Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UGD 88:Pulkkinen Vs Sole
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
Payakaroon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Innokenti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Payakaroon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Alexy Innokenti has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Payakaroon. Those never looked like landing.
Payakaroon throws a lazy right hand but Innokenti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Innokenti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Payakaroon to counter with a crisp jab.
Payakaroon takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#
It looks like Samart Payakaroon has been cut.
Innokenti lets loose with a powerful body kick. Payakaroon will feel that in the morning.
Payakaroon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Innokenti.
Payakaroon misses with a low 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 throws a lazy right hand but Innokenti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Innokenti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Payakaroon's head.
Innokenti misses with a few strikes there. #KD2#
Innokenti 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 Innokenti finish him? #ROC2#
Payakaroon is rocked!
A head kick misses from Innokenti.
Oh Payakaroon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Payakaroon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Innokenti throws a sloppy head kick and Payakaroon moves out of range easily.
Innokenti batters Payakaroon with a massive right followed by a huge left! Payakaroon is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Innokenti lands a final crushing right hand to drop Payakaroon to the mat with a gruesome thud! Innokenti is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexy Innokenti!
Alexy Innokenti took some time post fight to say the following; 'Shit, finally! '.
The defeated Samart Payakaroon had this to say: 'It's been a great tournament. I have no regrets other than the regret I have in informing my opponent that his mom is waiting for me in the locker room! OH YEA BABY!!'.

Event: UGD 76:Perry Vs Moore
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1#
Payakaroon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Payakaroon slaps away a takedown attempt from Breeze, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Payakaroon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Payakaroon clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Breeze pulls guard successfully.
Payakaroon wants to control from the top but Breeze keeps moving.
Payakaroon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Payakaroon advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Breeze won't allow Payakaroon to pass to mount.
Breeze gets full guard.
Payakaroon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Payakaroon is sitting in close to Breeze's body. Breeze has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Payakaroon is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Payakaroon is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Breeze.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ben Breeze!
During a confident post fight interview, Ben Breeze thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Samart Payakaroon spoke after the fight, saying 'It's been a great tournament. I have no regrets other than the regret I have in informing my opponent that his mom is waiting for me in the locker room! OH YEA BABY!!'.

Event: UGD 71:Pulkkinen Vs Sole
Date: Aug 18, 2017

#R1#
Kingsley swinging wildly here.
Payakaroon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kingsley lands with a hook. Payakaroon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Payakaroon throws a nice head kick!
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses.
Kingsley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Payakaroon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingsley.
Payakaroon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James Kingsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kingsley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Payakaroon is trying to defend but Kingsley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakaroon trying to control from the bottom.
Kingsley trying to control the action but Payakaroon is working from the bottom.
Payakaroon is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Payakaroon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kingsley tries to pass to full mount but Payakaroon defends it.
Payakaroon tries to roll over but Kingsley keeps him under control.
Payakaroon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kingsley.
Kingsley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Payakaroon is looking to control Kingsley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Payakaroon avoid being mounted?
Kingsley working Payakaroon over with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kingsley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Payakaroon's head.
Kingsley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kingsley wants to take a breather but Payakaroon is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingsley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kingsley wants to pass the guard but Payakaroon is defending well.
Payakaroon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kingsley trying to control but Payakaroon is working from the bottom.
Payakaroon wants to sweep here but Kingsley controlling him for the moment.
Kingsley tries to free his leg and advance position but Payakaroon is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Kingsley throws a big right hand that misses.
Payakaroon keeping full guard, as Kingsley tries to pass.
Payakaroon 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kingsley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingsley with the counter takedown but Payakaroon avoids it easily.
Kingsley blocks a head kick by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon looks to throw the jab but Kingsley is out of range.
Payakaroon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Payakaroon finds it's way through Kingsley's defenses.
Payakaroon looks to land a right hand but Kingsley moved out of range.
Kingsley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Payakaroon defends it well.
No joy there for Payakaroon, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Payakaroon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Payakaroon stalling. #T4#
Payakaroon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kingsley's elbow.
Kingsley blocks a body shot from Payakaroon.
Kingsley tries a body shot but Payakaroon blocks it. #BC2#
Kingsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Payakaroon misses.
Kingsley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Samart Payakaroon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payakaroon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Payakaroon tries to bum rush Kingsley with a series of wild strikes but Kingsley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingsley fails with a takedown attempt.
Kingsley misses with a few strikes there.
Kingsley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Payakaroon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kingsley avoids the body shot from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And Kingsley tries to counter it with a takedown but Payakaroon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Payakaroon fails to land with a series of punches.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Payakaroon misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Kingsley shoots in and gets a takedown into Payakaroon's guard.
Kingsley preventing the sweep.
Kingsley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Payakaroon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kingsley with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kingsley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Payakaroon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Payakaroon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kingsley's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingsley keeping full guard, as Payakaroon tries to pass.
Payakaroon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Payakaroon wants to control from the top but Kingsley keeps moving.
Payakaroon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Payakaroon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payakaroon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kingsley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kingsley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kingsley scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Payakaroon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Payakaroon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Payakaroon wants to sweep here but Kingsley controlling him for the moment.
Kingsley advances position into side control!
Kingsley wants to control for a moment but Payakaroon uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Payakaroon wants to improve his position but Kingsley is controlling well.
Payakaroon trying to control but Kingsley postures up.
Kingsley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Payakaroon's head. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kingsley connects with a nice short shot to Payakaroon's temple.
Payakaroon wants to improve his position but Kingsley is controlling well.
Kingsley trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Kingsley 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 slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kingsley being controlled here momentarily.
Kingsley won't allow Payakaroon to sweep him here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Payakaroon is trying to control the position but Kingsley postures up.
Payakaroon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kingsley.
Payakaroon controls Kingsley momentarily but Kingsley frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kingsley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kingsley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Payakaroon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kingsley misses with a body shot.
Kingsley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Payakaroon as he avoids it easily.
Payakaroon is looking to clinch but Kingsley is avoiding it.
Kingsley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kingsley misses with a hook.
Payakaroon tried to counter with a leg kick but Kingsley avoided it.
Kingsley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kingsley.
Samart Payakaroon is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kingsley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Payakaroon to score with a decent uppercut.
Kingsley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD2#
Kingsley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kingsley scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Kingsley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kingsley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payakaroon dips to his left and cracks Kingsley with an uppercut!
Kingsley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Payakaroon defends well and Kingsley ends up having to push Payakaroon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kingsley ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kingsley.
A head kick misses from Kingsley.
Kingsley blocks a head kick by Payakaroon.
Kingsley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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.
Kingsley misses with a straight left.
Payakaroon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingsley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Payakaroon defending well as Kingsley loads up on a big left hand.
Kingsley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payakaroon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kingsley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kingsley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Payakaroon avoids the head kick by Kingsley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingsley dodges the punch combination from Payakaroon. #T1#
Payakaroon throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingsley tries to work over Payakaroon's front leg with a kick but Payakaroon checks it.
Payakaroon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kingsley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Payakaroon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kingsley feints the counter takedown.
Kingsley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Payakaroon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kingsley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingsley.
A big left from Payakaroon misses.
Payakaroon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab from Kingsley finds it's way through Payakaroon's defenses.
Payakaroon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kingsley misses with a double jab
and Payakaroon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Kingsley throws a hook but Payakaroon avoids it easily.
A big left from Kingsley misses.
Sloppy strikes from Payakaroon. Those never looked like landing.
Kingsley misses with a wild combination.
As Kingsley looks to move away, Payakaroon throws a big counter combo but Kingsley just gets out of the way.
Kingsley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakaroon misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingsley misses the target.
Kingsley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Payakaroon has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Payakaroon misses with the combination.
Payakaroon lands an overhand right.
A leg kick checked by Kingsley.
Payakaroon misses with a head kick.
Kingsley lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Payakaroon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingsley moves away.
Payakaroon throws a low kick but Kingsley avoids it.
Payakaroon misses the jab.
Payakaroon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingsley manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kingsley.
Payakaroon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kingsley.
Kingsley feints the counter takedown.
Payakaroon misses with a wild body shot.
Payakaroon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Payakaroon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Payakaroon dodges the punch combination from Kingsley.
Kingsley connects with a body shot.
Kingsley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kingsley duly obliges.
Kingsley slips a jab from Payakaroon.
Kingsley ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
Kingsley moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Payakaroon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Payakaroon throws a right hand that Kingsley ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingsley also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingsley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Payakaroon darts in and clinches Kingsley up against the cage.
Kingsley tries a body shot but Payakaroon blocks it.
Payakaroon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kingsley. #TD2#
Kingsley works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kingsley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kingsley tries to free his leg and advance position but Payakaroon is retaining full guard.
Payakaroon 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.
Payakaroon is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Kingsley.
I think Kingsley 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for James Kingsley!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for James Kingsley!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight as a draw!

James Kingsley wins by majority decision!
James Kingsley took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Samart Payakaroon stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's been a great tournament. I have no regrets other than the regret I have in informing my opponent that his mom is waiting for me in the locker room! OH YEA BABY!!'.

