PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Tavistock (ranked 3097 p4p, 1727 weight class) and Samart Payakaroon (ranked 339 p4p, 219 weight class). Payakaroon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wai khru ram muay. Samart Payakaroon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tavistock
vs
Payakaroon

177 cm
26
183
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
180
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Tavistock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samart Payakaroon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavistock darts in looking for a takedown but Payakaroon gets double underhooks and turns Tavistock into the cage.
Tavistock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Payakaroon after a bit of a struggle.
Payakaroon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payakaroon pushes Tavistock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Payakaroon gets underhooks to prevent Tavistock's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Tavistock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Tavistock drags the fight down to the ground.
Payakaroon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavistock is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Payakaroon dives into side control.
Payakaroon controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavistock is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tavistock wants to get back to his feet but Payakaroon is dominant here and he's now got Tavistock's back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tavistock is trying to stand back up.
Payakaroon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tavistock's body.
Tavistock is trying to get back to his feet but Payakaroon has full control of the position and if anything, Tavistock has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon keeps control of the position easily here as Tavistock tries to buck him off.
Tavistock wants to get back to his feet.
Payakaroon biding his time, looking for the opening.
Tavistock trying to get back to his feet but Payakaroon is in full control for now.

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 cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tavistock is trying to get back to his feet but Payakaroon has full control of the position and if anything, Tavistock has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Tavistock do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tavistock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Payakaroon as he avoids it easily.
Payakaroon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tavistock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Payakaroon pinned against the cage. Payakaroon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tavistock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Payakaroon tries to avoid it but Tavistock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Payakaroon to the ground. Payakaroon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tavistock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Tavistock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Payakaroon as Tavistock shoots in.
Tavistock sets himself, and Payakaroon steps forward looking for the clinch! Tavistock avoids it this time.
Payakaroon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tavistock shoots in for a double leg but Payakaroon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chris Tavistock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Payakaroon rushes Tavistock and presses him up against the cage.
Tavistock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Payakaroon lands a body punch.
Payakaroon has Tavistock pushed against the cage.
We've been informed that Payakaroon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Payakaroon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Payakaroon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Payakaroon can't find room to land a body shot as Tavistock controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon presses Tavistock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Payakaroon cracks Tavistock with a nice body shot.
Payakaroon lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Payakaroon lands a left hand.
Tavistock wants to take the fight to the mat but Payakaroon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tavistock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Payakaroon prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Tavistock pulls guard.
Payakaroon sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavistock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Payakaroon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Payakaroon is continuing to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tavistock is working an open guard so Payakaroon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tavistock shoots in and drives through. Payakaroon sprawls well.
Payakaroon tries to counter with a clinch but Tavistock shakes him off and moves away.
Payakaroon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Payakaroon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Payakaroon throws a nice head kick!
Samart Payakaroon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payakaroon slaps away a takedown attempt from Tavistock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Payakaroon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tavistock.

Tavistock is rocked!
Payakaroon throws a quick head kick that knocks Tavistock silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Payakaroon is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Samart Payakaroon!
After winning the bout, Samart Payakaroon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.