PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wangjannoi Payakaroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Chihuahua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payakaroon comes to the cage accompanied by thai fight music. Chihuahua has chosen Cypress Hill - Rise Up as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Payakaroon
vs
Chihuahua

170 cm
30
158 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

167 cm
32
145 lbs
22 - 11 - 1

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Very quick

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wangjannoi Payakaroon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, El Chihuahua!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chihuahua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payakaroon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payakaroon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chihuahua. That one must have hurt.
Chihuahua swings widly with a right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Payakaroon tries to close the distance and clinch but Chihuahua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Chihuahua as he connects with a hook.
Chihuahua keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Chihuahua blocks the leg kick.
Payakaroon misses with a low kick as Chihuahua jumps back.
Chihuahua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payakaroon.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payakaroon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Payakaroon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chihuahua has time to react.
Chihuahua jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chihuahua takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chihuahua throws a solid leg kick but Payakaroon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chihuahua.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon defending well as Chihuahua loads up on a big left hand.
Payakaroon throws a lazy right hand but Chihuahua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
El Chihuahua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakaroon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Chihuahua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chihuahua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon moves away from the strike by Chihuahua.
Chihuahua scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Payakaroon doesn't seem bothered though.
Chihuahua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chihuahua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chihuahua.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chihuahua looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakaroon is just out of range.

Chihuahua moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakaroon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chihuahua scores with a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Chihuahua.
Payakaroon looking to throw knees to the head but Chihuahua is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Payakaroon fails to land.
Payakaroon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chihuahua.
Payakaroon missing with knees to the body.
Payakaroon misses with a punch to the body.
Payakaroon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chihuahua is defending well for now.

Payakaroon manages to break the clinch.
Payakaroon doesn't manage to clinch there - Chihuahua circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Payakaroon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chihuahua makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Payakaroon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chihuahua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payakaroon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Decent striking displayed by Chihuahua there.
Payakaroon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick but Chihuahua sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chihuahua dips to his left and cracks Payakaroon with an uppercut!
Payakaroon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chihuahua finds it's way round the side to connect with Payakaroon's 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!
Chihuahua thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chihuahua moves out of range as Payakaroon strikes.
Chihuahua feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Payakaroon's calf.
Chihuahua connects with a leg kick. Payakaroon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chihuahua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chihuahua misses with a body punch
and Payakaroon counters with a nice uppercut.
Payakaroon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chihuahua misses the shot to the body.
Payakaroon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chihuahua is able to avoid easily.
Payakaroon slips a jab from Chihuahua.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chihuahua just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick from Payakaroon lands but Chihuahua takes it in his stride.
Payakaroon walks into a stiff left hand from Chihuahua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

El Chihuahua dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Payakaroon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payakaroon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chihuahua manages to avoid it.
Chihuahua lands with a good body shot.
Chihuahua throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
El Chihuahua seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Payakaroon tries to keep at a distance but Chihuahua has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chihuahua lands with a light punch inside.
Chihuahua misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chihuahua lands with a light punch inside.
Payakaroon crunches a lovely knee into Chihuahua's ribcage.
Payakaroon struggles to land a body shot inside as Chihuahua controls his hands.
Payakaroon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Chihuahua on the inside.
Chihuahua managing to block the knees to the body from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Payakaroon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Payakaroon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chihuahua - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chihuahua stalling in the clinch but Payakaroon improves position.
A body shot lands from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chihuahua lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Chihuahua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but Chihuahua is having none of it.
Chihuahua swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chihuahua.
Payakaroon lands a high kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakaroon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chihuahua looks to land a left hand but Payakaroon moved out of range nicely.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payakaroon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chihuahua lands with a right hand.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Chihuahua.
Chihuahua scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chihuahua tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chihuahua is looking to clinch.
Chihuahua tries to bum rush Payakaroon with a series of wild strikes but Payakaroon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chihuahua ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chihuahua.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up.
Chihuahua throws the left hand but Payakaroon avoids the punch easily.
Payakaroon fails to land with a series of punches.
Payakaroon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakaroon swats away the attempt to clinch by Chihuahua.
Chihuahua wants to land a leg kick but Payakaroon is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payakaroon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Payakaroon takes one to the side of the head.
Payakaroon moves away from the strike by Chihuahua.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chihuahua was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakaroon.
Chihuahua defending well as Payakaroon loads up on a big left hand.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick that misses.
Payakaroon moves in looking to clinch but Chihuahua pushes him off.
Chihuahua misses with a double jab.
Payakaroon slips a jab from Chihuahua.
Chihuahua tries to land a front kick but Payakaroon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chihuahua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Payakaroon circles away quickly and effectively.
Payakaroon misses with a few strikes there.
Payakaroon closes the distance but Chihuahua moves to the side
and Chihuahua counters with a series of strikes. Payakaroon will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Payakaroon misses with a lunging right hand
and Chihuahua counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakaroon takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

El Chihuahua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chihuahua checks the leg kick.
Payakaroon tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Chihuahua.
Chihuahua throws a leg kick
and Payakaroon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick
and Chihuahua counters with a two punch combo.

Payakaroon is rocked!
Payakaroon throws a lazy body kick
and Chihuahua counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Payakaroon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chihuahua throws the left hand but Payakaroon avoids the punch easily.
Chihuahua scores with a leg kick.
Payakaroon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chihuahua.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chihuahua throws a series of punches but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Chihuahua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Payakaroon slips a jab from Chihuahua.

Chihuahua cracks Payakaroon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Payakaroon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Chihuahua finish him?
Payakaroon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chihuahua cracks Payakaroon with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Payakaroon tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Chihuahua pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Payakaroon is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). El Chihuahua!
El Chihuahua really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.