to avoid it.
Payakarakatong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Festation.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Festation gets a clinch.
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Payakarakatong avoids it.
Payakarakatong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Festation misses with a knee to the head.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Festation.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
Festation tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Payakarakatong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Payakarakatong scores with a four punch combination!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is winning the standup battle so far.
Festation throws a sloppy head kick and Payakarakatong moves out of range easily.
Payakarakatong connects with the punch.#T3#
Payakarakatong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Payakarakatong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Festation. Festation circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Festation takes one to the chin there.
Payakarakatong misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Festation counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Festation.
Payakarakatong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Festation swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Festation on the inside.
Mana Festation seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Festation scores with a nice short uppercut.
Festation's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Festation has a couple of punches blocked by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong has a couple of punches blocked by Festation.
Payakarakatong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payakarakatong blocks an uppercut. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
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!
Payakarakatong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Festation misses with a body punch.
Knees to the body from Festation.
Payakarakatong has a couple of punches blocked by Festation.
Payakarakatong throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Festation escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payakarakatong circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Payakarakatong counter with a right hand.
A jab from Festation does it's job there.
Festation throws a series of punches but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Festation.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong.
I think Payakarakatong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
During a confident post fight interview, Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFC 133 Tuala vs Dmitrov
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Payakarakatong looks to land a combination but Daebak avoids it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Daebak, right into the meat.
Daebak throws a head kick that misses.
Payakarakatong cracks Daebak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Daebak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Daebak swings for the body but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Payakarakatong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakarakatong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daebak's calf.
Daebak walks into a left hand.
Daebak misses with a low kick.
Daebak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payakarakatong lands with a slapping head kick.
Payakarakatong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Payakarakatong 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakarakatong misses with a head kick.
Payakarakatong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Daebak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Payakarakatong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Daebak's hands.
Payakarakatong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Daebak throws a low kick but Payakarakatong moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Payakarakatong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Daebak misses with a hook. Payakarakatong ducked under it nicely.
Payakarakatong lands a nice looking body shot.
Payakarakatong connects with an inside leg kick.
Payakarakatong throws a combination. Daebak tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Payakarakatong scores with a nice head shot.
Payakarakatong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daebaks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Payakarakatong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daebak moves out of range of the body kick from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong swinging wildly here.
It looked like Daebak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daebak is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Daebak slips under a jab.
Daebak moves away from the strike by Payakarakatong.
Daebak half committed to a counter leg kick.
Payakarakatong throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakarakatong misses with a two punch combination.
Daebak dodges the punch combination from Payakarakatong.
Daebak looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Payakarakatong fails to land with a series of punches.
Daebak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payakarakatong tries to land a front kick but Daebak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daebak staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Payakarakatong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Payakarakatong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daebak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Payakarakatong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Daebak just misses with a punch to the body.
Payakarakatong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daebak.
Payakarakatong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Daebak 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.
Payakarakatong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daebak fires out a quick counter leg kick but Payakarakatong just manages to avoid it.
Payakarakatong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daebak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Payakarakatong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong cracks Daebak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Payakarakatong. #T3#
Payakarakatong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payakarakatong jabs at Daebak's body.
Payakarakatong throws a big shot that misses.
Daebak swings for the body but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong fails to land with a series of punches.
Payakarakatong thows a leg kick but Daebak checks it
and Daebak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daebak jabs Payakarakatong right on the nose. Payakarakatong blinks but takes it well.
Payakarakatong scores with a nice head shot.
Daebak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Payakarakatong is working the combinations to good effect here.
Payakarakatong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Payakarakatong misses with the combination.
Daebak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong misses the jab.
Payakarakatong tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
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!
Daebak tries a low kick but Payakarakatong avoids it.
A jab from Payakarakatong finds it's way through Daebak's defenses.
Payakarakatong throws the left hand but Daebak avoids the punch easily.
Daebak is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Daebak is looking to wear down Payakarakatong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Daebak drops his hands momentarily and Payakarakatong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Payakarakatong throws a right and a left that Daebak avoids nicely.
Daebak checks a leg kick.
Payakarakatong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Payakarakatong misses with a wild body shot.
Daebak throws a leg kick which misses Payakarakatong's front leg but catches the back leg as Payakarakatong tries to avoid it.
Daebak blocks a head kick by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daebak.
Payakarakatong scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakarakatong thows a leg kick but Daebak checks it
and Daebak counters with a slapping leg kick.
Payakarakatong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daebak.
Daebak went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Payakarakatong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Daebak throws a leg kick which misses Payakarakatong's front leg but catches the back leg as Payakarakatong tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Payakarakatong thows a left - swing and a miss!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Payakarakatong.
Nice cross by Daebak.
Daebak misses with a wild body shot.
Payakarakatong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy right hand but Daebak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daebak tried to counter with a leg kick but Payakarakatong avoided it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Daebak might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Daebak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Payakarakatong on the side of the head.
Daebak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Daebak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Payakarakatong swings for the body but Daebak moves out of range.
Payakarakatong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daebak.
Daebak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Payakarakatong is able to avoid easily.
Payakarakatong connects with a jab.
Daebak blocks a head kick by Payakarakatong.
Daebak fires out a quick counter leg kick but Payakarakatong just manages to avoid it.
Payakarakatong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daebak slips a jab and a cross from Payakarakatong.
An inside leg kick from Payakarakatong misses. #T1#
A punch combination from Payakarakatong misses.
Daebak throws a quick counter head kick but Payakarakatong was just out of range.
Payakarakatong lands with a cross.
Payakarakatong with a nice cross.
Payakarakatong throws an overhand right that lands on Daebak's shoulder, as Daebak tries to avoid the shot.
Daebak tried to counter with a leg kick but Payakarakatong avoided it.
Payakarakatong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daebak connects with a right hand. Payakarakatong shakes it off.
Daebak connects with a body shot that sends Payakarakatong's belly button to the back.
Payakarakatong staying out of range there.
Payakarakatong throws an off balance right hand
and Daebak makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Payakarakatong throws an off balance right hand
and Daebak counters with a nice leg kick.
Payakarakatong fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daebak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payakarakatong.
A bone on bone clash there as Payakarakatong blocks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Payakarakatong 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 Daebak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Daebak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Daebak swinging wildly here. #T2#
Daebak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Payakarakatong is able to avoid easily.
Payakarakatong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Payakarakatong defending well as Daebak loads up on a big left hand.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook.
Payakarakatong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Daebak. That one must have hurt.
Payakarakatong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daebak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Daebak steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Payakarakatong. That one must have hurt.
Good work by Payakarakatong as he checks the leg kick.
Payakarakatong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daebak.
An inside leg kick lands from Daebak.
Daebak throws a head kick that misses.
Payakarakatong misses with a leg kick.
Daebak tried to counter with a leg kick but Payakarakatong avoided it.#T3#
Daebak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Daebak scores with a leg kick.
Payakarakatong checks a low kick from Daebak.
Daebak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Daebak scores with a jab. Payakarakatong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Daebak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Payakarakatong. That did some damage!
Payakarakatong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Payakarakatong, right into the meat.
Payakarakatong throws out a loose jab but Daebak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakarakatong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Payakarakatong scores with a jab.
Daebak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Payakarakatong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Payakarakatong, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daebak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daebak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daebak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payakarakatong.#T4#
Daebak throws out a loose jab but Payakarakatong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Payakarakatong misses its intended target.
A low kick from Payakarakatong misses
and Daebak counters with a leg kick.
Payakarakatong throws a low kick but Daebak avoids it.
Daebak throws a leg kick but Payakarakatong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Daebak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Payakarakatong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong swinging wildly here.
Daebak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Daebak looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Payakarakatong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daebak moves out of range as Payakarakatong strikes.
Payakarakatong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daebak.
Daebak throws a wild body kick that Payakarakatong sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daebak throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Payakarakatong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daebak was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong jabs at Daebak's body.
Payakarakatong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Daebak looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakarakatong is just out of range.
Daebak tries to land a front kick but Payakarakatong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daebak feints and then cracks Payakarakatong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Payakarakatong down.
Payakarakatong sizes up Daebak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Payakarakatong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daebak's head backwards.
Daebak misses with a low kick.
Payakarakatong misses with a looping left.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook.
Payakarakatong misses with a leg kick
and Daebak counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daebak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Daebak checks a leg kick.
Daebak will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Payakarakatong walks into a stiff left hand from Daebak.
Payakarakatong misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Daebak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakarakatong.
Sloppy strikes from Payakarakatong. Those never looked like landing.
Payakarakatong misses with a straight right.
As Payakarakatong backs away, Daebak returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Payakarakatong slips a jab from Daebak.
Payakarakatong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Daebak lands the left hand.
Payakarakatong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daebak.
Daebak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Payakarakatong throws a nice looking combination but Daebak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Daebak misses its target.
Daebak tries to land a leg kick but Payakarakatong saw it coming and moves away.
Daebak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daebak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Payakarakatong is able to avoid easily.
Payakarakatong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payakarakatong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
Payakarakatong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Payakarakatong throws out a loose jab but Daebak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut. Daebak saw that one coming.
Payakarakatong scores with a leg kick.
Payakarakatong ducks under a wild hook from Daebak.
Payakarakatong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Payakarakatong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Payakarakatong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daebak doesn't seem bothered though.
Daebak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakarakatong.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daebak.
Daebak tries to land a leg kick but Payakarakatong saw it coming and moves away.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook. Daebak ducked under it nicely.
Daebak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Payakarakatong misses with a wild combination.
Payakarakatong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daebak counters with a stiff right hand.
Harry Daebak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Daebak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Payakarakatong doesn't seem bothered though.
Payakarakatong lands a nice hook to Daebak's body. Daebak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daebak throws a low kick, looking for Payakarakatong's leg but Payakarakatong calmly moves out of range.
Payakarakatong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Daebak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daebak moves away.
Daebak will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Daebak moves away from the strike by Payakarakatong.
A leg kick checked by Daebak.
Payakarakatong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Daebak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payakarakatong on the side of the head.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An inside leg kick from Daebak misses.
Daebak jabs Payakarakatong right on the nose. Payakarakatong blinks but takes it well.
Payakarakatong lands with a cross.
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!
Payakarakatong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Payakarakatong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Daebak.
Payakarakatong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daebak.
Payakarakatong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daebak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payakarakatong.
Daebak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Payakarakatong scores with a punch to the head.
Daebak lands a leg kick that knocks Payakarakatong off balance momentarily.
Daebak just misses with a punch to the body.
Daebak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payakarakatong is looking to chop away at Daebak's legs.
Payakarakatong throws a right and a left that Daebak avoids nicely.
A quick step to the side and Daebak tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daebak swings for the body but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong throws out a counter right but Daebak avoids it with no problem.
Daebak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Payakarakatong throws a counter combo.
Daebak throws a low kick but Payakarakatong moves out of range easily.
Daebak misses with a hook. Payakarakatong ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Payakarakatong 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
During a confident post fight interview, Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFC 129 Mirage vs Semenko
Date: Sep 22, 2019

