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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Hamada (ranked 1541 p4p, 194 weight class) and Samart Payakaroon (ranked 1483 p4p, 187 weight class). Payakaroon has chosen ปากหมา (Dog Mouth) as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Samart Payakaroon enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryo Hamada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samart Payakaroon!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamada connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Payakaroon.
Hamada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Payakaroon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Payakaroon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hamada if he has to take too many more of those.
Payakaroon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamada.
Payakaroon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hamada scores with a jab to the body.
Hamada looks for a takedown but Payakaroon sprawls well.
Payakaroon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Payakaroon misses its intended target.
Hamada walks forward, straight into a front kick from Payakaroon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon thumps Hamada with a low kick.
Hamada goes for a double leg but Payakaroon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Payakaroon continues to drive forward.
Payakaroon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Payakaroon.
Hamada lands with a right hand.
It looks like Samart Payakaroon has been cut.
Hamada walks into a stiff left hand from Payakaroon.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payakaroon.
Hamada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Payakaroon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Payakaroon lands with an overhand left.
Hamada lands with a nice body punch.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the side of Hamada's head but Hamada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hamada drops down looking for a counter takedown but Payakaroon sprawls and moves away.
Payakaroon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hamada. That did some damage!
Hamada throws an overhand right that lands on Payakaroon's shoulder, as Payakaroon tries to avoid the shot.
Payakaroon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Payakaroon scoring well with a low kick there.
Hamada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payakaroon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Payakaroon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A good leg kick by Payakaroon.
Hamada throws a head kick that misses.
Hamada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Payakaroon throws a good cross that connects.
Payakaroon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hamada shoots in but Payakaroon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with a leg kick.
Hamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Hamada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Payakaroon misses.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Payakaroon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakaroon throws out the jab.
Hamada appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamada.
Payakaroon looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Payakaroon checks a leg kick nicely.
Payakaroon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hamada had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Payakaroon slips a jab and a cross from Hamada.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payakaroon.
Hamada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hamada jabs at Payakaroon's body.
Payakaroon is looking to slow Hamada down with leg kicks.
Payakaroon jabs Hamada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hamada is looking to wear down Payakaroon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hamada shoots in but no luck this time.
Payakaroon unleashes a big counter combination but Hamada bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Payakaroon - that will leave a mark!
Hamada misses with a straight left.
Hamada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hamada throws a sloppy body shot
and Payakaroon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick that knocks Hamada off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick which misses Hamada's front leg but catches the back leg as Hamada tries to avoid it.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamada.
Hamada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payakaroon. Payakaroon obviously looking to wear him down.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamada.
Payakaroon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Payakaroon throws a jab when Hamada was well out of range.
Payakaroon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hamada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Payakaroon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Payakaroon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hamada 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.
Hamada moves out of range as Payakaroon strikes.
Payakaroon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Payakaroon. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hamada misses the shot to the body.
Payakaroon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hamada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Payakaroon. Hamada shrugs it off though.
Hamada closes the distance and clinches up with Payakaroon, looking for a takedown. Hamada pushes Payakaroon against the cage but Payakaroon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Payakaroon does it's job there.
Payakaroon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hamada misses with a body shot.
Payakaroon misses with a combination
and Hamada counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hamada.
Payakaroon keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully.
Hamada is really struggling to control Payakaroon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamada drops back, looking for a kneebar! Payakaroon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Payakaroon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Payakaroon!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samart Payakaroon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samart Payakaroon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hamada swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Payakaroon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hamada looks for the body kick but Payakaroon saw that one coming.
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick. Hamada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hamada avoids the head kick by Payakaroon.
Hamada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Payakaroon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Hamada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Payakaroon misses with a looping left.
Payakaroon slips a straight right by Hamada.
Payakaroon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hamada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Payakaroon connects with an inside leg kick.
Payakaroon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Payakaroon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hamada if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakaroon misses with a looping left.
Hamada throws a body punch but Payakaroon moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hamada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hamada scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Hamada.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Hamada moves out of range easily.
Hamada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Payakaroon as he avoids it easily.
Hamada throws a series of punches but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Hamada throws an overhand right that lands on Payakaroon's shoulder, as Payakaroon tries to avoid the shot.
Hamada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Payakaroon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakaroon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamada misses with a kick to the body.
Hamada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Payakaroon tries to avoid it but Hamada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Payakaroon to the ground. Payakaroon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hamada with a jab.
Hamada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Payakaroon lands a nice hook to Hamada's body. Hamada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payakaroon misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Payakaroon misses with a wild body shot.
Hamada tries a head kick but it misses.
Payakaroon lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Payakaroon.
Hamada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Hamada shoots in but Payakaroon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payakaroon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick which misses Hamada's front leg but catches the back leg as Hamada tries to avoid it.
Hamada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Payakaroon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hamada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payakaroon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick that knocks Hamada off balance momentarily.
Jab, jab by Payakaroon - just one landing.
Hamada misses with a wild body shot.
Ryo Hamada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon digs a good body shot into Hamada's ribs.
Payakaroon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon scores with a nice strike.
Hamada stuns Payakaroon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hamada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a nice uppercut.
Hamada will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hamada scores with a one two! Payakaroon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Payakaroon sizes up Hamada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hamada closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamada wants to control but Payakaroon is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payakaroon regains half guard, as Hamada was trying to land strikes.
Hamada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamada is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamada is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Payakaroon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hamada.
Hamada is keen to just control but Payakaroon is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samart Payakaroon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samart Payakaroon's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Payakaroon digs a good hook to Hamada's body.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Hamada.
Hamada looks to land a combination but Payakaroon avoids it well.
Hamada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamada.
Hamada throws a left and a right that both miss
and Payakaroon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hamada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Payakaroon tries to avoid it but Hamada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Payakaroon to the ground. Payakaroon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Payakaroon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Payakaroon, as that shot connected.
Hamada shoots in looking for a takedown but Payakaroon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hamada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A right-left combo lands from Hamada.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses.
Payakaroon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Payakaroon finds it's target.
Hamada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hamada tries to land a body kick
and Payakaroon counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamada misses with a body punch
and Payakaroon counters with a right hand to the body.
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the head.
Hamada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hamada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Payakaroon jabs at Hamada's body.
Payakaroon delivers a nice body kick.
Payakaroon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Hamada does no damage.
Payakaroon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Payakaroon cracks Hamada with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hamada moves out of range of the strikes.
Payakaroon jabs Hamada right on the nose. Hamada blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamada fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick which misses Hamada's front leg but catches the back leg as Hamada tries to avoid it.
A combination from Payakaroon does no damage.
Hamada slips under a jab.
Nice body kick from Payakaroon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamada moves forwards but Payakaroon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hamada throws a hook but Payakaroon blocks it.
Payakaroon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hamada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Payakaroon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Payakaroon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hamada fails with a takedown attempt.
Hamada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samart Payakaroon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Hamada moves out of range.
Payakaroon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hamada decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Payakaroon is refusing to be controlled, as Hamada sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamada is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Payakaroon is looking to improve his position.
Hamada is keen to just control but Payakaroon is a slippery customer.
Hamada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Payakaroon keeping hold of Hamada's head, controlling as best he can.
Hamada trying to control the action but Payakaroon is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Payakaroon is looking to get back to is feet but Hamada passes into side control.
Hamada tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Payakaroon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Payakaroon gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Payakaroon tries to hold on but Hamada postures up.
Hamada misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samart Payakaroon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Payakaroon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Payakaroon!
A relieved looking Samart Payakaroon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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