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Event: UCF 83: Mfer v Fantastico     
Date:   Nov 09, 2024
#R1#
Kent misses with an uppercut.
Payakaroon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kent connects with the punch.
Kristian Kent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kent circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kent cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kent manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kent looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakaroon is just out of range.#CL2#
Payakaroon closes the distance and clinches.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakaroon lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kent.
Payakaroon tries to throw a body punch but Kent avoids it by throwing Payakaroon back against the cage.
Kent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payakaroon has Kent pressed against the cage, preventing Kent from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Payakaroon blocks a body shot from Kent.
Payakaroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kent. #T1#
Payakaroon has Kent pressed against the cage, preventing Kent from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kent softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Payakaroon stalling the fight.
Kent tries to stall but Payakaroon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Payakaroon lands a nice uppercut.
Kent stalling against the cage.
Payakaroon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Payakaroon keeps control of Kent as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kent wants to break free but Payakaroon has control.
Payakaroon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Kent escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kent looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kent scores with a jab. Payakaroon acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Payakaroon tries to clinch
and Kent cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Payakaroon closes the distance and clinches.
Kent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Payakaroon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Kent manages to break the clinch.
Kent lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Payakaroon clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Kent manages to break the clinch.
Payakaroon slips under a jab.
Payakaroon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kent.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kent manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Payakaroon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kent throws out the jab.
Kent jabs Payakaroon right on the nose. Payakaroon blinks but takes it well.
Kent jabs at Payakaroon's body.#T3##CL2#
Payakaroon rushes Kent and presses him up against the cage.
Payakaroon digs a right hand into Kent's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kent's gas tank.
Kent stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kent is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Payakaroon has a couple of punches blocked by Kent.
Payakaroon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Payakaroon tries to work over Kent's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kent is trying to force a seperation but Payakaroon has the dominant position.
Payakaroon struggles to land a body shot inside as Kent controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kent.
Payakaroon has a couple of punches blocked by Kent.
Payakaroon content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Payakaroon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kent lands a left hand.
Payakaroon lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Kent breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Payakaroon moves into range and clinches up with Kent.
Payakaroon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kent uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakaroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kent works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!#BC#
Kent pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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 fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kent swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kent lands a really nice looking cross but Payakaroon seems unphased.
Kent looks to land a right hand but Payakaroon moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kristian Kent will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kent throws a hook to the side of Payakaroon's head but Payakaroon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Payakaroon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kent doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kent misses with the head strike.
Payakaroon struggles to land a body shot inside as Kent controls his hands.
Payakaroon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short left from Payakaroon.
Kent blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Payakaroon tries a body shot but Kent blocks it.
Kent stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Payakaroon lands with a left to the head.
Kent letting Payakaroon take a breather here.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Payakaroon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kents head. #T1#
Kent tries to stall but Payakaroon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Payakaroon on the inside.
Payakaroon prevents Kent from breaking the clinch.
Payakaroon presses Kent against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Payakaroon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payakaroon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kent uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kent blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Payakaroon fails to land. #BC#
Kent breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kent is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kent misses with a series of wild punches.
Kent walks into a jab.#T2#
Payakaroon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kent throws a lazy right hand but Payakaroon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kent misses with a hook.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payakaroon. #CL2#
Payakaroon clinches with his opponent.
Payakaroon struggles to land a body shot inside as Kent controls his hands.
Kent wants to get back to striking at distance but Payakaroon won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Payakaroon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Payakaroon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Kent pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Kent.
Payakaroon wants to counter the offense by Kent and move into the clinch position.
Kent stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Payakaroon.#T3#
Kent blocks the body kick.
Kent throws out a loose jab but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kent sets himself, and Payakaroon steps forward looking for the clinch! Kent avoids it this time.
Kent throws a shot from downtown. Payakaroon moves away and avoids it.
Kent sets himself, and Payakaroon steps forward looking for the clinch! Kent avoids it this time.#CL2#
Payakaroon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kent taking a breather.
Kent is trying to push Payakaroon away but Payakaroon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kent is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kent wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Payakaroon has him pressed against the cage.
Payakaroon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kent is looking to break free of the clinch but Payakaroon has double underhooks.
Payakaroon lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Kent escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payakaroon is looking to slow Kent down with leg kicks.
Kent misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Payakaroon misses with a leg kick.
Payakaroon is looking to clinch.
Kent moves away from the strike by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon tries to clinch there but Kent circles away.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kent manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kent throwing a counter right hand but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Kent swats away the attempt to clinch by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Payakaroon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Payakaroon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payakaroon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kent.
Kent looks to throw the jab but Payakaroon is out of range. #CL2#
Payakaroon gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kent fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Kent misses the target.
Kent moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Payakaroon throws the kick towards the body but Kent avoids it.
Kristian Kent is winning the standup battle so far.
Kent swats away the attempt to clinch by Payakaroon.
Kent throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Payakaroon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Payakaroon has closed the distance and engaged Kent in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Payakaroon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Payakaroon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Payakaroon keeps control of Kent as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Kent just leaning against Payakaroon, taking a breather.
Kent is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Payakaroon is keeping busy.
Payakaroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Payakaroon has Kent pressed against the cage, preventing Kent from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kent blocking some punches.
Payakaroon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kent looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Payakaroon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Payakaroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kent.
Payakaroon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payakaroon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Payakaroon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Payakaroon can't find room to land a body shot as Kent controls the action. #T2#
Kent blocks an uppercut.
Payakaroon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payakaroon cracks Kent with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Payakaroon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kent content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Payakaroon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Payakaroon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kent uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kent just leaning against Payakaroon, taking a breather.
Kent wants to break free but Payakaroon has control.
A head punch on the inside from Payakaroon fails to land.
Kent is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3##BC#
Kent pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Payakaroon tries to clinch
and Kent counters with a straight right hand.
Kent circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kent throws a jab when Payakaroon was well out of range.
Kent takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Payakaroon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Payakaroon slips a jab from Kent.
Payakaroon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick
and Kent cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kent lands a jab to Payakaroon's midsection.
Payakaroon looks to clinch
and Kent connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Kent misses the target.
Payakaroon wants to counter with a clinch but Kent pushes him away.
A low kick lands for Payakaroon. #T4##CL2#
Payakaroon pushes Kent up against the cage in a clinch.
Kent tries to break the clinch but Payakaroon is controlling the position.
Payakaroon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Payakaroon prevents Kent from breaking the clinch.
Kent letting Payakaroon take a breather here.
A short right from Payakaroon on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Payakaroon tries to throw a body punch but Kent avoids it by throwing Payakaroon back against the cage.
Payakaroon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payakaroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kent.
Payakaroon scores with a shoulder strike.
Kent is looking to break free of the clinch but Payakaroon has double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samart Payakaroon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Payakaroon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

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.