#R1#
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakarakatong was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Payakarakatong throws a poor cross that misses
and Murhaa counters with a nice body kick.
Payakarakatong throws a combination that misses
and Murhaa counters with a nice body kick.
Murhaa's coach down at GachiClub was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Murhaa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Payakarakatong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Payakarakatong cracks the inside of Murhaa's front leg.
Payakarakatong looks to land a body kick but Murhaa moved away.
Murhaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Payakarakatong scores with a push kick.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Murhaa tries to keep at a distance but Payakarakatong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payakarakatong throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
A nice combination there by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murhaa checks it well.
Payakarakatong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Payakarakatong throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
Payakarakatong throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Payakarakatong looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Payakarakatong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Payakarakatong swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa lands with a nice body punch.
Payakarakatong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Murhaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Payakarakatong. Payakarakatong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murhaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Murhaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Payakarakatong looks to land a body kick but Murhaa moved away.
Payakarakatong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Murhaa.
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Payakarakatong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakarakatong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong is looking to wear down Murhaa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa lands a leg kick that knocks Payakarakatong off balance momentarily.
Payakarakatong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Payakarakatong, right into the meat.
Murhaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Payakarakatong in his tracks.
Payakarakatong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murhaa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Payakarakatong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Payakarakatong scores with a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Murhaa.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick
enabling Murhaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick but Murhaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Payakarakatong is looking to chop away at Murhaa's legs.
Payakarakatong looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Payakarakatong avoids the punch easily.
Payakarakatong misses with a kick to the body.
Murhaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Payakarakatong tries to move into range but Murhaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Payakarakatong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murhaa is working Payakarakatong over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Payakarakatong.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Payakarakatong blocks it. #T3#
Murhaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Payakarakatong backwards.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakarakatong working aggressively here.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Payakarakatong backwards.
Payakarakatong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payakarakatong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Payakarakatong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payakarakatong takes a shot to the head.
Payakarakatong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payakarakatong misses with a body punch.
Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Payakarakatong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land. #BC2#
Murhaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot.
Murhaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murhaa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Payakarakatong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Murhaa with a jab.
Murhaa lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Payakarakatong misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Murhaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Payakarakatong's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Payakarakatong duly obliges.
Murhaa throws a head kick that half lands.
Payakarakatong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Murhaa feints and then cracks Payakarakatong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Payakarakatong down.
Murhaa moves out of range of the body kick from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa thinks about the counter body kick.
Murhaa misses with a straight right.
Payakarakatong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to clinch but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Murhaa's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick which misses Murhaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Murhaa tries to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Payakarakatong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Payakarakatong throws a solid leg kick but Murhaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong backing away here, and Murhaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakarakatong manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Payakarakatong misses with a head kick.
Payakarakatong works Murhaa's body with a nice hook.
Paul Murhaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murhaa blocks a jab.
Payakarakatong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Payakarakatong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Payakarakatong sizes up Murhaa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhaa. That's going to slow Payakarakatong down.
Payakarakatong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payakarakatong gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murhaa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakarakatong throws out the jab.
Payakarakatong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murhaa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakarakatong looks to clinch
and Murhaa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Payakarakatong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payakarakatong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Payakarakatong doesn't manage to clinch there - Murhaa circles away.
Murhaa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Payakarakatong avoids the head kick by Murhaa.
Payakarakatong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Payakarakatong jabs at Murhaa's body.#T1#
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Payakarakatong scores with a jab to the body.
Payakarakatong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Payakarakatong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murhaa can pounce on him.
Payakarakatong walks forward, straight into a front kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murhaa pushes Payakarakatong away with a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhaa. That's going to slow Payakarakatong down.
Murhaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Payakarakatong does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakarakatong. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murhaa.
Murhaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murhaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakarakatong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Murhaa gets tackled into the cage by Payakarakatong. Payakarakatong maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murhaa.
Payakarakatong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakarakatong prevents a body shot from Murhaa. #T2#
Payakarakatong blocking some punches. #BC2#
Murhaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Payakarakatong 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 Murhaa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murhaa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murhaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murhaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murhaa cracks Payakarakatong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murhaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Payakarakatong wants to slow Murhaa down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Payakarakatong is looking to chop away at Murhaa's legs.
Murhaa throws a fast counter high kick but Payakarakatong manages to duck under it in time.
Murhaa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Payakarakatong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhaa.
Payakarakatong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murhaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murhaa moves out of range as Payakarakatong strikes.#T3#
Payakarakatong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong throws a low kick but Murhaa avoids it.
Payakarakatong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murhaa clobbers Payakarakatong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murhaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murhaa throws a head kick that half lands.
Payakarakatong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Payakarakatong misses
and Payakarakatong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murhaa.
Payakarakatong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Murhaa connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Payakarakatong is rocked!
Payakarakatong looks up at the clock. Bad move! Murhaa lands a right hand from hell, dropping Payakarakatong. Murhaa pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Murhaa!
A very excited looking Paul Murhaa rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: PFC 122 Bathory vs Rock
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Payakarakatong tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Silva lands with a hook. Payakarakatong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Da Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Payakarakatong misses with a straight right.
Payakarakatong throws a wild body kick that Da Silva sees coming a mile off.
Payakarakatong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Da Silva throws out a counter right but Payakarakatong avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Da Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Da Silva working away.#SUB2#
Da Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Payakarakatong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Da Silva takes a little break here. Payakarakatong wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Payakarakatong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Payakarakatong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Da Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Da Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Payakarakatong's legs.
Da Silva tries to advance to mount but Payakarakatong instead regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva controlling the pace.
Payakarakatong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payakarakatong 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.
Da Silva trying to control but Payakarakatong is working from the bottom.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
Payakarakatong seems keen to control Da Silva's posture.
Payakarakatong looking to control.
Da Silva stands and throws Payakarakatong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Payakarakatong prevents Da Silva from moving into mount. #T3#
Da Silva has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Payakarakatong!
Da Silva wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Payakarakatong tries to improve his position but instead Da Silva has taken his back! #SUB2#
Payakarakatong preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva keeps control of the position easily here as Payakarakatong tries to buck him off.
Payakarakatong trying to control the hands but Da Silva breaks the grip. #T4##SUB2#
Da Silva is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Da Silva has the hooks in. Payakarakatong is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Da Silva looking to break Payakarakatong's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Payakarakatong remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Da Silva will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Payakarakatong showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Da Silva working for the choke.
Payakarakatong wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva not allowing Payakarakatong to control his hands.
Payakarakatong tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Da Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Payakarakatong's guard.#SUB#
Payakarakatong is looking for a triangle here but Da Silva uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB2#
Da Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Da Silva moves into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong is looking to get to half guard.
Da Silva trying to control but Payakarakatong is having none of it. #T1#
Payakarakatong is controlling an arm, preventing Da Silva from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Da Silva looking to control but Payakarakatong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Payakarakatong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Da Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Payakarakatong is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Da Silva looking for a guillotine from mount but Payakarakatong is having none of it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Da Silva looking to control but Payakarakatong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Payakarakatong tries to control Da Silva's body but Da Silva pushes him off. Payakarakatong squirms to his side and now Da Silva has his back!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Silva wants to control but Payakarakatong is keeping busy.
Da Silva is hanging on to Payakarakatong's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Payakarakatong is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T3##SUB2#
Payakarakatong is having to fend off submission attempts from Da Silva, who is looking to sink in the choke. Da Silva doesn't have the hooks in though and Payakarakatong manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Da Silva working a defensive guard here.
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Payakarakatong is one step ahead there.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Payakarakatong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Da Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Da Silva has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Payakarakatong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Da Silva is looking to advance position but Payakarakatong has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SUB#
Payakarakatong jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Da Silva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Da Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Payakarakatong tries for a kimura but Da Silva is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Da Silva scores with a nice strike.
Payakarakatong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Payakarakatong avoids a kick to the body.
Da Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Payakarakatong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Payakarakatong throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Payakarakatong.
Da Silva misses with a straight left.
Da Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakarakatong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Da Silva momentarily.
Da Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Payakarakatong swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Payakarakatong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakarakatong.#T1#
Da Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Payakarakatong walks into a jab.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Da Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payakarakatong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Da Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong scoring well with a low kick there.
Payakarakatong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Payakarakatong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Da Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Da Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Payakarakatong counters with a thumping low kick.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Payakarakatong.
A little jabbing left from Da Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Payakarakatong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva goes for a double leg but Payakarakatong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Payakarakatong continues to drive forward.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick as Da Silva jumps back.#T2#
Payakarakatong throws a shot from downtown. Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Da Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Payakarakatong on the side of the head.
Da Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Payakarakatong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Da Silva is able to avoid easily.
Da Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Payakarakatong tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook.
Payakarakatong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
Da Silva feints and then cracks Payakarakatong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Payakarakatong down.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot.
Da Silva throws a body punch but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Da Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Payakarakatong throws a body shot but no joy.
Payakarakatong lands a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Leonardo Da Silva has been cut.#T3#
Payakarakatong looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Payakarakatong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Payakarakatong's corner calls for a 1-2. Payakarakatong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is winning the standup battle so far.
Da Silva is looking to clinch.
Da Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Da Silva catches Payakarakatong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Payakarakatong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Da Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leonardo Da Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Da Silva digs a good hook to Payakarakatong's body.
Da Silva moves out of range as Payakarakatong throws a body kick.
Da Silva throws a jab when Payakarakatong was well out of range.
Payakarakatong throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Payakarakatong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Da Silva as he avoids it easily.
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!#CL#
Payakarakatong closes the distance and clinches.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Payakarakatong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Da Silva or not.
Da Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Payakarakatong controls the action.
Payakarakatong blocks a body shot from Da Silva.
A nice left hand lands by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Payakarakatong misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva tries to throw a body punch but Payakarakatong avoids it by throwing Da Silva back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Silva.
Da Silva tries to work over Payakarakatong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Da Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Payakarakatong controls the action.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Silva controls his hands.
Payakarakatong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Payakarakatong misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakarakatong.
A head punch on the inside from Payakarakatong fails to land.
Payakarakatong has a couple of punches blocked by Da Silva.
Payakarakatong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Da Silva 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
A relieved looking Leonardo Da Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PFC 115 Slurper vs Reid
Date: Jul 07, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circling - Payakarakatong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakarakatong cracks Ibu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
Ibu misses with a kick to the body
letting Payakarakatong counter with a right hand.
Ibu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Diamond Unbreakable in the buildup to the fight.
Payakarakatong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ibu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Payakarakatong with a poor takedown
and Ibu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakarakatong.
Ibu is looking to counter punch.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ibu moves out of range as Payakarakatong strikes.
It looked like Ibu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Payakarakatong.
As Payakarakatong tries to get set, Ibu tries to push him back and clinch up but Payakarakatong manages to avoid the attempt.
Payakarakatong looks to land a right hand but Ibu moved out of range.
As Payakarakatong backs away, Ibu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ibu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Ibu pushes Payakarakatong up against the cage in a clinch.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibu blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ibu.
A body shot lands from Ibu.
Payakarakatong blocking some punches.
Payakarakatong lands a body shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu has a couple of punches blocked by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ibu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice shot by Ibu.#T2#
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakarakatong throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Payakarakatong.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Payakarakatong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakarakatong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Payakarakatong looks to land a left hand but Ibu moved out of range nicely.
Payakarakatong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ibu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Ibu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payakarakatong on the side of the head.
A big left from Payakarakatong misses.
Ibu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Payakarakatong at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ibu - that will leave a mark!
Payakarakatong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ibu as he avoids it easily.
Koh Ibu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Ibu counters with a quick kick to the body but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Payakarakatong misses with a straight right.
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Ibu clinches.
Payakarakatong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibu backwards. #T4#
Nice body punch from Payakarakatong.
Ibu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Payakarakatong tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu gets through Payakarakatong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Ibu as the two fighters clinch.
Payakarakatong misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakarakatong misses with a body punch.
Payakarakatong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu works on Payakarakatong's body with a couple of short punches.
Ibu has a couple of punches blocked by Payakarakatong.
A hook to the body from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
A short right from Ibu on the inside.
Ibu can't find room to land a body shot as Payakarakatong controls the action.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Payakarakatong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Payakarakatong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ibu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Payakarakatong can turn it around.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ibu.
Good body shot from Ibu.
Ibu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payakarakatong backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Koh Ibu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koh Ibu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Ibu clinches.
Payakarakatong blocking some punches.
A short left from Ibu. #BC#
Ibu breaks the clinch.
Ibu scores with a nice strike.
Ibu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#
Payakarakatong is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Ibu engages and cracks Payakarakatong with a massive lead left hook - Payakarakatong tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Ibu is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koh Ibu!
A less than humble Koh Ibu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: PFC 109 Wright vs Murphy III
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Nordskov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Payakarakatong staying out of range there.
Payakarakatong attempts a counter takedown but Nordskov avoids it well and moves away.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nordskov connects with a solid leg kick.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov throws a push kick but Payakarakatong slaps the foot to one side.
Nordskov slips under a jab from Payakarakatong.
That kick from Nordskov tenderised Payakarakatong's leg. Payakarakatong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch but Nordskov is having none of it.
Nordskov misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Payakarakatong misses its target.
Payakarakatong has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov moves out of range as Payakarakatong strikes.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
Nordskov lands with a nice body punch.
Nordskov lands with a good body shot.
Nordskov throws a shot from downtown. Payakarakatong moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Payakarakatong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Payakarakatong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nordskov scores with a hook to the body. Payakarakatong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Payakarakatong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakarakatong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Payakarakatong misses its intended target.
Mads Nordskov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nordskov.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nordskov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Payakarakatong is able to avoid easily.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov lands a jab.
Nordskov swings for the body but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Payakarakatong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nordskov tries to close the distance and clinch but Payakarakatong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Payakarakatong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov walks into a jab.
Payakarakatong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakarakatong.
A big right from Nordskov misses.
Payakarakatong looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Payakarakatong misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nordskov! But no joy.
Payakarakatong misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Payakarakatong forces Nordskov back against the cage and clinches.
Nordskov lands with a right to the head.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Payakarakatong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Payakarakatong lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Nordskov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov lands a hook that snaps the head of Payakarakatong backwards.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payakarakatong scores with a shot to the side of Nordskov's head.
A head punch on the inside from Payakarakatong fails to land.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Payakarakatong presses Nordskov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Payakarakatong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the side of Payakarakatong's head.
Nordskov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Payakarakatong backwards.
A short uppercut from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Payakarakatong lands a shoulder strike.
Payakarakatong prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Payakarakatong misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Payakarakatong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payakarakatong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Payakarakatong backwards.
Payakarakatong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Payakarakatong wants to take the fight to the mat but Nordskov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov presses Payakarakatong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakarakatong.
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nordskov scores with a hook to the body.
Payakarakatong blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Payakarakatong avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Payakarakatong backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a right to the head.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Payakarakatong.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the side of Payakarakatong's head.
Payakarakatong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payakarakatong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nordskov gets through Payakarakatong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Nordskov manages to break the clinch.
Payakarakatong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nordskov dips to his left and cracks Payakarakatong with an uppercut!
A jab from Payakarakatong finds it's way through Nordskov's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nordskov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Payakarakatong takes one to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payakarakatong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Payakarakatong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payakarakatong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nordskov's calf.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Payakarakatong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Payakarakatong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payakarakatong throws a low kick, looking for Nordskov's leg but Nordskov calmly moves out of range.
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
Payakarakatong slips a straight right by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nordskov lands a nice shot that snaps Payakarakatong's head back.
Payakarakatong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range and Payakarakatong settles back down.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Nordskov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Payakarakatong can pounce on him.
Payakarakatong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.#T1#
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nordskov swings for the body but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov lands with an uppercut that bounces Payakarakatong off the cage and back into range.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov blocks a low kick nicely.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Payakarakatong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
Nordskov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Payakarakatong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up but Nordskov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nordskov throws out a counter right but Payakarakatong avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov throws a low kick, looking for Payakarakatong's leg but Payakarakatong calmly moves out of range.
Payakarakatong feints and then cracks Nordskov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nordskov down.
Nordskov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Payakarakatong slips a jab from Nordskov.#T2#
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut.
Payakarakatong connects with an inside leg kick.
Payakarakatong scores with a body shot.
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!
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nordskov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Payakarakatong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Payakarakatong saw that one coming.
Payakarakatong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov scores with a hook.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payakarakatong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nordskov is able to avoid easily.
Nordskov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Payakarakatong.
Good exchange - Payakarakatong coming out on top.
Payakarakatong wants to land a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
Payakarakatong throws a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Payakarakatong.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Nordskov scores with a nice head shot.
Payakarakatong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Payakarakatong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice cross by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A left lands for Nordskov.
Payakarakatong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Payakarakatong throws a low kick but Nordskov avoids it.
Payakarakatong takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov digs a good body shot into Payakarakatong's ribs.
Nordskov lands with a right hand.
Payakarakatong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov throws a leg kick but Payakarakatong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nordskov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nordskov jabs at Payakarakatong's body.
Nordskov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Payakarakatong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakarakatong is just out of range.
Payakarakatong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Payakarakatong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nordskov throws a hook but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.#T4#
Payakarakatong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
A jab from Payakarakatong does it's job there.
Payakarakatong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nordskov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Payakarakatong scrambles back to his feet.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up but Nordskov circles away and keeps his distance.
Payakarakatong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payakarakatong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a slapping head kick.
Payakarakatong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Payakarakatong avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Payakarakatong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakarakatong.
Nordskov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payakarakatong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nordskov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Payakarakatong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Payakarakatong. That one must have hurt.
Payakarakatong connects with a right hand. Nordskov shakes it off.
Nordskov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good shot there by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nordskov's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Payakarakatong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nordskov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nordskov feints and then cracks Payakarakatong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Payakarakatong down.
Payakarakatong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nordskov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Payakarakatong misses with a straight right.
Nordskov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Payakarakatong thumps Nordskov with a low kick.
Payakarakatong swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Payakarakatong misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong wants to land a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
Nordskov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nordskov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Payakarakatong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Payakarakatong misses.
Payakarakatong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.#T1#
Payakarakatong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Payakarakatong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Payakarakatong doesn't seem bothered though.
Payakarakatong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Payakarakatong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Nordskov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nordskov moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakarakatong. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Payakarakatong 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 Nordskov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nordskov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nordskov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Payakarakatong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Nordskov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Payakarakatong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nordskov as he avoids it easily.
Payakarakatong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nordskov misses with a right hand
and Payakarakatong counters with an outside leg kick.
Payakarakatong throws a push kick but Nordskov slaps the foot to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakarakatong.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
Nordskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Payakarakatong misses
letting Nordskov counter with a right hand.
A solid body kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a nice head shot.
Payakarakatong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Payakarakatong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Payakarakatong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Payakarakatong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nordskov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nordskov takes one on the button.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy right hand. Payakarakatong should have avoided that one.
Nordskov tests Payakarakatong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nordskov scores with a jab. Payakarakatong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook.
Payakarakatong closes the distance and clinches up with Nordskov, looking for a takedown. Payakarakatong pushes Nordskov against the cage but Nordskov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Payakarakatong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Payakarakatong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nordskov.
A lazy left from Payakarakatong finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Payakarakatong is predictable there
and Nordskov counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Payakarakatong moves into the clinch successfully.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Nordskov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Payakarakatong misses with some punches.
Nordskov pushes Payakarakatong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Nordskov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payakarakatong can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payakarakatong blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Mads Nordskov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Payakarakatong fails to land.
Payakarakatong lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Nordskov gets underhooks to prevent Payakarakatong's takedown attempt.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Nordskov on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakarakatong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Payakarakatong avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage. #BC2#
Nordskov breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nordskov 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mads Nordskov thanked Aspire Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: PFC 103 Mirage vs Lafitte
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Festation thumps Payakarakatong with a low kick.
Payakarakatong throws a shot from downtown. Festation moves away and avoids it.
Festation fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakarakatong manages to avoid it.
Payakarakatong tests Festation's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payakarakatong throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick there by Festation.
A bone on bone clash there as Festation blocks the leg kick.
Payakarakatong moves in looking to clinch but Festation pushes him off.
Payakarakatong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Festation is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Payakarakatong wants to slow Festation down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Festation moves out of range.
A left lands for Payakarakatong.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Festation moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Payakarakatong misses with a lunging right hand
letting Festation counter with a right hand.
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!
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
Festation fires out a quick counter leg kick but Payakarakatong just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Festation lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Payakarakatong circles away quickly and effectively.
Payakarakatong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Festation throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by Payakarakatong - just one landing.
Payakarakatong punishes Festation's body with a nice straight punch.
Festation looks for the body kick but Payakarakatong saw that one coming.
Payakarakatong lands a jab to Festation's midsection.
Payakarakatong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payakarakatong moves into range and connects with a jab.
That kick from Payakarakatong tenderised Festation's leg. Festation is trying to keep his angry face on.
Payakarakatong swings widly with a right hand
and Festation counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Payakarakatong.
Jab from Payakarakatong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Festation tries to close the distance and clinch but Payakarakatong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Festation goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Festation is looking to slow Payakarakatong down with leg kicks.
Festation lands an overhand right.
Festation throws a leg kick but Payakarakatong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Festation has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Payakarakatong.
Good work by Payakarakatong as he checks the leg kick.
Payakarakatong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Festation.
Festation bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Festation throws a leg kick but Payakarakatong checks it.
Payakarakatong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Festation forces Payakarakatong back against the cage and clinches.
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Payakarakatong avoids it.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Festation lands a right hand.
Festation misses with some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Festation obliges.
Payakarakatong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Festation misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Festation lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Payakarakatong digs a right hand underneath Festation's ribcage. Festation let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Festation lands with a right to the head.
Payakarakatong jumps guard but Festation turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Festation fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakarakatong throws a head punch that misses.
Festation swings wildly with an uppercut but Payakarakatong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakarakatong working aggressively here. #TD2#
Payakarakatong pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Festation defends well.
Payakarakatong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payakarakatong wants to hit a switch here but Festation passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Payakarakatong there! #T4#
Payakarakatong is desperately trying to improve his position but Festation has a good base and remains in mount.
Payakarakatong is still trying to improve position.
Festation definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Festation can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Payakarakatong is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mana Festation will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Payakarakatong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Festation to the mat! Festation manages to get full guard.
Payakarakatong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Festation looking for a sweep. Not yet Festation, not yet.
Festation not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Festation is adopting a defensive guard.
Festation wants to stand but Payakarakatong is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong wants to pass the guard but Festation is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Festation trying to control the position. #T1#
Festation seems keen to control Payakarakatong's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Payakarakatong looking to pass the guard.
Festation looking for a sweep. Not yet Festation, not yet.
Payakarakatong wants to control from the top but Festation keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Festation misses with a body shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payakarakatong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Festation counters by clinching up.
Payakarakatong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Festation blocks an uppercut.
Payakarakatong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payakarakatong tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Payakarakatong back against the cage. #T2#
Payakarakatong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Festation misses with a knee to the head.
Festation stalling in the clinch but Payakarakatong improves position.
Festation with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from Festation.
Festation goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Festation manages to break the clinch.
Festation lands with a nice combination. Payakarakatong backs away looking to recover.
Festation moves out of range of the body kick from Payakarakatong.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Festation throws a right hand that Payakarakatong ducks under and follows up with a left that Payakarakatong also avoids with ease.
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!
Payakarakatong connects with a jab.
Festation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong scores with a nice right hand.
Payakarakatong throws a big shot that misses.
Payakarakatong tests Festation's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Festation thumps Payakarakatong with a low kick.#T3#
Festation on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Payakarakatong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Payakarakatong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Festation lands a high kick!
Payakarakatong lands a jab to Festation's midsection.
Payakarakatong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Payakarakatong cracks the inside of Festation's front leg. #CL#
Festation drives through and clinches with Payakarakatong against the cage.
Festation goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Payakarakatong. #TD2#
Payakarakatong tightens his grip and picks Festation up, before dumping him to the ground. Festation manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Festation is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Festation wants to get back to his feet but Payakarakatong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Payakarakatong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Festation swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Festation looking for a sweep. Not yet Festation, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Festation is on top in guard. #REVR#
Payakarakatong pulls Festation in to control the position. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong looking for a guillotine here but Festation defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Festation misses.
Festation scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Festation throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Payakarakatong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong looks to land a left hand but Festation moved out of range nicely.
Festation throws a body shot but no joy.
Payakarakatong lands a nice shot that snaps Festation's head back.
Festation tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payakarakatong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Festation misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Payakarakatong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payakarakatong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakarakatong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Festation.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong checks a leg kick.
Payakarakatong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Payakarakatong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Festation looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Payakarakatong steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Jab, jab by Payakarakatong - just one landing.
Payakarakatong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Festation is out of range.
Payakarakatong is looking to land body kicks.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
Festation misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Festation swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Festation tries to clinch but Payakarakatong is having none of it.
Festation works the jab nicely.
Festation tries to bum rush Payakarakatong with a series of wild strikes but Payakarakatong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Festation misses with a body kick.
Payakarakatong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Festation tries to clinch but Payakarakatong moves out of range. #T2#
Payakarakatong lands a jab to the nose.
Festation jabs Payakarakatong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Payakarakatong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.
Festation seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Decent striking displayed by Payakarakatong there.
Payakarakatong lands a leg kick that knocks Festation off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakarakatong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Festation counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Payakarakatong.
A nice inside leg kick there by Festation. That's going to slow Payakarakatong down.
Festation misses with an uppercut. Payakarakatong saw that one coming.
Festation pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Payakarakatong back to the cage. Festation follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Festation drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Festation walks forward, straight into a front kick from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Festation avoids the body shot from Payakarakatong. #T3#
Festation throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Festation throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payakarakatong counters with a straight right hand.
Festation moves in looking to clinch but Payakarakatong pushes him off.
Payakarakatong throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Payakarakatong does it's job there.
Festation misses with a wild combination.
Festation is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good exchange - Payakarakatong coming out on top.
Payakarakatong throws a poor cross that misses
and Festation counters with a thumping low kick.
Festation takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Festation is looking to clinch but Payakarakatong is avoiding it. #T4#
Payakarakatong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Festation tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Payakarakatong is able to avoid easily.
Payakarakatong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Festation. Festation obviously looking to wear him down.
Payakarakatong scores with a jab. Festation acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Payakarakatong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Payakarakatong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Festation pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Payakarakatong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Festations jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Festation thumps Payakarakatong with a low kick.
Festation wants to clinch up but Payakarakatong keeps it at a distance.
Payakarakatong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Festation misses
and Payakarakatong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payakarakatong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Festation.
Payakarakatong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mana Festation.
I think Festation has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
During a confident post fight interview, Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFC 97 Mirage vs Kitano
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Snoats moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Snoats blocks a jab.
We've been informed that Snoats has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL2#
Snoats moves into the clinch.
Payakarakatong tries to throw a body punch but Snoats avoids it by throwing Payakarakatong back against the cage.
Snoats blocking some punches.
Payakarakatong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Snoats.
Snoats scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Payakarakatong misses with the head strike.
Payakarakatong can't find room to land a body shot as Snoats controls the action.
Snoats with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Payakarakatong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payakarakatong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats drops down looking for an ankle pick but Payakarakatong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Snoats throws a right and a left that Payakarakatong avoids nicely.
Snoats shoots for a double leg takedown but Payakarakatong sprawls well. He's pushed Snoats's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gale Snoats.
Snoats moves out of range as Payakarakatong throws a body kick.
Snoats on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Snoats has managed to clinch. #T1#
Payakarakatong misses with some punches.
Snoats leaning against his opponent.
Snoats fails to pull guard.
Payakarakatong tries to throw a body punch but Snoats avoids it by throwing Payakarakatong back against the cage.
Payakarakatong swings wildly with an uppercut but Snoats uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakarakatong working aggressively here.
Payakarakatong can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Payakarakatong gets through Snoats's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong misses with the head strike.
Payakarakatong has a couple of punches blocked by Snoats.
Snoats is looking to break free of the clinch but Payakarakatong has double underhooks.
Payakarakatong keeps control of Snoats as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Payakarakatong working aggressively here.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Snoats controls his hands.
Payakarakatong lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Snoats gets control of Payakarakatong's arms and successfully pulls guard. Snoats will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Payakarakatong being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Payakarakatong tries to stand but Snoats is controlling from the bottom.
Snoats throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Payakarakatong looking to pass the guard.
Payakarakatong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Payakarakatong tries to free his leg and advance position but Snoats is retaining full guard.
Payakarakatong prevents Snoats from getting back to his feet.
Payakarakatong wants to get up but he can't break Snoats's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Payakarakatong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Snoats throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snoats looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payakarakatong.
Snoats steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD2#
Snoats manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Payakarakatong on his heels. He'll look to pass Payakarakatong's guard now, I'm sure.
Snoats missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Payakarakatong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Snoats looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Snoats won't allow Payakarakatong to sweep him here.
Snoats passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Payakarakatong is not content to let Snoats control the position.
Snoats controls the position.
Payakarakatong is trying to work for a sweep but Snoats has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Snoats fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Payakarakatong avoids it really well and circles away.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Payakarakatong.
Snoats fails with a takedown attempt.
Payakarakatong cracks a nice hook into Snoats's ribs.
Snoats staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Snoats fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Payakarakatong, pushing him back against the cage.
Snoats is looking for a takedown.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gale Snoats.
Payakarakatong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Snoats backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Payakarakatong as Snoats tries to tie him up. #T1#
Payakarakatong cracks Snoats with a nice body shot.
Snoats prevents a body shot from Payakarakatong.
Snoats is looking to take this one to the mat.
Payakarakatong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payakarakatong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Payakarakatong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Snoats is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Payakarakatong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Payakarakatong.#TD2#
Payakarakatong tries to sprawl but Snoats drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Payakarakatong tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Snoats manages to move to mount!
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!
Snoats connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snoats can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Payakarakatong is looking to escape. #T2#
Payakarakatong manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Payakarakatong is looking to improve his position.
Gale Snoats has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snoats throwing shots but Payakarakatong is blocking nicely.
Snoats working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Payakarakatong's thigh. Payakarakatong counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Payakarakatong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snoats is aware though and is defending well.
Payakarakatong seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3##SUB#
Payakarakatong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Payakarakatong throws his legs up looking for a submission but Snoats uses it to pass to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Payakarakatong is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Snoats wants to control for a moment but Payakarakatong uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Snoats wants to take a breather but Payakarakatong is having none of it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snoats passes into side control, despite Payakarakatong's attempt to control the position.
Snoats wants to stand but Payakarakatong is controlling his arm.
Snoats trying to control the position but Payakarakatong is working away.
An elbow from Snoats crashes against the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payakarakatong is not content to let Snoats control the position.
Payakarakatong tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Snoats presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Good work by Snoats as he checks the leg kick.
Snoats steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Payakarakatong.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakarakatong. #TD2#
Snoats shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Snoats was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Payakarakatong tries to buck Snoats off but Snoats is having none of it.
Snoats trying to control the action but Payakarakatong is working from the bottom.
Payakarakatong is trying to buck Snoats off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong is letting Snoats control him for a moment. #T1#
Let's hope that Snoats has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Snoats advances to mount.
Payakarakatong tries to reverse the position but Snoats maintains control.
Snoats controlling from mount.
Snoats lands a nice shot to the head.
Payakarakatong wants to hold on but Snoats pushes him away.#T2#
Payakarakatong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Snoats putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Snoats working the ground and pound effectively.
Payakarakatong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Snoats thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Payakarakatong tries to lock up and control but Snoats gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Payakarakatong suckers Snoats into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Payakarakatong is now in Snoats's guard! #T3#
Snoats will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Payakarakatong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Snoats holds on and takes a little breather.
Payakarakatong trying to control but Snoats is working from the bottom.
Payakarakatong passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snoats struggling a bit here.
Payakarakatong trying to control the action but Snoats is working from the bottom.
Snoats manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Payakarakatong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snoats does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snoats works his way to full guard. Good work.
Payakarakatong pushing down on Snoats's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gale Snoats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Payakarakatong in particular looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gale Snoats.
I think Payakarakatong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: PFC 92 Semenko vs Mirage
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Thomas catches Payakarakatong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Payakarakatong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Thomas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thomas.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakarakatong misses with a looping right.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thomas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Payakarakatong dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Payakarakatong cracks a nice hook into Thomas's ribs.
Payakarakatong 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.
Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Payakarakatong moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Payakarakatong moves away and avoids it.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas avoids the body shot from Payakarakatong. #CL#
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Payakarakatong's head.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Payakarakatong.
Thomas lands a body shot.
I was talking to Thomas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good body shot from Payakarakatong.
A hook to the body from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong prevents a body shot from Thomas.
Payakarakatong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payakarakatong lands a left hand.
Payakarakatong prevents a body shot from Thomas.
Payakarakatong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas leaning against his opponent.
Payakarakatong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomas or not. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong has Thomas pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Payakarakatong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakarakatong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Payakarakatong.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payakarakatong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Payakarakatong.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payakarakatong's elbow.
Payakarakatong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Thomas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payakarakatong lands with a light punch inside.
Thomas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Payakarakatong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payakarakatong lands a body shot. #T3#
Payakarakatong lands a jab to the nose.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Payakarakatong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payakarakatong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Payakarakatong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thomas moves out of range as Payakarakatong throws a body kick.
Payakarakatong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thomas darts in trying to clinch
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Payakarakatong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas misses with a shot to the body
and Payakarakatong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thomas throws a body punch but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a straight right. #T4#
Thomas misses with a hook.
Payakarakatong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Payakarakatong moves out of range of the body kick from Thomas.
And Payakarakatong responds with a good body kick, but Thomas manages to step out the way in time.
Thomas throws a body punch but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Payakarakatong moved out of range.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Payakarakatong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakarakatong ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
A little jabbing left from Payakarakatong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thomas throws a jab when Payakarakatong was well out of range.
Payakarakatong throws out a counter right but Thomas avoids it with no problem.
Payakarakatong ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakarakatong throws a lazy uppercut
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payakarakatong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas tries to clinch up
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tom Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Payakarakatong moved out of range nicely.
Thomas slips under a jab from Payakarakatong.
Thomas throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Payakarakatong counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thomas! Payakarakatong lets Thomas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Thomas is rocked!
Thomas throws a hook but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Thomas misses
and Payakarakatong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas tries to clinch but Payakarakatong is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Payakarakatong misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Thomas seems to have got his legs back now.
Payakarakatong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #KD2#
Payakarakatong cracks Thomas with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thomas looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Payakarakatong finish him?
Payakarakatong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Payakarakatong counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 87 Slurper vs Kansleri
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Fuujin tries to land a front kick but Payakarakatong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Payakarakatong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Payakarakatong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fuujin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Payakarakatong moves in looking to clinch but Fuujin pushes him off.
Fuujin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fuujin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Payakarakatong is out of range.
Fuujin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Payakarakatong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuujin.
Payakarakatong 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.
Fuujin scores with a jab to the body.
Fuujin throws a big shot that misses.
Fuujin walks into a stiff left hand from Payakarakatong.
Fuujin throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuujin thumps Payakarakatong with a low kick.
Fuujin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fuujin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fuujin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fuujin throws a body shot but no joy.
Fuujin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fuujin takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Payakarakatong cracks Fuujin with a good jab.
Payakarakatong thuds his right hand into Fuujin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fuujin throws a leg kick
and Payakarakatong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fuujin 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.
Fuujin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fuujin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Payakarakatong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fuujin.
Payakarakatong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fuujin misses with an uppercut. Payakarakatong saw that one coming.
Fuujin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fuujin moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuujin throws a combination that misses
letting Payakarakatong counter with a right hand.
Kazuka Fuujin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakarakatong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fuujin is looking to counter punch.
Payakarakatong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fuujin misses with a right hand
and Payakarakatong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payakarakatong throws a wild body kick that Fuujin sees coming a mile off.
Fuujin thinks about countering with a head kick.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut.
Fuujin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fuujin blocks the body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fuujin - that will leave a mark!
Fuujin lands a nice shot that snaps Payakarakatong's head back.
Payakarakatong lands a nice hook to Fuujin's body. Fuujin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakarakatong. Fuujin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick as Fuujin jumps back.
Fuujin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Payakarakatong takes one to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong scoring well with a low kick there.
Payakarakatong connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Fuujin.
Fuujin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fuujin throws the kick towards the body but Payakarakatong avoids it.
Payakarakatong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fuujin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Payakarakatong's head backwards.
Payakarakatong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Payakarakatong cracks Fuujin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fuujin staying out of range there.
Good work by Payakarakatong as he checks the leg kick.
Payakarakatong takes one to the chin there.
Payakarakatong moves away from the strike by Fuujin.
Good work by Fuujin as he checks the leg kick.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick but Fuujin moved away.#T3#
Fuujin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Payakarakatong looks to move away, Fuujin throws a big counter combo but Payakarakatong just gets out of the way.
Payakarakatong scores with a nice strike.
Fuujin dodges the punch combination from Payakarakatong.
Fuujin looks to land a combination but Payakarakatong avoids it well.
Fuujin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fuujin misses with a hook.
Payakarakatong ducks under a wild hook from Fuujin.
Fuujin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Payakarakatong backs up against the cage. #ROC#
Payakarakatong is rocked!
Fuujin throws an uppercut from hell that sends Payakarakatong clean off his feet! He's out cold! Fuujin stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kazuka Fuujin!
A relieved looking Kazuka Fuujin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PFC 83 Semenko vs Stein
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Payakarakatong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koski momentarily.
Payakarakatong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Koski.
Payakarakatong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koski.
Payakarakatong misses with a body kick.
Koski throws a leg kick but Payakarakatong moved away.
Koski looks for the body kick but Payakarakatong saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Payakarakatong misses the target.
Koski throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Payakarakatong to counter with a crisp jab.
Payakarakatong ducks under a wild hook from Koski.
Payakarakatong ducks under a wild hook from Koski.
Koski looks to land a left hand but Payakarakatong moved out of range nicely.
Payakarakatong lands a leg kick that knocks Koski off balance momentarily.
Koski tried to score with a low kick but Payakarakatong checks it.
Payakarakatong misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Koski misses.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy right hand but Koski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payakarakatong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koski's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koski ducks under a wild hook from Payakarakatong.
Koski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koski! But no joy.#T1#
Payakarakatong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Koski misses with a low kick.
It looked like Payakarakatong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick but Koski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Payakarakatong swings for the body but Koski moves out of range.
Payakarakatong blocks a leg kick.
Koski moves out of range of the body kick.
Koski lands a right hook to the body.
Payakarakatong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Koski.
Koski lands a leg kick that knocks Payakarakatong off balance momentarily.
Koski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Payakarakatong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Payakarakatong throws a good cross that connects.
Koski has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Payakarakatong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Payakarakatong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Koski.
Koski swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Payakarakatong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koski is able to avoid easily.
Koski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Koski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Payakarakatong.
Koski catches Payakarakatong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Koski looks to throw the jab but Payakarakatong is out of range.
Koski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Payakarakatong scores with a spinning back kick!
Payakarakatong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koski connects with an inside leg kick.
Payakarakatong misses with a looping right.
Koski missing with a left hand there. Payakarakatong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payakarakatong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Payakarakatong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Payakarakatong trying to control the position from guard on top but Koski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payakarakatong looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Payakarakatong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Payakarakatong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Koski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Payakarakatong wants to control from the top but Koski keeps moving. #SUB2#
Koski looking for a guillotine here but Payakarakatong defends easily.
Payakarakatong wants to control from the top but Koski keeps moving. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Payakarakatong looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koski looks to throw the jab but Payakarakatong is out of range.
It looked like Payakarakatong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch there but Koski circles away.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Koski moves out of range.
Payakarakatong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koski lands a front kick.
Payakarakatong ducks under a wild hook from Koski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kalevi Koski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Koski throws a leg kick but Payakarakatong checks it.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Koski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koski lands a right hook to the body.
Koski checks a leg kick.
Payakarakatong missing with a left hand there. Koski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Payakarakatong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Koski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koski throws a leg kick
letting Payakarakatong counter with a right hand.
Payakarakatong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Koski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakarakatong lands with a cross.
Koski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koski throws a shot from downtown. Payakarakatong moves away and avoids it.
Payakarakatong is looking to counter punch.
Koski misses with a hook. Payakarakatong ducked under it nicely.
Payakarakatong throws a low kick but Koski moves out of range easily.
Koski wants to land a leg kick but Payakarakatong is out of range. #T1#
Koski connects with a nice looking jab.
Payakarakatong is looking to slow Koski down with leg kicks.
Kalevi Koski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Payakarakatong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koski doesn't seem phased though.
Payakarakatong throws out a loose jab but Koski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koski feints a counter leg kick.
Koski takes one to the chin there.
Koski throws out a powerful jab.
Payakarakatong misses with a leg kick.
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koski moves away.
Koski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Payakarakatong throws a jab when Koski was well out of range.
Payakarakatong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payakarakatong lands with a good body shot.
Koski scores with a jab. Payakarakatong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Payakarakatong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
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!
Payakarakatong cracks the inside of Koski's front leg.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the side of Koski's head but Koski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koski! But no joy.
Payakarakatong misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Koski throws a shot from downtown. Payakarakatong moves away and avoids it.
Koski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Payakarakatong lands a nice looking body shot.
Payakarakatong clobbers Koski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook.
Koski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakarakatong manages to avoid it.
Payakarakatong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Payakarakatong misses with a wild body shot.
Koski blocks a leg kick.
Koski follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Koski throws a hook but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Payakarakatong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Payakarakatong throws out a leg kick but Koski moves out of range and Payakarakatong only half commits.
Koski cracks Payakarakatong with a good jab.
Koski feints and then cracks Payakarakatong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Payakarakatong down.
Payakarakatong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koski throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Payakarakatong throws a front kick aimed at Koski's knee but Koski avoids it well.
Koski moves away from the strike by Payakarakatong. #TD#
Payakarakatong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Koski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Payakarakatong is working away from the top position though.
Payakarakatong trying to pass the guard but Koski defending well. #T4#
Payakarakatong is trying to control the action in half guard but Koski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Koski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Payakarakatong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Payakarakatong's back!
Payakarakatong trying to control the hands but Koski won't let him.
Koski controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Payakarakatong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Koski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong lands with a right hand.
Koski misses with a head kick.
Payakarakatong blocks a leg kick.
Koski slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koski! But no joy.
Koski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Payakarakatong throws a jab but it's blocked by Koski.
A bone on bone clash there as Payakarakatong blocks the leg kick.
Koski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Payakarakatong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koski lands a right hook to the body.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Payakarakatong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Payakarakatong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Payakarakatong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Koski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Payakarakatong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Payakarakatong checks a low kick from Koski.
Payakarakatong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Payakarakatong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koski.
Nice defenses there by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong swings for the body but Koski moves out of range.
Payakarakatong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Payakarakatong catches Koski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Koski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payakarakatong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Koski just manages to avoid it.
Koski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Payakarakatong slips a jab from Koski.
Payakarakatong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Koski lands a jab to the nose.
Koski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakarakatong manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Koski.
Koski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakarakatong sizes up Koski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Koski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Payakarakatong throws a jab but it's blocked by Koski.
Koski is looking to score with low kicks.
Payakarakatong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A low kick from Payakarakatong is predictable there
and Koski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good exchange - Payakarakatong coming out on top.
Payakarakatong moves away from the strike by Koski.
Payakarakatong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koski's head backwards.
Payakarakatong throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Koski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakarakatong scores with a body shot.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick but Koski checks it.
Koski lands a jab-cross combination.
Payakarakatong will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Koski throws a jab but it's blocked by Payakarakatong.
Koski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Payakarakatong lands with a hook. Koski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Koski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payakarakatong.
Koski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Payakarakatong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Payakarakatong misses with a looping right.
Payakarakatong cracks a nice hook into Koski's ribs.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the side of Koski's head but Koski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koski tries a quick counter leg kick but Payakarakatong is wise to it.
Payakarakatong lands a nice looking body shot.
Payakarakatong dodges the punch combination from Koski.
Koski is looking to score with low kicks.
Koski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick but Koski sees it coming and moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Payakarakatong blocks the low kick.
Koski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payakarakatong. Payakarakatong obviously looking to wear him down.
Payakarakatong cracks Koski with a good jab.
Koski cracks Payakarakatong with an open hand slap.#T4#
Koski misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Payakarakatong.
Koski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payakarakatong. Payakarakatong obviously looking to wear him down.
Payakarakatong digs a good body shot into Koski's ribs.
Payakarakatong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Koski misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Payakarakatong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Payakarakatong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koski manages to avoid it.
Payakarakatong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Koski blocks the leg kick.
Payakarakatong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koski moves out of range of the strikes.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick
and Koski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koski throws a leg kick but Payakarakatong moved away.
Payakarakatong connects with a body shot that sends Koski's belly button to the back.
Koski throws a body punch but Payakarakatong moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Payakarakatong 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
A less than humble Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: ABW 184 Reynold - Verygood
Date: Dec 18, 2018

