PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Armand Hammer (ranked 1393 p4p, 920 weight class) and Samart Payakaroon (ranked 199 p4p, 139 weight class). Hammer comes to the cage accompanied by Hammer Time. Payakaroon has chosen ปากหมา (Dog Mouth) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hammer
vs
Payakaroon

185 cm
26
170
8 - 2 - 0

178 cm
20
170
7 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Distinct Label
Brooklyn Apothecary

Threads of HARDCORE
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armand Hammer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samart Payakaroon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Payakaroon is out of range.
Payakaroon lands a lovely overhand right.
Hammer takes one to the chin there.
Payakaroon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Payakaroon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Payakaroon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hammer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer looks to land a right hand but Payakaroon moved out of range.
Hammer misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Hammer.
Payakaroon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammer.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Payakaroon.
A head kick from Payakaroon lands but Hammer takes it in his stride.
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!
Hammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Payakaroon on the side of the head.

It looks like Samart Payakaroon has been cut.
Payakaroon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hammer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hammer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn MMA & Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Payakaroon moves away from the strike by Hammer.
It seemed like Payakaroon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakaroon.
Hammer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Payakaroon lands a jab to Hammer's midsection.
Hammer misses with a lunging right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a good low kick that Hammer was not able to check.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Payakaroon counters with a straight right hand.
Payakaroon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Armand Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakaroon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Payakaroon moved out of range nicely.
Payakaroon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Payakaroon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hammer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payakaroon moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!

Payakaroon clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon tries to throw a body punch but Hammer avoids it by throwing Payakaroon back against the cage.
Payakaroon pushes Hammer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammer.

Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammer misses with a straight right.
Hammer throws out a loose jab but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammer misses with a jab to the body
and Payakaroon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses.
Payakaroon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hammer misses with a hook
and Payakaroon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Payakaroon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hammer's sensitive parts.
Payakaroon slips a straight right by Hammer.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Payakaroon is out of range.
Hammer misses the shot to the body.
Payakaroon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Payakaroon cracks Hammer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Payakaroon connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Payakaroon's head but Payakaroon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Payakaroon moved out of range nicely.
Hammer misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Payakaroon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Payakaroon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Payakaroon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hammer throws a body punch but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Hammer throws a body punch but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Hammer loads up on a big right hand but Payakaroon slips the punch.
Payakaroon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Payakaroon defending well as Hammer loads up on a big left hand.
Hammer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hammer misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon slips under a jab.
Payakaroon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hammer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hammer misses with a body shot.
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Hammer swings widly with a right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hammer backs up against the cage.
Hammer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hammer throws out a loose jab but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakaroon slips under a jab from Hammer.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Payakaroon ducks down to avoid it.
Payakaroon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with a head kick. Hammer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hammer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hammer throws a jab when Payakaroon was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Payakaroon misses.
Payakaroon scores with a push kick.
Hammer throws a jab when Payakaroon was well out of range.
Payakaroon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
A jab from Hammer finds it's way through Payakaroon's defenses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab, jab by Payakaroon - just one landing.
Payakaroon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payakaroon scores with a hook.
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Payakaroon lands an overhand right.
Payakaroon thumps Hammer with a low kick.
Payakaroon scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Hammer misses.
Hammer throws a shot from downtown. Payakaroon moves away and avoids it.
Payakaroon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hammer connects with a right hand. Payakaroon shakes it off.
Hammer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Payakaroon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hammer scores with a nice head shot.
Payakaroon staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Payakaroon. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Hammer misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Payakaroon is out of range.
Payakaroon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab.
Payakaroon moves away from the strike by Hammer.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakaroon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payakaroon slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer scores with a hook to the body. Payakaroon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Payakaroon lands with a good body shot.
Payakaroon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hammer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Payakaroon staying out of range there.
Hammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Payakaroon feints and then cracks Hammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammer down.
Hammer misses with a hook.
Payakaroon avoids the body shot from Hammer.
Payakaroon with a jab.
Payakaroon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Payakaroon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Payakaroon clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakaroon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammer's efforts to push away.

Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hammer lands with an overhand left.
Hammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Payakaroon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hammer will feel that in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hammer misses with a body punch
and Payakaroon counters with a nice body shot.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Payakaroon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Payakaroon moved out of range nicely.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payakaroon lands with a kick to the temple. Hammer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Samart Payakaroon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payakaroon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Payakaroon.
Hammer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Payakaroon lands with a nice body kick.
Hammer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hammer throws out a loose jab but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Payakaroon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Payakaroon defending well as Hammer loads up on a big left hand.
Hammer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Payakaroon to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon connects with a high kick.
Payakaroon tries to bum rush Hammer with a series of wild strikes but Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Payakaroon can pounce on him.
Hammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a two punch combo.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Payakaroon misses.
Payakaroon scores with a leg kick.
Payakaroon lands with a nice body punch.
Hammer swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Hammer lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakaroon is just out of range.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Payakaroon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Payakaroon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hammer. Hammer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Payakaroon connects with a body shot.
Hammer misses with a looping right.
Payakaroon throws a body kick that misses.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakaroon.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that half lands.
Payakaroon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payakaroon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hammer misses with a left hand
and Payakaroon counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammer misses with an uppercut
and Payakaroon counters with a left and a right that stings Hammer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Payakaroon does it's job there.
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
Hammer misses the body punch
and Payakaroon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Payakaroon blocks a jab.
Payakaroon 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.
Hammer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hammer walks into a left hand.

Payakaroon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Payakaroon throws an elbow but it misses.
Hammer tries to circle away but Payakaroon has him pinned against the cage.
Payakaroon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammer's efforts to push away.
A right handed body shot lands from Payakaroon.
Hammer tries to circle away but Payakaroon has him pinned against the cage.
Hammer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hammer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Payakaroon lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammer throws a hook but Payakaroon blocks it.
Hammer blocks a head kick by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakaroon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hammer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Payakaroon slips under a jab.
Payakaroon throws a big counter head kick but Hammer avoids it with no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hammer throws an off balance right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Payakaroon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Payakaroon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hammer will feel that in the morning.
Good exchange - Payakaroon coming out on top.
A slapping body kick lands there for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Payakaroon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Payakaroon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hammer scrambles back to his feet.
Jab by Payakaroon.
Hammer tries to move into range but Payakaroon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hammer swings widly with a right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hammer misses with a body punch
and Payakaroon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Payakaroon finds it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payakaroon. That's going to slow Hammer down.
An inside leg kick lands from Payakaroon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Payakaroon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Payakaroon is looking to clinch.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Payakaroon moved out of range nicely.
Payakaroon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hammer loads up on a big right hand but Payakaroon slips the punch.
Hammer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Payakaroon slips a straight right by Hammer.
Payakaroon lands a head kick. Hammer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Payakaroon slips under a jab from Hammer.
Payakaroon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hammer blocks it well.
Payakaroon moves away from the strike by Hammer.
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakaroon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hammer throws out a loose jab but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Hammer misses.
Payakaroon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Payakaroon is out of range.
Payakaroon lands a head kick!
Hammer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Payakaroon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Hammer blocks a head kick by Payakaroon.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon connects with a body shot.
Hammer misses with a straight right.
Payakaroon shapes to counter with a head kick.
Payakaroon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hammer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakaroon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hammer's sensitive parts.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Payakaroon ducks down to avoid it.
Payakaroon scores with a hook to the body. Hammer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Payakaroon is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon misses with a head kick.
Hammer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon slips under a jab.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon slips under a jab from Hammer.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
Payakaroon lands with a right hand.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hammer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Payakaroon scores with a shot to the body.
Payakaroon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hammer.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. Payakaroon saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakaroon lands with a cross.
Payakaroon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hammer's head.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Payakaroon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samart Payakaroon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Payakaroon lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab from Hammer misses.
Hammer dodges the punch combination from Payakaroon.
As Payakaroon tries to get set, Hammer tries to push him back and clinch up but Payakaroon manages to avoid the attempt.
Hammer misses with a right hand
and Payakaroon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payakaroon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hammer.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Hammer misses with a lunging right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hammer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakaroon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hammer throws a hook but Payakaroon avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakaroon.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up.
Hammer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Payakaroon.
Hammer throws a shot from downtown. Payakaroon moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hammer's sensitive parts.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
Payakaroon unleashes a big counter combination but Hammer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Payakaroon jabs Hammer right on the nose. Hammer blinks but takes it well.
Payakaroon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hammer's head.
Payakaroon is looking to land body kicks.
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Payakaroon.
Hammer throws the left hand but Payakaroon avoids the punch easily.
Hammer tries to move into range but Payakaroon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Payakaroon there.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Payakaroon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by Hammer there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Payakaroon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer misses with a looping left.
Payakaroon scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Payakaroon has Hammer up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Payakaroon on the inside.
Payakaroon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hammer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payakaroon's elbow.
Hammer throws a head punch that misses.
Payakaroon lands a body punch in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Payakaroon lands an uppercut.
Hammer is trying to break free.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Payakaroon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Payakaroon.