 

Event: UCF 73: Santoro v Valdenius     
Date:   Oct 05, 2024
#R1#
Wog will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Payakaroon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wog keeps the fight on the outside.
Payakaroon wants to clinch up but Wog keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Payakaroon instigates a clinch.
Payakaroon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Payakaroon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wog backwards.
Payakaroon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Payakaroon prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Wog wants the takedown. Payakaroon is fighting it off but Wog persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Payakaroon's guard against the cage.
Wog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payakaroon is keeping the position for now.
Wog wants to control from the top but Payakaroon keeps moving.
Wog passes into half guard.
Payakaroon tries to kick Wog off but Wog keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Wog is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Wog is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Payakaroon defends it well.
Still in half guard, Wog seems content to control.#SUB2#
Wog is working for a submission of some sort.
Wog works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Wog looking to control but Payakaroon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Payakaroon wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB2#
Wog has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Payakaroon is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Porridge Wog!

 

Event: UCF 65: Casbon v Boytsov     
Date:   Sep 07, 2024
#R1#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.#R2#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#CUT#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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.#ROC#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!

 

Event: UCF 55: Hunter v Cabrazzi     
Date:   Aug 03, 2024
#R1#
Payakaroon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Braga on the side of the head.
Braga misses with a wild body shot.
Braga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payakaroon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Payakaroon throws a low kick but Braga avoids it.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick but Braga moved away.
Payakaroon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Braga throws a big counter combination but Payakaroon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Payakaroon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Braga tries to score with a low kick but Payakaroon moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga throws the left hand but Payakaroon avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Braga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Payakaroon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Payakaroon misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Payakaroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon gets through Braga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Braga's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Payakaroon lands with a short shot to the head.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Payakaroon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Braga is looking to control Payakaroon's arms but Payakaroon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Braga has his back to the cage.
Payakaroon is leaning against Braga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Braga drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payakaroon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payakaroon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Payakaroon swings wildly with an uppercut but Braga uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Payakaroon.
Braga is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Payakaroon is defending well.
Payakaroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon misses with the head strike.
A short right from Payakaroon.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands a shoulder strike.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Braga.
Payakaroon tries a body shot but Braga blocks it.
Payakaroon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Braga takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Payakaroon lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Braga is rocked!
A short right from Payakaroon on the inside.
Oh Braga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Payakaroon swings wildly with an uppercut but Braga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Braga blocks an uppercut.
Payakaroon presses Braga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Braga drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Payakaroon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Payakaroon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Braga seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Payakaroon can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Braga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Braga being controlled against the cage.
Payakaroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Braga.
Payakaroon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Payakaroon has a couple of punches blocked by Braga.
A bit of stalling here from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Payakaroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Braga.
Braga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Braga blocks an uppercut.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Braga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Braga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Payakaroon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Braga.
Payakaroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakaroon has a couple of punches blocked by Braga.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Braga.
Payakaroon lands a shot to the body.
Braga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
Payakaroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Payakaroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
Payakaroon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Braga blocking some punches.
Braga seems to have got his legs back now.
Payakaroon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Braga's elbow. #T4#
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
Payakaroon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Braga.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakaroon lands a big right hand that drops Braga! The killer instinct kicks in and Payakaroon finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Payakaroon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samart Payakaroon!
Samart Payakaroon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: UCF 45: Smith v Tochukwu     
Date:   Jul 06, 2024
#R1#
Bondzie thows a leg kick but Payakaroon checks it #CL2#
and Payakaroon moves into the clinch.
Bondzie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bondzie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bondzie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Payakaroon tries a body shot but Bondzie blocks it.
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.
Bondzie is pushing Payakaroon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bondzie 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 blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bondzie with a knee to the head.
Bondzie stalling in the clinch but Payakaroon improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bondzie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Payakaroon avoids it.
Bondzie blocks an uppercut.
Payakaroon blocks an elbow strike.
Payakaroon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bondzie lands a nice elbow.
Bondzie holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T1#
Payakaroon avoiding damage as Bondzie throws knees to the body.
Payakaroon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bondzie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Payakaroon is defending well for now.
Payakaroon lands with a light punch inside.
Payakaroon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bondzie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Payakaroon struggles to land a body shot inside as Bondzie controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stalling in the clinch from Bondzie.
Payakaroon throws a head punch that misses.
Payakaroon misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakaroon.
Bondzie pushes off an throws an elbow but Payakaroon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bondzie missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Payakaroon misses with the head strike.
Payakaroon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by Bondzie.
Payakaroon blocks the elbow strike.
Payakaroon controlling the action here for a moment.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Payakaroon stalling in the clinch but Bondzie improves position.
Bondzie prevents a body shot from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bondzie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Payakaroon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bondzie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bondzie avoiding damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bondzie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Payakaroon taking a breather.
Payakaroon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakaroon pushes Bondzie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bondzie looking to throw knees to the head but Payakaroon is blocking nicely.
