PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samart Payakaroon (ranked 1355 p4p, 1626 weight class) and Tyson Law (ranked 186 p4p, 229 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Payakaroon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ปากหมา (Dog Mouth). Law is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Country Boy Can Survive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Payakaroon
vs
Law

178 cm
23
170
9 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
170
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Conviction
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
HARDCORE

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samart Payakaroon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Law!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payakaroon misses with a hook. Law ducked under it nicely.
Law throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payakaroon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Law with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Payakaroon to score with a decent uppercut.
Payakaroon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Payakaroon throws a lazy right hand but Law sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Payakaroon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payakaroon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Law to score with a decent uppercut.
Payakaroon moves out of range of the strikes.
Payakaroon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Payakaroon lands with a hook. Law tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Law staying out of range there.
And Law tries to counter it with a takedown but Payakaroon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Payakaroon throws a hook but Law blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Payakaroon is fending him off so far but Law persists. Nope, Payakaroon circles away and we're back to standing.
Payakaroon throws the left hand but Law avoids the punch easily.
Payakaroon misses with a straight left.
No luck for Law with that takedown attempt.
Payakaroon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Payakaroon 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.
Payakaroon misses with a looping left.
Law tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Law throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Payakaroon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Law shoots in and drives through. Payakaroon sprawls well.
Samart Payakaroon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Law.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Law on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Law misses with a double jab
and Payakaroon counters with an outside leg kick.
Law uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payakaroon.
Law drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Payakaroon defends it well.
Payakaroon scores with a nice right hand.
Law cracks Payakaroon with a right hand to the side of 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!
Payakaroon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Law.
Law uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payakaroon.
Nice shot by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with a nice head shot.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Payakaroon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Payakaroon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Payakaroon misses with a looping left.
Payakaroon looks to score with a jab to the body but Law is just out of range.
Payakaroon connects with a body shot that sends Law's belly button to the back.
Payakaroon lunges at Law with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Law's hand.
Law pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Payakaroon back to the cage. Law follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Payakaroon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Law dives in and grabs Payakaroon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Payakaroon pushes down on Law's head and hops out.
Law wants to slow Payakaroon down by chopping away at his legs.
Law gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon swings for the body but Law moves out of range.
Law feints the counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Payakaroon looks to land a combination but Law avoids it well.
Law with the counter takedown but Payakaroon 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!
Payakaroon throws out a loose jab but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Law with the counter takedown but Payakaroon avoids it easily.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick but Law moved away.
Payakaroon defending well as Law loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Payakaroon misses

and Law counters with a takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Law are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payakaroon wants to control but Law postures up.
Law misses with the ground and pound.
Payakaroon parries the strikes from Law easily there. Law is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Payakaroon to escape.
An elbow from Law crashes against the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Payakaroon swings for the body but Law moves out of range.
A jab from Payakaroon finds it's way through Law's defenses.
Payakaroon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Payakaroon throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Law counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Payakaroon pushes Law off and gets back to his feet.
Law throws a hook but Payakaroon blocks it.
Payakaroon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon looks to throw the jab but Law is out of range.
Payakaroon defending well as Law loads up on a big left hand.
Payakaroon is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Law.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Law.
Law takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Payakaroon.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payakaroon. That's going to slow Law down.
Payakaroon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Law tests Payakaroon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Samart Payakaroon is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Payakaroon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Law checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Law throws the left hand but Payakaroon avoids the punch easily.
Payakaroon is looking to counter punch.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick that knocks Law off balance momentarily.
Payakaroon throws a lazy right hand but Law sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law throws out a loose jab but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakaroon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Law just manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Law checks a leg kick.
Law changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Samart Payakaroon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payakaroon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law throws a low kick, looking for Payakaroon's leg but Payakaroon calmly moves out of range.
Payakaroon throws a chopping leg kick but Law manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Law jabs at Payakaroon's body.
Law is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Payakaroon misses the jab.
Law moves out of range as Payakaroon strikes.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
And Law tries to counter it with a takedown but Payakaroon pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Law slips under a jab from Payakaroon.

Law throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Payakaroon was covering up waiting for the punch and Law finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Payakaroon wants to get back to his feet but Law is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Law loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Law working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Law in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Payakaroon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Payakaroon misses with a hook. Law ducked under it nicely.
Law throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Law uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payakaroon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon fails to land with a series of punches.
Law with the counter takedown but Payakaroon avoids it easily.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a lazy uppercut

and Law counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Law thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Payakaroon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Payakaroon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Law.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Law works his way into side control.
Law lands some shots froms side control.
Law looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Payakaroon is avoiding damage well.
Law throws an elbow but Payakaroon slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Samart Payakaroon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Law dodges the punch combination from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon drops his hands momentarily and Law takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Law tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Law.
A big left from Payakaroon misses.
Payakaroon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Law misses the target.
Law uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payakaroon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Law finds it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Payakaroon!
Law throws a body shot but no joy.
Payakaroon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Law feints and as Payakaroon raises his hands in defense, Law changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Law looking to pass the guard.
Payakaroon wants to sweep here but Law controlling him for the moment.
Law prevents Payakaroon from getting back to his feet.
Payakaroon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Law's guard.

Law looking to hit a scissor sweep but Payakaroon is one step ahead there.

Law looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tyson Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Payakaroon is sitting in close to Law's body. Law has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Payakaroon is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Payakaroon is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Law.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyson Law!
Tyson Law seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.