Event: Ascension 0715
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
That kick from Payakaroon tenderised Arrol's leg. Arrol is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been informed that Payakaroon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Payakaroon scores with a decent looking hook.
A combination from Arrol does no damage.
A punch combination from Payakaroon misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Arrol misses the target.
Arrol moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Payakaroon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Payakaroon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arrol connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Arrol gets tackled into the cage by Payakaroon. Payakaroon maintains the clinch.
Arrol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payakaroon's elbow.
Payakaroon pushes Arrol back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payakaroon tries to throw a body punch but Arrol avoids it by throwing Payakaroon back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arrol.
Arrol works on Payakaroon's body with a couple of short punches.
Payakaroon looks winded!
Payakaroon looking to slow down the pace here.
Arrol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payakaroon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arrol.
Arrol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Arrol has a couple of punches blocked by Payakaroon.
Arrol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arrol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arrol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arrol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arrol blocking some punches.
Payakaroon misses with the head strike.
Payakaroon blocks an uppercut.
Arrol misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Arrol's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakaroon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arrols head.
Good body shot from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arrol cracks Payakaroon with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Arrol - that landed with a thud.
Payakaroon takes a shot to the head.
Arrol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Arrol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arrol tries a body shot but Payakaroon blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakaroon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arrol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Arrol.
Arrol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arrol gets through Payakaroon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Arrol - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Arrol.
A head punch on the inside from Arrol fails to land.
Arrol has a couple of punches blocked by Payakaroon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arrol.
Arrol working aggressively here.
Payakaroon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arrol swings wildly with an uppercut but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakaroon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payakaroon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arrol. #T3#
Arrol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arrol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payakaroon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payakaroon.
Arrol blocks an uppercut.
Arrol lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arrol throws a punch but it's blocked by Payakaroon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arrol.
Payakaroon misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arrol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arrol avoids it.
Arrol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Payakaroon misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arrol.
Arrol has a couple of punches blocked by Payakaroon.
Good body shot from Arrol.
Arrol digs a right hand underneath Payakaroon's ribcage. Payakaroon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arrol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payakaroon backwards. #T4#
A short right from Arrol on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arrol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arrol looking to throw knees to the head but Payakaroon is blocking nicely.
Arrol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payakaroon.
Arrol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arrol pushes Payakaroon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arrol throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Arrol.
A short uppercut from Arrol.
Arrol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arrol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Arrol scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Payakaroon is rocked!
Arrol tries to work over Payakaroon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
Payakaroon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
Payakaroon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Arrol dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##KD#
Arrol cracks Payakaroon with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Arrol has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Payakaroon to stand back up!
Payakaroon is still on wobbly legs! Can Arrol finish him?#CL#
Arrol clinches with his opponent.
Payakaroon seems to have recovered his senses.
Payakaroon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Payakaroon missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Arrol.
Arrol gets through Payakaroon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arrol unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Payakaroon! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Arrol is unloading with more strikes now! Payakaroon drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Arrol!
Our winner, William Arrol, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Samart Payakaroon had this to say: 'It's been a great tournament. I have no regrets other than the regret I have in informing my opponent that his mom is waiting for me in the locker room! OH YEA BABY!!'.

Event: Ascension 0617
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Halo ducks right into an uppercut from Payakaroon. #CL2#
Halo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Payakaroon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Payakaroon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Halo or not.
Payakaroon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Payakaroon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Payakaroon tries to land knees in the clinch but Halo avoids the damage to the body.
Halo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payakaroon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Payakaroon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Payakaroon.
Halo letting Payakaroon take a breather here.
Halo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Halo blocks a body shot from Payakaroon.
Halo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Payakaroon avoiding damage.
Payakaroon pushes Halo back against the cage and lands a hook 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!
Payakaroon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halo wants to stall. #T1#
Halo struggles to land a body shot inside as Payakaroon controls his hands.
Halo misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakaroon lands with a left to the head.
Payakaroon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halos head.
Payakaroon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halo being controlled against the cage.
Payakaroon tries a knee to the head but Halo blocks it.
Halo takes a shot to the head.
Halo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right handed body shot lands from Payakaroon.
Halo is trying to maintain a safe position but Payakaroon gets an underhook and turns Halo into the cage.
Payakaroon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T2#
Halo is trying to break free.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Payakaroon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Halo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payakaroon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakaroon scores with a shoulder strike.
Halo can't find room to land a body shot as Payakaroon controls the action.
Payakaroon scores with a knee to the head.
Halo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halo swings wildly with an uppercut but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakaroon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Payakaroon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Halo working aggressively here.
Payakaroon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Halo blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Payakaroon blocks an uppercut.
Payakaroon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halos head.
Halo misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Payakaroon missing with knees to the body.
Payakaroon digs a right hand into Halo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Halo's gas tank.
Halo is looking to control Payakaroon's arms but Payakaroon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Halo has his back to the cage.
Payakaroon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halo is trying to pull guard but Payakaroon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Halo.
Halo prevents a body shot from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon prevents a body shot from Halo.
Payakaroon pushes Halo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halo misses with a punch to the body.
Payakaroon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Payakaroon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Halo swings wildly with an uppercut but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakaroon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Halo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Payakaroon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Payakaroon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halo backwards. #T4#
Halo is working for takedown but Payakaroon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Samart Payakaroon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassius Halo.
Payakaroon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to 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!
Halo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payakaroon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Payakaroon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Halo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Payakaroon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Payakaroon lands with a short shot to the head.
Payakaroon has Halo pressed against the cage.
Payakaroon lands an elbow that stopped Halo in his tracks for a moment.
Payakaroon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Halo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Payakaroon lands with a right to the head.
Halo jumps guard but Payakaroon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Halo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halo tries to work over Payakaroon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payakaroon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon 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 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Payakaroon tries to bum rush Halo with a series of wild strikes but Halo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Halo checks a low kick from Payakaroon.
Nice defenses there by Halo.
Payakaroon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halo is looking to clinch but Payakaroon is avoiding it.
Payakaroon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Payakaroon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Halo under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands with a nice combination. Halo backs away looking to recover.
Halo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Payakaroon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halo fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Halo checks a low kick from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Halo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halo tries to clinch up but Payakaroon circles away and keeps his distance.
Payakaroon misses with a straight right. #CL#
Payakaroon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Halo trying to stall but Payakaroon improves his position.
Halo being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Payakaroon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Payakaroon with a knee to the head.
Payakaroon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Payakaroon is leaning against Halo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Payakaroon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payakaroon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halo can do to turn this around?#T2#
Payakaroon lands with a right to the head.
Halo tries a body shot but Payakaroon blocks it.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halo struggles to land a body shot inside as Payakaroon controls his hands.
Payakaroon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Payakaroon.
Halo is breathing heavily.
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!
Halo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halo tries to pull guard but Payakaroon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Samart Payakaroon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassius Halo.
Payakaroon lands with a right to the head.
Payakaroon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Halo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Payakaroon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Halo is rocked!
Halo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Payakaroon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Halo fails to pull guard.
Halo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Halo throws a head punch that misses.
Payakaroon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Payakaroon lands a nice elbow.
Halo is trying to pull guard but Payakaroon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Payakaroon scores with a shot to the side of Halo's head.
Payakaroon scores with a shoulder strike.
Halo is still on wobbly legs! Can Payakaroon finish him?
Payakaroon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Payakaroon controlling the action here for a moment.
Halo can't find room to land a body shot as Payakaroon controls the action.
Halo seems to have recovered his senses.
Halo letting Payakaroon take a breather here.
Payakaroon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halo is trying to pull guard but Payakaroon has him pressed against the cage.
Payakaroon scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Payakaroon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakaroon is struggling to control the position.
Payakaroon lands with a short shot to the head.
Payakaroon lands with a short shot to the head. #KD#
Payakaroon drops Halo with a big knee straight up the middle! Halo is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Payakaroon cracks Halo with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samart Payakaroon!
An out of breath Samart Payakaroon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Ascension 0520
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Payakaroon throws a nice looking combination but Justice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Justice throws a lazy right hand but Payakaroon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Justice misses.
Justice moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Justice cracks Payakaroon with an open hand slap.
Justice leaves Payakaroon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Justice looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Justice scores with a nice strike.
Payakaroon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Justice can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Payakaroon misses with an uppercut.
Johnny Justice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Justice.
Justice tried to score with a low kick but Payakaroon checks it.
Justice throws a right hand that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Payakaroon shoots in for a takedown but Justice shows good takedown defense.
Justice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payakaroon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Justice.
Justice lands with a right hand.
Payakaroon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Justice moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon misses with a lunging right hand
and Justice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Payakaroon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakaroon takes a little break here. Justice wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Justice is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Justice might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Payakaroon trying to control the action but Justice is working from the bottom.
Payakaroon lands a few punches from side control.#ES#
Justice throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3#
Justice loads up on a big right hand but Payakaroon slips the punch.
Payakaroon wants to counter with a clinch but Justice pushes him away.
Justice looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Justice throws a shot from downtown. Payakaroon moves away and avoids it.
Justice misses with a leg kick.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the side of Justice's head but Justice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Justice lands an impressive looking overhand right. Payakaroon doesn't seem phased though.
Justice tried to score with a low kick but Payakaroon checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Payakaroon! But no joy.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick which misses Justice's front leg but catches the back leg as Justice tries to avoid it.
Justice buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon looks to score with a jab to the body but Justice is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Payakaroon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Justice avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Justice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakaroon.
Justice looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Justice tries a head kick but it misses.
Justice connects with a body shot.
Payakaroon blocks a leg kick.
Justice scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Justice misses with a straight right.
Justice connects with a single shot there.
Justice misses with a low kick.
Justice lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Justice misses with a kick to the body.
Justice is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A swing and a miss from Justice.
Justice sizes up Payakaroon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Justice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Justice 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#
The crowd cheers as Justice lands an impressive looking overhand right. Payakaroon doesn't seem phased though.
Justice lands with an uppercut that bounces Payakaroon off the cage and back into range.
Payakaroon avoids the body shot from Justice.
Payakaroon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Justice. Justice obviously looking to wear him down.
Justice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payakaroon can do to turn this around?
Payakaroon cracks Justice with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Payakaroon swings for the body but Justice moves out of range.
Payakaroon dips to his left and cracks Justice with an uppercut!
Donk. Justice catches Payakaroon right on the button with a cross.
Justice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Justice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Payakaroon swings for the body but Justice moves out of range.
Justice connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Justice there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Justice scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Payakaroon tries to work over Justice's front leg with a kick but Justice checks it.
Justice scores with a punch to the head.
Payakaroon throws an ugly left hook that misses
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Justice counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Justice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payakaroon tries to counter with a clinch but Justice shakes him off and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Payakaroon.
Justice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Payakaroon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Justice.
Justice misses with a straight right.
Payakaroon was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Justice throws a series of punches but Payakaroon avoids them all with ease.
Justice takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Justice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Justice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Payakaroon lands with a nice combination. Justice backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Justice has been cut.
Payakaroon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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 swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnny Justice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab by Justice.
Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Justice.
Jab, jab by Justice - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Justice misses the target.
Payakaroon unleashes a big counter combination but Justice bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Payakaroon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Justice lands with a cross.
Payakaroon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Justice fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Justice buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
A slow jab from Payakaroon misses its intended target.
Justice fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Payakaroon on the side of the head.
Justice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payakaroon slips a jab from Justice.
Justice fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Payakaroon.
Justice tests Payakaroon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Justice connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Justice darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Payakaroon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Justice's head.
Payakaroon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Justice.
Payakaroon takes a swing at Justice's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a series of punches but Justice avoids them all with ease.
Payakaroon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Justice has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Justice lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Payakaroon checks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Justice darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Justice misses with a looping right.
Payakaroon unleashes a big counter combination but Justice bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Justice misses with a straight left.
Justice cracks Payakaroon with a good jab.
Payakaroon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Payakaroon with a poor takedown
and Payakaroon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Justice misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Payakaroon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Justice napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Justice bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Justice dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Justice's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Payakaroon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Justice connects with a good right hand that stumbles Payakaroon. Payakaroon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Payakaroon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Justice avoids it really well and circles away.
Payakaroon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Justice manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Justice misses the target.
Justice lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Justice misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon tries to clinch there but Justice circles away.
Payakaroon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Justice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Justice on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Payakaroon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Justice.
Payakaroon takes one to the chin there.
Payakaroon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Justice as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Justice scores with a nice right hand.
Justice misses with a hook. Payakaroon ducked under it nicely.
Payakaroon wants to counter the offense by Justice and move into the clinch position.
Justice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Justice attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Payakaroon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Justice misses with a looping left.
Justice throws out a powerful jab.
Payakaroon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Justice as he avoids it easily.
Johnny Justice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samart Payakaroon.
Payakaroon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Justice connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Payakaroon scrambles back to his feet.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Justice.
The crowd cheers as Justice lands an impressive looking overhand right. Payakaroon doesn't seem phased though.
Justice moves into range and connects with a jab.
Justice throws a nice inside leg kick.
Payakaroon misses with a body shot
and Payakaroon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samart Payakaroon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Justice misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Justice plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Donk. Justice catches Payakaroon right on the button with a cross.
Justice delivers a nice body kick.
Payakaroon misses with a wild combination.
Justice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnny Justice is winning the standup battle so far.
Payakaroon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Justice. That one must have hurt.
Justice fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Payakaroon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Justice is looking to land body kicks.
Payakaroon wants to counter the offense by Justice and move into the clinch position.
Payakaroon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Payakaroon walks into a straight right hand from Justice.
Payakaroon moves out of range of the strikes.
Justice keeps Payakaroon at a distance using the push kick.
Justice connects with a right hand. Payakaroon shakes it off.
Justice fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Justice looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Payakaroon avoids the body shot from Justice.
Justice cracks Payakaroon with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Justice.
Justice scores with a jab.
Payakaroon slips a jab and a cross from Justice.
Payakaroon throws out a counter right but Justice avoids it with no problem.
That kick from Justice tenderised Payakaroon's leg. Payakaroon is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Justice connects with a solid leg kick.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justice throws a jab but it's blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Payakaroon blocks a jab.
Justice throws a right hand that Payakaroon ducks under and follows up with a left that Payakaroon also avoids with ease.
Justice finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Payakaroon wants to slow Justice down by chopping away at his legs.
Payakaroon throws a combination that misses
and Justice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Justice lands a nice leg kick that just misses Payakaroon's sensitive parts.
Payakaroon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Justice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Justice 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Justice!
A relieved looking Johnny Justice thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Samart Payakaroon was interviewed post fight and said 'It's been a great tournament. I have no regrets other than the regret I have in informing my opponent that his mom is waiting for me in the locker room! OH YEA BABY!!'.