Bondzie trying to stall but Payakaroon improves his position.
Bondzie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bondzie pushes off an throws an elbow but Payakaroon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Payakaroon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bondzie up against the cage.
Payakaroon being controlled against the cage.
Bondzie blocks a body shot from Payakaroon. #T4#
Bondzie slowing the pace effectively.
Bondzie looking to throw knees to the head but Payakaroon is blocking nicely.
Payakaroon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Payakaroon - that landed with a thud.
Payakaroon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bondzie backwards.
Bondzie tries to land knees in the clinch but Payakaroon avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Payakaroon as Bondzie tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Payakaroon as Bondzie tries to tie him up.
Bondzie can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Payakaroon lands with a short shot to the head.
Bondzie letting Payakaroon take a breather here.
Bondzie is looking to control Payakaroon's arms but Payakaroon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bondzie has his back to the cage.
Bondzie is trying to stall.
Bondzie tries to land knees in the clinch but Payakaroon avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samart Payakaroon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Payakaroon throws a leg kick which misses Bondzie's front leg but catches the back leg as Bondzie tries to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Payakaroon checks a leg kick.
Bondzie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payakaroon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bondzie wants to clinch up but Payakaroon keeps it at a distance.
Bondzie sets himself, and Payakaroon steps forward looking for the clinch! Bondzie avoids it this time.
Bondzie tries to close the distance and clinch but Payakaroon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Payakaroon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bondzie fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Bondzie has Payakaroon up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bondzie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakaroon.
Bondzie stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Payakaroon. #T1#
Payakaroon stalling in the clinch.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bondzie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Payakaroon is defending well for now.
Bondzie misses with a knee to the head.
Payakaroon lands a shot to the body.
Bondzie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Payakaroon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A bit of stalling here from Bondzie.
Bondzie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Payakaroon blocks it with crossed arms.
Bondzie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Payakaroon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Payakaroon controlling the action here for a moment.
Bondzie effectively controlling the action here.
Payakaroon lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Payakaroon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Payakaroon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bondzie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Payakaroon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payakaroon managing to block the knees to the body from Bondzie.
Bondzie lands an elbow inside that Payakaroon shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bondzie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon can't find room to land a body shot as Bondzie controls the action.
Payakaroon tries a body shot but Bondzie blocks it.
Bondzie tries to stall but Payakaroon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Payakaroon fails to land.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakaroon misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Payakaroon as Bondzie tries to tie him up. #T3#
Payakaroon lands with a short shot to the head.
Payakaroon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bondzie blocking some punches.
Payakaroon just leaning against Bondzie, taking a breather.
Bondzie blocking some punches.
Payakaroon tries a body shot but Bondzie blocks it.
Payakaroon takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Samart Payakaroon has been cut.
Payakaroon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bondzie looking to throw knees to the head but Payakaroon is blocking nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Payakaroon as Bondzie tries to tie him up.
Bondzie lands an elbow inside.
Bondzie blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Payakaroon as Bondzie tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Knees to the body from Bondzie.
Bondzie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Payakaroon as the two fighters clinch.
Payakaroon pushes Bondzie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bondzie as Payakaroon tries to tie him up.
Bondzie is trying to stall.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Payakaroon fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Payakaroon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bondzie being controlled against the cage.
Bondzie crunches a lovely knee into Payakaroon's ribcage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samart Payakaroon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Payakaroon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bondzie checks it well.
Alfonzo Bondzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Payakaroon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Payakaroon misses with a straight right.
Bondzie misses with a low kick.
Bondzie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payakaroon.
Bondzie moves in looking to clinch but Payakaroon pushes him off.
Payakaroon throws a push kick but Bondzie slaps the foot to one side.
Payakaroon scoring well with a low kick there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bondzie - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon misses with a hook. Bondzie ducked under it nicely.
Payakaroon checks a low kick from Bondzie.
Bondzie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bondzie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Payakaroon.#T1#
Bondzie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bondzie is looking to clinch.
Payakaroon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bondzie.
Bondzie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Payakaroon throws a front kick aimed at Bondzie's knee but Bondzie avoids it well.
Payakaroon throws a low kick, looking for Bondzie's leg but Bondzie calmly moves out of range.
Payakaroon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Payakaroon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bondzie.
Bondzie 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.
Bondzie ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands a two punch combo.
Bondzie throws a leg kick but Payakaroon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Payakaroon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bondzie tries to clinch there but Payakaroon circles away.
Bondzie avoids the head kick by Payakaroon. #T2#
Good work by Payakaroon as he checks the leg kick.
Payakaroon swats away the attempt to clinch by Bondzie.
Bondzie is looking to land body kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Payakaroon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bondzie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bondzie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bondzie.
Payakaroon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bondzie is looking to slow Payakaroon down with leg kicks.
Bondzie throws a leg kick but Payakaroon checks it.
Payakaroon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Payakaroon checks a leg kick nicely.
Bondzie is looking to clinch but Payakaroon is avoiding it.
Payakaroon lands with a kick to the ribs. #T3#
Bondzie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bondzie tries to land a front kick but Payakaroon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Payakaroon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bondzie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bondzie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Payakaroon can pounce on him.
Payakaroon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Payakaroon misses with a low kick.
Payakaroon keeps the fight on the outside.
Bondzie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Payakaroon wants to counter with a clinch but Bondzie pushes him away.
Bondzie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Payakaroon loads up on a big right hand but Bondzie slips the punch.
Bondzie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Payakaroon wants to counter with a clinch but Bondzie pushes him away.
Bondzie lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Bondzie throws a push kick but Payakaroon slaps the foot to one side.
Payakaroon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bondzie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Payakaroon looks to throw the jab but Bondzie is out of range. #CL#
Bondzie gets a clinch.
Payakaroon effectively controlling the action here.
Payakaroon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bondzie's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bondzie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon is trying to stall.
Alfonzo Bondzie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payakaroon takes an elbow to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Samart Payakaroon.
Well Payakaroon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Payakaroon!

