PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nir Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samart Payakaroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samart Payakaroon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Sosa
vs
Payakaroon

180 cm
23
200 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

203 cm
22
198 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nir Sosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samart Payakaroon!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payakaroon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Payakaroon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sosa.
Sosa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sosa.
Sosa cracks a nice hook into Payakaroon's ribs.
Sosa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick but Sosa checks it.
Sosa drops his hands momentarily and Payakaroon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sosa throws a hook but Payakaroon blocks it.
Payakaroon tries to move into range but Sosa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Payakaroon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the side of Sosa's head but Sosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payakaroon throws a right and a left that Sosa avoids nicely.
Sosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Sosa scores with a hook to the body. Payakaroon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sosa connects with a leg kick. Payakaroon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good shot there by Sosa.
Sosa scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sosa doesn't seem bothered though.
Sosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Payakaroon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Sosa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Payakaroon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sosa's hands.
Sosa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Payakaroon. That one must have hurt.
Payakaroon cracks the inside of Sosa's front leg.
Payakaroon motions for Sosa to come forward. Payakaroon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Payakaroon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Payakaroon is looking to clinch but Sosa is avoiding it.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick that is checked

and Sosa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakaroon is doing well to control the position and prevent Sosa from advancing to side control.
Payakaroon is trying to get back to full guard.
Payakaroon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sosa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sosa's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon controls the action.
Sosa controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
You can see the frustration on Sosa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Payakaroon just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sosa trying to control but not successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa is trying to break free.
What can Sosa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Payakaroon avoiding Sosa 's attempts to control his hands.
Payakaroon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sosa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon is not going to allow Sosa to sit and survive in this position.
Payakaroon biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sosa wants to control his opponent's hands but Payakaroon gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Sosa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Payakaroon controlling the positon.
Sosa rolls, trying to escape but Payakaroon keeps control of the position.
And that’s 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!

Sosa misses with a hook. Payakaroon ducked under it nicely.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payakaroon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sosa circles away quickly and effectively.
Sosa misses with a low kick as Payakaroon jumps back.
Sosa throws a looping overhand right but Payakaroon ducks down to avoid it.
Payakaroon scores with a decent looking hook.
Sosa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Payakaroon's calf.
Payakaroon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Payakaroon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payakaroon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Payakaroon connects with a looping right hand.
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 shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Payakaroon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Payakaroon looks to land a left hand but Sosa moved out of range nicely.
Payakaroon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Payakaroon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payakaroon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sosa lands a nice hook to Payakaroon's body. Payakaroon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sosa throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sosa is out of range.
Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sosa.
Payakaroon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sosa.
A cross from Payakaroon lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payakaroon.
Samart Payakaroon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sosa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sosa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Payakaroon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Payakaroon throws a hook but Sosa avoids it easily.
Sosa throws a head kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Sosa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakaroon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Payakaroon takes a swing at Sosa's ribcage but misses.
Sosa slips a straight right by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payakaroon looks for the body kick but Sosa saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa throws out a loose jab but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sosa throws a leg kick which misses Payakaroon's front leg but catches the back leg as Payakaroon tries to avoid it.
Payakaroon blocks a head kick by Sosa.
Payakaroon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Payakaroon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sosa.
Sosa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Payakaroon is able to avoid easily.
Payakaroon throws a big shot that misses.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payakaroon cracks Sosa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sosa misses with a straight left.
Payakaroon blocks a head kick by Sosa.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sosa throws a sloppy head kick and Payakaroon moves out of range easily.
Sosa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Payakaroon.
Sosa swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Payakaroon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Payakaroon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sosa.
Payakaroon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sosa misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sosa is looking to chop away at Payakaroon's legs.
Payakaroon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Payakaroon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sosa's head backwards.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Payakaroon circles away quickly and effectively.
Payakaroon misses with a body shot.
Sosa blocks a low kick nicely.
Payakaroon connects with the punch.
Sosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakaroon throws out the jab.
Sosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sosa misses with a low kick.
Sosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Payakaroon is fending him off so far but Sosa persists. Nope, Payakaroon circles away and we're back to standing.
Payakaroon checks a leg kick.
Payakaroon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Payakaroon fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Payakaroon.
Sosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Payakaroon throws out a loose jab but Sosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakaroon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sosa.
Payakaroon ducks right into an uppercut from Sosa.
Payakaroon scores with a spinning back kick!
Sosa throws a sloppy head kick and Payakaroon moves out of range easily.
Payakaroon pushes Sosa away with a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon slips under a jab from Sosa.
Payakaroon is looking to chop away at Sosa's legs.
Sosa lands an overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sosa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Payakaroon misses.
A jab from Sosa misses.
Nice straight punches there by Payakaroon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Payakaroon.
And that’s 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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sosa's corner calls for a 1-2. Sosa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Payakaroon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakaroon.
Payakaroon misses with a looping left.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick

and Sosa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sosa prevents Payakaroon from improving his position.
Nir Sosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sosa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Payakaroon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Let's hope that Payakaroon 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 is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sosa looks to land a strike but Payakaroon avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payakaroon controlling the position.
Sosa trying to control but Payakaroon is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick

and Sosa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Payakaroon won't be happy with that.
Payakaroon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Payakaroon is looking to reverse the position.
Sosa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sosa grinds an elbow into Payakaroon's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakaroon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sosa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Payakaroon regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Sosa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ground and pound from Sosa.
Sosa throwing shots but Payakaroon is blocking nicely.
Sosa prevents Payakaroon from standing back up.
Sosa wants to pass to mount but Payakaroon is defending the position.
Payakaroon trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa content just to control the position here.
Payakaroon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Payakaroon manages to control the position for a moment.
Sosa with shots to the head and body - Payakaroon looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sosa cracks Payakaroon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Payakaroon is looking to improve his position but Sosa isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa tries to control but Payakaroon wriggling away.
Sosa controlling from the full mount.
Sosa throws some wild stikes that Payakaroon manages to avoid easily.
Sosa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Payakaroon looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sosa misses with a head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sosa misses with a head shot.
Nir Sosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samart Payakaroon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sosa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

And that's the end of the fight!
Nir Sosa showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith 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.