#R1#
Payakarakatong avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Payakarakatong scores with a punch to the head.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Payakarakatong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Payakarakatong connects with a body shot that sends Murhaa's belly button to the back.
Payakarakatong 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.
Payakarakatong connects with a nice looking jab.
Murhaa moves away from the strike by Payakarakatong.
Murhaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Payakarakatong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Payakarakatong throws a hook but Murhaa avoids it easily.
Murhaa 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.
Murhaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Payakarakatong looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Murhaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murhaa connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Murhaa lands with a hook. Payakarakatong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murhaa feints and then cracks Payakarakatong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Payakarakatong down.
Payakarakatong staying out of range there.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakarakatong.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Murhaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Payakarakatong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murhaa misses with a low kick as Payakarakatong jumps back.
Payakarakatong is looking to counter punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murhaa.
Payakarakatong connects with a body shot that sends Murhaa's belly button to the back.
Murhaa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Payakarakatong.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murhaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Payakarakatong steps away.
Payakarakatong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Payakarakatong lands a head shot.
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payakarakatong misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa slips a jab and a cross from Payakarakatong.
Murhaa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa swings for the body but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong scores with a sloppy right hand. Murhaa should have avoided that one.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Good leg kick by Payakarakatong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Payakarakatong takes one to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong lunges at Murhaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murhaa's hand.
Payakarakatong throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murhaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Payakarakatong throws a poor cross that misses
and Murhaa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
It looks like Payakarakatong has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Payakarakatong misses with a body kick.
Payakarakatong throws a hook but Murhaa avoids it easily.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Payakarakatong is looking to score with low kicks.
Murhaa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Payakarakatong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
Murhaa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Payakarakatong moves out of range of the strikes.
Murhaa throws a push kick but Payakarakatong slaps the foot to one side.
Murhaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payakarakatong on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Murhaa finds it's target.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Payakarakatong saw that one coming.
Payakarakatong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murhaa.#T3#
Payakarakatong misses the shot to the body.
Payakarakatong slips a straight right by Murhaa.
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakarakatong throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Payakarakatong.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by Payakarakatong. Beautiful body shot.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
Murhaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murhaa scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Payakarakatong misses its intended target.
Murhaa thows a body kick. Payakarakatong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Payakarakatong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murhaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Payakarakatong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murhaa.
Payakarakatong lands a nice shot to the body.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick that misses.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payakarakatong.#T4#
Payakarakatong looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Payakarakatong scores with a nice right hand.
Payakarakatong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good leg kick by Murhaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Payakarakatong.
Murhaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Payakarakatong throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Payakarakatong is able to avoid easily.
Murhaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Payakarakatong checks a low kick from Murhaa.
Payakarakatong lands with an overhand left.
An inside leg kick from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Payakarakatong does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakarakatong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payakarakatong.
Nice body punch from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong catches Murhaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Payakarakatong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Payakarakatong misses the target.
Payakarakatong wants to clinch.
Payakarakatong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Payakarakatong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murhaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Payakarakatong with a body shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakarakatong is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Payakarakatong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa throws a series of punches but Payakarakatong avoids them all with ease.
Payakarakatong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong cracks Murhaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Murhaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Payakarakatong throws a push kick but Murhaa slaps the foot to one side.
Payakarakatong throws a one two combo.
Payakarakatong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murhaa throws out the jab.
Payakarakatong slips under a jab.#T1#
Murhaa throws a hook but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Payakarakatong loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch.
Murhaa lands a jab to Payakarakatong's midsection.
Payakarakatong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Murhaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Payakarakatong moved out of range.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Payakarakatong's shoulder, as Payakarakatong tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Payakarakatong as he connects with a hook.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakarakatong throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa unleashes a big counter combination but Payakarakatong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Payakarakatong lands with an overhand left.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the side of Murhaa's head but Murhaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payakarakatong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Payakarakatong avoids it with no problem.
Payakarakatong scores with a nice strike.
Murhaa works Payakarakatong's body with a nice hook.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakarakatong cracks Murhaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Payakarakatong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.#T2#
Payakarakatong scores with a punch to the head.
Payakarakatong moves out of range of the strikes.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Payakarakatong moved out of range.
Payakarakatong throwing a counter right hand but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Murhaa misses the jab.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Payakarakatong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Payakarakatong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murhaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murhaa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Murhaa checks a leg kick nicely.
Murhaa misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Payakarakatong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Payakarakatong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Murhaa scores with a punch to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Payakarakatong, as that shot connected.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Payakarakatong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murhaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Payakarakatong scrambles back to his feet.
Murhaa misses with a leg kick
and Payakarakatong counters with a low kick, right behind Murhaa 's knee.
Murhaa is looking to chop away at Payakarakatong's legs.
Murhaa is looking to slow Payakarakatong down with leg kicks.
Payakarakatong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Payakarakatong tries to land a leg kick but Murhaa saw it coming and moves away.
Murhaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payakarakatong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakarakatong was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Sloppy strikes from Murhaa. Those never looked like landing.
Payakarakatong missing with a left hand there. Murhaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murhaa throws a hook but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa throws a front kick aimed at Payakarakatong's knee but Payakarakatong avoids it well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Payakarakatong. Murhaa shrugs it off though.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Payakarakatong.
Murhaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Payakarakatong with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Payakarakatong.
Murhaa throws a front kick that sends Payakarakatong stumbling back into the cage.
Payakarakatong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murhaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa throws a looping overhand right but Payakarakatong ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Payakarakatong misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Payakarakatong misses the target.
Murhaa lands a leg kick that knocks Payakarakatong off balance momentarily.
Payakarakatong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa slips a jab from Payakarakatong.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Payakarakatong sizes up Murhaa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Payakarakatong slips a straight right by Murhaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Murhaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Payakarakatong misses with a body kick.
Murhaa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Murhaa lands an overhand right.
Payakarakatong digs a good hook to Murhaa's body.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Payakarakatong looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakarakatong connects with a leg kick. Murhaa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Payakarakatong looks to land a body kick but Murhaa moved away.
It seemed like Murhaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Payakarakatong.
A slow jab from Payakarakatong misses its intended target.
Murhaa lands a nice looking body kick.
Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Murhaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Murhaa throws out a loose jab but Payakarakatong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakarakatong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murhaa. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick which misses Murhaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Murhaa tries to avoid it. #T1#
Payakarakatong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Payakarakatong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
Payakarakatong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Payakarakatong is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Payakarakatong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payakarakatong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Murhaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Payakarakatong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakarakatong throws out the jab.
Murhaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murhaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payakarakatong on the side of the head.
Payakarakatong dips to his left and cracks Murhaa with an uppercut!
Payakarakatong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murhaa misses with a hook.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Murhaa swings for the body but Payakarakatong moves out of range. #T2#
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payakarakatong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payakarakatong connects with a solid leg kick.
Payakarakatong looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Payakarakatong avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Murhaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Payakarakatong is looking to land body kicks.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Payakarakatong.
Murhaa is trying to counter with his kicks.
Payakarakatong ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick
and Murhaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murhaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Payakarakatong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Payakarakatong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakarakatong is just out of range.
Good exchange - Payakarakatong coming out on top.#T3#
Payakarakatong with a jab.
Payakarakatong looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Payakarakatong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murhaa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Payakarakatong lands with an uppercut that bounces Murhaa off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Murhaa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Payakarakatong - the referee stops the clock and Murhaa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Payakarakatong. Murhaa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Payakarakatong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Payakarakatong.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Payakarakatong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Payakarakatong avoids it with no problem.
Payakarakatong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Payakarakatong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murhaa throws a hook but Payakarakatong avoids it easily.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Payakarakatong moves out of range as Murhaa throws a body kick.
Payakarakatong ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Payakarakatong throws an off balance right hand
and Murhaa counters with a leg kick. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhaa. That's going to slow Payakarakatong down.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut.
Payakarakatong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Payakarakatong misses the jab.
Murhaa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Murhaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Payakarakatong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the body
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payakarakatong will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Payakarakatong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payakarakatong ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Payakarakatong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murhaa catches Payakarakatong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
Payakarakatong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murhaa's calf.
Payakarakatong moves out of range of the body kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Payakarakatong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Murhaa.
Well Murhaa 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: ABW 176 Wolf - Meat Boy
Date: Nov 15, 2018