During a confident post fight interview, Samart Payakaroon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: UCF 37: Honda Jr v Valdenius     
Date:   Jun 08, 2024
#R1#
Covington dives in and grabs Payakaroon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Payakaroon pushes down on Covington's head and hops out.
A slapping leg kick lands for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Covington shoots in for a double leg but Payakaroon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Payakaroon moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've been hearing reports that Covington has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Covington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Payakaroon is defending well for now.
Payakaroon lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Ashley Covington has been cut.
Covington tries for a takedown but Payakaroon manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashley Covington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Covington dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Payakaroon stops a takedown attempt from Covington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon scores with a shot to the side of Covington's head.
Payakaroon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Payakaroon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Covington is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Payakaroon is defending well.
Covington has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Payakaroon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Covington blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Payakaroon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Covington misses with an elbow strike.
Payakaroon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Payakaroon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Payakaroon avoiding damage.
Payakaroon's coach down at 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 doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payakaroon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payakaroon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Covington lands with a left to the head.
Covington drops down looking for an ankle pick but Payakaroon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Covington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Payakaroon can pounce on him.
Covington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Covington dives in and grabs Payakaroon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Payakaroon pushes down on Covington's head and hops out.#T2#
Payakaroon lands a brutal head kick. Covington looks out on his feet and Payakaroon throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Samart Payakaroon!
Samart Payakaroon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: UCF 28: Berishvili v Skwat     
Date:   May 11, 2024
#R1#
Payakaroon misses with a head kick.
Qwerty circles away from the clinch attempt
and Qwerty counters with a nice uppercut.
Qwerty throws a jab but it's blocked by Payakaroon.
Qwerty misses with a hook. Payakaroon ducked under it nicely.
Qwerty lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Payakaroon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Qwerty walks into a straight right hand from Payakaroon.
Phil Qwerty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Payakaroon moves into the clinch.
Qwerty wants to break free but Payakaroon has control.
Qwerty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Payakaroon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Payakaroon.
A short left from Payakaroon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qwerty misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Payakaroon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Payakaroon stalling.
Payakaroon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Qwerty pushes Payakaroon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Payakaroon can't find room to land a body shot as Qwerty controls the action.
Payakaroon tries to work over Qwerty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Qwerty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payakaroon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payakaroon stalls.
Qwerty blocks a body shot from Payakaroon. #BC#
Qwerty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Qwerty misses with a hook.
Qwerty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Qwerty misses the jab.
Payakaroon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've been told by Qwerty's head coaches at Chiefs Fighting Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Qwerty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payakaroon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payakaroon wants to counter the offense by Qwerty and move into the clinch position.
Qwerty misses with a two punch combination.
Qwerty lands with a straight right. Payakaroon didn't see that one coming.
Qwerty scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Qwerty misses its intended target.
Payakaroon wants to counter with a clinch but Qwerty pushes him away.
Qwerty lands with a right hand.
Qwerty ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qwerty.
Qwerty takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Payakaroon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Qwerty is out of range and Payakaroon settles back down.
Payakaroon misses with a low kick.
Payakaroon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qwerty.
Payakaroon misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Qwerty throws a looping overhand right but Payakaroon ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Payakaroon.
Qwerty lunges at Payakaroon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Payakaroon's hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payakaroon. That's going to slow Qwerty down.
Payakaroon tries to land a body kick
and Payakaroon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Qwerty scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Qwerty throws a lazy right hand but Payakaroon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payakaroon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Payakaroon slips a straight right by Qwerty.
Qwerty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Payakaroon circles away quickly and effectively.
Qwerty swats away the attempt to clinch by Payakaroon.#CL2#
Payakaroon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Payakaroon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qwerty letting Payakaroon take a breather here.
Payakaroon struggles to land a body shot inside as Qwerty controls his hands.
Payakaroon lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Qwerty fails to land.
Qwerty misses with a punch to the body.
Payakaroon cracks Qwerty with a nice body shot.
Qwerty misses with a body punch.
Payakaroon misses with some punches. #BC#
Qwerty breaks from the clinch.
Payakaroon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick that misses.
Qwerty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payakaroon on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Qwerty dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Payakaroon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qwerty throws out the jab.
Payakaroon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Qwerty.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Payakaroon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Payakaroon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qwerty.
Qwerty is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Qwerty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payakaroon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Qwerty.
Qwerty walks into a left hand.
Phil Qwerty is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping body kick lands there for Payakaroon.
Qwerty tests Payakaroon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Qwerty throws a right hand that Payakaroon ducks under and follows up with a left that Payakaroon also avoids with ease.
Qwerty sets himself, and Payakaroon steps forward looking for the clinch! Qwerty avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon throws a jab but it's blocked by Qwerty.
Qwerty misses with a hook.
Qwerty misses with a double jab.
Payakaroon blocks a jab.#CL2#
Payakaroon has closed the distance and engaged Qwerty in a clinch. #T1#
Qwerty wants to break the clinch but can't.
Qwerty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payakaroon slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Qwerty.
Qwerty swings wildly with an uppercut but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qwerty is trying to force a seperation but Payakaroon has the dominant position.
Payakaroon has Qwerty pressed against the cage.
Payakaroon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Qwerty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payakaroon's elbow.
Qwerty is looking to break free of the clinch but Payakaroon has double underhooks. #BC#
Qwerty manages to break the clinch.
Qwerty throws a body punch but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Qwerty misses with a straight right.
Qwerty misses with a straight right. #T2#
Qwerty lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Payakaroon slips under a jab.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses.
Qwerty throws a big shot that misses.
Qwerty throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Payakaroon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Qwerty has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Qwerty.
Payakaroon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Qwerty lands a left hand.
Payakaroon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Qwerty up against the cage.
Qwerty working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qwerty gets through Payakaroon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Payakaroon lands a right hand.
Qwerty has a couple of punches blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Qwerty blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Qwerty manages to break the clinch.
Qwerty misses with a hook.
Payakaroon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Qwerty misses with a hook. Payakaroon ducked under it nicely.
Qwerty shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Payakaroon eats them both and turns towards Qwerty to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Payakaroon forces Qwerty back against the cage and clinches.
Payakaroon lands with a left to the head.
Payakaroon struggles to land a body shot inside as Qwerty controls his hands. #BC#
Qwerty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Qwerty dips to his left and cracks Payakaroon with an uppercut!
Qwerty with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qwerty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Payakaroon on the side of the head.#T4#
Payakaroon tries to close the distance and clinch but Qwerty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Qwerty throws a series of punches but Payakaroon avoids them all with ease.
Qwerty misses the jab.
Qwerty scores with a jab to the body.
Qwerty misses with a looping right.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Payakaroon defending well as Qwerty loads up on a big left hand.
Payakaroon wants to clinch
and Qwerty counters with a right hand to the body.
Qwerty scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Qwerty misses the target.
Qwerty jabs at Payakaroon's body.
Payakaroon drops his hands momentarily and Qwerty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Qwerty dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Payakaroon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Payakaroon.
The fighters circling - Qwerty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakaroon motions for Qwerty to come forward. Payakaroon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Qwerty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Payakaroon tries to work over Qwerty's front leg with a kick but Qwerty checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Qwerty misses the target.
Qwerty lands with a straight right. Payakaroon didn't see that one coming.
Qwerty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payakaroon can do to turn this around?
Qwerty misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Payakaroon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Payakaroon throws a head punch that misses.
Payakaroon blocks a body shot from Qwerty.
Qwerty struggles to land a body shot inside as Payakaroon controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qwerty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Qwerty can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Qwerty.
Payakaroon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Qwerty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Qwerty clobbers Payakaroon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Payakaroon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Qwerty throws a jab but it's blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon slips a jab and a cross from Qwerty.
Payakaroon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Qwerty throws a hook but Payakaroon blocks it.
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Qwerty moves out of range.
Payakaroon defending well as Qwerty loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Payakaroon misses.
Qwerty avoids the head kick by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Qwerty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Qwerty on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payakaroon. Payakaroon obviously looking to wear him down.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T2##CL2#
Qwerty tries to keep at a distance but Payakaroon has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Payakaroon slows down the pace here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
Payakaroon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Qwerty struggles to land a body shot inside as Payakaroon controls his hands. #T3#
Payakaroon has a couple of punches blocked by Qwerty.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
Qwerty stalling against the cage.
Payakaroon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payakaroon tries to throw a body punch but Qwerty avoids it by throwing Payakaroon back against the cage.
Payakaroon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Payakaroon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phil Qwerty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Payakaroon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Payakaroon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payakaroon has Qwerty pushed against the cage.#T4#
Payakaroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Qwerty.
Payakaroon digs a right hand into Qwerty's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Qwerty's gas tank.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakaroon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payakaroon tries to throw a body punch but Qwerty avoids it by throwing Payakaroon back against the cage.
Qwerty blocks a body shot from Payakaroon.
Qwerty wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Samart Payakaroon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Payakaroon just leaning against Qwerty, taking a breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samart Payakaroon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Qwerty has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Qwerty!

