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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong (ranked 1119 p4p, 53 weight class) and Samak Ruenroeng (ranked 2261 p4p, 104 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samak Ruenroeng!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Payakarakatong misses the target.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook.
Payakarakatong lands a really nice looking cross but Ruenroeng seems unphased.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng takes a swing at Payakarakatong's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Payakarakatong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payakarakatong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payakarakatong.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng pushes Payakarakatong up against the cage in a clinch.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Ruenroeng 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.
Ruenroeng presses Payakarakatong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Payakarakatong has Ruenroeng pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ruenroeng manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ruenroeng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Payakarakatong tries to throw a body punch but Ruenroeng avoids it by throwing Payakarakatong back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ruenroeng.
Payakarakatong throws a head punch that misses.
Payakarakatong has a couple of punches blocked by Ruenroeng.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Payakarakatong fails to land.
Payakarakatong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruenroeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Payakarakatong blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong fails to pull guard.
Payakarakatong lands with a light punch inside.
Payakarakatong can't find room to land a body shot as Ruenroeng controls the action.
Payakarakatong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruenroeng's elbow.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng scores with a shot to the side of Payakarakatong's head.
Payakarakatong has a couple of punches blocked by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ruenroeng lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payakarakatong backwards.
Ruenroeng misses with the head strike.
Payakarakatong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ruenroeng pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruenroeng throws a body punch but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong looks for the body kick but Ruenroeng saw that one coming.
Ruenroeng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payakarakatong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Payakarakatong misses with a jab to the body
and Ruenroeng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruenroeng slips under a jab.
Ruenroeng drops his hands momentarily and Payakarakatong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruenroeng swinging wildly here.
Ruenroeng thuds his shin into the meat of Payakarakatong's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
Payakarakatong tries to score with a low kick but Ruenroeng moves his leg out of the way.
Ruenroeng moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ruenroeng scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Payakarakatong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samak Ruenroeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruenroeng scores with a head kick.
Payakarakatong looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruenroeng is just out of range.
Ruenroeng throws a wild body kick that Payakarakatong sees coming a mile off.
Payakarakatong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakarakatong manages to avoid it.
Payakarakatong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ruenroeng throws the kick towards the body but Payakarakatong avoids it.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses.
Payakarakatong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong dives in and grabs Ruenroeng's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ruenroeng pushes down on Payakarakatong's head and hops out.
Ruenroeng tries to sprawl but Payakarakatong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ruenroeng trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payakarakatong trying to control the action but Ruenroeng is working from the bottom.
Ruenroeng tries to get to full guard but Payakarakatong has control of the leg.
Ruenroeng slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Payakarakatong looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ruenroeng can do anything to dispel that myth.
Payakarakatong postures up.
Payakarakatong tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruenroeng is retaining full guard.
Payakarakatong 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.
Payakarakatong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ruenroeng is holding Payakarakatong down, trying to stall.
Ruenroeng struggling a bit here.
Ruenroeng is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Payakarakatong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Payakarakatong is trying to control the action in half guard but Ruenroeng is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ruenroeng trying to control from the bottom.
Ruenroeng makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ruenroeng.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samak Ruenroeng will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ruenroeng takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payakarakatong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruenroeng was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng wants to clinch up but Payakarakatong keeps it at a distance.
Payakarakatong with a hook.
Payakarakatong's corner calls for a 1-2. Payakarakatong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruenroeng manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruenroeng ducks right into an uppercut from Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruenroeng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong lands a nice looking body kick.
Payakarakatong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Payakarakatong jabs Ruenroeng right on the nose. Ruenroeng blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakarakatong shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruenroeng manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Payakarakatong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payakarakatong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruenroeng tries to avoid it but Payakarakatong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruenroeng to the ground. Ruenroeng escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Payakarakatong misses with a straight left.
Payakarakatong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Payakarakatong misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Payakarakatong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakarakatong looks to land a left hand but Ruenroeng moved out of range nicely.