#R1#
Payakarakatong lands the left hand.
Payakarakatong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nobody connects with a leg kick. Payakarakatong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD#
Nobody scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The strikes coming from Nobody are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nobody lands some shots froms side control.
Payakarakatong takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakarakatong regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong is looking for a triangle but Nobody pushes his legs off easily.
Payakarakatong looking for a sweep. Not yet Payakarakatong, not yet.
Nobody is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Nobody loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Payakarakatong has momentary wrist control but Nobody slips an elbow through the middle.
Payakarakatong wants to sweep here but Nobody controlling him for the moment.
Nobody landing with the ground and pound.
Nobody lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Nobody working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nobody 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.
Nobody throwing strikes but missing.
Nobody lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nobody throws a big right hand that misses.
Nobody keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Payakarakatong's head.
Nobody postures up and lands a big shot to Payakarakatong's brow. #SUB2#
Nobody throws a sloppy strike and Payakarakatong has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Nobody is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Payakarakatong!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
A very excited looking Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Nigel Nobody stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am Nobody!'.

Event: ABW 170 Perez - Sweetie Pie
Date: Oct 25, 2018

#R1#
Pi Fian scores with a three punch combo!
Pi Fian pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Payakarakatong back to the cage. Pi Fian follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Payakarakatong throws a hook but Pi Fian avoids it easily.
Pi Fian throws a series of punches but Payakarakatong avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Pi Fian misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian scores with a jab.
Payakarakatong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pi Fian lands with a kick to the temple. Payakarakatong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakarakatong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pi Fian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Payakarakatong counters with a low kick, right behind Pi Fian 's knee.
Payakarakatong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sitsongrit Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A lazy body kick from Pi Fian
and Payakarakatong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pi Fian stalks Payakarakatong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Payakarakatong's face. Payakarakatong staggers backwards, shaken.
Plu To Pi Fian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pi Fian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Payakarakatong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pi Fian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payakarakatong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pi Fian.
Pi Fian misses with the combination. #T1#
A head kick by Pi Fian misses
and Payakarakatong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pi Fian slips a jab from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pi Fian's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Payakarakatong.
Pi Fian raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pi Fian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pi Fian walks forward, straight into a front kick from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pi Fian throws a sloppy head kick
and Pi Fian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pi Fian throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Payakarakatong counters with a nice leg kick.
Pi Fian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Payakarakatong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong drops Pi Fian with a naaaaasty hook - Pi Fian is in real trouble here! Payakarakatong dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ABW 161 Arendse - Pspic
Date: Sep 18, 2018

#R1#
Payakarakatong loads up on a big right hand but Chris slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chris.
Payakarakatong checks the leg kick.
Payakarakatong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Payakarakatong misses the shot to the body.
Chris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakarakatong throws out the jab.
Chris tries to clinch
and Payakarakatong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chris. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chris manages to avoid it.
Chris lands a nice hook to Payakarakatong's body. Payakarakatong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Payakarakatong's head backwards.
Payakarakatong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Payakarakatong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chris.
Payakarakatong throws a front kick aimed at Chris's knee but Chris avoids it well.
Chris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Payakarakatong looks for a takedown but Chris sprawls well.
Payakarakatong is looking to clinch.
Scuba Chris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chris misses with a few strikes there.
Payakarakatong half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chris throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Payakarakatong misses the target.
Scuba Chris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Chris rushes Payakarakatong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2##TD#
Payakarakatong manages to pull guard.
Payakarakatong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chris passes Payakarakatong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chris trying to control the action but Payakarakatong is working from the bottom.
Payakarakatong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Payakarakatong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Payakarakatong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chris is pushing down on Payakarakatong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Payakarakatong is fighting to maintain full guard but Chris has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chris slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Payakarakatong keeping hold of Chris's head, controlling as best he can.
Payakarakatong is looking to improve his position.
Chris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Payakarakatong keeping hold of Chris's head, controlling as best he can.
Payakarakatong trying to control from the bottom.
Chris tries to pass to full mount but Payakarakatong defends it. #SUB2#
Chris is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Payakarakatong sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chris perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Payakarakatong is pressing down on Chris's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chris trying to control the position from guard on top but Payakarakatong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payakarakatong working a defensive guard but Chris passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Chris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Payakarakatong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chris.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payakarakatong wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scuba Chris dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Payakarakatong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakarakatong loads up on a big right hand but Chris slips the punch.
A big left from Chris misses.
Chris slips a straight right by Payakarakatong.
Chris is looking for the big counter here.
Chris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Payakarakatong missing with a left hand there. Chris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut
and Chris counters with an inside leg kick.
Scuba Chris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chris throws a low kick but Payakarakatong moves out of range easily.
Chris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot.
Chris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chris cracks the inside of Payakarakatong's front leg.
Payakarakatong scores with a hook.
Chris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Payakarakatong. That did some damage!
Chris throws a nice looking combination but Payakarakatong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Payakarakatong tried to counter with a leg kick but Chris avoided it.
Chris scores with a jab to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Payakarakatong misses
and Chris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Payakarakatong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chris.
Nice defenses there by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chris throws a series of punches but Payakarakatong avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Chris looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakarakatong is just out of range.
Payakarakatong walks into a jab.
No joy there for Chris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chris throws a hook but Payakarakatong avoids it easily.
Chris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chris misses with a combination
and Payakarakatong counters with a nice body kick.
Chris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chris misses with a head kick.
Chris throws a combination that misses
and Payakarakatong counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Chris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Payakarakatong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Payakarakatong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A lazy body kick from Payakarakatong
enabling Chris to counter with a crisp jab.
Chris misses with a body punch
and Payakarakatong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chris lands a jab to the head.
Chris tries to clinch up.
Payakarakatong misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Chris darts in and clinches Payakarakatong up against the cage.#T4#
Payakarakatong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payakarakatong working aggressively here.
Payakarakatong lands a left hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chris obliges.
Payakarakatong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chriss head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakarakatong throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Chris manages to break the clinch.
Chris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Chris throws a right hand that misses
and Payakarakatong counters with a straight right hand.
Payakarakatong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chris will feel that in the morning.
Chris misses with a low kick.
Payakarakatong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Payakarakatong misses with a left hand
and Chris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chris throws a jab but it's blocked by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scuba Chris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Chris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payakarakatong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chris swinging wildly here.
Chris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chris is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Payakarakatong or perhaps it was just good defense by Chris, which made it look bad.
Payakarakatong checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Chris lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chris throws a head kick that misses.
Payakarakatong throws a jab but it's blocked by Chris.
Chris connects with a nice looking jab.
Payakarakatong throws a poor cross that misses
and Chris counters with a right hand to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payakarakatong.
Chris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy uppercut
and Chris counters with a right hand to the body.
Payakarakatong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chris tries to score with a low kick but Payakarakatong moves his leg out of the way.
Scuba Chris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chris swinging wildly here.
Payakarakatong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
Payakarakatong misses with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Chris there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payakarakatong.
Chris misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Chris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Chris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chris scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Payakarakatong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chris looks to land a right hand but Payakarakatong moved out of range.#T3#
Payakarakatong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chris lands a head shot.
Chris lands a two punch combo.
Chris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Payakarakatong misses the jab.
Chris lands a nice shot that snaps Payakarakatong's head back.
Chris throws a front kick aimed at Payakarakatong's knee but Payakarakatong avoids it well.
Chris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Payakarakatong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
A good leg kick by Chris.
Chris moves out of range of the leg kick from Payakarakatong.
Chris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakarakatong moves away from the strike by Chris.
A little feinted left hand from Payakarakatong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chris scores with a sloppy right hand. Payakarakatong should have avoided that one.
Scuba Chris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Payakarakatong scores with the left hand. Chris knows he should have avoided that one.
Chris throws a lazy right hand but Payakarakatong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chris attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chris fails to land with a series of punches.
Chris misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scuba Chris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chris 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scuba Chris!

Event: ABW 153 Arendse - OByrne
Date: Aug 16, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Payakarakatong takes the fight into the clinch.
Penn misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Payakarakatong gets control of Penn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Payakarakatong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Payakarakatong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Penn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Payakarakatong wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Payakarakatong has a closed guard, preventing Penn from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Payakarakatong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Payakarakatong looking for a sweep. Not yet Payakarakatong, not yet.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Payakarakatong is retaining full guard.
Payakarakatong is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Payakarakatong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Penn is out of range and Payakarakatong settles back down.
An inside leg kick from Payakarakatong misses.
A leg kick checked by Penn.
Penn throwing a counter right hand but Payakarakatong manages to avoid it.
Payakarakatong throws out a leg kick but Penn moves out of range and Payakarakatong only half commits.
Penn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Payakarakatong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Payakarakatong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Penn.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakarakatong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick which misses Penn's front leg but catches the back leg as Penn tries to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Payakarakatong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've been told by Penn's head coaches at LOD:Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Penn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Penn blocks a head kick by Payakarakatong.
Penn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Penn ducks right into an uppercut from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakarakatong scores with a spinning back kick!
Penn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payakarakatong. Payakarakatong obviously looking to wear him down.
Penn throws a hook but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Payakarakatong throws a poor cross that misses
and Penn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Payakarakatong thinking.
Payakarakatong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Payakarakatong connects with a leg kick. Penn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Payakarakatong takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Payakarakatong pushes Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
Penn lands with a right to the head.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Payakarakatong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Penn prevents a body shot from Payakarakatong.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payakarakatong's elbow.
Penn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Payakarakatong.
Penn misses with a body punch.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payakarakatong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Penn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Payakarakatong lands with a short shot to the head.
Penn gets underhooks to prevent Payakarakatong's takedown attempt.
BJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Penn lands with a short shot to the head.
Payakarakatong tries to pull guard but Penn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Payakarakatong tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Payakarakatong back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payakarakatong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Penn walks away with a smile on his face. Payakarakatong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Payakarakatong throws a wild body kick that Penn sees coming a mile off.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy body kick
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Payakarakatong scores with a nice head shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a shot to the body
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Payakarakatong misses its intended target.
Payakarakatong looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.
Penn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payakarakatong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Penn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Payakarakatong.
Penn misses with an uppercut. Payakarakatong saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Penn ducks right into an uppercut from Payakarakatong.
Penn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Payakarakatong on the side of the head.
Penn throws a looping overhand right but Payakarakatong ducks down to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Payakarakatong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Penn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Payakarakatong misses with a takedown attempt
and Penn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Payakarakatong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payakarakatong tries to work over Penn's front leg with a kick but Penn checks it.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick
and Penn counters with a two punch combo.
Payakarakatong loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penn throws a hook to the side of Payakarakatong's head but Payakarakatong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Payakarakatong lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakarakatong motions for Penn to come forward. Payakarakatong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Penn appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Penn tries to keep at a distance but Payakarakatong has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Payakarakatong lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Payakarakatong jumps guard and drags Penn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payakarakatong wants to sweep but no luck.
Payakarakatong is trying to keep Penn in close.
Penn passes Payakarakatong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payakarakatong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong looking for submissions off his back.
Penn not doing much here. #T2#
Payakarakatong is looking to improve his position.
Payakarakatong trying to control from the bottom.
Penn controlling the action here.
Payakarakatong tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.
Penn sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Penn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Payakarakatong is trying to get back to full guard.
Penn controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Penn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Penn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Payakarakatong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Penn's sensitive parts.
Penn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Payakarakatong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy uppercut
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
Penn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Payakarakatong connects with a body shot.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong works Penn's body with a nice hook.
Payakarakatong connects with a leg kick. Penn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Payakarakatong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakarakatong.
An attempted straight right counter from Penn misses the target.
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payakarakatong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Penn needs to keep his hands up - Payakarakatong had a free shot at his head there.
Payakarakatong with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Payakarakatong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Penn in his tracks.
BJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payakarakatong slips under a jab.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong connects with a single shot there.
Payakarakatong misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Penn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Payakarakatong lands a right hook to the body.
Payakarakatong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong throws a right hand that misses
and Payakarakatong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payakarakatong missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Penns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Payakarakatong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Payakarakatong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Payakarakatong connects with a body shot that sends Penn's belly button to the back.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Payakarakatong.
Penn throwing a counter right hand but Payakarakatong manages to avoid it.
Payakarakatong throws a body kick that misses
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payakarakatong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Penn is able to avoid easily.
Payakarakatong cracks a nice hook into Penn's ribs.
Payakarakatong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Penn connects with a right hand. Payakarakatong shakes it off.
Payakarakatong digs a good hook to Penn's body.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Penn tries to avoid it but Payakarakatong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Penn to the ground. Penn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Penn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Payakarakatong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn staying out of range there.
Penn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Payakarakatong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payakarakatong works the jab nicely.
Payakarakatong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Penn misses the target.
Payakarakatong slips under a jab.#CL2#
Payakarakatong instigates a clinch.
Payakarakatong fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payakarakatong is trying to pull guard but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
BJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penn is leaning against Payakarakatong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Penn prevents a body shot from Payakarakatong.
A shot in the inside from Penn.
A head punch on the inside from Penn fails to land.
Penn lands a right hand.
Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Payakarakatong has him pressed against the cage.
Payakarakatong cracks Penn with a nice body shot.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Payakarakatong won't allow it.
Penn tries to work over Payakarakatong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Penn.
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Penn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
BJ Penn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Payakarakatong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Penn just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Penn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Payakarakatong is working for takedown but Penn is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakarakatong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
A shot in the inside from Penn. #ROC#
Payakarakatong is rocked!
Penn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Penn creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Payakarakatong's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Payakarakatong drops to his knees and Penn pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BJ Penn!
BJ Penn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TGC Crucible 25
Date: Jul 11, 2018