A very excited looking Phil Qwerty made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: UCF 17: Smith v Payakaroon     
Date:   Apr 06, 2024
#R1#
Smith misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Payakaroon counters by clinching up.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Payakaroon is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Payakaroon is out of range.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.#T1#
Payakaroon tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Payakaroon. That one must have hurt.
Payakaroon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Payakaroon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Payakaroon throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Payakaroon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Payakaroon doesn't seem bothered though.
Payakaroon throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith takes a swing at Payakaroon's ribcage but misses.
Payakaroon looks to throw a body kick
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Smith misses the jab.
Smith misses with a hook. Payakaroon ducked under it nicely.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith moves out of range as Payakaroon strikes.
Smith misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Payakaroon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Payakaroon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payakaroon's elbow.
Smith digs a right hand into Payakaroon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Payakaroon's gas tank.
Payakaroon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Payakaroon can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Payakaroon throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Payakaroon's head but Payakaroon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Payakaroon wants to clinch.
Payakaroon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Payakaroon. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Nice jab there from Smith.
Smith tries to work over Payakaroon's front leg with a kick but Payakaroon checks it.
Payakaroon slips under a jab.
Payakaroon throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Payakaroon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Payakaroon tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
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!
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Payakaroon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payakaroon throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Payakaroon throws a lazy head kick
and Payakaroon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Payakaroon's head backwards.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payakaroon can do to turn this around?
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick.
Payakaroon moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Smith keeps Payakaroon at a distance using the push kick.
Payakaroon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab from Payakaroon.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Kai Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T1#
Payakaroon misses with a low kick.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payakaroon on the side of the head.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Payakaroon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Payakaroon doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith throws a hook but Payakaroon avoids it easily.
Payakaroon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakaroon.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith digs a good body shot into Payakaroon's ribs.#T2#
Payakaroon looks to clinch
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Payakaroon moved out of range nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Payakaroon blocks a jab.
Payakaroon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Payakaroon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Payakaroon is looking to clinch.
Smith blocks the body kick.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Payakaroon connects with a high kick.
Smith throws a jab when Payakaroon was well out of range.
Payakaroon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Payakaroon moved out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Smith looks to land a left hand but Payakaroon moved out of range nicely.
Payakaroon tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
A jab from Smith misses.
Payakaroon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Payakaroon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with the combination.
Payakaroon tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Payakaroon checks a leg kick.
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 attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Payakaroon moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Smith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Payakaroon misses with a low kick.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Payakaroon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Payakaroon misses.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Payakaroon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a jab when Payakaroon was well out of range.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payakaroon is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks. #T1#
Payakaroon scoring well with a low kick there.
Payakaroon moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Payakaroon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Payakaroon catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith jabs Payakaroon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Payakaroon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payakaroon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith throws the left hand but Payakaroon avoids the punch easily.
Payakaroon with a nice calf kick.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Payakaroon circles away quickly and effectively.
Payakaroon tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Smith checks a low kick from Payakaroon.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Payakaroon misses with a low kick.
Smith motions for Payakaroon to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakaroon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Payakaroon checks a leg kick.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Payakaroon looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Payakaroon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payakaroon misses with a leg kick.
Kai Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Payakaroon misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon wants to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch position.
A head kick from Payakaroon lands but Smith takes it in his stride. #T4#
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Payakaroon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payakaroon tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Payakaroon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Samart Payakaroon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payakaroon misses with a hook
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Payakaroon chopping away at his opponent's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kai Smith.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Smith!

Kai Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: UCF 7: Skwat v Gaspard     
Date:   Mar 09, 2024
#R1#
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. #TD#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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!#R2#
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.#CL2#
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. #T1#
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.#TD#
Tavistock pulls guard.
Payakaroon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
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.#T3##SU2#
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.#ROC2#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.