Event: Ascension 0429
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Venger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Payakaroon momentarily.
Payakaroon shoots in for a double leg but Venger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Venger looks to throw the jab but Payakaroon is out of range.
Venger backing away here, and Payakaroon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Payakaroon digs a good hook to Venger's body.
Venger throws the left hand but Payakaroon avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Payakaroon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Venger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Venger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakaroon throws out the jab.
Payakaroon tries a head kick but it misses.
Payakaroon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Venger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payakaroon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payakaroon slips a straight right by Venger.
Venger defending well as Payakaroon loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Venger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Payakaroon shoots for a takedown but Venger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick
and Payakaroon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Venger misses the target.
Payakaroon lands a jab to the nose.
Venger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Payakaroon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick but Venger moved away.
Venger moves out of range as Payakaroon strikes.
Payakaroon tries to bum rush Venger with a series of wild strikes but Venger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Payakaroon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Payakaroon throws a combination. Venger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venger takes one on the button.#ROC2#
Venger is rocked!
Payakaroon fakes the body blow, causing Venger to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Venger goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). 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.
Vladimir Venger was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh crapper. I'm gonna get released losing to a sack of potatoes like that. '.

Event: Ascension 0412
Date: Apr 12, 2017

#R1#
Mon Ami loads up on a big right hand but Payakaroon slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Payakaroon.
Mon Ami tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payakaroon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mon Ami misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Payakaroon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Payakaroon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mon Ami pinned against the cage. Mon Ami gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mon Ami on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payakaroon. Payakaroon obviously looking to wear him down.
Mon Ami takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mon Ami connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Payakaroon's hands.#CL#
Mon Ami darts in and clinches Payakaroon up against the cage.
Mon Ami struggles to land a body shot inside as Payakaroon controls his hands.
Mon Ami misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the head but Mon Ami blocks with his arms. #T1#
Payakaroon misses with the head strike.
Payakaroon tries to work over Mon Ami's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payakaroon has a couple of punches blocked by Mon Ami.
Mon Ami misses with the head strike.
Mon Ami tries to stall but Payakaroon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Payakaroon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mon Ami lands a hook that snaps the head of Payakaroon backwards.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the head but Mon Ami blocks with his arms.
Payakaroon blocks a body shot from Mon Ami.
Payakaroon misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mon Ami.
Mon Ami misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon tries to stall but Mon Ami uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Payakaroon misses with a knee to the head.
Payakaroon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon cracks Mon Ami with a nice body shot.
Mon Ami misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Payakaroon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mon Ami blocks it with crossed arms.
Payakaroon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Payakaroon looking to slow down the pace here.
Payakaroon misses with a knee strike.
Payakaroon misses with a knee strike.
Mon Ami swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakaroon throws a head punch that misses.
Mon Ami blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mon Ami avoids it.
Mon Ami displaying some good clinch control by pressing Payakaroon up against the cage.
Mon Ami blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mon Ami lands a hook that snaps the head of Payakaroon backwards. #T3#
Mon Ami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mon Ami takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mon Ami tries to throw a body punch but Payakaroon avoids it by throwing Mon Ami back against the cage.
Mon Ami has a couple of punches blocked by Payakaroon.
Mon Ami missing with knees to the body.
Mon Ami digs a right hand underneath Payakaroon's ribcage. Payakaroon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Payakaroon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mon Ami is defending well for now.
Payakaroon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mon Ami or not.
Payakaroon being controlled against the cage.
Mon Ami throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Payakaroons head.
Payakaroon tries to work over Mon Ami's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mon Ami avoids it.
A short body shot lands from Payakaroon as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Payakaroon on the inside.
Mon Ami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mon Ami working aggressively here. #T4#
Mon Ami fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon tries to work over Mon Ami's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mon Ami prevents a body shot from Payakaroon.
Mon Ami can't find room to land a body shot as Payakaroon controls the action.
Mon Ami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mon Ami softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mon Ami makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Mon Ami fails to land.
Payakaroon leaning against his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Mon Ami as the two fighters clinch.
Payakaroon can't find room to land a body shot as Mon Ami controls the action.
Mon Ami works on Payakaroon's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon blocks an uppercut.
Payakaroon lands a shoulder strike.
Payakaroon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mon Ami lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samart Payakaroon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mon Ami tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payakaroon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Payakaroon tries to counter with a clinch but Mon Ami shakes him off and moves away.
Mon Ami misses with a hook.
Mon Ami misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Despite the aggression on Payakaroon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Payakaroon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mon Ami.
Mon Ami looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mon Ami looks to land a left hand but Payakaroon moved out of range nicely.
Mon Ami throws a poor cross that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a stiff right hand.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Mon Ami moves out of range easily.
Mon Ami is looking to counter punch.
Mon Ami slips a straight right by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the head.
Payakaroon takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon walks into a stiff left hand from Mon Ami.
Payakaroon swings for the body but Mon Ami moves out of range.
Mon Ami throws the left hand but Payakaroon avoids the punch easily.
Payakaroon throws out a counter right but Mon Ami avoids it with no problem.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payakaroon takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Mon Ami misses with a kick to the body
and Payakaroon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakaroon. Mon Ami does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mon Ami darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mon Ami is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mon Ami tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Payakaroon tries to keep at a distance but Mon Ami has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mon Ami lands a shoulder strike.
Payakaroon tries a body shot but Mon Ami blocks it.
Payakaroon tries to land knees in the clinch but Mon Ami avoids the damage to the body.
Mon Ami is working Payakaroon over against the cage.
Jean Paul Mon Ami has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Payakaroon pushes Mon Ami back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mon Ami misses with some punches.
Payakaroon blocks a body shot from Mon Ami.
Mon Ami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mon Ami is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Payakaroon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Mon Ami.
Still in the clinch, Payakaroon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mon Ami is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mon Ami dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Payakaroon cracks Mon Ami with a nice body shot.
Payakaroon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakaroon lands a nice uppercut.
Payakaroon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mon Ami misses with the head strike.
Payakaroon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mon Ami blocks it with crossed arms.
Mon Ami lands a body punch in the clinch.
Payakaroon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mon Ami's elbow.
Payakaroon missing with knees to the body. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Payakaroon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Payakaroon lands a shot to the body.
Mon Ami can't find room to land a body shot as Payakaroon controls the action.
Payakaroon prevents a body shot from Mon Ami.
Payakaroon trying to land knees to the body.
Payakaroon works on Mon Ami's body with a couple of short punches.
Payakaroon lands a body shot.
Payakaroon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mon Ami swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Payakaroon tries to work over Mon Ami's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Payakaroon.
Mon Ami misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon lands with a short shot to the head.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Payakaroon tries to land knees in the clinch but Mon Ami avoids the damage to the body.
Payakaroon stalls.
A short right from Payakaroon on the inside. #T4#
Payakaroon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Payakaroon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payakaroon.
Mon Ami misses with a punch to the body.
Mon Ami lands a nice shot to the body.
Payakaroon cracks Mon Ami with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mon Ami tries to work over Payakaroon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payakaroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Mon Ami.
Payakaroon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mon Ami lands a nice uppercut.
Mon Ami lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Payakaroon or not.
Payakaroon lands with a short shot to the head.
Payakaroon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Payakaroon as the two fighters clinch.
Mon Ami throws a head punch that misses.
Mon Ami misses with the head strike.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mon Ami misses with a lunging right hand
and Payakaroon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Mon Ami is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Payakaroon moves in close and cracks Mon Ami with a massive right hand! Mon Ami, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Payakaroon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samart Payakaroon!
An out of breath Samart Payakaroon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Ascension 0318
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Hatfield shoots in but no luck this time.
Payakaroon takes one to the chin there.
Payakaroon throws a nice looking combination but Hatfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield backing away here, and Payakaroon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hatfield throws a jab when Payakaroon was well out of range.
Hatfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Payakaroon sizes up Hatfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Hatfield throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Payakaroon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hatfield is in Payakaroon's guard.
Hatfield working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Payakaroon's head.
Hatfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Payakaroon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payakaroon seems keen to control Hatfield's posture.
Payakaroon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hatfield has passed into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakaroon tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Hatfield is trying to ground and pound but Payakaroon uses the momentary lack of control by Hatfield to regain half guard.
Hatfield is nestled in close to Payakaroon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hatfield looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hatfield trying to mount his opponent but Payakaroon defends it.
Payakaroon is positioning himself well to prevent Hatfield advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payakaroon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hatfield.
Payakaroon tries to get to full guard but Hatfield has control of the leg.
Payakaroon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hatfield. #T2#
Hatfield is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hatfield working over Payakaroon with some ground and pound. Payakaroon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Payakaroon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hatfield is working away from the top position though.
Hatfield takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hatfield scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hatfield landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hatfield controlling the action here.
Hatfield lands with a punch from half guard.
Payakaroon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Payakaroon wants to improve his position but Hatfield is controlling well. #T3#
Hatfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hatfield slips a nice elbow through Payakaroon's hands, connecting with Payakaroon's forehead.
Payakaroon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Payakaroon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hatfield lands a couple of elbows.
Hatfield lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hatfield is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Outer Heaven Dojo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Hatfield slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hatfield trying to control but Payakaroon is working from the bottom.
Hatfield works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hatfield seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hatfield missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Payakaroon is looking for a sweep. Hatfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Payakaroon is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hatfield connects with a nice short shot to Payakaroon's temple. #SUB#
Hatfield is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hatfield is working for a kimura but Payakaroon is defending it quite comfortably.
Payakaroon trying to hold on to Hatfield's head to control him but Hatfield postures up.
Payakaroon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devil Anse Hatfield dominated that round.
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#
Hatfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Payakaroon slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakaroon. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Hatfield scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hatfield cracks Payakaroon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hatfield scores with a sloppy right hand. Payakaroon should have avoided that one.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatfield displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakaroon throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.#TD2#
Payakaroon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hatfield to the mat! Hatfield manages to get full guard.
Payakaroon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hatfield manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Hatfield preventing the sweep. #T1#
Hatfield makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hatfield passes into half guard.
Hatfield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Payakaroon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Payakaroon is looking for a sweep. Hatfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Payakaroon trying to control here.
Hatfield blocks the strikes from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon taking some punishment here, with Hatfield in his half guard.
Payakaroon wants to get back to full guard.
Hatfield 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.
Payakaroon has hold of Hatfield's hands but Hatfield slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Hatfield missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Payakaroon trying to control but Hatfield postures up.
Hatfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Payakaroon defending well though.
Payakaroon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hatfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payakaroon can do to turn this around?
Hatfield trying to control but Payakaroon is working from the bottom.
Hatfield throwing strikes from guard but Payakaroon blocks nicely.
Payakaroon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hatfield.
Hatfield working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hatfield controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hatfield looking to sit in guard and control but Payakaroon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Hatfield pulls Payakaroon in close to his closed guard and prevents Payakaroon from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Hatfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Payakaroon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Payakaroon stays in close to Hatfield's body and controls the position.
Hatfield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Payakaroon tries to get to full guard but Hatfield has control of the leg. #T4#
Payakaroon wants to control but Hatfield is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hatfield working over Payakaroon with some ground and pound. Payakaroon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Payakaroon taking some punishment here, with Hatfield in his half guard.
Hatfield is looking to take a break and control but Payakaroon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hatfield stalling.
Hatfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Payakaroon defending well though.
Payakaroon wants to get back to full guard.
Payakaroon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hatfield.
Hatfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devil Anse Hatfield dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hatfield lands a slapping body shot.
Payakaroon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakaroon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donk. Payakaroon catches Hatfield right on the button with a cross.
Hatfield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Payakaroon counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Payakaroon!
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatfield.
Hatfield avoids the body shot from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hatfield misses the target.
Hatfield lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hatfield swinging wildly here.
Hatfield sets himself, and Payakaroon steps forward looking for the clinch! Hatfield avoids it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Hatfield connects with a crisp jab.
Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Payakaroon! But no joy.
Hatfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left lands for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Hatfield there.
Hatfield avoids the head kick by Payakaroon.
No joy there for Payakaroon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hatfield swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Payakaroon saw that one coming.
Hatfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Payakaroon misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Hatfield misses its intended target.
Hatfield scores with a jab. Payakaroon acknowledges it with a nod of 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 changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Samart Payakaroon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Payakaroon moves away from the strike by Hatfield.
A nice side step and Payakaroon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Payakaroon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Payakaroon just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
Payakaroon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hatfield walks into a stiff left hand from Payakaroon.
Devil Anse Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hatfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hatfield throws a leg kick which misses Payakaroon's front leg but catches the back leg as Payakaroon tries to avoid it.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses.
Hatfield throws out a powerful jab.
Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.
A nice side step and Payakaroon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Payakaroon throws a nice looking combination but Hatfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Payakaroon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hatfield to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hatfield postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Hatfield looking to pass the guard.
Payakaroon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hatfield connects with a couple of short punches.
Hatfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payakaroon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hatfield stopping the sweep attempt from Payakaroon.
Hatfield working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hatfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Payakaroon wants to control the position but Hatfield says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hatfield wants to control but Payakaroon is keeping him busy. #T4#
Payakaroon wants to control but Hatfield is keeping busy. #SUB#
Hatfield seems to be working for a kimura but Payakaroon defends the submission attempt.
Payakaroon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hatfield slips a nice elbow through Payakaroon's hands, connecting with Payakaroon's forehead.
Payakaroon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hatfield scores with a couple of nice shots.
Devil Anse Hatfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Payakaroon wants to improve his position but Hatfield is controlling well.
Payakaroon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devil Anse Hatfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hatfield 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devil Anse Hatfield!
The defeated Samart Payakaroon had this to say: 'It's been a great tournament. I have no regrets other than the regret I have in informing my opponent that his mom is waiting for me in the locker room! OH YEA BABY!!'.