#R1#
Visions throws a lazy uppercut
and Payakarakatong counters with a stiff right hand.
Visions stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong looks to land a left hand but Visions moved out of range nicely.
Visions bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Payakarakatong's head.
Payakarakatong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Visions to score with a decent uppercut.
Payakarakatong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Payakarakatong connects with an inside leg kick.
Visions looks to land a left hand but Payakarakatong moved out of range nicely.
Payakarakatong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Payakarakatong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tragic Visions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the side of Visions's head but Visions sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payakarakatong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Payakarakatong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Visions misses with a straight left.
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Visions sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Visions lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Visions takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Tragic Visions has been cut.
Payakarakatong tried to score with a low kick but Visions checks it.
Visions jabs Payakarakatong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakarakatong defending well as Visions loads up on a big left hand.
Visions scores with a nice head shot.
Visions misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payakarakatong looks to land a left hand but Visions moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Visions misses.
Payakarakatong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Visions with a body shot.
Visions waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Visions swings widly with a right hand
enabling Payakarakatong to counter with a crisp jab.
Payakarakatong ducks under a wild hook from Visions.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakarakatong cracks a nice hook into Visions's ribs.
Visions is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Visions misses. #CL2#
Payakarakatong pushes Visions up against the cage in a clinch.
Payakarakatong works on Visions's body with a couple of short punches.
Visions doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Payakarakatong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Visions chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Payakarakatong can pounce on him.
Visions looks to land a left hand but Payakarakatong moved out of range nicely.
Visions throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Visions.
Payakarakatong takes a swing at Visions's ribcage but misses.
Visions is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Visions throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Payakarakatong! But no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Payakarakatong 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 Visions has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Visions and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Visions on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Visions rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Visions takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payakarakatong throws a jab when Visions was well out of range.#T3#
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot.
Payakarakatong takes one to the chin there.
Payakarakatong tries to score with a low kick but Visions moves his leg out of the way.
Visions missing with a left hand there. Payakarakatong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong misses with a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Visions
and Payakarakatong counters with a good low kick that Visions was not able to check.
Payakarakatong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Visions missing with a left hand there. Payakarakatong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Payakarakatong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Visions pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Visions takes a swing at Payakarakatong's ribcage but misses.
Visions misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Payakarakatong. Beautiful body shot.
Payakarakatong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Visions.
Payakarakatong avoids the body shot from Visions.
Visions misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong scores with a decent looking hook.
Payakarakatong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Visions throws a head kick that misses
and Payakarakatong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Visions throws a shot from downtown. Payakarakatong moves away and avoids it.
Visions misses with a jab to the body
and Payakarakatong makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Visions really felt that one!
A nice leg kick lands there from Payakarakatong.
Visions misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Visions. Beautiful body shot.
Payakarakatong lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tragic Visions's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Visions throws a sloppy body shot
and Payakarakatong counters with a left to the body.
Payakarakatong slips under a jab.
Visions just misses with a punch to the body.
Visions connects with a jab.
Visions fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Payakarakatong on the side of the head.
Visions throws a hook but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Payakarakatong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Visions throws a nice inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payakarakatong.
Visions swings away with a body shot that misses
and Payakarakatong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Visions has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Payakarakatong finds it's way round the side to connect with Visions's head.
Visions throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Visions thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payakarakatong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Visions. #T1#
Visions throws a leg kick
and Payakarakatong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payakarakatong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Visions throws out the jab.
Visions uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Visions.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick that misses.
Payakarakatong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Payakarakatong throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Visions throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Visions is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Visions misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Visions on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Payakarakatong lands a nice shot to the body.
Visions has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payakarakatong slips a jab from Visions.
Payakarakatong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Payakarakatong slips a straight right by Visions.
Payakarakatong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Visions. That one must have hurt.
Payakarakatong misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Visions misses with a left hand
and Payakarakatong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Visions rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Payakarakatong counters with a good low kick that Visions was not able to check.
Payakarakatong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Visions.
Visions misses with a looping right.
Payakarakatong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Visions was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakarakatong.
Visions appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Donk. Visions catches Payakarakatong right on the button with a cross.
Visions cracks Payakarakatong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Visions.
Payakarakatong lands a nice looking body kick.
Payakarakatong thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Visions slips under a jab.
Visions throws a shot from downtown. Payakarakatong moves away and avoids it.
Visions will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Visions is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Payakarakatong throws a wild body kick that Visions sees coming a mile off.
Visions lands a lovely overhand right.
Payakarakatong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Payakarakatong thuds a left hand into Visions's body.
Payakarakatong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Visions doesn't seem bothered though.
Visions throws a big shot that misses.
Visions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakarakatong was well out of range. Poor timing from Visions.
A looping hook to the body misses from Visions. Payakarakatong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Visions takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Payakarakatong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Payakarakatong misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Visions takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Visions misses with a lunging right hand
and Payakarakatong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Visions is rocked!
Payakarakatong knocks out Visions with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Payakarakatong before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Payakarakatong picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
After the fight, Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TGC 62: Steve vs Murley
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Payakarakatong cracks Dong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dong lunges at Payakarakatong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Payakarakatong's hand.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the side of Dong's head but Dong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakarakatong throws out the jab.
A big left from Payakarakatong misses.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick but Dong moved away.
Dong tries a head kick but it misses.
Dong takes a swing at Payakarakatong's ribcage but misses.
Dong throws a leg kick but Payakarakatong moved away.
Dong throws the kick towards the body but Payakarakatong avoids it.
Payakarakatong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Dong misses the target.
Dong slips a jab from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong stuns Dong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dong.
Dong throws a body shot but no joy.
Dong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Payakarakatong takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
Dong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Payakarakatong.
Dong thuds his right hand into Payakarakatong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A shot to the liver by Payakarakatong. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong.
Dong throws a leg kick but Payakarakatong checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Payakarakatong throws a shot from downtown. Dong moves away and avoids it.
Dong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Payakarakatong tries to land a front kick but Dong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Payakarakatong stuns Dong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Payakarakatong looks to land a left hand but Dong moved out of range nicely.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakarakatong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dong to score with a decent uppercut.
Payakarakatong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
Payakarakatong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dong misses with a body shot.
Payakarakatong is looking to land body kicks.
Payakarakatong looks to land a right hand but Dong moved out of range.
Dong looks to land a body kick but Payakarakatong moved away.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick but Dong checks it.
Dong takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dong thows a body kick. Payakarakatong tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
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!
Payakarakatong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dong.
Good work by Dong as he checks the leg kick.
Dong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Payakarakatong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakarakatong.
That kick from Dong tenderised Payakarakatong's leg. Payakarakatong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Payakarakatong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dong.
Dong lands a nice looking body kick.
Payakarakatong blocks a leg kick.
Payakarakatong with the counter takedown but Dong avoids it easily.
Payakarakatong wants to land a leg kick but Dong is out of range.
Dong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Payakarakatong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dong checks the leg kick.
Dong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Payakarakatong thuds a left hand into Dong's body.
A jab from Payakarakatong misses.
Dong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong tried to score with a low kick but Dong checks it.
Payakarakatong looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.#T3#
Payakarakatong cracks Dong with a good jab.
Payakarakatong moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body punch from Payakarakatong.
Dong throws a solid leg kick but Payakarakatong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dong.
Payakarakatong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Payakarakatong digs a good body shot into Dong's ribs.
Payakarakatong misses with a leg kick
and Dong counters with a straight right hand.
Dong moves out of range of the body kick from Payakarakatong.
Dong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dong connects with an inside leg kick.
Payakarakatong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dong's head.#CL#
Dong rushes Payakarakatong and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Payakarakatong.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Good body shot from Payakarakatong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakarakatong misses with some punches.
Dong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Payakarakatong backwards.
Dong misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dong.
Payakarakatong misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dong.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Payakarakatong controls the action.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payakarakatong working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dong.
Dong lands with a light punch inside.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakarakatong misses with some punches.
Dong missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakarakatong.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Payakarakatong controls the action.
Dong misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Payakarakatong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dong scores with a jab to the head.
Payakarakatong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Payakarakatong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Payakarakatong lands the left hand.
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakarakatong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Payakarakatong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dong thinks about countering with a body kick.
Payakarakatong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dong. Dong obviously looking to wear him down.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot.
Payakarakatong works the jab nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong blocks a leg kick.
Dong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dong ducks right into an uppercut from Payakarakatong.
Dong blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Payakarakatong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dong counters with a thumping low kick.
Dong moves out of range as Payakarakatong strikes.
Dong misses with a body kick.
Payakarakatong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Payakarakatong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dong checks a leg kick.
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakarakatong.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dong throws a low kick, looking for Payakarakatong's leg but Payakarakatong calmly moves out of range.
Dong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
Dong throws a low kick but Payakarakatong avoids it.
A left lands for Dong.
Payakarakatong throws out a powerful jab.
Payakarakatong is looking to chop away at Dong's legs.
Dong needs to keep his hands up - Payakarakatong had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Dong 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Payakarakatong avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dong.
Payakarakatong lands with a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong tried to score with a low kick but Dong checks it.
Dong throws a hook but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Payakarakatong takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Dong.
Payakarakatong swings for the body but Dong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong misses with a jab to the body
and Dong counters with a straight right hand.
Dong loads up on a big right hand but Payakarakatong slips the punch.
Payakarakatong throws a jab when Dong was well out of range.
Payakarakatong looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
Payakarakatong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Payakarakatong.
Dong blocks a leg kick.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong missing with a left hand there. Dong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dong tries to land a leg kick but Payakarakatong saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Payakarakatong misses with a body punch
and Dong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dong cracks Payakarakatong with an open hand slap.
Dong throws a hook but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Dong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dong throws a quick counter kick to the body but Payakarakatong avoids it.
Payakarakatong looks to land a right hand but Dong moved out of range.#CL#
Dong clinches with his opponent.
Payakarakatong blocks an uppercut.
Dong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Payakarakatongs head.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payakarakatong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dong lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Payakarakatong.
A body shot lands from Payakarakatong.
Dong throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Payakarakatong. #BC2#
Payakarakatong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payakarakatong lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Dong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Payakarakatong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Payakarakatong misses with a wild body shot.
Payakarakatong is looking to chop away at Dong's legs.
Dong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A low kick from Payakarakatong misses
and Dong counters with a nice body shot.
Dong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Payakarakatong's sensitive parts.
Payakarakatong cracks Dong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Payakarakatong feints and then cracks Dong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dong down.
Dong moves out of range of the body kick from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dong is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Payakarakatong blocks a low kick nicely.
Dong checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Dong connects with an inside leg kick.
Donk. Payakarakatong catches Dong right on the button with a cross.
Payakarakatong lands a leg kick that knocks Dong off balance momentarily.
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
Dong moves out of range as Payakarakatong throws a body kick.
And Dong counters with a quick kick to the body but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Payakarakatong.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dong. That's going to slow Payakarakatong down.
Dong doesn't manage to clinch there - Payakarakatong circles away. #CL#
Dong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dong.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dong blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Payakarakatong as the two fighters clinch.
Payakarakatong throws a punch but it's blocked by Dong.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakarakatong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dong misses with the head strike. #T1##BC#
Dong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payakarakatong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Payakarakatong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong manages to avoid it.
Dong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dong scoring well with a low kick there.
Dong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payakarakatong.
Dong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Payakarakatong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dong thumps Payakarakatong with a low kick.
Payakarakatong digs a good body shot into Dong's ribs.
Payakarakatong avoids the head kick by Dong.
Dong slips under a jab.
Dong half committed to a counter leg kick.
Payakarakatong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dong at a distance.
Dong misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong.
Yung Hung Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Payakarakatong throws the left hand but Dong avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Dong misses its target.
Payakarakatong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Payakarakatong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dong slips under a jab.
Dong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
Dong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dong scores with a kick to the body.
Dong connects with a body shot that sends Payakarakatong's belly button to the back.
Dong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A cross from Dong lands.
Dong walks into a straight right hand from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong.
Dong throws a leg kick that misses.
Payakarakatong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Payakarakatong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dong.
Payakarakatong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Payakarakatong moves out of range as Dong throws a body kick.
Payakarakatong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong dips to his left and cracks Dong with an uppercut!
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dong throws a body kick that misses.
Payakarakatong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dong's sensitive parts.
Payakarakatong digs a good hook to Dong's body.
Dong throws a nice looking combination but Payakarakatong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Payakarakatong avoids the body shot from Dong.
Payakarakatong jabs Dong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Payakarakatong throws a low kick, looking for Dong's leg but Dong calmly moves out of range.
Dong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Payakarakatong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
A low kick from Payakarakatong misses
and Dong counters with a nice body shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong is looking to land body kicks.
Payakarakatong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dong rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Payakarakatong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Payakarakatong avoids the body shot from Dong.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Payakarakatong! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakarakatong. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakarakatong is just out of range.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Payakarakatong shoots in but no luck this time.
Payakarakatong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Payakarakatong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payakarakatong.
A thudding body kick lands there by Payakarakatong!
Payakarakatong lands a front kick.
Dong moves out of range of the body kick.
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dong half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dong checks the leg kick.
Payakarakatong lands a jab.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
Dong slips a straight right by Payakarakatong.

And that's the end of the fight!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Payakarakatong 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TGC Crucible 20
Date: Jun 06, 2018

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Payakarakatong misses the target.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook.
Payakarakatong lands a really nice looking cross but Ruenroeng seems unphased.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng takes a swing at Payakarakatong's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Payakarakatong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payakarakatong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payakarakatong.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ruenroeng.#CL2#
Ruenroeng pushes Payakarakatong up against the cage in a clinch.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Ruenroeng has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ruenroeng presses Payakarakatong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Payakarakatong has Ruenroeng pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ruenroeng manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ruenroeng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Payakarakatong tries to throw a body punch but Ruenroeng avoids it by throwing Payakarakatong back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ruenroeng.
Payakarakatong throws a head punch that misses.
Payakarakatong has a couple of punches blocked by Ruenroeng.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Payakarakatong fails to land.
Payakarakatong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruenroeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Payakarakatong blocking some punches. #T1#
Payakarakatong fails to pull guard.
Payakarakatong lands with a light punch inside.
Payakarakatong can't find room to land a body shot as Ruenroeng controls the action.
Payakarakatong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruenroeng's elbow.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng scores with a shot to the side of Payakarakatong's head.
Payakarakatong has a couple of punches blocked by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ruenroeng lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payakarakatong backwards.
Ruenroeng misses with the head strike.
Payakarakatong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ruenroeng pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruenroeng throws a body punch but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong looks for the body kick but Ruenroeng saw that one coming.
Ruenroeng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payakarakatong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Payakarakatong misses with a jab to the body
and Ruenroeng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruenroeng slips under a jab.
Ruenroeng drops his hands momentarily and Payakarakatong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruenroeng swinging wildly here.
Ruenroeng thuds his shin into the meat of Payakarakatong's side.#T2#
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
Payakarakatong tries to score with a low kick but Ruenroeng moves his leg out of the way.
Ruenroeng moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ruenroeng scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Payakarakatong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samak Ruenroeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruenroeng scores with a head kick.
Payakarakatong looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruenroeng is just out of range.
Ruenroeng throws a wild body kick that Payakarakatong sees coming a mile off.
Payakarakatong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakarakatong manages to avoid it.
Payakarakatong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ruenroeng throws the kick towards the body but Payakarakatong avoids it.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses.
Payakarakatong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Payakarakatong dives in and grabs Ruenroeng's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ruenroeng pushes down on Payakarakatong's head and hops out.#TD#
Ruenroeng tries to sprawl but Payakarakatong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ruenroeng trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payakarakatong trying to control the action but Ruenroeng is working from the bottom.
Ruenroeng tries to get to full guard but Payakarakatong has control of the leg.
Ruenroeng slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Payakarakatong looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ruenroeng can do anything to dispel that myth.
Payakarakatong postures up.
Payakarakatong tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruenroeng is retaining full guard.
Payakarakatong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Payakarakatong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Payakarakatong working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ruenroeng is holding Payakarakatong down, trying to stall.
Ruenroeng struggling a bit here.
Ruenroeng is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Payakarakatong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Payakarakatong is trying to control the action in half guard but Ruenroeng is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ruenroeng trying to control from the bottom.
Ruenroeng makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ruenroeng.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samak Ruenroeng will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ruenroeng takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payakarakatong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruenroeng was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng wants to clinch up but Payakarakatong keeps it at a distance.
Payakarakatong with a hook.
Payakarakatong's corner calls for a 1-2. Payakarakatong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruenroeng manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruenroeng ducks right into an uppercut from Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruenroeng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong lands a nice looking body kick.
Payakarakatong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Payakarakatong jabs Ruenroeng right on the nose. Ruenroeng blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakarakatong shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruenroeng manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Payakarakatong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payakarakatong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruenroeng tries to avoid it but Payakarakatong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruenroeng to the ground. Ruenroeng escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Payakarakatong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Payakarakatong misses with a straight left.
Payakarakatong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Payakarakatong misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Payakarakatong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakarakatong looks to land a left hand but Ruenroeng moved out of range nicely.
Ruenroeng looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruenroeng throws a body punch but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruenroeng was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ruenroeng looks to land a body kick but Payakarakatong moved away.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is winning the standup battle so far.
Payakarakatong misses with a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng wants to counter the offense by Payakarakatong and move into the clinch position.
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakarakatong scores with a jab. Ruenroeng acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Payakarakatong throws a chopping leg kick but Ruenroeng manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Payakarakatong takes a swing at Ruenroeng's ribcage but misses.
Payakarakatong avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Ruenroeng on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but Payakarakatong is having none of it.
Payakarakatong throws a hook but Ruenroeng avoids it easily.
Ruenroeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakarakatong jabs Ruenroeng to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Payakarakatong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruenroeng has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Payakarakatong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Ruenroeng gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Ruenroeng. #TD#
Payakarakatong jumps guard. #SUB#
Payakarakatong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruenroeng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Payakarakatong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Ruenroeng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Payakarakatong working a defensive guard here.
Ruenroeng slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ruenroeng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Payakarakatong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruenroeng looking to sit in guard and control but Payakarakatong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruenroeng tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruenroeng is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ruenroeng keeping moving, preventing Payakarakatong from controlling successfully.
Ruenroeng looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruenroeng, not yet.
Ruenroeng is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ruenroeng really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Payakarakatong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Payakarakatong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruenroeng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Payakarakatong advances position into side control!
Ruenroeng is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Payakarakatong looks to throw the jab but Ruenroeng is out of range.
Payakarakatong connects with a crisp jab.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch up.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruenroeng avoids a kick to the body.
Payakarakatong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ruenroeng counters with a stiff right hand.
Payakarakatong throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Ruenroeng holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ruenroeng misses with some punches.
Ruenroeng working aggressively here.
Payakarakatong can't find room to land a body shot as Ruenroeng controls the action.
Ruenroeng throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Payakarakatongs head.
Payakarakatong blocks a body shot from Ruenroeng.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ruenroeng walks away with a smile on his face. Payakarakatong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Payakarakatong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Payakarakatong looks to land a right hand but Ruenroeng moved out of range.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook
and Ruenroeng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Payakarakatong lands a slapping body shot.
Ruenroeng keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payakarakatong checks a low kick from Ruenroeng.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the side of Ruenroeng's head but Ruenroeng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruenroeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Payakarakatong blocks it well.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong swings for the body but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
A jab from Ruenroeng finds it's way through Payakarakatong's defenses.
Payakarakatong swings for the body but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ruenroeng appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Payakarakatong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Payakarakatong lands with a nice body punch.
A jab lands there for Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payakarakatong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruenroeng jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ruenroeng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.#CL2#
Ruenroeng clinches with his opponent.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Payakarakatong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Payakarakatong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruenroeng lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Payakarakatong is trying to trip Ruenroeng. He has hold of a leg but Ruenroeng is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Payakarakatong persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ruenroeng is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ruenroeng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Payakarakatong is positioning himself well to prevent Ruenroeng advancing to mount.
Ruenroeng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Payakarakatong wants to control but Ruenroeng is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ruenroeng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Payakarakatong is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Payakarakatong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ruenroeng trying to control but Payakarakatong is working from the bottom.
Payakarakatong wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruenroeng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ruenroeng wants to control from the top but Payakarakatong keeps moving.
Payakarakatong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruenroeng is one step ahead there.
Ruenroeng tries to free his leg and advance position but Payakarakatong is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ruenroeng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Payakarakatong looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Payakarakatong moves out of range of the strikes.
Payakarakatong throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruenroeng is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ruenroeng misses with a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng tries to move into range but Payakarakatong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Payakarakatong throws a good cross that connects.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ruenroeng.
Payakarakatong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Ruenroeng. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruenroeng.
Payakarakatong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruenroeng moves away.
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruenroeng moves away.
Payakarakatong throws the kick towards the body but Ruenroeng avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Samak Ruenroeng.
I think Ruenroeng 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Ruenroeng!

