PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samart Payakaroon (ranked 2175 p4p, 262 weight class) and RJ Cain (ranked 2278 p4p, 277 weight class). Payakaroon comes to the cage accompanied by ปากหมา (Dog Mouth). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Payakaroon
vs
Cain

178 cm
19
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samart Payakaroon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, RJ Cain!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but Cain is having none of it.

Payakaroon pushes Cain up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cain.
Payakaroon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Payakaroon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cain has had enough of the clinch but Payakaroon keeps him there for the moment.
Cain blocks an uppercut.
Cain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Payakaroon swings wildly with an uppercut but Cain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakaroon tries a body shot but Cain blocks it.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cain prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon struggles to land a body shot inside as Cain controls his hands.
Cain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payakaroon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cain backwards.
Payakaroon misses with a punch to the body.
Payakaroon swings wildly with an uppercut but Cain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakaroon misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Payakaroon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Payakaroon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samart Payakaroon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payakaroon misses with the head strike.
Payakaroon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cain avoids a wild elbow strike from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cain is trying to break the clinch but Payakaroon has him pressed against the cage.
Cain blocking some punches.
Payakaroon is trying to drag Cain to the mat but Cain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from Payakaroon.
Cain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Payakaroon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cain after a bit of a struggle.
Cain blocking some punches.
Cain is trying to break the clinch but Payakaroon has him pressed against the cage.
Payakaroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Cain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Cain gets underhooks to prevent Payakaroon's takedown attempt.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payakaroon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cain blocking some punches.
Payakaroon swings wildly with an uppercut but Cain uses good head movement to avoid it.

Cain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
RJ Cain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cain throws a hook to the side of Payakaroon's head but Payakaroon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payakaroon thumps Cain with a low kick.
Cain swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Payakaroon misses with a two punch combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Cain misses.
Cain takes a swing at Payakaroon's ribcage but misses.
Payakaroon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Payakaroon scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Payakaroon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Payakaroon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the body.
Cain throws a lazy right hand but Payakaroon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cain tries to avoid it but Payakaroon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cain to the ground. Cain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Payakaroon with a nice cross.
Nice body punch from Payakaroon.
Cain lands a glancing blow to the side of Payakaroon's head.
We've been informed that Cain has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Payakaroon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cain.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Payakaroon.
Cain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Payakaroon connects with a crisp jab.
Cain misses with a few strikes there.
A right-left combo lands from Payakaroon.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Payakaroon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Payakaroon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cain moves forwards but Payakaroon connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Payakaroon clinches up against the cage.
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Payakaroon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Cain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain is trying to push Payakaroon away but Payakaroon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cain managing to block the knees to the body from Payakaroon.
Cain looking to slow down the pace here.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payakaroon lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakaroon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cain backwards.
Payakaroon pushes Cain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cain dodges an elbow strike from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cain can do to turn this around?
Cain blocks an uppercut.
Payakaroon being controlled against the cage.
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Payakaroon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samart Payakaroon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cain gets underhooks to prevent Payakaroon's takedown attempt.
Cain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Payakaroon swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Payakaroon lands with a light punch inside.
Payakaroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakaroon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cain after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samart Payakaroon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payakaroon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Cain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Payakaroon as he connects with a hook.
Payakaroon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cain appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Payakaroon misses with a low kick as Cain jumps back.
Cain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Payakaroon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cain is out of range.
Cain misses with a body shot.
Payakaroon swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon tries to close the distance and clinch but Cain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Payakaroon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payakaroon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakaroon throws a series of strikes that have Cain backpedaling.
Cain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cain staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payakaroon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Payakaroon lands a body shot.
Samart Payakaroon is winning the standup battle so far.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up.
Cain throws a counter combo.
Cain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Payakaroon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cain scrambles back to his feet.
Payakaroon cracks Cain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Payakaroon dips to his left and cracks Cain with an uppercut!
Payakaroon throws a front kick that sends Cain stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain throws an overhand right that lands on Payakaroon's shoulder, as Payakaroon tries to avoid the shot.
Payakaroon looks to throw the jab but Cain is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakaroon dips to his left and cracks Cain with an uppercut!
A jab from Cain misses.
Payakaroon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Payakaroon scores with a jab. Cain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Payakaroon throws a looping overhand right but Cain ducks down to avoid it.
Cain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Cain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cain takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from Cain lands.
Payakaroon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cain punishes Payakaroon's body with a nice straight punch.
Payakaroon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cain avoids it really well and circles away.
Cain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Cain throws a nice looking combination but Payakaroon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the side of Cain's head but Cain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cain throws the left hand but Payakaroon avoids the punch easily.
Payakaroon wants to clinch but Cain slips to the side
and Cain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Payakaroon.
Cain drops his hands momentarily and Payakaroon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Payakaroon slips a jab from Cain.
Cain swats away the attempt to clinch by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Payakaroon's head backwards.
Cain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Payakaroon.
Cain moves out of range as Payakaroon strikes.
Payakaroon looks to throw the jab but Cain is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Payakaroon. That snapped Cain's head back.
Payakaroon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payakaroon misses with a wild body shot.
Payakaroon misses with a hook.
Payakaroon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cain manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon cracks a nice hook into Cain's ribs.
Payakaroon has a takedown stuffed.
Cain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Payakaroon backs off Cain throws a huge counter combo but Payakaroon manages to avoid it all.
Cain lands with a right hand.
Payakaroon fails with the takedown.
Cain on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon throws a body kick that misses.
Cain is looking for the big counter here.
Cain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Payakaroon can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cain lands a jab to the head.
Payakaroon throws a right hand that Cain ducks under and follows up with a left that Cain also avoids with ease.
Cain works over Payakaroon's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Samart Payakaroon has been cut.
Cain throws a series of punches but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Payakaroon throws a looping overhand right but Cain ducks down to avoid it.
Cain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Payakaroon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Payakaroon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cain scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cain. Payakaroon does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain misses with a hook.

Payakaroon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cain is not content to let Payakaroon control the position.
Cain tries to roll over but Payakaroon keeps him under control.
Cain is trying to stand up here but Payakaroon is controlling him well.
Payakaroon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
RJ Cain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Payakaroon decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Payakaroon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cain counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samart Payakaroon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon wants to clinch.
Cain throws a jab when Payakaroon was well out of range.
Payakaroon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cain but Cain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An inside leg kick lands from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon works the jab nicely.
Payakaroon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Payakaroon misses with a lunging right hand
and Cain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Cain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payakaroon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cain's calf.
Payakaroon lands a lovely overhand right.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cain counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to RJ Cain.
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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Payakaroon!
A relieved looking Samart Payakaroon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.