 

Event: MMAH 111     
Date:   Feb 17, 2024
#R1##TD2#
Dick Twist gets a double leg takedown into Payakaroon's guard.
Payakaroon being controlled here, momentarily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dick Twist working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dick Twist being controlled here momentarily.
Payakaroon trying to keep a closed guard but Dick Twist is proving a slippery customer.
Dick Twist is working Payakaroon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick Twist pushes down on Payakaroon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dick Twist trying to control the pace.
Payakaroon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dick Twist thows a huge punch but Payakaroon dodges it nicely. #T1#
Payakaroon tries to kick Dick Twist off but Dick Twist keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dick Twist is taking a breather. Payakaroon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Payakaroon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dick Twist.
Payakaroon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Payakaroon tries to get out of the position.
Dick Twist is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dick Twist throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Payakaroon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dick Twist working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dick Twist not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dick Twist is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Payakaroon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Dick Twist has a takedown stuffed.
Payakaroon throws a body kick that misses.
Dick Twist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Payakaroon as he avoids it easily.
Samart Payakaroon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Ole Dick Twist.
Payakaroon tries to work over Dick Twist's front leg with a kick but Dick Twist checks it.
Dick Twist let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dick Twist dives in for a single leg takedown but Payakaroon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dick Twist walks forward, straight into a front kick from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a chopping leg kick but Dick Twist manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Samart Payakaroon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Dick Twist feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Payakaroon looking for a sweep. Not yet Payakaroon, not yet.
Payakaroon pulls Dick Twist in close to his closed guard and prevents Dick Twist from doing any damage or advancing position.
Payakaroon wants to control the position but Dick Twist says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
Dick Twist sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick Twist trying to mount his opponent but Payakaroon defends it.
Dick Twist looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dick Twist is thwarting Payakaroon's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Ole Dick Twist dominated that round.
That's time! Payakaroon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Payakaroon. No joy for Dick Twist on that attempt.
Payakaroon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dick Twist manages to circle out of the way.
Payakaroon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Payakaroon wants it to stay on the feet.
Dick Twist shoots in for a takedown but Payakaroon shows good takedown defense.
Samart Payakaroon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Ole Dick Twist.#CL#
Payakaroon forces Dick Twist back against the cage and clinches.
Payakaroon misses with the head strike.
Dick Twist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Payakaroon scores with a shoulder strike.
Dick Twist is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Payakaroon is defending well.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Payakaroon.
Dick Twist blocks a body shot from Payakaroon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick Twist tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Payakaroon smiles and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Dick Twist blocks the leg kick.
Dick Twist steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Payakaroon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dick Twist darts in looking for a takedown but Payakaroon gets double underhooks and turns Dick Twist into the cage. #T1#
Payakaroon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dick Twist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Payakaroon pushes Dick Twist up against the cage in a clinch.
Payakaroon is leaning against Dick Twist and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dick Twist drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Payakaroon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dick Twist has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Payakaroon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Payakaroon cracks Dick Twist with a nice body shot.
Dick Twist is trying to maintain a safe position but Payakaroon gets an underhook and turns Dick Twist into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Payakaroon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T2#
Payakaroon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dick Twist backwards.
A shot in the inside from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dick Twist jumps guard but Payakaroon stands there with Dick Twist around his waist. Dick Twist gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Payakaroon has Dick Twist pressed against the cage.
Payakaroon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Samart Payakaroon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Payakaroon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Payakaroon is pressed up against the cage. Dick Twist 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. #T3##TD2#
Dick Twist shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dick Twist was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Payakaroon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Payakaroon tries to buck Dick Twist off but Dick Twist is having none of it.
Dick Twist working away.
Payakaroon looking for a sweep but Dick Twist has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dick Twist tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Payakaroon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Payakaroon tries to hold on but Dick Twist pushes him away. #T4#
Dick Twist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Dick Twist has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Payakaroon can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Payakaroon moves into range and clinches up with Dick Twist.
Payakaroon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dick Twist is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dick Twist has Payakaroon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Payakaroon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dick Twist wants to take the fight to the mat but Payakaroon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Samart Payakaroon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Ole Dick Twist.
Payakaroon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Payakaroon misses with a punch to the body.
Dick Twist stalling in the clinch but Payakaroon improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dick Twists head.
Payakaroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dick Twist 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. Dick Twist gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dick Twist fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1##CL#
Payakaroon clinches up against the cage.
Dick Twist fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Payakaroon tries a body shot but Dick Twist blocks it. #TD2#
Dick Twist has hold of one of Payakaroon's legs. Payakaroon is fighting the takedown attempt but Dick Twist gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Payakaroon being controlled here, momentarily.
Dick Twist preventing the sweep.
Dick Twist controlling from the top position.
Payakaroon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dick Twist can do to turn this around?#T2#
Dick Twist is looking to work some ground and pound but Payakaroon has wrist control.
Dick Twist makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dick Twist's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dick Twist's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dick Twist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Payakaroon trying to control the position.
Dick Twist cracks Payakaroon with a solid left hand.
Dick Twist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Dick Twist showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Payakaroon is trying to keep Dick Twist in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dick Twist listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Payakaroon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Payakaroon rushes Dick Twist and presses him up against the cage.
Payakaroon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakaroon is stalling here. #T4#
Dick Twist jumps guard but Payakaroon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Payakaroon lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Payakaroon. #TD2#
Dick Twist drags the fight down to the ground.
Dick Twist has his hands on Payakaroon's head, controlling the position.
Payakaroon is looking to stand up but Dick Twist won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dick Twist 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.
Payakaroon looking to sit in guard and control but Dick Twist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Samart Payakaroon.
I think Payakaroon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi 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.