Event: Ascenssion 0222
Date: Feb 22, 2017

#R1#
Hatfield tries to score a power double leg takedown but Payakaroon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hatfield somewhat.
Hatfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hatfield misses with a right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a nice uppercut.
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Payakaroon ducks down to avoid it.
Hatfield lands a jab.
Hatfield avoids the body shot from Payakaroon.
Hatfield shoots in looking for a takedown but Payakaroon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hatfield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Devil Anse Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Payakaroon defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devil Anse Hatfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payakaroon. That's going to slow Hatfield down. #T1#
Hatfield lands with a good body shot.
Payakaroon moves away from the strike by Hatfield.
Hatfield lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hatfield swings widly with a right hand
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hatfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Hatfield connects with a body shot that sends Payakaroon's belly button to the back.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payakaroon slips a jab from Hatfield.
Payakaroon tests Hatfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hatfield scores with a hook to the body. Payakaroon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Hatfield gets a takedown into half guard.
Payakaroon tries to roll over but Hatfield keeps him under control.#T2#
Payakaroon trying to control from the bottom.
Hatfield looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Payakaroon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Payakaroon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatfield wants to free his trapped foot but Payakaroon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hatfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Hatfield there.
Hatfield is stalling here. Payakaroon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hatfield seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Payakaroon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hatfield tries to buck Payakaroon off but Payakaroon is having none of it.#T3#
Payakaroon wants to control but Hatfield is keeping him busy.
Hatfield is looking for a sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Payakaroon working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Payakaroon working the head with strikes.
Hatfield is not content to let Payakaroon control the position.
Payakaroon controls the position.
Hatfield regains half guard.
Hatfield is positioning himself well to prevent Payakaroon advancing to mount.
Hatfield tries to get to full guard but Payakaroon has control of the leg. #T4#
Hatfield is not content to let Payakaroon control the position.
Hatfield keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Payakaroon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Payakaroon trying to control from Hatfield's half guard. Hatfield has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Payakaroon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payakaroon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hatfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Devil Anse Hatfield 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.
#R2#
Hatfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Payakaroon as he avoids it easily.
Hatfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Payakaroon.
A shot to the liver by Payakaroon. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Hatfield misses.
Payakaroon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hatfield's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hatfield duly obliges.
Devil Anse Hatfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Hatfield does no damage.
Payakaroon scores with a one two! Hatfield had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Hatfield. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakaroon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatfield with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Payakaroon to score with a decent uppercut.
Payakaroon digs a good hook to Hatfield's body.
Hatfield swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Hatfield throws a lazy uppercut
letting Payakaroon counter with a right hand.
Hatfield throws an overhand right that lands on Payakaroon's shoulder, as Payakaroon tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Hatfield throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Payakaroon was covering up waiting for the punch and Hatfield finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1#
Payakaroon managing to control the position.
Payakaroon looking to control.
Payakaroon wants to sweep but no luck.
Payakaroon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Payakaroon working a defensive guard here.
Hatfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hatfield preventing the sweep.
Hatfield postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hatfield postures up in Payakaroon's guard and throws a big left but Payakaroon blocks it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hatfield landing with the ground and pound.
Payakaroon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hatfield is one step ahead there.
Hatfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Payakaroon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payakaroon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hatfield's guard. #REVB#
Hatfield trying to keep a closed guard but Payakaroon is proving a slippery customer.
Payakaroon landing some decent shots from guard.
Payakaroon wants to control from the top but Hatfield keeps moving. #T3#
Payakaroon distracts Hatfield with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Payakaroon passes into half guard.
Payakaroon prevents Hatfield from improving his position.
Payakaroon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hatfield gets back to full guard.
Hatfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Hatfield, not yet. #SUB#
Hatfield throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hatfield wants to hit a switch here but Payakaroon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hatfield there! #T4#
Hatfield can't escape the position.
Payakaroon landing strikes, looking to finish!
Payakaroon controlling the pace for now.
Hatfield 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.
Payakaroon avoids the attempt from Hatfield to control.
Hatfield is looking to improve his position but Payakaroon isn't that keen on the idea.
Payakaroon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hatfield's face.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hatfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws out a counter right but Hatfield avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot lands for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a good cross that connects.
Hatfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut
and Payakaroon counters with a straight right hand.
Hatfield misses with a few strikes there.
Hatfield lands with a right hand.
Hatfield digs a good hook to Payakaroon's body.
Payakaroon misses with a body shot.
Hatfield gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Payakaroon counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakaroon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hatfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Payakaroon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payakaroon is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
Hatfield stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Payakaroon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hatfield.
Hatfield looks to land a right hand but Payakaroon moved out of range.
Payakaroon digs a good body shot into Hatfield's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Payakaroon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hatfield circles away quickly and effectively.
Payakaroon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hatfield throws a series of punches but Payakaroon avoids them all with ease.
Payakaroon lands with a hook. Hatfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hatfield with a lazy takedown attempt
and Payakaroon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devil Anse Hatfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatfield takes one to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Payakaroon.
Hatfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Payakaroon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payakaroon misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.
Payakaroon shapes to counter with a head kick.#T2#
Hatfield misses with a looping right.
Payakaroon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hatfield.
Hatfield with a poor takedown
and Payakaroon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but Hatfield is having none of it.
Hatfield misses with a hook.#TD2#
Payakaroon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hatfield's half guard.
Payakaroon controlling the pace.
Payakaroon wants to control but Hatfield is keeping him busy.
Payakaroon stalling.
Payakaroon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3##SUB#
Hatfield looking for submissions off his back.
Hatfield is doing well to control the position and prevent Payakaroon from advancing to side control.
Payakaroon trying to mount his opponent but Hatfield defends it.
Payakaroon controlling the action here.
Payakaroon trying to control from half guard but Hatfield is working away.
Payakaroon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hatfield! #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Payakaroon tries to control but Hatfield wriggling away.
Hatfield keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hatfield is squirming around, avoiding Payakaroon's attempts to control the action.
Payakaroon content just to control the position here.
Payakaroon lands a big shot there that rocks Hatfield but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

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 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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: EPL 11 Playoffs Round 1
Date: Feb 01, 2017

#R1#
Nice jab there from Payakaroon.
Jung is looking to land body kicks.
Jung scores with a shot to the body.
Jung ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a body punch but Jung moves out of range.
Payakaroon takes a swing at Jung's ribcage but misses.
Sungwon Jung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jung turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Jung shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Payakaroon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Payakaroon trying to keep a closed guard but Jung is proving a slippery customer.
Jung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jung wants to control from the top but Payakaroon keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jung controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Payakaroon keeping full guard, as Jung tries to pass. #T1#
Payakaroon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jung.
Jung wants to pass the guard but Payakaroon is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Payakaroon looking for a sweep. Not yet Payakaroon, not yet.
Jung throwing strikes but missing.
Jung lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Payakaroon keeping moving, preventing Jung from controlling successfully.
Jung looking to pass the guard.
Jung wants to control from the top but Payakaroon keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jung scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Jung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payakaroon.
A quick step to the side and Payakaroon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jung moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jung tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Payakaroon rushes Jung and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Jung.
A short right from Jung.
Jung lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Payakaroon backwards.
Jung lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Payakaroon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Payakaroon is breathing heavily.
Jung pushes Payakaroon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jung scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jung scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jung lands a right hand that snaps the head of Payakaroon backwards.
Jung tries to work over Payakaroon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jung lands a right hand that snaps the head of Payakaroon backwards. #T3#
Jung stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jung lands a nice uppercut.
Jung misses with some punches.
Jung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jung working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Payakaroon misses with a knee to the head.
Jung taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Payakaroon looking to stall.
Payakaroon takes a shot to the head.
Payakaroon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jung lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jung misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakaroon blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Jung.
Jung lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jung lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payakaroon backwards.
Jung lands a left hand that snaps the head of Payakaroon backwards. #T4#
Jung pushes Payakaroon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Jung.
Jung makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jung scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Payakaroon is rocked!
Jung blocks an uppercut.
