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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samart Payakaroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samart Payakaroon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anderson Alves's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samart Payakaroon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Anderson Alves!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payakaroon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Payakaroon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon is pressed up against the cage. Alves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Payakaroon down to the mat. Payakaroon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Payakaroon tries to close the distance and clinch but Alves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Samart Payakaroon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Alves.
Alves shoots for a double leg takedown but Payakaroon sprawls well. He's pushed Alves's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Payakaroon stuffs the takedown attempt from Alves. Alves gets slowly back to his feet.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but Alves is having none of it.
Alves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Payakaroon pinned against the cage. Payakaroon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alves looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Payakaroon stalling.
Payakaroon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Payakaroon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Alves tries to pull guard but Payakaroon holds him up against the cage and eventually Alves drops back down to his feet.
Payakaroon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alves takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Payakaroon stalling.
Payakaroon gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Alves pulls guard successfully.
Alves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Payakaroon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alves isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Payakaroon stacks Alves on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Payakaroon!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Payakaroon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alves tries to score a body lock takedown but Payakaroon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Payakaroon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alves lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakaroon landing knees to the head.
Payakaroon drags the fight down to the ground.
Alves drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Payakaroon dives on top into guard.
Payakaroon sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon stands up and waves to Alves to follow him.
Payakaroon takes the fight into the clinch.
Payakaroon misses with a knee to the head.
Alves is trying to maintain a safe position but Payakaroon gets an underhook and turns Alves into the cage.
A knee to the head by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Payakaroon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Payakaroon is struggling to control the position.
Alves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alves tries to pull guard but Payakaroon holds him up against the cage and eventually Alves drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon stalling the fight.
A knee to the head by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon jumps guard and drags Alves to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alves has gone for a leg lock! Payakaroon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alves's guard.
Payakaroon wants to get up but he can't break Alves's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alves looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Payakaroon passes into half guard.
Payakaroon not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samart Payakaroon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alves circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alves.
Payakaroon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payakaroon clinches.
Payakaroon misses with a knee strike.
Payakaroon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alves up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves jumps guard but Payakaroon stands there with Alves around his waist. Alves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Payakaroon stalls.
Payakaroon lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Anderson Alves has been cut.
Alves is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alves can't break the clinch.
Alves changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Payakaroon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Samart Payakaroon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Alves.
Payakaroon tries to bum rush Alves with a series of wild strikes but Alves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Payakaroon wants to clinch up but Alves keeps it at a distance.
Alves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Payakaroon tries to close the distance and clinch but Alves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Samart Payakaroon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payakaroon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alves fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Payakaroon pushes Alves up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alves takes a knee right on the jaw!
Payakaroon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Payakaroon is stalling here.
Payakaroon lands an elbow inside.
Payakaroon is struggling to control the position.
Payakaroon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Payakaroon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Payakaroon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Payakaroon lands an elbow that stopped Alves in his tracks for a moment.
Payakaroon connects with a knee to the head.
Payakaroon lands a knee to the head.
Payakaroon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Payakaroon with a knee to the head.
Payakaroon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Payakaroon is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon is pressed up against the cage. Alves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Payakaroon down to the mat. Payakaroon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Payakaroon pushes Alves away with a front kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A knee to the head by Payakaroon.
Alves has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Payakaroon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Payakaroon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Payakaroon has him pressed against the cage.
Payakaroon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A knee to the head by Payakaroon.
Alves jumps guard but Payakaroon stands there with Alves around his waist. Alves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alves trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves fails to pull guard.
Alves letting Payakaroon take a breather here.
Samart Payakaroon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Payakaroon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Payakaroon misses with a knee to the head.
Payakaroon has Alves pushed against the cage.
Alves fails to pull guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alves as Payakaroon tries to tie him up.
Payakaroon stalling.
Alves wants to stall.
Payakaroon lands a knee to the head.
Alves is working for takedown but Payakaroon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Payakaroon smiles and moves away.
Alves tries to keep at a distance but Payakaroon has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samart Payakaroon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Alves's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Payakaroon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Payakaroon moves into the clinch.
Alves wants to get back to striking at distance but Payakaroon won't allow it.
Alves has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Payakaroon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Payakaroon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Payakaroon landing knees to the body.
Come on Payakaroon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A knee to the head by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alves up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alves is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Payakaroon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the head but Alves blocks with his arms.
Payakaroon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alves can do to turn this around?
Alves gets underhooks to prevent Payakaroon's takedown attempt.
Payakaroon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves goes for a takedown in the clinch but Payakaroon prevents it.
Samart Payakaroon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Alves.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alves tries to land knees in the clinch but Payakaroon avoids the damage to the body.
Payakaroon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alves blocks it with crossed arms.
Payakaroon leaning against his opponent.
Payakaroon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Payakaroon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alves tries for a takedown. No joy.
Payakaroon connects with a knee to the head.
Alves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Payakaroon walks away with a smile on his face. Alves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Payakaroon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alves counters with a shoot takedown. Payakaroon fights it but they end up in guard.
Alves has gone for a leg lock! Payakaroon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alves's guard.
Alves has his foot on Payakaroon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Payakaroon works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves is looking for a triangle here but Payakaroon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Payakaroon decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Payakaroon wants to clinch
and Alves counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves is looking for a kimura but Payakaroon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alves to get the leverage.
Alves seems to be working for a kimura but Payakaroon defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon tries to kick Alves off but Alves keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anderson Alves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alves seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Payakaroon has recovered full guard.
Samart Payakaroon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Payakaroon keeping full guard, as Alves tries to pass.
Alves drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Payakaroon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alves has Payakaroon in his guard.
Payakaroon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alves on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves working for submissions but it's allowed Payakaroon to get to half guard.
Alves looking for a kimura from the bottom but Payakaroon passes into side control!
Alves tries to buck Payakaroon off but Payakaroon is having none of it.
Payakaroon decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anderson Alves.
Well Payakaroon 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Payakaroon!
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