 

Event: MMAH 102     
Date:   Dec 30, 2023
#R1#
Payakaroon avoids the body shot from Sun.
A jab lands there for Sun.
Payakaroon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakaroon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sun manages to circle out of the way.
Payakaroon throws a front kick that sends Sun stumbling back into the cage.
Payakaroon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sun throws a hook but Payakaroon blocks it.
Payakaroon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sun.
Sun looks to land a left hand but Payakaroon moved out of range nicely.
Payakaroon is looking to counter the offense by Sun and move into the clinch.
Payakaroon slips a jab from Sun.
Kyoshi Sun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sun lands a jab to the head.
Sun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon moves away from the strike by Sun.
Sun throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Payakaroon moves into the clinch.
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Payakaroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sun takes a shot to the head.
Sun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sun misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Payakaroon gets through Sun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sun tries to work over Payakaroon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sun lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payakaroon backwards.
Sun misses with some punches.
Sun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sun working aggressively here.
Sun has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Payakaroon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sun can turn it around.
Payakaroon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sun.
Payakaroon leaning against his opponent. #T2#
Payakaroon misses with a body punch.
Payakaroon pushes Sun back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Payakaroon as the two fighters clinch.
Sun misses with a body punch.
Payakaroon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sun.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakaroon throws a head punch that misses.
Sun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payakaroon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sun lands a shoulder strike.
Payakaroon blocks an uppercut.
Payakaroon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payakaroon's elbow. #T3#
Payakaroon lands a left hand.
Sun lands a shoulder strike.
Sun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payakaroon scores with a shot to the side of Sun's head.
Payakaroon struggles to land a body shot inside as Sun controls his hands.
Sun misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakaroon.
Sun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Payakaroon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sun stalling in the clinch.
Payakaroon can't find room to land a body shot as Sun controls the action.
Payakaroon scores with a shot to the side of Sun's head.
Payakaroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Sun.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakaroon. #T4#
Payakaroon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payakaroon effectively controlling the action here.
Sun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payakaroon throws a head punch that misses.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakaroon blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakaroon effectively controlling the action here.
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakaroon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payakaroon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Payakaroon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sun up against the cage.
Sun is working Payakaroon over against the cage.
And that is 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Payakaroon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sun throws a punch but it's blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon has Sun pressed against the cage.
Payakaroon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Payakaroon throws a head punch that misses.
Sun misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakaroon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakaroon.
Sun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sun tries to throw a body punch but Payakaroon avoids it by throwing Sun back against the cage.
Payakaroon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Payakaroon misses with a body punch.
Payakaroon can't find room to land a body shot as Sun controls the action.
Sun prevents a body shot from Payakaroon.
Sun blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sun.
Payakaroon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payakaroon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Payakaroon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Payakaroon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sun can do to turn this around?
Payakaroon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Payakaroon blocks a body shot from Sun.
Sun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sun misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Payakaroon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payakaroon stalling against the cage.
Payakaroon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sun tries to work over Payakaroon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payakaroon has Sun pushed against the cage.
Payakaroon has a couple of punches blocked by Sun.
Payakaroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sun lands a slapping body shot.
Sun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakaroon. #CL2#
Sun has managed to clinch.
Sun is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Payakaroon misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Payakaroon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Payakaroon fails to land.
A short right from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon tries to work over Sun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Payakaroon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Sun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Payakaroon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sun prevents a body shot from Payakaroon.
Sun blocks an uppercut.
Payakaroon swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Sun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon slowing the pace effectively.
Payakaroon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payakaroon tries to throw a body punch but Sun avoids it by throwing Payakaroon back against the cage.
Payakaroon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sun prevents a body shot from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon tries a body shot but Sun blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sun throws a punch but it's blocked by Payakaroon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sun.
A short left from Sun.
Payakaroon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sun up against the cage.
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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sun lands with a nice body punch.
Sun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Sun fails to land with a series of punches.
Sun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakaroon.
That kick from Payakaroon tenderised Sun's leg. Sun is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Sun misses its intended target.
Sun darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sun moves out of range of the leg kick from Payakaroon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sun.#CL2#
Sun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Payakaroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Sun.
Sun blocking some punches.
Payakaroon lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Sun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payakaroon swings wildly with an uppercut but Sun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sun struggles to land a body shot inside as Payakaroon controls his hands.
Sun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sun can't find room to land a body shot as Payakaroon controls the action.
Payakaroon blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Payakaroon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Suns head.
Sun throws a head punch that misses.
Payakaroon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Payakaroon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kyoshi Sun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Payakaroon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sun backwards.
Sun lands with a left to the head.
Samart Payakaroon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
Payakaroon tries to work over Sun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Payakaroon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakaroon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sun's elbow.
Payakaroon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sun can't find room to land a body shot as Payakaroon controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Payakaroon pushes Sun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payakaroon scores with a shot to the side of Sun's head. #T3#
Sun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sun misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Payakaroon fails to land. #BC2#
Sun manages to break the clinch.
Payakaroon throws a push kick but Sun slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Sun clinches with his opponent.
Payakaroon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payakaroon tries a body shot but Sun blocks it.
Payakaroon tries a body shot but Sun blocks it.
Payakaroon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Payakaroon digs a right hand underneath Sun's ribcage. Sun let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Payakaroon misses with a punch to the body.
Sun has a couple of punches blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon misses with some punches. #T4#
Sun misses with the head strike.
Sun works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Payakaroon taking a breather.
Payakaroon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sun pushes Payakaroon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sun lands an uppercut.
Payakaroon swings wildly with an uppercut but Sun uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sun.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Payakaroon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Payakaroon misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Samart Payakaroon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Payakaroon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Payakaroon!

 