Oh Payakaroon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jung can't find room to land a body shot as Payakaroon controls the action.
Payakaroon seems to have got his legs back now.
Jung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jung swings wildly with an uppercut but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jung struggles to land a body shot inside as Payakaroon controls his hands.
Jung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jung misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Jung to work.
Jung gets through Payakaroon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Payakaroon has a couple of punches blocked by Jung.
Payakaroon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payakaroon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payakaroon slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sungwon Jung dominated that round.
That's time! Payakaroon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R2##TD2#
Jung shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jung showed some decent athleticism there.
Jung lands with a punch from half guard.
Jung content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jung throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung wants to take a breather but Payakaroon is having none of it.
Jung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jung is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ground and pound from Jung. #T1#
Ground and pound from Jung.
Payakaroon wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ground and pound from Jung.
Jung is trying to control. Payakaroon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jung looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Payakaroon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Payakaroon is refusing to be controlled, as Jung sits in half guard.
Jung drops an elbow to the side of Payakaroon's head.
Jung tries to pass to full mount but Payakaroon defends it.
Jung throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Samart Payakaroon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jung content to control rather than advance.
Jung trying to mount his opponent but Payakaroon defends it.
Jung working Payakaroon over with strikes.
Jung is looking to take a break and control but Payakaroon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jung keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jung lands a nice looking body shot.
Jung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakaroon throws out the jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jung.
Payakaroon moves forwards but Jung connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Jung throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Jung instigates a clinch.
Jung lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jung as Payakaroon tries to tie him up.
Jung scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Jung scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jung misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jung.
A head punch on the inside from Jung fails to land.
Jung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payakaroon throws a head punch that misses.
Payakaroon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jung lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jung lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Payakaroon or not.
Jung scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sungwon Jung seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Jung on the inside.
Jung scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jung lands a left hand. #T4#
Jung misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jung.
Jung has a couple of punches blocked by Payakaroon.
Jung throws a punch but it's blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jung.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payakaroon.
Jung lands a right hand.
Jung misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakaroon misses with a knee to the head.
Jung lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Jung scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jung lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Payakaroon to his knees! Jung keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sungwon Jung!
A victorious Sungwon Jung thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Samart Payakaroon stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's been a great tournament. I have no regrets other than the regret I have in informing my opponent that his mom is waiting for me in the locker room! OH YEA BABY!!'.

Event: EPL 11.9
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1#
Payakaroon throws out a leg kick but Jung moves out of range and Payakaroon only half commits.
Jung ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up but Jung circles away and keeps his distance.
Payakaroon misses with a wild combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Jung.
Decent striking displayed by Payakaroon there.#CUT2#
It looks like Sungwon Jung has been cut.
Jung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Payakaroon tries to keep at a distance but Jung has taken the fight into the clinch.
Payakaroon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jung blocks it with crossed arms.
Jung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jung fails to land.
Jung lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Payakaroon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Payakaroon lands a good knee to the midsection. Jung won't want to take too many of those.
Payakaroon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jung lands a right hand.
Payakaroon tries to work over Jung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Jung.
Payakaroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jung scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Payakaroon.
Jung lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payakaroon backwards.
Payakaroon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payakaroon is working Jung over against the cage.
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 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jung can't find room to land a body shot as Payakaroon controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payakaroon. #T2#
Jung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jung prevents a body shot from Payakaroon.
A head punch on the inside from Jung fails to land.
Payakaroon tries to stall but Jung uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Payakaroon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Payakaroon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payakaroon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Jung as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Payakaroon.
Still in the clinch, Jung scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jung working aggressively here.
Jung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payakaroon's elbow.
Payakaroon tries a body shot but Jung blocks it.
Nice body punch from Jung.
Payakaroon lands a left hand.
Payakaroon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jung scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Payakaroon blocks an uppercut.
Payakaroon doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Payakaroon lands a shot to the body.
Jung swings wildly with an uppercut but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakaroon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Payakaroon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jung lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jung lands a right hand that snaps the head of Payakaroon backwards.
Jung digs a right hand underneath Payakaroon's ribcage. Payakaroon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Payakaroon is pushing Jung up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jung stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Payakaroon blocks an uppercut.
Jung scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the head but Jung blocks with his arms. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jung 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.
Jung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Jung on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jung tries to work over Payakaroon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Jung.
Payakaroon can't find room to land a body shot as Jung controls the action.
A short uppercut from Payakaroon.
Jung stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Payakaroon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jung cracks Payakaroon with a nice body shot.
Jung lands a hook that snaps the head of Payakaroon backwards.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payakaroon throws a head punch that misses.
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Payakaroon lands with a light punch inside.
Jung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon throws a head punch that misses.
Payakaroon tries a knee to the head but Jung blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payakaroon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samart Payakaroon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sungwon Jung's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Payakaroon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Payakaroon throws out a counter right but Jung avoids it with no problem.
Jung throws a predictable looking body shot
and Payakaroon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Jung closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Payakaroon fails to land.
Jung is working Payakaroon over against the cage.
Payakaroon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jung swings wildly with an uppercut but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakaroon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung being controlled against the cage.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Payakaroon blocking some punches.
Jung is working Payakaroon over against the cage.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jung.
Payakaroon lands an uppercut.
Payakaroon pushes Jung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payakaroon misses with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jung lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sungwon Jung has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jung lands a right hand that snaps the head of Payakaroon backwards.
Still in the clinch, Jung scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jung is looking to control Payakaroon's arms but Payakaroon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jung has his back to the cage.
Payakaroon tries to work over Jung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jung.
Payakaroon lands an elbow inside that Jung shrugs off.
Payakaroon presses Jung against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Jung as the two fighters clinch.
Payakaroon stalling in the clinch but Jung improves position.
Jung misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jung throws a punch but it's blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon stalling in the clinch but Jung improves position.
Sungwon Jung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jung tries to throw a body punch but Payakaroon avoids it by throwing Jung back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Payakaroon misses with a knee strike.
Payakaroon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jung lands a shoulder strike.
Payakaroon has a couple of punches blocked by Jung.
Jung lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jung lands a nice uppercut.
Payakaroon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jung lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Payakaroon or not.
Payakaroon is breathing heavily.
Jung lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jung working aggressively here.
Jung lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Payakaroon backwards.
Jung has a couple of punches blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Jung.
Jung lands with a right to the head.
Payakaroon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jung is defending well for now.
Jung swings wildly with an uppercut but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Payakaroon tries to work over Jung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payakaroon scores with a shot to the side of Jung's head.
Payakaroon looking to throw knees to the head but Jung is blocking nicely.
Jung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jung misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jung softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Samart Payakaroon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jung can't find room to land a body shot as Payakaroon controls the action.
Payakaroon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jung is defending well for now.
Jung scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payakaroon tries a knee to the head but Jung blocks it.
Jung throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Jung.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payakaroon. #T4#
Jung throws a head punch that misses.
Jung misses with a punch to the body.
Jung working aggressively here.
Jung stalling.
Jung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payakaroon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jung stalling.
Payakaroon can't find room to land a body shot as Jung controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jung misses with the head strike.
Jung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jung has a couple of punches blocked by Payakaroon.
Jung lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jung fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sungwon Jung showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 19:19
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 20:18
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 20:19

