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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong (ranked 1250 p4p, 2522 weight class) and Giuseppe Amodei (ranked 65 p4p, 135 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 cm 33 136 25 - 19 - 1 |
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165 cm 33 140 15 - 13 - 1 |
Good wrestling World class boxer Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler World class boxer Good gas tank |
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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 25 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giuseppe Amodei! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Amodei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Amodei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Payakarakatong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Payakarakatong there as he acknowledges the shot. Amodei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Payakarakatong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amodei swats him away and circles back towards the center. Amodei keeps the fight on the outside. Payakarakatong tries to clinch but Amodei moves out of range. Amodei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Amodei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Payakarakatong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Amodei takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut. Payakarakatong fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Payakarakatong misses the target. Amodei's corner calls for a 1-2. Amodei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. 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! Payakarakatong misses with a straight left. Amodei swings for the body but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong fails in his attempt to clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Payakarakatong looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Payakarakatong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amodei paws at him with a jab and circles away. A little jabbing left from Amodei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Payakarakatong tries to clinch up but Amodei circles away and keeps his distance. Amodei throws a leg kick which misses Payakarakatong's front leg but catches the back leg as Payakarakatong tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Payakarakatong jabbing away but nothing is landing. Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amodei sees it coming and avoids it easily. Payakarakatong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} in the buildup to the fight. Payakarakatong throws a head kick that misses. Payakarakatong throws a low kick but Amodei avoids it. Payakarakatong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Amodei now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Amodei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Payakarakatong throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Amodei throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Amodei lands a body shot.
Payakarakatong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Payakarakatong moves into the clinch. Amodei blocking some punches.
Amodei misses with a body punch.
Payakarakatong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Amodei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Payakarakatong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei. Payakarakatong breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Payakarakatong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payakarakatong throws a sloppy head kick and Amodei moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Amodei lands a jab to Payakarakatong's midsection. Payakarakatong tries a head kick but it misses.
Payakarakatong moves in looking to clinch but Amodei pushes him off. Payakarakatong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Payakarakatong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Payakarakatong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Amodei clinches. Payakarakatong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Amodei drops down looking for an ankle pick but Payakarakatong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Amodei tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Payakarakatong is able to avoid easily. Payakarakatong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Amodei under the eye. Payakarakatong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Amodei's head. A big right from Payakarakatong misses. Amodei avoids the head kick by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong misses with a head kick.
Amodei lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. A kick lands to the mid section there for Amodei. Amodei connects with a looping right hand.
Amodei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Payakarakatong scores with a hook. Payakarakatong slips under a jab. Amodei lands with a nice body punch. Amodei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Payakarakatong throws a big shot that misses. A left lands for Amodei. Amodei lands a glancing blow to the side of Payakarakatong's head. Payakarakatong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amodei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Payakarakatong rushes Amodei and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei lands a body punch in the clinch. Amodei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amodei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payakarakatong's elbow. Payakarakatong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Payakarakatong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Amodei working aggressively here.
Payakarakatong works on Amodei's body with a couple of short punches. Payakarakatong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Amodei has Payakarakatong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Payakarakatong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Amodei tries a body shot but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Payakarakatong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Payakarakatong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Payakarakatong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good exchange - Amodei coming out on top. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A head kick misses from Payakarakatong. Amodei scores with a jab to the head.
Amodei throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Payakarakatong. Amodei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Payakarakatong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Amodei counters with a nice body kick.
Payakarakatong staying out of range there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Payakarakatong cracks Amodei with a good jab. Amodei moves into the clinch. Amodei keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Payakarakatong's efforts to push away. Payakarakatong prevents a body shot from Amodei. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Amodei dominated that round. The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut. That's time! Payakarakatong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Payakarakatong misses with a double jab.
Payakarakatong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amodei throws out the jab. Payakarakatong gets off balance looking for a body kick enabling Amodei to counter with a crisp jab. Amodei has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Payakarakatong misses with a head kick.
Amodei now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Good shot there by Amodei. Amodei moves into the clinch successfully.