Event: MMAH 90     
Date:   Nov 17, 2023
#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Payakaroon - that will leave a mark!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Payakaroon - that will leave a mark!
Payakaroon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A low kick lands for Payakaroon.
Dukes throws a leg kick but Payakaroon sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Payakaroon takes the fight into the clinch.
Dukes is looking to control Payakaroon's arms but Payakaroon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dukes has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with a shoulder strike.
Dukes trying to control the position but instead, Payakaroon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dukes into the cage.
Payakaroon is working Dukes over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Payakaroon on the inside.
Dukes takes a shot to the head.
Payakaroon pushes Dukes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Payakaroon.
Dukes looks winded!#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Payakaroon.
Dukes tries to break free but Payakaroon pushes him back against the cage.
Payakaroon lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon digs a right hand underneath Dukes's ribcage. Dukes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Payakaroon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
Payakaroon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dukes is trying to force a seperation but Payakaroon has the dominant position.
Dukes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Payakaroon lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Payakaroon as the two fighters clinch.
Payakaroon lands a shot to the body.
Payakaroon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Payakaroon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dukes or not.
Payakaroon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dukes.
Payakaroon lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakaroon works on Dukes's body with a couple of short punches.
Dukes takes a shot to the head.
Payakaroon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Payakaroon scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Dukes is rocked!
Payakaroon lands with a short shot to the head.
Dukes is still on wobbly legs! Can Payakaroon finish him?
Good body shot from Payakaroon.
Still in the clinch, Payakaroon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Payakaroon pushes Dukes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payakaroon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Payakaroon lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Payakaroon.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Payakaroon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Payakaroon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Payakaroon lands a nice uppercut.
Payakaroon lands a big right hand that drops Dukes! The killer instinct kicks in and Payakaroon finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Payakaroon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samart Payakaroon!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 27, 2023
#R1#
Campbell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Payakaroon gets tackled into the cage by Campbell. Campbell maintains the clinch.
Campbell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Payakaroon lands with a short shot to the head.
Payakaroon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
Payakaroon misses with an elbow over the top.
Payakaroon has Campbell pressed against the cage.
Payakaroon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Payakaroon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Campbell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Payakaroon smiles and moves away.
Good leg kick by Payakaroon. #T1#
Payakaroon connects with a high kick.
Payakaroon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Campbell moves into the clinch successfully.
Payakaroon lands with a right to the head.
Payakaroon gets through Campbell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Payakaroon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Campbell jumps guard but Payakaroon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Payakaroon has Campbell pressed against the cage.
Campbell jumps guard but Payakaroon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payakaroon has Campbell pressed against the cage.
Payakaroon lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Payakaroon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Campbell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Payakaroon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Payakaroon lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakaroon is pushing Campbell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Campbell is trying to pull guard but Payakaroon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Payakaroon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
Campbell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Payakaroon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Campbell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Payakaroon has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Payakaroon.
Campbell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payakaroon stalling in the clinch.
Payakaroon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Campbell dodges an elbow strike from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Campbell blocks an elbow strike.
Campbell blocks the elbow strike.
Payakaroon lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon slowing the pace effectively.
Payakaroon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Payakaroon lands with a short shot to the head.
Campbell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Payakaroon to keep the fight standing.
Payakaroon pushes Campbell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Campbell takes a shot to the head.
Payakaroon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Payakaroon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Campbell tries to pull guard but Payakaroon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Payakaroon lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakaroon is struggling to control the position.
Good body shot from Payakaroon.
A short right from Payakaroon on the inside.
Campbell dodges an elbow strike from Payakaroon.
Campbell is looking for a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Payakaroon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Campbell's brow.
Payakaroon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Payakaroon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Payakaroon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Payakaroon lands a left hand.
Campbell is trying to pull guard but Payakaroon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Payakaroon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Payakaroon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
And that is 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!#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Payakaroon blocks the leg kick.
Payakaroon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Campbell slips under a jab.
Payakaroon thumps Campbell with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Payakaroon. #CL2#
Payakaroon clinches with his opponent.
Campbell tries to pull guard but Payakaroon won't allow it.
Campbell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice right hand lands inside from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon slows down the pace here.
Payakaroon lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Payakaroon lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Payakaroon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Campbell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Payakaroon after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payakaroon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Payakaroon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Payakaroon blocks a body shot from Campbell.
Payakaroon lands a right hand.
Campbell trying to stall but Payakaroon improves his position.
Payakaroon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Payakaroon lands a shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Payakaroon lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Payakaroon.
Campbell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Campbell wants a takedown.
Payakaroon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Payakaroon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
Payakaroon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakaroon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Campbell avoids a wild elbow strike from Payakaroon.
A short uppercut from Payakaroon.
A short right from Payakaroon on the inside.
Payakaroon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Payakaroon lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Payakaroon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Payakaroon effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Payakaroon avoids the elbow strike from Campbell, against the cage.
Payakaroon lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee calls for Payakaroon to work.
Payakaroon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Campbell avoids a wild elbow strike from Payakaroon.
Campbell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Payakaroon.
A hook to the body from Payakaroon.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Payakaroon.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Payakaroon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Campbell's brow.
A short right from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Campbell pushes off an throws an elbow but Payakaroon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Payakaroon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakaroon lands a right hand.
Campbell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Payakaroon to keep the fight standing.
Campbell throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Payakaroon as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Payakaroon scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Payakaroon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Payakaroon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Payakaroon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Payakaroon works the jab nicely.#CL#
Campbell darts in and clinches Payakaroon up against the cage.
Campbell jumps guard but Payakaroon stands there with Campbell around his waist. Campbell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Payakaroon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon is working Campbell over against the cage.
Payakaroon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Payakaroon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Payakaroon lands an uppercut.
A short left from Payakaroon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakaroon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payakaroon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Payakaroon throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Campbell tries to break the clinch but Payakaroon is controlling the position.
Payakaroon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Campbell up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Payakaroon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Payakaroon stalls.
Campbell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Payakaroon on the inside.
Payakaroon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Campbell up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Payakaroon.
Campbell avoids the elbow strike from Payakaroon, against the cage. #T2#
Payakaroon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Campbell dodges an elbow strike from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon is leaning against Campbell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Campbell fails to pull guard.
Payakaroon lands a left hand.
Campbell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Payakaroon lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Ethan Campbell has been cut.
Payakaroon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Campbell tries to break the clinch but Payakaroon is controlling the position.
Campbell being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Payakaroon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campbell goes for a takedown attempt but Payakaroon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Campbell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Payakaroon moves into range and clinches up with Campbell.
Payakaroon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon gets underhooks to prevent Campbell's takedown attempt.
Campbell tries to pull guard but Payakaroon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Campbell takes an elbow to the temple.
A short left from Payakaroon.
Campbell can't break the clinch. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Payakaroon.
Campbell blocks an elbow strike from Payakaroon.
Campbell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands with a right to the head.
Payakaroon lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campbell is looking to control Payakaroon's arms but Payakaroon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Campbell has his back to the cage.
Campbell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Payakaroon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Payakaroon slows down the pace here.
Payakaroon lands a shoulder strike.
Ethan Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Campbell is trying to break the clinch but Payakaroon is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samart Payakaroon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Payakaroon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 24:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Payakaroon!

 

 
 
 
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