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sungwon Jung!
During a confident post fight interview, Sungwon Jung thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Samart Payakaroon spoke after the fight, saying 'It's been a great tournament. I have no regrets other than the regret I have in informing my opponent that his mom is waiting for me in the locker room! OH YEA BABY!!'.

Event: EPL 11.8
Date: Jan 18, 2017

#R1#
Ozturk throws a low kick but Payakaroon moves out of range easily.
Ozturk moves out of range of the strikes.
Payakaroon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ozturk swats away the attempt to clinch by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ozturk counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Payakaroon dives in and scores a takedown into Ozturk's guard.
Payakaroon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Payakaroon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ozturk's head.
Payakaroon stays in close to Ozturk's body and controls the position. #T1#
Payakaroon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payakaroon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ozturk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Payakaroon is looking to work some ground and pound but Ozturk has wrist control.
Payakaroon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozturk is keeping the position for now.
Payakaroon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Payakaroon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozturk lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Payakaroon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ozturk counters with an outside leg kick.
Payakaroon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Payakaroon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Payakaroon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Payakaroon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozturk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Payakaroon tries a head kick but it misses.
Ozturk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Payakaroon is out of range and Ozturk settles back down.
Ozturk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Payakaroon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hadi Ozturk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payakaroon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
No joy there for Payakaroon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozturk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ozturk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Payakaroon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozturk moves away.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakaroon throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Payakaroon misses with a right hand
and Ozturk counters with a straight right hand.
Payakaroon dives in for a single leg takedown but Ozturk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Payakaroon misses with a leg kick
and Ozturk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ozturk.
Ozturk misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Payakaroon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ozturk 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.
Payakaroon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Payakaroon forces his way into half guard.
Payakaroon is pressing down on Ozturk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ozturk is holding on for now. #T4#
Payakaroon trying to control the action but Ozturk is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payakaroon working over Ozturk with some ground and pound. Ozturk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Payakaroon seems content to control.
It looks like Payakaroon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Payakaroon is trying for a kimura here. Ozturk looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Payakaroon wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samart Payakaroon!
An out of breath Samart Payakaroon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EPL11.7
Date: Jan 11, 2017

#R1#
A big right from Garcia misses.
Payakaroon looks winded!
Garcia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Payakaroon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Garcia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Payakaroon looks to land a combination but Garcia avoids it well.
Garcia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garcia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Garcia!
Payakaroon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia.
Garcia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Payakaroon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakaroon tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Payakaroon moves out of range easily.
Garcia lands a glancing blow to the side of Payakaroon's head.
A jab from Garcia misses. #TD#
Garcia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Payakaroon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Garcia.
Garcia scores with punches from side control.
Garcia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Payakaroon some visible discomfort. #ROC#
Payakaroon is rocked!
The ground and pound from Garcia seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Payakaroon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Garcia.
Garcia throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Payakaroon taking punishment in the form of punches.
Payakaroon is still in real trouble! Can Garcia finish him?
Garcia misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Garcia 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.
Garcia creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Garcia misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Garcia working the ground and pound.
Garcia fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Payakaroon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Payakaroon tries to bench press Garcia off him but Garcia keeps the position.
Garcia lands a strong strike to the head of Payakaroon. That's dazed him! Garcia looking to finish here. Payakaroon is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Garcia lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Garcia!
During a confident post fight interview, Rodney Garcia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Samart Payakaroon had this to say: 'It's been a great tournament. I have no regrets other than the regret I have in informing my opponent that his mom is waiting for me in the locker room! OH YEA BABY!!'.

Event: EPL 11.6
Date: Jan 04, 2017

#R1#
Payakaroon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kingsley has time to react.
A slow jab from Payakaroon misses its intended target.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that Kingsley semi-blocks.
The fighters circling - Kingsley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Payakaroon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakaroon slips a jab from Kingsley.
Payakaroon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Payakaroon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kingsley's hands.
Kingsley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a low kick but Kingsley avoids it.
Kingsley tests Payakaroon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kingsley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakaroon blocks a jab.
Kingsley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Payakaroon throws a chopping leg kick but Kingsley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kingsley slips under a jab from Payakaroon.#T1#
Payakaroon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Payakaroon misses.
Kingsley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kingsley pushes Payakaroon away with a front kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Payakaroon as he connects with a hook.
Kingsley sizes up Payakaroon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Payakaroon throws a body punch but Kingsley moves out of range.
Payakaroon throws a good cross that connects.
Payakaroon throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingsley tried to counter with a leg kick but Payakaroon avoided it.
Some bone on bone action there as Payakaroon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Payakaroon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Payakaroon misses.
Payakaroon is looking to clinch but Kingsley is avoiding it.
Kingsley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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!
That kick from Payakaroon tenderised Kingsley's leg. Kingsley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Payakaroon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kingsley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payakaroon swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Payakaroon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kingsley attempts a counter takedown but Payakaroon avoids it well and moves away.
Payakaroon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kingsley loads up on a big right hand but Payakaroon slips the punch.
Kingsley throws a nice inside leg kick.
A cross from Payakaroon lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kingsley 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 Payakaroon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Payakaroon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payakaroon.
Kingsley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Payakaroon is out of range.
Kingsley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick. Kingsley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Payakaroon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Payakaroon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Payakaroon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Kingsley moves out of range.
Payakaroon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kingsley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Kingsley counters with a single leg into guard. Payakaroon didn't expect that.
Payakaroon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kingsley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingsley trying to control but Payakaroon is working from the bottom.
Kingsley wants to pass the guard but Payakaroon is keeping the position.
Payakaroon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kingsley throws an elbow that misses. Payakaroon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kingsley's guard. Nice move by Payakaroon!#REVB#
Kingsley looking for a sweep. Not yet Kingsley, not yet. #T4#
Payakaroon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payakaroon distracts Kingsley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kingsley seems keen to control Payakaroon's posture.
Payakaroon slips nicely into half guard.
Kingsley is trying to get back to full guard.
Kingsley is not content to let Payakaroon control the position.
Kingsley is concentrating on defense, preventing Payakaroon from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Payakaroon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingsley.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingsley.
Payakaroon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Samart Payakaroon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kingsley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kingsley slips a straight right by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon works the jab nicely.
Kingsley throws a body punch but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Payakaroon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Payakaroon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kingsley scoring well with a low kick there.
A combination from Payakaroon does no damage.
Kingsley 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 throws a combination. Kingsley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Payakaroon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick
enabling Kingsley to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakaroon slips a straight right by Kingsley.
Payakaroon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice cross by Payakaroon.
Kingsley lands with a right hand. #T1#
Payakaroon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payakaroon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kingsley misses the body punch
and Payakaroon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payakaroon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Payakaroon blocks a jab.
Payakaroon misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Kingsley to counter with a crisp jab.
Kingsley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakaroon throws out the jab.
Payakaroon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kingsley.
Payakaroon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kingsley slips a jab and a cross from Payakaroon.
Kingsley misses with a body shot.
Payakaroon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kingsley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Payakaroon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Payakaroon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Kingsley misses its target.
Kingsley slips under a jab.
Payakaroon scores with the left hand. Kingsley knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kingsley. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakaroon looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingsley is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kingsley misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Payakaroon misses the target.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Kingsley.
Payakaroon throws a lazy uppercut
and Kingsley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Payakaroon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Payakaroon does it's job there.
Payakaroon scores with a leg kick.
Kingsley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payakaroon motions for Kingsley to come forward. Payakaroon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kingsley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Kingsley.
Payakaroon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kingsley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payakaroon misses with a wild body shot.
Payakaroon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Payakaroon doesn't manage to clinch there - Kingsley circles away. #T3#
Kingsley connects with a solid leg kick.
Payakaroon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick by Payakaroon misses
and Kingsley counters with a body kick that stops Payakaroon in his tracks momentarily.
Kingsley works the jab nicely.
Kingsley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kingsley misses its target.
Kingsley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payakaroon is looking for the big counter here.
Payakaroon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingsley scores with a one two! Payakaroon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kingsley throws a right hand that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a three punch combo that has Kingsley backing up. Kingsley nods at Payakaroon to acknowledge the strikes.
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 throws a leg kick but Kingsley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Payakaroon checks a low kick from Kingsley.
Kingsley jabs Payakaroon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Payakaroon throws a series of punches but Kingsley moves out of range. #T4#
Payakaroon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kingsley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kingsley misses the shot to the body.
Kingsley keeps Payakaroon at a distance using the push kick.
Kingsley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kingsley.
Kingsley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakaroon throws a series of punches but Kingsley moves out of range.
Kingsley is looking to counter punch.
Kingsley avoids the head kick by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a low kick, looking for Kingsley's leg but Kingsley calmly moves out of range.
Kingsley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Payakaroon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakaroon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Payakaroon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Payakaroon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Payakaroon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Samart Payakaroon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Kingsley.
Payakaroon throws a right hand that Kingsley ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingsley also avoids with ease.
Kingsley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kingsley moves out of range of the leg kick from Payakaroon.
Kingsley moves forwards but Payakaroon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kingsley dodges the punch combination from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingsley was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakaroon.
Kingsley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Payakaroon can pounce on him.
Kingsley slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon misses with the combination.
Payakaroon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kingsley momentarily.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick but Kingsley sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Kingsley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payakaroon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payakaroon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Payakaroon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kingsley checks a leg kick.
Payakaroon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kingsley misses with a straight left.
Payakaroon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kingsley defends it well.
Payakaroon swings for the body but Kingsley moves out of range.
Payakaroon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Payakaroon looks to clinch
and Kingsley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Kingsley.
Kingsley lands a nice hook to Payakaroon's body. Payakaroon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A clash of legs there as Kingsley blocks the low kick.
Payakaroon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Payakaroon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kingsley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Payakaroon misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Kingsley.
Kingsley misses with a straight left.
Payakaroon cracks Kingsley with an open hand slap.
Payakaroon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kingsley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kingsley dips to his left and cracks Payakaroon with an uppercut!
Payakaroon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kingsley.
Payakaroon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Payakaroon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kingsley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Payakaroon blocks the body kick.
Payakaroon looks to land a left hand but Kingsley moved out of range nicely.
Kingsley throws a jab when Payakaroon was well out of range.
Payakaroon throws a right and a left that Kingsley avoids nicely.
Payakaroon lands with a shot to the body.
Payakaroon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kingsley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Payakaroon is looking to chop away at Kingsley's legs.
Kingsley is looking to counter punch.
Kyle Kingsley 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.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick
and Kingsley counters with a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Payakaroon misses with a hook.
Kingsley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Payakaroon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kingsley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakaroon throws out the jab.
Kingsley feinted with a counter takedown.
Kingsley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Payakaroon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Kingsley.
Kingsley throws a jab when Payakaroon was well out of range.
Kingsley lands with a nice body punch.
Payakaroon misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakaroon. Kingsley does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Kingsley.
Kingsley tests Payakaroon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payakaroon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingsley manages to avoid it.
Kingsley throws a hook to the side of Payakaroon's head but Payakaroon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Payakaroon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Payakaroon throws a hook but Kingsley avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakaroon.
Kingsley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kingsley just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingsley checks the leg kick nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samart Payakaroon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Payakaroon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

