PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samart Payakaroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dyllz Tahere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tahere has chosen Bob Marley - One Love as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Payakaroon
vs
Tahere

203 cm
26
207 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

189 cm
26
204 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samart Payakaroon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dyllz Tahere!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tahere throws a low kick, looking for Payakaroon's leg but Payakaroon calmly moves out of range.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakaroon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Payakaroon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tahere connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Payakaroon scrambles back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Payakaroon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Payakaroon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tahere was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakaroon.
Tahere throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Payakaroon.

Tahere clinches up with Payakaroon and pushes him back against the cage.
Payakaroon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tahere up against the cage.
Payakaroon throws an elbow but it misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Tahere.
Payakaroon is trying to maintain a safe position but Tahere gets an underhook and turns Payakaroon into the cage.
Tahere blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Payakaroon lands a right hand.
Payakaroon lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon tries to work over Tahere's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payakaroon has Tahere pressed against the cage, preventing Tahere from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tahere throws a head punch that misses.
Tahere misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tahere.
Payakaroon lands with a light punch inside.
Tahere lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Payakaroon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payakaroon.
Tahere misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tahere - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Tahere breaks from the clinch.
Tahere looks to land a body kick but Payakaroon moved away.
Tahere showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Payakaroon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tahere throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Payakaroon misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahere jabs at Payakaroon's body.
Tahere checks a low kick from Payakaroon.
Tahere looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakaroon is just out of range.

Tahere moves into the clinch.
Tahere throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Payakaroons head.
Tahere lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Payakaroon pushes Tahere back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Payakaroon.
Tahere prevents a body shot from Payakaroon.
Tahere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tahere can't break the clinch.
Tahere misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon tries to throw a body punch but Tahere avoids it by throwing Payakaroon back against the cage.
Tahere displaying some good clinch control by pressing Payakaroon up against the cage.
Payakaroon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahere working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Payakaroon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tahere content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Payakaroon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tahere up against the cage.
Payakaroon tries a body shot but Tahere blocks it.
Payakaroon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tahere up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tahere fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon slows down the pace here.
Tahere stalling in the clinch but Payakaroon improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with a shot to the side of Tahere's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahere blocks an elbow strike from Payakaroon.
A hook to the body from Tahere.
Tahere tries to work over Payakaroon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon is looking to control Tahere's arms but Tahere gets an underhook and turns him. Now Payakaroon has his back to the cage.
Tahere is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tahere fails to land.
Tahere throws a head punch that misses.
Tahere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tahere pushes Payakaroon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Payakaroon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Tahere.
Payakaroon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tahere.
Payakaroon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tahere blocking some punches.
Payakaroon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Payakaroon is leaning against Tahere and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Samart Payakaroon will probably get the nod.
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.

Payakaroon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payakaroon lands a jab to the head.
Payakaroon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payakaroon lands a really nice looking cross but Tahere seems unphased.
Payakaroon shoots in looking for a takedown. Tahere tries to sprawl out of it but Payakaroon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tahere manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Payakaroon throws a low kick but Tahere avoids it.
Tahere misses with a straight left.
Payakaroon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Payakaroon throws a low kick, looking for Tahere's leg but Tahere calmly moves out of range.
Payakaroon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Payakaroon misses with a right hand
and Tahere counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Payakaroon thinking.
Tahere throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payakaroon tries to clinch there but Tahere circles away.
Tahere slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tahere feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Payakaroon's calf.
Payakaroon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tahere's sensitive parts.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick but Tahere sees it coming and moves out of range.
Payakaroon dives in and grabs Tahere's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tahere pushes down on Payakaroon's head and hops out.
Payakaroon throws a lazy right hand but Tahere sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payakaroon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tahere takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Payakaroon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tahere lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Payakaroon lands a glancing blow to the side of Tahere's head.
Payakaroon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tahere scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Payakaroon cracks the inside of Tahere's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakaroon misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tahere lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tahere.
Payakaroon connects with a right hand. Tahere shakes it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tahere.

Payakaroon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Payakaroon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tahere fails to land.
Tahere scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Payakaroon tries to stall but Tahere uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Payakaroon lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payakaroon.
Tahere digs a right hand into Payakaroon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Payakaroon's gas tank.
Payakaroon misses with a punch to the body.
Tahere lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tahere blocks a body shot from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon stalling in the clinch but Tahere improves position.
Payakaroon gets through Tahere's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Payakaroon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payakaroon misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Tahere fails to land.
Payakaroon takes a shot to the head.
Samart Payakaroon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tahere blocking some punches.
Tahere lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon blocks an uppercut.
Payakaroon tries to throw a body punch but Tahere avoids it by throwing Payakaroon back against the cage.
Payakaroon taking a breather.
Payakaroon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payakaroon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Tahere breaks the clinch.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dyllz Tahere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tahere misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Payakaroon just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakaroon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Payakaroon blocks a leg kick.
Payakaroon misses with a leg kick.
Payakaroon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Payakaroon swats away the attempt to clinch by Tahere.
Tahere wants to clinch up but Payakaroon keeps it at a distance.
Payakaroon cracks Tahere with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Payakaroon is looking to clinch but Tahere is avoiding it.
Tahere fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Payakaroon is out of range.
Payakaroon misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tahere tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payakaroon pushes Tahere away with a front kick.
Tahere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakaroon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tahere has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tahere throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tahere lands with a nice body punch.

Payakaroon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tahere napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Payakaroon working away.
Payakaroon wants to control but Tahere is keeping him busy.
Payakaroon working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tahere can't do much from the bottom here.
Payakaroon tries to move to mount but Tahere blocks the move with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Payakaroon works to advance to full mount. Tahere defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Payakaroon tries to control but Tahere wriggling away.
Tahere tries to lock up and control but Payakaroon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Payakaroon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tahere is trying to escape the mount.
Payakaroon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dyllz Tahere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon landing punches.
Payakaroon sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Payakaroon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Payakaroon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakaroon landing strikes from the mount.
Tahere regains half guard.
Payakaroon wants to free his trapped foot but Tahere is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tahere keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahere moves into full guard.
Payakaroon stopping the sweep attempt from Tahere.
Tahere throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon trying to control but Tahere is working from the bottom.
Payakaroon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tahere avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Payakaroon tries to free his leg and advance position but Tahere is retaining full guard.
Payakaroon throwing strikes from guard but Tahere blocks nicely.
Tahere has control of Payakaroon's left arm, preventing Payakaroon from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tahere is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samart Payakaroon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Payakaroon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28

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.