Event: TGC Crucible 18
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1#
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook to the body
and Nagasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payakarakatong scores with a shot to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki lands with a good body shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
Nagasaki feinted with a counter takedown.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick which misses Nagasaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nagasaki tries to avoid it.
Nagasaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Payakarakatong.
Crunch! Payakarakatong slams his shin into Nagasaki's torso.
A nice leg kick lands there from Payakarakatong.
An inside leg kick from Payakarakatong misses.
A good leg kick by Payakarakatong.
Nagasaki lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagasaki moves out of range as Payakarakatong throws a body kick.
Payakarakatong cracks Nagasaki with an open hand slap.#T1#
A left lands for Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut.
Payakarakatong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Payakarakatong slips under a jab from Nagasaki.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Payakarakatong with the counter takedown but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Payakarakatong thuds his shin into the meat of Nagasaki's side.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
A decent looking cross lands there for Payakarakatong.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Nagasaki as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakarakatong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nagasaki scores with a body shot.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Payakarakatong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakarakatong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Payakarakatong lands with a straight right. Nagasaki didn't see that one coming.
Nagasaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nagasaki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Payakarakatong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nagasaki. That did some damage!
Nagasaki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Payakarakatong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nagasaki takes a step back to recover.
Payakarakatong looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagasaki is just out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nagasaki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Payakarakatong - the referee stops the clock and Nagasaki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Payakarakatong. Nagasaki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nagasaki looks to land a right hand but Payakarakatong moved out of range.
Payakarakatong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Payakarakatong jabs at Nagasaki's body.
Payakarakatong misses with a right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Payakarakatong ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Payakarakatong is predictable there #TD#
and Nagasaki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nagasaki distracts Payakarakatong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nagasaki passes into half guard.
Nagasaki controlling the action here.
Payakarakatong is refusing to be controlled, as Nagasaki sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Nagasaki there.
Payakarakatong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Payakarakatong keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully. #T4#
Nagasaki postures up.
Nagasaki stopping the sweep attempt from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong working a defensive guard here.
Nagasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nagasaki distracts Payakarakatong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Payakarakatong is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakarakatong looking for a sweep. Not yet Payakarakatong, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Payakarakatong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nagasaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong throws an off balance right hand
and Nagasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payakarakatong throws an off balance right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Payakarakatong scoring well with a low kick there.
Payakarakatong misses with a jab to the body
and Nagasaki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Payakarakatong throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Nagasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Payakarakatong throws out a leg kick but Nagasaki moves out of range and Payakarakatong only half commits.
Nagasaki connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Payakarakatong tumbling to the canvas! Nagasaki pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Payakarakatong was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Santosh Nagasaki!
After the fight, Santosh Nagasaki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks Master Bwang it was a honor fighting against my esteemeed mentor.'.

Event: TGC 53: Hepple vs Petersen
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Cancer slips under a jab from Payakarakatong.
Cancer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Payakarakatong clinches.
Cancer misses with a body punch. #BC#
Cancer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Payakarakatong clinches with his opponent.
Payakarakatong stalling in the clinch but Cancer improves position. #BC#
Cancer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Payakarakatong lands a jab to Cancer's midsection.
Cancer throws a hook but Payakarakatong avoids it easily.
Cancer looks to throw the jab but Payakarakatong is out of range.
Payakarakatong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Payakarakatong thumps Cancer with a low kick.
Cancer feints a jab promting Payakarakatong to slip. Cancer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Payakarakatong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cancer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakarakatong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cancer.
Payakarakatong stuns Cancer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Payakarakatong avoids the body shot from Cancer.
Payakarakatong with the counter takedown but Cancer avoids it easily.
Payakarakatong misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Payakarakatong is looking to chop away at Cancer's legs.
Payakarakatong wants to clinch.
Payakarakatong shoots in but Cancer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Payakarakatong throws a looping overhand right but Cancer ducks down to avoid it.
Cancer throws a looping overhand right but Payakarakatong ducks down to avoid it.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick but Cancer checks it.
Cancer checks a low kick from Payakarakatong.
A nice leg kick lands there from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Payakarakatong feints and as Cancer raises his hands in defense, Payakarakatong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cancer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cancer tries to get out of the position.
Payakarakatong is fighting to break Cancer's control of his arms but Cancer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Payakarakatong trying to control but Cancer is working from the bottom. #T2#
Payakarakatong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Payakarakatong slips nicely into half guard.
Payakarakatong wants to control but Cancer is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cancer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Payakarakatong.
Cancer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Payakarakatong on the ground.
Payakarakatong trying to control the action but Cancer is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Payakarakatong is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cancer is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
A less than humble Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Testicular Cancer was interviewed post fight and said 'My jock strap got twisted up....'.

Event: TGC Crucible 12
Date: Apr 11, 2018

#R1#
Payakarakatong lands a leg kick that knocks Agnarsson off balance momentarily.
Agnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Agnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Agnarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Agnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakarakatong was well out of range. Poor timing from Agnarsson.
Payakarakatong tries to land a leg kick but Agnarsson saw it coming and moves away.
Agnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Agnarsson closes the distance and clinches.
We've been informed that Agnarsson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Payakarakatong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Agnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payakarakatong pushes Agnarsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Payakarakatong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Payakarakatong. #T1#
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Payakarakatong lands with a left to the head.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payakarakatong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Agnarsson blocking some punches.
Agnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Payakarakatong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Agnarsson walks away with a smile on his face. Payakarakatong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Payakarakatong moves out of range as Agnarsson strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Payakarakatong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Payakarakatong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Agnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Payakarakatong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Agnarsson's knee momentarily.
Agnarsson drops his hands momentarily and Payakarakatong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Payakarakatong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payakarakatong sets himself, and Agnarsson steps forward looking for the clinch! Payakarakatong avoids it this time.
Payakarakatong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Agnarsson.
Payakarakatong misses with a leg kick
enabling Agnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Agnarsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Payakarakatong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Agnarsson on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakarakatong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Agnarsson lands a jab to Payakarakatong's midsection.
Agnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot.
A big left from Agnarsson misses.
Payakarakatong misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Agnarsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Agnarsson has Payakarakatong pressed against the cage, preventing Payakarakatong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Payakarakatong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Agnarsson working aggressively here.
Payakarakatong has a couple of punches blocked by Agnarsson. #T3#
Agnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payakarakatong throws a punch but it's blocked by Agnarsson.
Payakarakatong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Agnarsson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Agnarsson. #BC#
Payakarakatong breaks the clinch.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
Agnarsson misses with a jab to the body
and Payakarakatong counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Agnarsson is rocked!
Payakarakatong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Agnarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Payakarakatong finish him?
Agnarsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Payakarakatong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid body kick from Payakarakatong.
Agnarsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Payakarakatong rather than just go for the knockout.
Payakarakatong looks to score with a jab to the body but Agnarsson is just out of range.
Agnarsson is looking for the big counter here.
Payakarakatong fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Agnarsson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Agnarsson looks to clinch but Payakarakatong throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Agnarsson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: TGC 47: San Diego vs Nagasaki
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Yoshida checks a low kick from Payakarakatong.
Yoshida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Payakarakatong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakarakatong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Payakarakatong scores with a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Yoshida moves out of range.
Payakarakatong throws out a loose jab but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakarakatong swings for the body but Yoshida moves out of range.
It looked like Yoshida was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Payakarakatong.
Yoshida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yoshida stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Payakarakatong has Yoshida up against the cage in a clinch.
Payakarakatong slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida throws a head punch that misses.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yoshida stops a takedown attempt from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Yoshida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payakarakatong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yoshida lands with a light punch inside.
Payakarakatong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yoshida just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Payakarakatong manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yoshida looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Payakarakatong pulls Yoshida in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong has an active guard here but Yoshida has managed to pass into half guard.
Yoshida controlling the action here.#T2##SUB2#
Payakarakatong actively working from the bottom here.
Yoshida tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Payakarakatong. #SU#
Yoshida stands up and beckons Payakarakatong to join him on the feet.
Yoshida just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida scores with a decent looking hook.
Yoshida is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A left lands for Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong fails with the takedown.
Takashi Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong lands a really nice looking cross but Yoshida seems unphased. #T3#
Payakarakatong with a poor takedown
and Yoshida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payakarakatong thumps Yoshida with a low kick.
Yoshida checks a leg kick nicely.
Yoshida blocks a low kick nicely.
Payakarakatong swings widly with a right hand
letting Yoshida counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Payakarakatong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Payakarakatong throws a low kick, looking for Yoshida's leg but Yoshida calmly moves out of range.
Yoshida is looking to counter punch.
Yoshida connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Payakarakatong forces Yoshida back against the cage and clinches.
Payakarakatong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yoshida tries to work over Payakarakatong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payakarakatong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yoshida lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakarakatong tries to score a body lock takedown but Yoshida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Payakarakatong backwards. #T4#
Payakarakatong blocks an uppercut.
Yoshida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Payakarakatong has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Yoshida is trying to keep an underhook but Payakarakatong manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Payakarakatong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yoshida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Payakarakatong wants to take a breather but Yoshida is having none of it.
Yoshida is trying to get back to full guard.
Payakarakatong wants to control but Yoshida is keeping him busy.
Payakarakatong wants to pass the guard but Yoshida is defending well.
Payakarakatong wants to control but Yoshida is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Takashi Yoshida will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Yoshida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshida with a jab.
Payakarakatong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yoshida counters with a low kick, right behind Payakarakatong 's knee.
Payakarakatong swats away the attempt to clinch by Yoshida.
Yoshida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook.
Yoshida checks a low kick from Payakarakatong.
Yoshida wants to clinch up but Payakarakatong keeps it at a distance.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yoshida. That did some damage!
Payakarakatong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yoshida.
Payakarakatong throws a looping overhand right but Yoshida ducks down to avoid it.
Payakarakatong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Payakarakatong digs a good body shot into Yoshida's ribs.#T1#
Yoshida moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Payakarakatong thuds a left hand into Yoshida's body.
Payakarakatong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yoshida in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakarakatong. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Yoshida misses the target.
Payakarakatong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yoshidas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yoshida cracks Payakarakatong with a hook to the temple - Payakarakatong is on wobbly legs here! Yoshida swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Payakarakatong falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Yoshida wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Takashi Yoshida!