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: EPL 11.5
Date: Dec 28, 2016

#R1#
Bolivar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bolivar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bolivar loads up on a big right hand but Payakaroon slips the punch.
Payakaroon lands a right hook to the body.
Payakaroon throws a body shot but no joy.
Payakaroon looks to throw the jab but Bolivar is out of range.
Payakaroon scores with a leg kick.
Bolivar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bolivar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Payakaroon throws a big shot that misses.
Payakaroon throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Payakaroon, right into the meat.
A punch combination from Bolivar misses.
Payakaroon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bolivar counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Payakaroon - just one landing.
Nice jab there from Payakaroon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolivar. Payakaroon does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Payakaroon blocks a jab.
Payakaroon is looking for the big counter here.
Bolivar checks the leg kick.
Payakaroon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bolivar.
Nice body kick from Bolivar.
Payakaroon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Payakaroon misses with a low kick.
Payakaroon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bolivar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bolivar is looking to score with low kicks.
Pablo Bolivar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Payakaroon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bolivar to the ground. Payakaroon is now in Bolivar's guard.#ES#
Bolivar pushes Payakaroon off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Bolivar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bolivar just misses with a punch to the body.
Payakaroon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bolivar misses with a hook. Payakaroon ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Payakaroon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Payakaroon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Payakaroon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolivar.
Payakaroon avoids a kick to the body.
Bolivar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bolivar. Those never looked like landing.
Payakaroon connects with a solid leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Payakaroon checks a leg kick.
Bolivar jabs at Payakaroon's body.
Bolivar looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakaroon is just out of range.
Payakaroon throws a hook but Bolivar blocks it.
Payakaroon connects with a jab.#TD2#
Payakaroon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bolivar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Payakaroon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Payakaroon throws an elbow that misses. Bolivar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Payakaroon's guard. Nice move by Bolivar!#REVR#
Bolivar wanted to stand there but Payakaroon had control of the position.
Payakaroon wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolivar controlling from the top position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Payakaroon wants to stand but Bolivar is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Bolivar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R2#
Payakaroon throws a hook but Bolivar blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Bolivar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bolivar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big right from Payakaroon misses.
Bolivar misses with a body punch
and Payakaroon counters with a nice uppercut.
Payakaroon throws a right hand that Bolivar ducks under and follows up with a left that Bolivar also avoids with ease.
It looked like Bolivar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick misses from Bolivar.
Payakaroon lands a head shot.
Bolivar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bolivar throws a hook but Payakaroon avoids it easily.
Payakaroon tries to score with a low kick but Bolivar moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Payakaroon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Bolivar misses its target.
Bolivar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakaroon wants to land a leg kick but Bolivar is out of range.
It looked like Bolivar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Payakaroon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolivar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Payakaroon tenderised Bolivar's leg. Bolivar is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick by Payakaroon misses
and Bolivar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payakaroon staying out of range there.
Payakaroon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bolivar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Bolivar.
Bolivar swings widly with a right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a straight right hand.
Bolivar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Payakaroon sizes up Bolivar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bolivar misses with an uppercut. Payakaroon saw that one coming.
Payakaroon misses with a looping left.
Bolivar slips under a jab.
Bolivar misses with a body shot.
Payakaroon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolivar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Samart Payakaroon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Payakaroon avoids the body shot from Bolivar.
Payakaroon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolivar throws out the jab.
Payakaroon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bolivar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Payakaroon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolivar.
Payakaroon steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Payakaroon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Payakaroon throws a jab when Bolivar was well out of range.
Payakaroon looks to land a right hand but Bolivar moved out of range.
Payakaroon just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBolivar.
Payakaroon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bolivar pinned against the cage. Bolivar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Bolivar misses the target.
Good work by Payakaroon as he checks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Payakaroon, right into the meat.
Good work by Payakaroon as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Payakaroon jabs Bolivar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bolivar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolivar ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
Bolivar throws a low kick but Payakaroon moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Payakaroon misses
and Bolivar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Payakaroon or perhaps it was just good defense by Bolivar, which made it look bad.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Payakaroon, as that shot connected.
Bolivar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakaroon.
Bolivar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Bolivar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bolivar.
Payakaroon moves away from the strike by Bolivar.
Payakaroon misses with a low kick. #T4#
Bolivar looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakaroon is just out of range.
Payakaroon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payakaroon misses with a leg kick
and Bolivar counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolivar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Payakaroon's sensitive parts.
Payakaroon misses with a hook
and Bolivar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Payakaroon throws a shot from downtown. Bolivar moves away and avoids it.
Payakaroon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bolivar. Bolivar obviously looking to wear him down.
Payakaroon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payakaroon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bolivar is out of range and Payakaroon settles back down.
A good leg kick by Bolivar.
Bolivar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bolivar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakaroon throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolivar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Payakaroon throws a series of punches but Bolivar moves out of range.
A jab from Bolivar misses.

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 Pablo Bolivar.
Well Bolivar 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 20:18
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 20:18
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 20:18

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Bolivar!
A relieved looking Pablo Bolivar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Samart Payakaroon was interviewed post fight and said 'It's been a great tournament. I have no regrets other than the regret I have in informing my opponent that his mom is waiting for me in the locker room! OH YEA BABY!!'.

