PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Asby (ranked 688 p4p, 1691 weight class) and Samart Payakaroon (ranked 96 p4p, 232 weight class). Payakaroon has chosen Wai khru ram muay as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Asby
vs
Payakaroon

185 cm
24
180
9 - 3 - 0

180 cm
29
180
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bjorn Asby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samart Payakaroon!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Payakaroon misses.
Asby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Asby avoids the head kick by Payakaroon.
A low kick lands for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon wants to slow Asby down by chopping away at his legs.
Asby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asby takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Asby throws a right hand that Payakaroon ducks under and follows up with a left that Payakaroon also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon connects with a solid leg kick.
Payakaroon misses with a kick to the body
and Asby counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Asby finds it's target.
Payakaroon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asby.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon tries a head kick but it misses.
Payakaroon motions for Asby to come forward. Payakaroon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Payakaroon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asby.
We've been told by Asby's head coaches at MMAH League and Warrior Nation that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Asby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payakaroon looks for the body kick but Asby saw that one coming.
Payakaroon's coach down at Mighty MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Payakaroon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick
and Asby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asby misses with a hook.
Payakaroon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Asby.
Payakaroon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A good leg kick by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon slips a jab from Asby.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Payakaroon.
Asby listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asby.
Payakaroon scores with a spinning back kick!
Asby jabs Payakaroon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Asby throws a body shot but no joy.
Payakaroon wants to counter the offense by Asby and move into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Asby.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asby counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakaroon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Payakaroon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Asby misses.
Payakaroon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Asby throws an overhand right that lands on Payakaroon's shoulder, as Payakaroon tries to avoid the shot.
Payakaroon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Asby moves out of range.
Nice shot by Asby.
A head kick from Payakaroon lands but Asby takes it in his stride.
Payakaroon throws an off balance right hand
and Asby counters with a straight right hand.
Asby misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Asby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Payakaroon misses with a leg kick.
Payakaroon tries a head kick but it misses.
Asby throws a jab but it's blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Asby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asby slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakaroon slips under a jab from Asby.
Asby throws the left hand but Payakaroon avoids the punch easily.
Payakaroon tries to counter with a clinch but Asby shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Asby dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Payakaroon misses with a head kick.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asby is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses
and Asby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payakaroon can do to turn this around?
Asby scores with a nice strike.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that half lands.
Asby misses with a wild body shot.
Asby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Payakaroon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon misses with a low kick.
Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asby.
Asby tests Payakaroon's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asby cracks a nice hook into Payakaroon's ribs.
Payakaroon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Asby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Asby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakaroon misses with a head kick.
Bjorn Asby is winning the standup battle so far.
Asby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Asby looks to land a right hand but Payakaroon moved out of range.
Asby walks into a jab.
A low kick from Payakaroon misses
and Asby counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick which misses Asby's front leg but catches the back leg as Asby tries to avoid it.
Asby moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Samart Payakaroon has been cut.
Asby takes one 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!
Nice defenses there by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon looks to land a body kick but Asby moved away.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick but Asby moved away.
Payakaroon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Asby to counter with a crisp jab.
Asby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Payakaroon thuds his right hand into Asby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asby throws a jab but it's blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon wants to counter with a clinch but Asby pushes him away.
Nice jab there from Asby.
Asby swinging wildly here.
Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asby.
Asby throws a lazy right hand but Payakaroon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payakaroon wants to counter the offense by Asby and move into the clinch position.
Payakaroon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asby throws a hook to the side of Payakaroon's head but Payakaroon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Asby blocks the leg kick.
Asby is looking to counter punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon looks to throw a body kick
and Asby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asby's jab looks to have found its range, popping Payakaroon under the eye.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses.
Payakaroon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Payakaroon is looking to slow Asby down with leg kicks.
Payakaroon throws a lazy head kick
and Asby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asby scores with a nice strike.

Payakaroon is rocked!
Asby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakaroon.
Payakaroon is still on wobbly legs! Can Asby finish him?
Asby steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Payakaroon is out on his feet! Asby sets himself and nearly takes Payakaroon's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bjorn Asby!