Event: TGC 44: Cobb vs Tskhadaia
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Visions swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Visions scores with a takedown into Payakarakatong's guard.
Visions tries to free his leg and advance position but Payakarakatong is retaining full guard.
Payakarakatong looking for a sweep. Not yet Payakarakatong, not yet.
Visions throws an elbow that misses. Payakarakatong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Visions's guard. Nice move by Payakarakatong!#REVR##SUB2#
Visions is looking for a triangle but Payakarakatong pushes his legs off easily.
Visions looking for a sweep. Not yet Visions, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Visions is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Payakarakatong is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Payakarakatong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Visions has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Payakarakatong has managed to get both his arms back between Visions's legs - danger averted.
Payakarakatong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Visions is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Visions looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Payakarakatong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Payakarakatong wants to pass the guard but Visions is keeping the position.
Visions is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Payakarakatong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Payakarakatong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Payakarakatong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Visions has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Payakarakatong has managed to get both his arms back between Visions's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Payakarakatong stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Visions ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Payakarakatong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Visions takes one on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Tragic Visions has been cut.
Payakarakatong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakarakatong.
Visions closes the distance and clinches up with Payakarakatong, looking for a takedown. Visions pushes Payakarakatong against the cage but Payakarakatong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Payakarakatong darts in and clinches Visions up against the cage.
Visions is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Payakarakatong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Payakarakatong pushes Visions back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Visions jumps guard but Payakarakatong stands there with Visions around his waist. Visions gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tragic Visions.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Visions blocks a body shot from Payakarakatong. #T3#
Visions throws a head punch that misses.
Payakarakatong misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Payakarakatong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Payakarakatong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Visions sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payakarakatong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Visions manages to avoid it.
Visions looks to throw a body kick
and Payakarakatong counters with a left to the body.
Payakarakatong lands a jab to Visions's midsection.
Payakarakatong slaps away a takedown attempt from Visions, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Payakarakatong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Visions is trying hard to land a takedown here. Payakarakatong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Visions takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Visions tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Payakarakatong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Visions manages to avoid it.
Visions with a poor takedown
and Payakarakatong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakarakatong lands with a good body shot.
Visions looks winded!
Visions throws a body shot but no joy.
Visions misses the body punch
and Payakarakatong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Visions throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Payakarakatong's waist but Payakarakatong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Visions off to one side.
Visions dives in and grabs Payakarakatong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Payakarakatong pushes down on Visions's head and hops out.
Payakarakatong connects with a nice looking jab.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payakarakatong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Visions misses with an uppercut. Payakarakatong saw that one coming.
Visions doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong lands a lovely overhand right.
Visions gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tragic Visions's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Visions on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Visions on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Payakarakatong lands a nice shot that snaps Visions's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payakarakatong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Visions shoots and misses
and Visions takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Visions is rocked!
Visions has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Payakarakatong cracks Visions with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Visions falls to his knees and Payakarakatong doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TGC 39: Johnson vs Wangler 2
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Payakarakatong punishes Knuckles's body with a nice straight punch.
Payakarakatong scores with a hook to the body. Knuckles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Payakarakatong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Payakarakatong lands with a shot to the body.
Knuckles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Payakarakatong lands a slapping body shot.
Knuckles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Payakarakatong throws a body shot but no joy.
Payakarakatong thumps Knuckles with a low kick.
Payakarakatong misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Payakarakatong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Payakarakatong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knuckles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong avoids the body shot from Knuckles.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Knuckles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Knuckles changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Payakarakatong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Knuckles swings around for an armbar but Payakarakatong sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Knuckles's guard.
Payakarakatong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Knuckles is proving hard to escape from.
Payakarakatong controlling from the top position.
Payakarakatong is continuing to stall.
Payakarakatong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB#
Knuckles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Payakarakatong is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knuckles working a defensive guard here.
Payakarakatong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Knuckles throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Payakarakatong escapes and throws Knuckles's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Knuckles is looking to reverse the position.
Payakarakatong tries to move to mount but Knuckles blocks the move with his legs.
Payakarakatong controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Knuckles is looking for a sweep.
Knuckles seems a little lost for a moment, as Payakarakatong dominates the positioning.
Knuckles manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Knuckles tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Payakarakatong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Knuckles actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Knuckles looking for submissions off his back.
Payakarakatong controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knuckles makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knuckles.#SUB#
Knuckles looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Payakarakatong passes into side control.
Knuckles is looking for a sweep.
Payakarakatong controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Payakarakatong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Knuckles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Payakarakatong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Payakarakatong stuffs the takedown.
Knuckles throws a head kick but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Knuckles blocks a low kick nicely.
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payakarakatong takes a swing at Knuckles's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Knuckles throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Payakarakatong was covering up waiting for the punch and Knuckles finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Payakarakatong wants to sweep here but Knuckles controlling him for the moment.
Knuckles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Payakarakatong holds on and takes a little breather.
Payakarakatong controls Knuckles momentarily but Knuckles frees himself. #T1#
Knuckles wants to control from the top but Payakarakatong keeps moving.
Payakarakatong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Payakarakatong looking for a guillotine here but Knuckles defends easily.
Knuckles throws an elbow that misses. Payakarakatong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Knuckles's guard. Nice move by Payakarakatong!#REVB#
Payakarakatong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knuckles controls Payakarakatong momentarily but Payakarakatong frees himself. #SUB#
Knuckles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Knuckles looking for a guillotine here but Payakarakatong defends easily.
Knuckles is trying to keep Payakarakatong in close.
Payakarakatong controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Knuckles throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Payakarakatong escapes and throws Knuckles's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Payakarakatong controlling the position. #T3#
Knuckles is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Payakarakatong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Payakarakatong trying to control from half guard but Knuckles is working away.
Payakarakatong is controlling the pace.
Knuckles is in trouble now - Payakarakatong has advanced to mount!
Knuckles is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Payakarakatong controlling from the full mount. #SU2#
Payakarakatong gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Payakarakatong scoring well with a low kick there.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Knuckles moves out of range. #TD#
Knuckles closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Payakarakatong's guard.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knuckles throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Knuckles drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Payakarakatong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Knuckles has Payakarakatong in his guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Knuckles tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Payakarakatong throws a hook but Knuckles blocks it.
A good leg kick by Knuckles.
Knuckles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A bone on bone clash there as Knuckles blocks the leg kick.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knuckles seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Knuckles checks a low kick from Payakarakatong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knuckles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knuckles moves out of range of the leg kick from Payakarakatong.
Knuckles walks into a straight right hand from Payakarakatong.#T1#
Knuckles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payakarakatong. Payakarakatong obviously looking to wear him down.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Knuckles closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Knuckles is thwarting Payakarakatong's attempts to control the position.
Knuckles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Payakarakatong has hold of Knuckles's hands but Knuckles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knuckles lands a nice short elbow.
Payakarakatong is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Knuckles is looking for a kimura but Payakarakatong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Knuckles to get the leverage.
Knuckles with the ground and pound but Payakarakatong uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Payakarakatong keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully.
Knuckles scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Knuckles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Payakarakatong managing to control the position.
Knuckles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Payakarakatong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Payakarakatong is pulling down on Knuckles's head to control his posture.
Knuckles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knuckles throwing strikes from guard but Payakarakatong blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Payakarakatong holds on and takes a little breather.
Knuckles postures up in Payakarakatong's guard and throws a big left but Payakarakatong blocks it. #T3#
Payakarakatong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Knuckles is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Payakarakatong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Payakarakatong has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Knuckles is looking for a triangle but Payakarakatong pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Knuckles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Payakarakatong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Payakarakatong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Payakarakatong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Knuckles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Payakarakatong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Payakarakatong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB#
Knuckles looking for subs off his back but Payakarakatong has passed one foot through into half guard.
Payakarakatong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knuckles sees it coming and defends easily.
Ashton Knuckles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payakarakatong wants to control but Knuckles is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Payakarakatong 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
A very excited looking Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: TGC 35: Wangler vs Johnson
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ji Woo. Payakarakatong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ji Woo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ji Woo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ji Woo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ji Woo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ji Woo staying out of range there.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook
and Ji Woo counters with a straight right hand.
Payakarakatong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Payakarakatong is looking to chop away at Ji Woo's legs.
Ji Woo jabs Payakarakatong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Payakarakatong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Payakarakatong moves out of range as Ji Woo strikes.
Payakarakatong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ji Woo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Payakarakatong counters with a stiff right hand.
Ji Woo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Ji Woo.
Payakarakatong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Ji Woo finds it's target.
Payakarakatong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payakarakatong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ji Woo. Ji Woo obviously looking to wear him down.
Ji Woo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ji Woo sizes up Payakarakatong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ji Woo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ji Woo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payakarakatong with a hook.
Ji Woo lands with a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong stuns Ji Woo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Ji Woo rushes Payakarakatong and presses him up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Payakarakatong. #T2##BC2#
Payakarakatong manages to break the clinch.
Ji Woo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Payakarakatong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ji Woo.
Payakarakatong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Payakarakatong throws out a loose jab but Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ji Woo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ji Woo throws a big shot that misses.
Payakarakatong walks into a left hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Payakarakatong crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ji Woo - the referee stops the clock and Payakarakatong gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ji Woo. Payakarakatong manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Payakarakatong moves out of range of the body kick from Ji Woo.
Nice uppercut lands for Ji Woo. That snapped Payakarakatong's head back.
Ji Woo scores with a body shot.
Ji Woo throws an overhand right that lands on Payakarakatong's shoulder, as Payakarakatong tries to avoid the shot.
Payakarakatong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ji Woo lands a front kick.#T3#
Ji Woo jabs Payakarakatong right on the nose. Payakarakatong blinks but takes it well.
A good leg kick by Ji Woo.
Payakarakatong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ji Woo misses with a straight right.
Payakarakatong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ji Woo lands with a good body shot.
Ji Woo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook
and Ji Woo counters with a straight right hand.
Ji Woo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut
and Ji Woo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payakarakatong takes a swing at Ji Woo's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo defending well as Payakarakatong loads up on a big left hand.
Ji Woo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Payakarakatong throws a solid leg kick but Ji Woo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Payakarakatong.
Ji Woo lands a really nice looking cross but Payakarakatong seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakarakatong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ji Woo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakarakatong moves away.
Payakarakatong looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Payakarakatong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payakarakatong misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ji Woo, as that shot connected.
Ji Woo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ji Woo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Payakarakatong's hands.
Payakarakatong tries to work over Ji Woo's front leg with a kick but Ji Woo checks it.
Ji Woo just misses with a punch to the body.
Payakarakatong throws out a loose jab but Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Payakarakatong misses.
A quick step to the side and Ji Woo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ji Woo lunges at Payakarakatong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Payakarakatong's hand.
Payakarakatong scores with a hook to the body. Ji Woo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch but Payakarakatong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Ji Woo does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ji Woo moves out of range of the strikes.
Ji Woo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payakarakatong can do to turn this around?
Ji Woo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ji Woo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ji Woo throws a big shot that misses.
Ji Woo connects with a nice looking jab.
Ji Woo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Payakarakatong misses the jab.
Payakarakatong throws a sloppy body shot
and Payakarakatong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ji Woo lands a glancing blow to the side of Payakarakatong's head.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy uppercut
and Ji Woo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ji Woo misses the shot to the body.
Ji Woo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payakarakatong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ji Woo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Payakarakatong.
Ji Woo connects with an inside leg kick.
Ji Woo tries to clinch up
and Payakarakatong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payakarakatong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ji Woo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payakarakatong.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payakarakatong walks into a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ji Woo.
Payakarakatong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ji Woo.
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payakarakatong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ji Woo slips a straight right by Payakarakatong.
Ji Woo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ji Woo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Payakarakatong checks a low kick from Ji Woo.
Bong Ji Woo is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Ji Woo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Payakarakatong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ji Woo lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Payakarakatong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ji Woo backwards.
Ji Woo lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Payakarakatong breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Ji Woo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Payakarakatong working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Payakarakatong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ji Woo fails to land.
Ji Woo tries a body shot but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Payakarakatong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Ji Woo controls his hands.
Ji Woo lands a right hand.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ji Woo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Payakarakatongs head.
I was talking to Ji Woo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ji Woo working aggressively here.
Payakarakatong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Payakarakatong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ji Woo backwards.
Payakarakatong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payakarakatong working aggressively here. #BC#
Ji Woo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ji Woo blocks the body kick.
Ji Woo is looking to counter punch.#T3##CL#
Ji Woo pushes Payakarakatong up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Payakarakatong breaks the clinch.
Payakarakatong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ji Woo finds it's way round the side to connect with Payakarakatong's head.
Ji Woo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakarakatong.
A left lands for Payakarakatong.
Ji Woo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Payakarakatong slips a jab from Ji Woo.
Payakarakatong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ji Woo looks for the body kick but Payakarakatong saw that one coming.
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payakarakatong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Ji Woo.
Payakarakatong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ji Woo connects with an inside leg kick.
Ji Woo connects with a looping right hand.
Ji Woo blocks the body kick. #T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Payakarakatong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakarakatong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Ji Woo rushes Payakarakatong and presses him up against the cage.
Payakarakatong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ji Woo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Payakarakatong can turn it around.
Payakarakatong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ji Woo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payakarakatong lands a nice shot to the body.
Payakarakatong swings wildly with an uppercut but Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ji Woo blocks a body shot from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Ji Woo controls his hands.
Ji Woo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payakarakatong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ji Woo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ji Woo scores with a shot to the side of Payakarakatong's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ji Woo can't find room to land a body shot as Payakarakatong controls the action.
Ji Woo lands a nice uppercut.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Payakarakatong throws a body kick that misses.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payakarakatong misses with a right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a leg kick.
Ji Woo thumps Payakarakatong with a low kick.
Ji Woo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Payakarakatong's sensitive parts.
Payakarakatong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ji Woo momentarily.
Ji Woo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ji Woo tries to land a leg kick but Payakarakatong saw it coming and moves away.
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Payakarakatong.
Ji Woo connects with a right hand. Payakarakatong shakes it off.
Ji Woo thuds a left hand into Payakarakatong's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ji Woo. That did some damage!
A clash of legs there as Payakarakatong blocks the low kick.
Ji Woo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ji Woo takes a swing at Payakarakatong's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Payakarakatong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Payakarakatong ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ji Woo, right into the meat.
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Payakarakatong.
Ji Woo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheers as Ji Woo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Payakarakatong doesn't seem phased though.
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payakarakatong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Payakarakatong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ji Woo throws a chopping leg kick but Payakarakatong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Payakarakatong ducks right into an uppercut from Ji Woo.
Payakarakatong staying out of range there.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Payakarakatong.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo takes a swing at Payakarakatong's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ji Woo - that will leave a mark!
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Ji Woo takes a swing at Payakarakatong's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong misses with the body kick
and Ji Woo counters with a good low kick that Payakarakatong was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ji Woo connects with a solid leg kick.
Payakarakatong misses the shot to the body.
Ji Woo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Payakarakatong misses the shot to the body.
Ji Woo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Ji Woo is looking to clinch but Payakarakatong is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Payakarakatong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Payakarakatong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ji Woo to score with a decent uppercut.
Ji Woo slips a straight right by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ji Woo checks a leg kick.
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ji Woo sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Ji Woo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Payakarakatong in his tracks.
Ji Woo throws a body shot but no joy.
Payakarakatong ducks right into an uppercut from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ji Woo. Payakarakatong does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Payakarakatong! But no joy.
Ji Woo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Payakarakatong throws a big shot that misses.
Payakarakatong takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Ji Woo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Payakarakatong lands a nice uppercut.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ji Woo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Payakarakatong lands with a right to the head.
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!#BC#
Ji Woo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ji Woo thuds a left hand into Payakarakatong's body.
Bong Ji Woo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Payakarakatong works Ji Woo's body with a nice hook.
Payakarakatong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ji Woo lands a jab to Payakarakatong's midsection.
Ji Woo lands a jab to the nose.
Ji Woo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Payakarakatong connects with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Bong Ji Woo has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ji Woo checks a leg kick.
Ji Woo connects with an inside leg kick.
Ji Woo lands with a hook. Payakarakatong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Payakarakatong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Payakarakatong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Payakarakatong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ji Woo punishes Payakarakatong's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Ji Woo moves into the clinch successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bong Ji Woo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ji Woo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: TGC 30: Lang vs Tskhadaia
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Rydell dives in and scores a takedown into Payakarakatong's guard.
Rydell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rydell tries to free his leg and advance position but Payakarakatong is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Rydell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rydell trying to control the position from guard on top but Payakarakatong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rydell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rydell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong keeping full guard, as Rydell tries to pass.
Rydell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Payakarakatong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rydell is working Payakarakatong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rydell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Payakarakatong has his foot on Rydell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rydell works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Payakarakatong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rydell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rydell wants to control from the top but Payakarakatong keeps moving.
Rydell controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Payakarakatong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rydell defends well.
Rydell passes Payakarakatong's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Rydell maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Payakarakatong could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rydell has cracked it and Payakarakatong is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rydell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roger Rydell!
After winning the bout, Roger Rydell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had bad camp. Bad food in Rio too, I need more rice.'.

Event: TGC Crucible 4
Date: Oct 24, 2017

#R1#
Tavares is looking to clinch but Payakarakatong is avoiding it.
Tavares tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Payakarakatong gets tackled into the cage by Tavares. Tavares maintains the clinch.
We've been informed that Tavares has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavares. #TD#
Payakarakatong drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Payakarakatong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tavares gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tavares postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares landing some decent shots from guard.
Payakarakatong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tavares tries to free his leg and advance position but Payakarakatong is retaining full guard.
Tavares slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Payakarakatong is looking for a triangle but Tavares pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Tavares landing with the ground and pound.
Payakarakatong being controlled here, momentarily.
Tavares trying to control but Payakarakatong is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Payakarakatong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Payakarakatong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tavares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Payakarakatong is tightening it up a little... Tavares has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tavares reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tavares taps out! Nice BJJ there by Payakarakatong!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Djalo Tavares stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ami na findau cadera!'.

Event: TGC 23: Nobrainer vs Lang 2
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Payakarakatong walks forward, straight into a front kick from Straterloo.
Payakarakatong throws a jab when Straterloo was well out of range.
Payakarakatong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Straterloo. Straterloo obviously looking to wear him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Payakarakatong blocks the leg kick.
Payakarakatong misses the body punch
and Straterloo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payakarakatong takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Straterloo manages to avoid it.
Straterloo tries a quick counter leg kick but Payakarakatong is wise to it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Straterloo scoring well with a low kick there.
Straterloo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Payakarakatong on the side of the head.#T1#
Straterloo scores with the left hand. Payakarakatong knows he should have avoided that one.
Straterloo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Straterloo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Straterloo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Payakarakatong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Straterloo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Straterloo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Straterloo slips a straight right by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong backing away here, and Straterloo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Donk. Straterloo catches Payakarakatong right on the button with a cross.
Straterloo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy uppercut
and Straterloo counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Payakarakatong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Payakarakatong misses with a wild body shot.
Straterloo is looking for the big counter here.
Payakarakatong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Straterloo thumps Payakarakatong with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakarakatong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Straterloo's head.
Payakarakatong lands a nice hook to Straterloo's body. Straterloo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Straterloo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Straterloo lands with a straight right. Payakarakatong didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Straterloo misses the shot to the body.
Straterloo throws a chopping leg kick but Payakarakatong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Payakarakatong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payakarakatong throws a jab when Straterloo was well out of range.
Straterloo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Payakarakatong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Payakarakatong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Straterloo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Straterloo moves out of range as Payakarakatong strikes.#T4#
A leg kick checked by Straterloo.
Payakarakatong backing away here, and Straterloo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Straterloo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Payakarakatong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick
and Straterloo counters with a slapping leg kick.
A low kick from Payakarakatong misses
and Straterloo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Straterloo throws a body kick that misses
and Payakarakatong counters with a good low kick that Straterloo was not able to check. #TD#
Payakarakatong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakarakatong trying to control the action but Straterloo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Payakarakatong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Straterloo has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fentz Straterloo dominated that 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.
#R2#
Straterloo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payakarakatong throws a right hand that misses
and Straterloo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Payakarakatong misses with a leg kick
and Straterloo counters with an inside leg kick.
Straterloo tries to move into range but Payakarakatong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Straterloo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakarakatong moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Payakarakatong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Payakarakatong misses with a shot to the body
and Straterloo counters with a right hand to the body.
A good leg kick by Straterloo.
Payakarakatong misses the shot to the body.
Payakarakatong throws a body shot but no joy.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakarakatong scores with a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick from Straterloo misses.
Straterloo scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Payakarakatong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Straterloo moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Straterloo.
Payakarakatong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot.
Straterloo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payakarakatong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Straterloo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payakarakatong throws a jab but it's blocked by Straterloo.
Straterloo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Payakarakatong misses with a takedown
and Straterloo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payakarakatong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Straterloo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Payakarakatong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Straterloo throws out a counter right but Payakarakatong avoids it with no problem.
Straterloo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Straterloo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Straterloo 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 Payakarakatong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Payakarakatong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Payakarakatong throws a looping overhand right but Straterloo ducks down to avoid it.
Straterloo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakarakatong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakarakatong. Straterloo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Straterloo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Payakarakatong blocks it well.
Straterloo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Payakarakatong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut
and Straterloo counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fentz Straterloo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Payakarakatong'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.
#R3#
Payakarakatong scores with a jab. Straterloo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good work by Straterloo as he checks the leg kick.
Straterloo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Payakarakatong misses with a shot to the body
and Straterloo counters with a low kick, right behind Payakarakatong 's knee.
Fentz Straterloo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Straterloo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Straterloo misses with a low kick.
Payakarakatong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Straterloo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Straterloo throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Payakarakatong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Payakarakatong throws a jab but it's blocked by Straterloo.
Payakarakatong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Straterloo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Payakarakatong will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Straterloo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakarakatong. Straterloo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Straterloo unleashes a big counter combination but Payakarakatong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Payakarakatong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Payakarakatong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Straterloo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payakarakatong.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Payakarakatong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Payakarakatong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Straterloo is out of range.
Straterloo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Straterloo misses with a kick to the body.
Payakarakatong lands a lovely overhand right.
Straterloo looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Straterloo, right into the meat.
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Straterloo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Payakarakatong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Straterloo.
Straterloo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Straterloo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Payakarakatong takes a step back to recover.
Fentz Straterloo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A cross from Straterloo lands.
Straterloo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Payakarakatong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
A low kick from Payakarakatong misses
and Straterloo counters with a straight right hand.
Payakarakatong looks to land a right hand but Straterloo moved out of range.
Straterloo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payakarakatong.
Straterloo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Straterloo lands the left hand.
A big left from Payakarakatong misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payakarakatong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Payakarakatong swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fentz Straterloo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Straterloo 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fentz Straterloo!
After winning the bout, Fentz Straterloo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry Thailand, I'll be back'.

Event: TGC 20: Bush vs Payakarakatong
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Bush misses with an uppercut
and Bush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bush scores with a nice strike.
Payakarakatong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Bush has taken the fight to the clinch.
Payakarakatong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bush backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Bush's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bush gets underhooks to prevent Payakarakatong's takedown attempt.
Payakarakatong jumps guard but Bush turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Payakarakatong jumps guard but Bush stands there with Payakarakatong around his waist. Payakarakatong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dulles Bush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong keeps control of Bush as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong can't find room to land a body shot as Bush controls the action.
Payakarakatong has a couple of punches blocked by Bush.
Bush is trying to push Payakarakatong away but Payakarakatong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Payakarakatong swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Bush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payakarakatong misses the jab.
Bush scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bush misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
A jab from Bush does it's job there.
Sloppy strikes from Bush. Those never looked like landing.
Payakarakatong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick that misses.
Payakarakatong looks to score with a jab to the body but Bush is just out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Payakarakatong.
Bush will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Payakarakatong gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Bush gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Payakarakatong is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dulles Bush!
Dulles Bush retains his bantamweight title!
Dulles Bush spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong had this to say: 'Sorry Thailand, I'll be back'.