Hammer is rocked!
A short left from Payakaroon.
Oh Hammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Payakaroon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payakaroon is working Hammer over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Payakaroon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hammer is defending well.
Payakaroon is working Hammer over against the cage.
Payakaroon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hammer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hammer tries to break the clinch but Payakaroon is controlling the position.
Payakaroon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A frustrated look appears on Hammer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hammer working hard to break the clinch.
Hammer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Payakaroon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hammer scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Payakaroon manages to mount him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Payakaroon get's back to his feet.
Payakaroon blocks a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Payakaroon!
Payakaroon cracks a nice hook into Hammer's ribs.
Payakaroon is looking to slow Hammer down with leg kicks.
Hammer seems to have got his legs back now.
Hammer misses with an uppercut
and Payakaroon counters with a low kick, right behind Hammer 's knee.
Hammer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Payakaroon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammer circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammer walks into a stiff left hand from Payakaroon.
Hammer throws an overhand right that lands on Payakaroon's shoulder, as Payakaroon tries to avoid the shot.
Payakaroon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Payakaroon to counter with a crisp jab.
Hammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Payakaroon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Payakaroon lands a slapping body shot.

Payakaroon moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.
Hammer misses with some punches.
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Payakaroon has him pressed against the cage.

Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payakaroon lands with a good body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Payakaroon, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakaroon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hammer will feel that in the morning.
Good exchange - Hammer coming out on top.
Payakaroon slips under a jab.
Hammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payakaroon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!

Hammer throws a right hand that misses
and Payakaroon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payakaroon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab.
Payakaroon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hammer misses with a straight right.
Hammer misses with an uppercut.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick.
Payakaroon throws a low kick, looking for Hammer's leg but Hammer calmly moves out of range.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Hammer swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon lands with a hook. Hammer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Payakaroon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hammer clobbers Payakaroon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payakaroon slips under a jab from Hammer.
Hammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Payakaroon counters with a straight right hand.
Payakaroon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Payakaroon cracks Hammer with an open hand slap.
Payakaroon thows a body kick. Hammer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. Payakaroon saw that one coming.
Payakaroon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Hammer.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Payakaroon is trying to counter with his kicks.
Payakaroon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payakaroon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakaroon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.
Payakaroon scores with a hook to the body. Hammer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Hammer misses.
Payakaroon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hammer blocks it well.
Hammer misses with a left hand
and Payakaroon counters with a series of strikes. Hammer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Armand Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammer throws an overhand right that lands on Payakaroon's shoulder, as Payakaroon tries to avoid the shot.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon moves out of range of the strikes.
Payakaroon feints and then cracks Hammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammer down.
Hammer misses the jab.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. Payakaroon saw that one coming.
Payakaroon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Payakaroon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammer.
Payakaroon throws a series of punches but Hammer moves out of range.
Payakaroon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hammer misses with a lunging right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammer misses with a right hand
and Payakaroon counters with an inside leg kick.
Hammer swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Payakaroon flicks out a counter leg kick but Hammer steps away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakaroon.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Payakaroon lands with a hook. Hammer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Payakaroon lands a body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Payakaroon works on Hammer's body with a couple of short punches.
Payakaroon misses with the head strike.
Hammer lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Payakaroon on the inside.
Hammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hammer.
Payakaroon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Payakaroon blocks an uppercut.
Hammer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Payakaroon - just one landing.
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!
Payakaroon throws out a powerful jab.
Payakaroon thuds his shin into the meat of Hammer's side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.
Payakaroon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Hammer.
Payakaroon slips a straight right by Hammer.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Payakaroon.
Hammer takes a swing at Payakaroon's ribcage but misses.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Payakaroon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Payakaroon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Payakaroon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payakaroon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hammer at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakaroon slips under a jab from Hammer.

Payakaroon moves into the clinch successfully.
Payakaroon blocks an uppercut.
Payakaroon lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samart Payakaroon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Payakaroon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 45:50
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Payakaroon!
Samart Payakaroon is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Samart Payakaroon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Armand Hammer stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym!'.