Event: EPL 11.4
Date: Dec 21, 2016

#R1#
Payakaroon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tyson looks to land a right hand but Payakaroon moved out of range.
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.
Tyson tries to score with a low kick but Payakaroon moves his leg out of the way.
Tyson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyson walks into a straight right hand from Payakaroon.
Tyson lands with a hook. Payakaroon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Payakaroon misses with a hook. Tyson ducked under it nicely.
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tyson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Payakaroon has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson throws a jab when Payakaroon was well out of range.
Payakaroon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tyson just manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Payakaroon throws a front kick aimed at Tyson's knee but Tyson avoids it well. #CL#
Payakaroon drives through and clinches with Tyson against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Payakaroon scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Payakaroon.
Tyson has Payakaroon pressed against the cage.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1##BC2#
Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payakaroon avoids the body shot from Tyson.
Tyson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tyson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tyson walks into a jab.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakaroon slips under a jab.
Payakaroon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Payakaroon lands a nice looking body kick.
Tyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mike Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Payakaroon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Payakaroon.
Payakaroon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tyson. That did some damage!
Tyson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Payakaroon counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Payakaroon shoots in and bounces Tyson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Payakaroon throwing strikes from guard but Tyson blocks nicely. #T2#
Payakaroon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Payakaroon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyson has his hands on Payakaroon's head, controlling the position.
Tyson 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.
Tyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Payakaroon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Payakaroon stopping the sweep attempt from Tyson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payakaroon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Payakaroon stopping the sweep attempt from Tyson.#T3#
Tyson can't keep his opponent in guard - Payakaroon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tyson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Payakaroon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tyson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tyson is not content to let Payakaroon control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson tries to get to full guard but Payakaroon has control of the leg.
Payakaroon missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Payakaroon is looking to take a break and control but Tyson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tyson stuns Payakaroon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tyson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Payakaroon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakaroon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tyson throws a leg kick but Payakaroon sees it coming and moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Tyson.
Tyson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Payakaroons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
A big right from Tyson misses.
Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payakaroon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tyson, as that shot connected.
Payakaroon checks a leg kick.
Payakaroon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2#
A jab from Tyson misses.
Tyson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyson.
No joy there for Payakaroon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Samart Payakaroon is winning the standup battle so far.
Payakaroon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Payakaroon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Payakaroon.
An inside leg kick from Payakaroon misses.
Payakaroon scoring well with a low kick there.
Payakaroon blocks the body kick.
Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakaroon.
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
Tyson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Payakaroon is out of range and Tyson settles back down.
Tyson throws a right hand that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a left to the body.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payakaroon lands with a cross.
Payakaroon with a jab.#T1#
Payakaroon checks a leg kick nicely.
Payakaroon throws a big counter combination but Tyson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Payakaroon tries to score a body lock takedown but Tyson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Payakaroon misses with a punch to the body.
Payakaroon lands an uppercut.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Payakaroon has Tyson pushed against the cage.
Payakaroon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tyson after a bit of a struggle.
Payakaroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Payakaroon keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Payakaroon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tyson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Payakaroon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mike Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tyson scores with the left hand. Payakaroon knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Tyson.
Tyson throws a big shot that misses.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but Tyson is having none of it.
Payakaroon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyson can do to turn this around?
Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Payakaroon connects with an inside leg kick.
Tyson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Payakaroon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Payakaroon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyson throws a jab when Payakaroon was well out of range.
As Tyson backs away, Payakaroon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Payakaroon gets the takedown into side control.
Payakaroon just content to control the position. #T3#
Tyson regains half guard, as Payakaroon was trying to land strikes.
Samart Payakaroon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Payakaroon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tyson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Payakaroon is controlling the pace.
Payakaroon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Payakaroon is thwarting Tyson's attempts to control the position.
Tyson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Payakaroon is staying active.
Tyson is trying to stand back up but Payakaroon is controlling him
Well, if Payakaroon 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Tyson throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Payakaroon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Payakaroon trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.

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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 20:18
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 20:18
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 20:18

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Payakaroon!
A very excited looking Samart Payakaroon 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: EPL 11.3
Date: Dec 14, 2016

#R1#
Hill scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Payakaroon looks winded!
Payakaroon misses the jab.
Payakaroon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab by Hill.
Payakaroon misses with a combination
and Hill counters with an inside leg kick.
Hill with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hill.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid body kick from Hill.
A cross from Hill lands.
Payakaroon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hill misses the shot to the body.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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 Hill has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hill and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hill lands a leg kick that knocks Payakaroon off balance momentarily.
Hill throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hill throws a wild body kick that Payakaroon sees coming a mile off.
Hill scores with a hook.#T1#
Nice shot by Hill.
Hill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hill.
Hill lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Payakaroon throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD#
Hill lands a big head kick that sends Payakaroon tumbling to the mat! Hill takes a step backwards and waves Payakaroon back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Payakaroon is rocked!
Payakaroon throws a right hand that misses
and Hill counters with a huge right that knocks Payakaroon out cold! Hill is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jericho Hill!
During a confident post fight interview, Jericho Hill thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Samart Payakaroon had this to say: 'It's been a great tournament. I have no regrets other than the regret I have in informing my opponent that his mom is waiting for me in the locker room! OH YEA BABY!!'.

Event: EPL 11.2
Date: Dec 07, 2016

#R1#
Obliteratii ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
Obliteratii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Obliteratii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Obliteratii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Obliteratii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Payakaroon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obliteratii was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakaroon.
Obliteratii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Obliteratii misses with an uppercut
and Payakaroon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Obliteratii dodges the punch combination from Payakaroon.
Obliteratii lands a jab to the nose.
Left hook, right uppercut from Payakaroon. #CUT2#
It looks like Zeus Obliteratii has been cut.
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!
Obliteratii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obliteratii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Payakaroon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Payakaroon swings widly with a right hand
and Obliteratii counters with a left to the body.
Obliteratii scores with a hook.#T1#
Payakaroon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obliteratii.
Payakaroon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Payakaroon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obliteratii manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick but Payakaroon moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Obliteratii.
Payakaroon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Obliteratii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obliteratii scores with a kick to the body.
Obliteratii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Payakaroon misses with a head kick.
Payakaroon connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obliteratii swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Payakaroon tries a quick counter leg kick but Obliteratii is wise to it.#T2#
Payakaroon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Obliteratii misses with a looping right.
Jab from Obliteratii.
Nice defenses there by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon misses with a wild combination.
Obliteratii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Obliteratii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Obliteratii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Obliteratii drives through and clinches with Payakaroon against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obliteratii.
A right hook to the body lands for Obliteratii.
Payakaroon prevents a body shot from Obliteratii.
Payakaroon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payakaroon tries to work over Obliteratii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Payakaroon tries to throw a body punch but Obliteratii avoids it by throwing Payakaroon back against the cage.
Payakaroon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Obliteratii cracks Payakaroon with a nice body shot.
Obliteratii will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Payakaroon up against the cage.
Obliteratii lands a nice shot to the body.
Payakaroon looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Obliteratii.
Obliteratii pushes Payakaroon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payakaroon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obliteratii prevents a takedown attempt there.
Payakaroon tries to stall but Obliteratii uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Payakaroon is trying to push Obliteratii away but Obliteratii has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Payakaroon struggles to land a body shot inside as Obliteratii controls his hands.
Payakaroon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Payakaroon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Obliteratii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Payakaroon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4#
Obliteratii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obliteratii connects with a crisp jab.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Obliteratii.
Payakaroon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakaroon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Obliteratii connects with a solid leg kick.
Payakaroon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obliteratii.
Payakaroon slips a jab from Obliteratii.
Zeus Obliteratii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obliteratii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Obliteratii throws a hook but Payakaroon avoids it easily.
Payakaroon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Payakaroon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obliteratii lands a nice looking body shot.
Obliteratii misses with a hook. Payakaroon ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Payakaroon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeus Obliteratii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R2#
Obliteratii scores with a hook to the body. Payakaroon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zeus Obliteratii is winning the standup battle so far.
Obliteratii throws a right hand that misses
and Payakaroon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obliteratii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakaroon moves out of range as Obliteratii strikes.
Obliteratii scoring well with a low kick there.
Payakaroon throws a right and a left that Obliteratii avoids nicely.
Payakaroon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Obliteratii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Obliteratii scores with a hook to the body. Payakaroon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obliteratii swings widly with a right hand
and Payakaroon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obliteratii takes a swing at Payakaroon's ribcage but misses.
Obliteratii throws a series of strikes that have Payakaroon backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obliteratii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obliteratii connects with the punch.#T1#
Obliteratii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payakaroon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obliteratii was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Obliteratii.
Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obliteratii.
Samart Payakaroon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obliteratii looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakaroon is just out of range.
Payakaroon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Obliteratii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Payakaroon slips under a jab from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii lands with a cross.
Obliteratii throws a shot from downtown. Payakaroon moves away and avoids it.
Payakaroon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Obliteratii catches Payakaroon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Payakaroon swings for the body but Obliteratii moves out of range.
Samart Payakaroon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Obliteratii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Payakaroon.
Obliteratii lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Obliteratii 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 Payakaroon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Payakaroon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Obliteratii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Obliteratii moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Obliteratii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Obliteratii throws a left and a right that both miss
and Payakaroon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Obliteratii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Payakaroon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Obliteratii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Payakaroon scrambles back to his feet.
Payakaroon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Obliteratii misses with a body shot.
Payakaroon tries to bum rush Obliteratii with a series of wild strikes but Obliteratii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Obliteratii loads up on a big right hand but Payakaroon slips the punch.
Payakaroon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii jabs at Payakaroon's body.
Payakaroon is breathing heavily.
Obliteratii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payakaroon on the side of the head.
Obliteratii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payakaroon can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Obliteratii. Payakaroon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payakaroon misses with a body shot.
Obliteratii misses with a wild body shot.
Obliteratii misses with a looping left.
Obliteratii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Payakaroon counters with a nice uppercut.
Payakaroon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Payakaroon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Obliteratii rather than just go for the knockout.
Obliteratii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Payakaroon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Payakaroon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payakaroon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Payakaroon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obliteratii jabs at Payakaroon's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakaroon. Obliteratii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obliteratii appears to be looking for a big counter.
Obliteratii misses with an uppercut.
Obliteratii lands a right hook to the body.
Obliteratii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Payakaroon there.
Payakaroon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Payakaroon lands a glancing blow to the side of Obliteratii's head.
Payakaroon misses with a hook
and Obliteratii counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakaroon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zeus Obliteratii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slow jab from Payakaroon misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeus Obliteratii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Obliteratii 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 20:18
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 20:18
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 20:18

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeus Obliteratii!
A victorious Zeus Obliteratii thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Samart Payakaroon spoke after the fight, saying 'It's been a great tournament. I have no regrets other than the regret I have in informing my opponent that his mom is waiting for me in the locker room! OH YEA BABY!!'.

Event: EPL 11.1
Date: Nov 30, 2016

#R1#
Haades is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Payakaroon.
Haades throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick but Haades checks it.
Haades is looking to slow Payakaroon down with leg kicks.
Haades throws a head kick but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Haades lands with an uppercut that bounces Payakaroon off the cage and back into range.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Payakaroon has knocked Haades down with a huge combo! Payakaroon steps away and waves a wobbly Haades back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Hannes Haades has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Haades darts in and clinches Payakaroon up against the cage.
Payakaroon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Payakaroon breaks the clinch.
Payakaroon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Payakaroon lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Haades can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Payakaroon and Haades drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Payakaroon.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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.

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