Event: TGC 18: Birthday Bashing
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Correha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Payakarakatong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Correha ducks under a wild hook from Payakarakatong.
Correha doesn't manage to clinch there - Payakarakatong circles away.
Payakarakatong cracks Correha with a good jab.
Jab, jab by Payakarakatong - just one landing.
Correha tries to clinch there but Payakarakatong circles away.
Payakarakatong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Correha tries to clinch up.
Correha closes the distance but Payakarakatong moves to the side
and Payakarakatong counters with a good low kick that Correha was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correha tries to clinch but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Correha wants to clinch but Payakarakatong slips to the side
and Payakarakatong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Correha's knee momentarily.
Correha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payakarakatong connects with a nice looking jab.
Correha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Correha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Correha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payakarakatong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Correha tries to clinch but Payakarakatong is having none of it.
Correha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Correha tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Payakarakatong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payakarakatong.
Alessio Correha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Correha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Payakarakatong swats away the attempt to clinch by Correha.
Correha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Payakarakatong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Correha tries to clinch there but Payakarakatong circles away.
Correha wants to clinch
and Payakarakatong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Correha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payakarakatong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Correha closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Payakarakatong to counter with a crisp jab.
Correha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Correha tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Payakarakatong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Correha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payakarakatong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Correha tries to close the distance and clinch but Payakarakatong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Payakarakatong responds with a good body kick, but Correha manages to step out the way in time.
Correha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Correha moves to clinch but Payakarakatong breaks away
and Payakarakatong counters with a nice uppercut. #T3##CL#
Correha moves into the clinch successfully.
Correha prevents Payakarakatong from breaking the clinch.
Correha prevents a body shot from Payakarakatong.
Correha tries to pull guard but Payakarakatong holds him up against the cage and eventually Correha drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong swings wildly with an uppercut but Correha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakarakatong misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Payakarakatong.
Correha blocks a body shot from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Payakarakatong.
Correha tries to pull guard but Payakarakatong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Payakarakatong misses with the head strike. #T4#
Correha tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Payakarakatong just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio Correha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payakarakatong lands a body shot.
Payakarakatong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong lands with a light punch inside.
Correha fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Correha controls his hands.
Payakarakatong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Correha's elbow.
Correha jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Payakarakatong walks away with a smile on his face. Correha gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Payakarakatong connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Correha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Payakarakatong, pushing him back against the cage.
Correha is trying to pull guard but Payakarakatong has him pressed against the cage.
Correha tries to pull guard but Payakarakatong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Payakarakatong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Correha's elbow.
Payakarakatong digs a right hand underneath Correha's ribcage. Correha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Good leg kick by Payakarakatong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Correha closes the distance looking to clinch
and Payakarakatong counters with a nice body shot.
Correha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Correha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Payakarakatong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Correha scrambles back to his feet.
Payakarakatong throws a jab when Correha was well out of range.
Correha tries to clinch there but Payakarakatong circles away.
Payakarakatong keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correha darts in trying to clinch
and Payakarakatong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Correha tries to clinch up.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Correha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Correha tries to clinch up.
A big right from Payakarakatong misses.
Correha tries to clinch but Payakarakatong moves away
and Payakarakatong counters with a good low kick that Correha was not able to check.
Payakarakatong swats away the attempt to clinch by Correha.
Payakarakatong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payakarakatong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Payakarakatong swats away the attempt to clinch by Correha.
Correha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payakarakatong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Correha is looking to clinch.
Payakarakatong lunges at Correha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Correha's hand. #T2#
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Payakarakatong keeps the fight on the outside.
A good leg kick by Payakarakatong.
Correha wants to clinch
and Payakarakatong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Correha tries to clinch up
and Payakarakatong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Correha closes the distance looking to clinch
and Payakarakatong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Payakarakatong lunges at Correha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Correha's hand. #T3#
Payakarakatong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Correha has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Correha tries to clinch but Payakarakatong is having none of it.
Correha wants to clinch but Payakarakatong slips to the side
and Payakarakatong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Payakarakatong gets tackled into the cage by Correha. Correha maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Payakarakatong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Correha darts in trying to clinch
and Payakarakatong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Correha is looking to clinch but Payakarakatong is avoiding it.
Correha tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Payakarakatong counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Correha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Payakarakatong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Correha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Payakarakatong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Correha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Correha tries to clinch up but Payakarakatong circles away and keeps his distance.
Correha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payakarakatong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Correha walks into a jab.
Payakarakatong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Payakarakatong throws out a counter right but Correha avoids it with no problem.
Correha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Correha tries to clinch but Payakarakatong moves away
and Payakarakatong counters with a nice uppercut.
Correha tries to clinch up but Payakarakatong circles away and keeps his distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakarakatong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Correha tries to clinch but Payakarakatong is having none of it.
Correha is looking to clinch but Payakarakatong is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Correha wants to clinch
and Payakarakatong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alessio Correha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Correha drops his hands momentarily and Payakarakatong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Correha closes the distance looking to clinch
and Payakarakatong counters with a nice uppercut.
Payakarakatong dips to his left and cracks Correha with an uppercut!
Correha closes the distance but Payakarakatong moves to the side
and Payakarakatong counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correha tries to clinch there but Payakarakatong circles away.
Payakarakatong connects with an inside leg kick.
Correha wants to clinch but Payakarakatong slips to the side
and Payakarakatong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Correha's knee momentarily.
Payakarakatong avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Correha wants to clinch up but Payakarakatong keeps it at a distance.
Payakarakatong only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Payakarakatong tries to keep at a distance but Correha has taken the fight into the clinch.
Payakarakatong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payakarakatong cracks Correha with a nice body shot.
Payakarakatong tries to work over Correha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payakarakatong tries a body shot but Correha blocks it.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payakarakatong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Correha blocking some punches.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong tries to work over Correha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payakarakatong misses with the head strike.
Payakarakatong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Correha backwards.
Payakarakatong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Correha backwards.
Alessio Correha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Correha.
Payakarakatong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Payakarakatong lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Payakarakatong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Correha wants to clinch.
Payakarakatong tries a quick counter leg kick but Correha is wise to it.
Correha looks to clinch
and Payakarakatong counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakarakatong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Payakarakatong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Correha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Correha closes the distance but Payakarakatong moves to the side
and Payakarakatong counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Correha wants to clinch.
Nice body punch from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong cracks Correha with an open hand slap.
Correha wants to clinch but Payakarakatong slips to the side
letting Payakarakatong counter with a right hand.
Correha moves to clinch but Payakarakatong breaks away
and Payakarakatong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Correha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payakarakatong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Payakarakatong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Crunch! Payakarakatong slams his shin into Correha's torso.#T4#
Correha fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Payakarakatong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot.
Correha tries to clinch but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Correha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payakarakatong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Correha.
Correha tries to close the distance and clinch but Payakarakatong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Payakarakatong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Correha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab, jab by Payakarakatong - just one landing.
Payakarakatong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Correha takes the fight into the clinch.
Payakarakatong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Correha backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Payakarakatong 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 24:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SFC 18: Hanley x Straterloo
Date: Jul 28, 2017

#R1#
Nasukawa defending well as Payakarakatong loads up on a big left hand.
Tenshin Nasukawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Payakarakatong feints and as Nasukawa raises his hands in defense, Payakarakatong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payakarakatong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Payakarakatong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Payakarakatong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nasukawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Payakarakatong is one step ahead there.
Payakarakatong trying to control but Nasukawa is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasukawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Nasukawa trying to control the position.
Payakarakatong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Payakarakatong in side control, throwing shots but Nasukawa defends.
Nasukawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Payakarakatong on the ground.#T1#
Nasukawa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Payakarakatong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Payakarakatong moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nasukawa is looking for a sweep.
Nasukawa dodges the ground and pound from Payakarakatong.
Nasukawa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Payakarakatong trying to control the action but Nasukawa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SUB2#
Payakarakatong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nasukawa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Payakarakatong tries to score with some ground and pound. Nasukawa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nasukawa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nasukawa is looking to regain half guard here but Payakarakatong keeps moving and retains side control.
Payakarakatong trying to control the action but Nasukawa is working from the bottom.
Nasukawa tries to buck Payakarakatong off but Payakarakatong is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Payakarakatong is trying to get an arm triangle but Nasukawa is defending well. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nasukawa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nasukawa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Payakarakatong's guard! Nice work there by Nasukawa! #SUB2#
Payakarakatong looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Nasukawa is defending well. Payakarakatong quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Nasukawa has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Payakarakatong celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
After the big win, Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Venom Combat Sports and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Tenshin Nasukawa had this to say: 'This is fuck! I need new coach, this is fuck! FUck!'.

Event: SFC 14: Hanley x Palaktingpuet
Date: Jul 05, 2017

#R1#
Payakarakatong scores with a hook to the body. Hanley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Payakarakatong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanley.
It looked like Hanley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanley looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakarakatong is just out of range.
Payakarakatong tries to counter by closing the distance.
A slow jab from Hanley misses its intended target.
Payakarakatong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hanley is able to avoid easily.
Payakarakatong slips a straight right by Hanley.
Payakarakatong flicks out a counter leg kick but Hanley steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong slips a jab and a cross from Hanley.
Payakarakatong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hanley throws out a loose jab but Payakarakatong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakarakatong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanley. #T1#
Hanley throws a jab but it's blocked by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong tries a quick counter leg kick but Hanley is wise to it.
Good shot there by Hanley.
Payakarakatong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanley.
Hanley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Payakarakatong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Payakarakatong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hanley is out of range.
It looked like Hanley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Payakarakatong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanley finds it's way round the side to connect with Payakarakatong's head.
Payakarakatong tries to move into range but Hanley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hanley scores with a nice head shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Payakarakatong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hanley counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanley blocks a jab.
Hanley throws a big counter combination but Payakarakatong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Hanley cracks Payakarakatong with a good jab.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick that misses.
Hanley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payakarakatong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Payakarakatong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
It looks like Hanley has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Payakarakatong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanley.
Payakarakatong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Hanley closes the distance and clinches.
Hanley lands an uppercut.
Hanley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Hanley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Hanley blocks the low kick.
Hanley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4##CL#
Hanley closes the distance and clinches.
Hanley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanley.#BC#
Hanley manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Hanley misses.
Payakarakatong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Payakarakatong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Hanley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakarakatong throws out the jab.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut
and Hanley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong loads up on a big right hand but Hanley slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quincy Hanley dominated that round.
That's time! Hanley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hanley connects with a jab.
Payakarakatong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Payakarakatong walks into a stiff left hand from Hanley.#ROC#
Payakarakatong is rocked!
Hanley lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quincy Hanley!
Quincy Hanley is the new bantamweight champion!
Quincy Hanley tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry Thailand, I'll be back'.

Event: SFC 10: PRIDE IN TOKYO
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Payakarakatong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk looks to land a combination but Payakarakatong avoids it well.
Jedrzejczyk misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Jedrzejczyk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakarakatong slips a jab and a cross from Jedrzejczyk.
A counter left hand to the body from Payakarakatong misses its target.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a wild combination.
Jedrzejczyk just misses with a punch to the body.
Payakarakatong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Payakarakatong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jedrzejczyk looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakarakatong is just out of range.
Payakarakatong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jedrzejczyk.
Payakarakatong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Payakarakatong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a wild combination. #T1#
A punch combination from Jedrzejczyk misses.
Jedrzejczyk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jedrzejczyk takes a swing at Payakarakatong's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Jedrzejczyk misses #CL#
and Payakarakatong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Payakarakatong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jedrzejczyk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jedrzejczyk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Payakarakatong misses with a knee to the head.
Payakarakatong avoids a wild elbow strike from Jedrzejczyk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Payakarakatong tries to land knees in the clinch but Jedrzejczyk avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jedrzejczyk.
Payakarakatong throws an elbow but it misses.
Knees to the body from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong is leaning against Jedrzejczyk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Payakarakatong lands a nice shot to the body.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jedrzejczyk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jedrzejczyk wants to get back to striking at distance but Payakarakatong won't allow it.
Payakarakatong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jedrzejczyk looks winded!
A frustrated look appears on Jedrzejczyk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jedrzejczyk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Payakarakatong is keeping busy.
Jedrzejczyk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Payakarakatong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jedrzejczyk is defending well for now.#TD#
Jedrzejczyk is fighting off a takedown attempt but Payakarakatong is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jedrzejczyk to the mat. Jedrzejczyk regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jedrzejczyk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Payakarakatong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Payakarakatong chips away with some ground and pound.
Payakarakatong throws a big right hand that misses.
Payakarakatong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Payakarakatong continues to stall.#T3##SUB#
Payakarakatong drops back looking for a leg! Jedrzejczyk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jedrzejczyk manages to kick Payakarakatong off! Payakarakatong jumps back into Jedrzejczyk's guard.
Payakarakatong throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Payakarakatong with a nice head shot there.
Payakarakatong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Payakarakatong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Payakarakatong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Payakarakatong passes Jedrzejczyk's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T5##SUB#
Payakarakatong has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jedrzejczyk defend it? Payakarakatong steps over the head and cranks it - Jedrzejczyk is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Payakarakatong!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
After the big win, Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Venom Combat Sports and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SFC 2: Dugan x Lard
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Khan moves in looking to clinch but Payakarakatong pushes him off.#CL2#
Khan has managed to clinch.
Khan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've been hearing reports that Payakarakatong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Payakarakatong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees in the clinch landing for Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong wants to get back to striking at distance but Khan won't allow it. #BC2#
Khan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Khan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Payakarakatong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.#BC2#
Khan manages to break the clinch.
Khan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Payakarakatong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khan somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Khan.
Payakarakatong lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Payakarakatong closes the distance and pushes Khan back into the cage.#T1#
Khan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Payakarakatong is defending well for now.
Payakarakatong letting Khan take a breather here.#BC2#
Khan manages to break the clinch.
Khan lands with a slapping head kick.
Khan is looking to clinch but Payakarakatong is avoiding it.
Payakarakatong thinks about countering with a body kick.
Payakarakatong keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Payakarakatong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Payakarakatong chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khan is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Payakarakatong looking for a guillotine here but Khan defends easily. #SUB#
Payakarakatong is looking for a triangle but Khan pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Payakarakatong pushes a forearm under Khan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Khan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
After the big win, Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Venom Combat Sports and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Payakarakatong gets a clinch.
Payakarakatong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marsh.
Marsh slowing the pace effectively.
A right hook to the body lands for Payakarakatong.
Marsh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Payakarakatong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marsh in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Payakarakatong missing with knees to the body.
Marsh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Payakarakatong smiles and moves away.
Payakarakatong wants to clinch up but Marsh keeps it at a distance.
Marsh appears to be looking for a big counter.
Payakarakatong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marsh's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong doesn't manage to clinch there - Marsh circles away.
Marsh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Payakarakatong clinches up against the cage.
Marsh is trying to drag Payakarakatong to the mat but Payakarakatong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
A body shot lands from Payakarakatong.
Marsh tries to pull guard but Payakarakatong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eusebio Marsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Payakarakatong trying to land knees to the body.
Marsh is looking to break free of the clinch but Payakarakatong has double underhooks.
Payakarakatong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Payakarakatong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marsh in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Payakarakatong has Marsh pressed against the cage.
Payakarakatong lands a good knee to the midsection. Marsh won't want to take too many of those.
Marsh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Marsh pulls guard successfully.
Marsh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Payakarakatong controls the pace.
Marsh is breathing heavily.#T2#
Payakarakatong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marsh is proving hard to escape from.
Payakarakatong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Payakarakatong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Payakarakatong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marsh.#CL2#
Payakarakatong rushes Marsh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Payakarakatong digs a right hand underneath Marsh's ribcage. Marsh let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Payakarakatong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marsh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Payakarakatong trying to land knees to the body.
Payakarakatong works on Marsh's body with a couple of short punches.
Payakarakatong lands an elbow inside that Marsh shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Eusebio Marsh has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Payakarakatong.
Marsh trying to control the position but instead, Payakarakatong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marsh into the cage.
Payakarakatong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Payakarakatong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eusebio Marsh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Payakarakatong moves into the clinch successfully.
Marsh can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Payakarakatong breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Payakarakatong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marsh has had enough of the clinch but Payakarakatong keeps him there for the moment.
Marsh goes for a takedown attempt but Payakarakatong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Payakarakatong moves in looking to clinch but Marsh pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marsh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marsh is looking for a counter combo.
Eusebio Marsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payakarakatong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marsh counters with a series of strikes. Payakarakatong will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Marsh shoots in but Payakarakatong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eusebio Marsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Payakarakatong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Payakarakatong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marsh.
Marsh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Payakarakatong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marsh takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
Payakarakatong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Payakarakatong managing to block the knees to the body from Marsh.
Payakarakatong scores a nice knee to the body.
Payakarakatong landing knees to the head.
Payakarakatong crunches a lovely knee into Marsh's ribcage.
Payakarakatong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marsh takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakarakatong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Payakarakatong lands a damaging elbow.
Payakarakatong tries to land knees in the clinch but Marsh avoids the damage to the body.
Payakarakatong lands a body punch.
Marsh takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marsh takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marsh takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC2#
Marsh is rocked!#T3#
Nice elbow from Payakarakatong.
Oh Marsh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Payakarakatong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Payakarakatong lands a damaging elbow.
Payakarakatong creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Marsh! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Payakarakatong.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
As Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: 'Thanks everybody who came to see this fight. Thanks Eusebio you're a warrior man! Special thanks to the guys at TheMMACommunity Forum, you guys are the best!''.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2017

#R1#
Garza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Payakarakatong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Garza throws a head kick that misses
and Payakarakatong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Garza takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Payakarakatong tries to close the distance and clinch but Garza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Payakarakatong has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Payakarakatong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Payakarakatong instigates a clinch.
Garza has Payakarakatong pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Payakarakatong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garza throws a leg kick but Payakarakatong checks it.
Garza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Payakarakatong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Garza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Payakarakatong, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Garza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Payakarakatong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garza avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stalling in the clinch from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Payakarakatong obliges.
Payakarakatong is looking to control Garza's arms but Garza gets an underhook and turns him. Now Payakarakatong has his back to the cage.
Payakarakatong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garza avoids it.
Payakarakatong tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Payakarakatong manages to pull guard.
Garza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Garza content to stall in guard here.
Garza has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Payakarakatong trying to control the position.
Garza is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Garza working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Payakarakatong's head.
Payakarakatong wants to stand up but Garza is controlling him. #SU#
Garza gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Payakarakatong misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Garza.
Payakarakatong wants to counter with a clinch but Garza pushes him away.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch but Garza is having none of it.
Garza is looking for a counter combo.#T3##CL#
Garza moves into the clinch successfully.
Garza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Payakarakatong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Garza goes for a takedown in the clinch but Payakarakatong prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerry Garza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payakarakatong crunches a lovely knee into Garza's ribcage.
Garza is breathing heavily.
Garza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Payakarakatong trying to land knees to the body.
Garza goes for a takedown in the clinch but Payakarakatong prevents it.
Garza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Payakarakatong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Payakarakatong throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Garza counters with a takedown into side control.
Payakarakatong is trying to improve his position.
Garza looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Payakarakatong is avoiding damage well. #T4#
Payakarakatong can't do much from the bottom here.
Payakarakatong is trying to improve his position.
Garza lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Garza tries for a kimura but Payakarakatong is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ground and pound from Garza seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Payakarakatong is being controlled here.
Garza works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Payakarakatong is not content to let Garza control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Garza tries to score with a low kick but Payakarakatong moves his leg out of the way.#TD#
Garza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Payakarakatong on his heels. He'll look to pass Payakarakatong's guard now, I'm sure.
Garza trying to control the position from guard on top but Payakarakatong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payakarakatong looking for a sweep. Not yet Payakarakatong, not yet.
Payakarakatong is trying to control the position but Garza postures up.
Garza 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.
Garza is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Payakarakatong is working an open guard so Garza takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick but Garza moves out of range.
Garza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Payakarakatong throws a hook but Garza avoids it easily.
Garza lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Garza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Payakarakatong as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Garza shoots for a takedown but Payakarakatong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Payakarakatong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Garza manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Payakarakatong keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Payakarakatong manages to break the clinch.
Payakarakatong blocks a head kick by Garza.
Payakarakatong is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#TD2#
Payakarakatong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Payakarakatong decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2#
Payakarakatong throws a nice head kick!
Payakarakatong closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Garza counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payakarakatong is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Garza is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Garza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Payakarakatong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee asks Garza politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Garza prefers to stall for the moment though.
Garza throws an elbow but Payakarakatong slips to the side and avoids it well.
Payakarakatong holding on.
Garza lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Garza lands some shots froms side control.
Payakarakatong is being controlled here.
Garza's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Payakarakatong dodges the ground and pound from Garza.
Payakarakatong on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gerry Garza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garza trying to control the position but Payakarakatong is working away.
Payakarakatong is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Garza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Payakarakatong, who protects the arm well. #T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Garza in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Garza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Payakarakatong, who protects the arm well.
Payakarakatong manages to get back to half guard.
Payakarakatong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garza is controlling the pace.
Payakarakatong wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerry Garza dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Garza rushes Payakarakatong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Payakarakatong wants to stall. #TD#
Garza lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Payakarakatong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garza. #SUB#
Garza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Garza is just content to waste time from the top position. Payakarakatong takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garza trying to control the position from guard on top but Payakarakatong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payakarakatong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Payakarakatong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garza is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Garza trying to control the position from guard on top but Payakarakatong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Payakarakatong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garza, pushing him back against the cage.
Garza looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Payakarakatong breaks from the clinch.
Payakarakatong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Payakarakatong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Payakarakatong lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Payakarakatong gets caught flat footed, as Garza shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Garza is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Garza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Payakarakatong dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Garza trying to control the position. #T3#
Payakarakatong won't allow Garza to sweep him here.
Payakarakatong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Garza looking to control.
Payakarakatong trying to control the position from guard on top but Garza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Garza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Payakarakatong trying to control but Garza is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Garza is looking for a triangle but Payakarakatong pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Payakarakatong wants to stand but Garza is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Payakarakatong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Payakarakatong has managed to get both his arms back between Garza's legs - danger averted.
Garza trying to keep a closed guard but Payakarakatong is proving a slippery customer.
Payakarakatong trying to control the position from guard on top but Garza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Payakarakatong instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Payakarakatong landing knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong.
I think Payakarakatong 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!

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