Ruenroeng looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruenroeng throws a body punch but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruenroeng was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ruenroeng looks to land a body kick but Payakarakatong moved away.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is winning the standup battle so far.
Payakarakatong misses with a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng wants to counter the offense by Payakarakatong and move into the clinch position.
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakarakatong scores with a jab. Ruenroeng acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Payakarakatong throws a chopping leg kick but Ruenroeng manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Payakarakatong takes a swing at Ruenroeng's ribcage but misses.
Payakarakatong avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but Payakarakatong is having none of it.
Payakarakatong throws a hook but Ruenroeng avoids it easily.
Ruenroeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakarakatong jabs Ruenroeng to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Payakarakatong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruenroeng has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Payakarakatong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ruenroeng gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Ruenroeng.
Payakarakatong jumps guard.
Payakarakatong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruenroeng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Payakarakatong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Payakarakatong working a defensive guard here.
Ruenroeng 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.
Ruenroeng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Payakarakatong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruenroeng looking to sit in guard and control but Payakarakatong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruenroeng tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruenroeng is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ruenroeng keeping moving, preventing Payakarakatong from controlling successfully.
Ruenroeng looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruenroeng, not yet.
Ruenroeng is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ruenroeng really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Payakarakatong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Payakarakatong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruenroeng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Payakarakatong advances position into side control!
Ruenroeng is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Payakarakatong looks to throw the jab but Ruenroeng is out of range.
Payakarakatong connects with a crisp jab.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch up.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruenroeng avoids a kick to the body.
Payakarakatong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ruenroeng counters with a stiff right hand.
Payakarakatong throws an off balance right hand
and Ruenroeng holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ruenroeng misses with some punches.
Ruenroeng working aggressively here.
Payakarakatong can't find room to land a body shot as Ruenroeng controls the action.
Ruenroeng throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Payakarakatongs head.
Payakarakatong blocks a body shot from Ruenroeng.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ruenroeng walks away with a smile on his face. Payakarakatong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Payakarakatong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Payakarakatong looks to land a right hand but Ruenroeng moved out of range.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook
and Ruenroeng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Payakarakatong lands a slapping body shot.
Ruenroeng keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payakarakatong checks a low kick from Ruenroeng.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the side of Ruenroeng's head but Ruenroeng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruenroeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Payakarakatong blocks it well.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong swings for the body but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
A jab from Ruenroeng finds it's way through Payakarakatong's defenses.
Payakarakatong swings for the body but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ruenroeng appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Payakarakatong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Payakarakatong lands with a nice body punch.
A jab lands there for Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payakarakatong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruenroeng jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ruenroeng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng clinches with his opponent.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Payakarakatong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruenroeng lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakarakatong is trying to trip Ruenroeng. He has hold of a leg but Ruenroeng is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Payakarakatong persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ruenroeng is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ruenroeng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Payakarakatong is positioning himself well to prevent Ruenroeng advancing to mount.
Ruenroeng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Payakarakatong wants to control but Ruenroeng is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ruenroeng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Payakarakatong is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ruenroeng trying to control but Payakarakatong is working from the bottom.
Payakarakatong wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruenroeng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ruenroeng wants to control from the top but Payakarakatong keeps moving.
Payakarakatong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruenroeng is one step ahead there.
Ruenroeng tries to free his leg and advance position but Payakarakatong is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ruenroeng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Payakarakatong looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Payakarakatong moves out of range of the strikes.
Payakarakatong throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruenroeng is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ruenroeng misses with a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng tries to move into range but Payakarakatong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Payakarakatong throws a good cross that connects.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ruenroeng.
Payakarakatong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Ruenroeng. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruenroeng.
Payakarakatong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruenroeng moves away.
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruenroeng moves away.
Payakarakatong throws the kick towards the body but Ruenroeng avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Samak Ruenroeng.
I think Ruenroeng 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Ruenroeng!
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energy
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hype
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