Amodei working some nice short punches in the clinch. Payakarakatong wants to get back to striking at distance but Amodei won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land. Payakarakatong wants to stall.
Amodei jumps guard but Payakarakatong stands there with Amodei around his waist. Amodei gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Payakarakatong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakarakatong prevents a body shot from Amodei. Amodei changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Payakarakatong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a double jab.
Payakarakatong tries to bum rush Amodei with a series of wild strikes but Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round. Payakarakatong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Amodei throws the left hand but Payakarakatong avoids the punch easily. Payakarakatong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Amodei tries a body shot but Payakarakatong blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land. Payakarakatong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakarakatong. Payakarakatong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Amodei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amodei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Payakarakatong. Payakarakatong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei. A short right hand to the side of the head by Amodei. Payakarakatong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Payakarakatong on the inside. Payakarakatong working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Payakarakatong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside. Amodei misses with a body punch.
Amodei keeps control of Payakarakatong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Payakarakatong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Payakarakatong. Payakarakatong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Payakarakatong misses with a head kick.
Payakarakatong misses with a wild combination.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the side of Amodei's head but Amodei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Payakarakatong tries to clinch up. Payakarakatong closes the distance looking to clinch and Amodei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Amodei moves away from the strike by Payakarakatong. That kick from Payakarakatong tenderised Amodei's leg. Amodei is trying to keep his angry face on. Amodei misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Amodei.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Payakarakatong. Amodei does a little dance to reset his feet. Payakarakatong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amodei. Amodei thuds his right hand into Payakarakatong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Payakarakatong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amodei paws at him with a jab and circles away. Giuseppe Amodei seems to be getting the better of the standup. Amodei throws a low kick but Payakarakatong avoids it. Payakarakatong tries to clinch up. Payakarakatong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakarakatong throws a quick counter head kick but Amodei was just out of range. Amodei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakarakatong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Amodei raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Amodei avoids the head kick by Payakarakatong.
A nice side step and Amodei releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Amodei connects with a single shot there. Payakarakatong tries to clinch there but Amodei circles away.
Payakarakatong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amodei. Amodei throws out a powerful jab. Payakarakatong moves away from the strike by Amodei. A head kick misses from Payakarakatong. Amodei looks for the body kick but Payakarakatong saw that one coming. Amodei connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Payakarakatong avoids the head kick by Amodei.
Payakarakatong slips a jab from Amodei. Payakarakatong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
Amodei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Payakarakatong. That did some damage! Payakarakatong wants to clinch up but Amodei keeps it at a distance. Amodei stuns Payakarakatong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Payakarakatong swinging wildly here.
Amodei throws a front kick that sends Payakarakatong stumbling back into the cage. Amodei with a jab. Amodei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Amodei connects with an inside leg kick. Amodei works the jab nicely. Amodei gets in close and instigates a clinch. Payakarakatong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong lands with a short shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Amodei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut. That's time! Payakarakatong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! Payakarakatong checks a low kick from Amodei. Payakarakatong is looking to clinch but Amodei is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payakarakatong looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Payakarakatong is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Payakarakatong lands a nice shot that snaps Amodei's head back.
Amodei moves out of range of the body kick. A slow jab from Payakarakatong misses its intended target. Payakarakatong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Amodei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Amodei tenderised Payakarakatong's leg. Payakarakatong is trying to keep his angry face on. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Payakarakatong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Amodei throws out a leg kick but Payakarakatong moves out of range and Amodei only half commits. Payakarakatong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Payakarakatong blocks a low kick nicely. Payakarakatong throws a body kick that misses and Amodei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Payakarakatong throws a sloppy head kick and Amodei moves out of range easily. Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Payakarakatong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Payakarakatong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Amodei to score with a decent uppercut. Payakarakatong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payakarakatong misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Amodei moves into the clinch successfully.
Amodei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amodei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Payakarakatong backwards. Payakarakatong stalling against the cage.
Payakarakatong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Payakarakatong breaks the clinch.
Amodei misses with a low kick as Payakarakatong jumps back. Amodei connects with a high kick.
Payakarakatong is rocked! Payakarakatong scores with a kick to the midsection. Oh Payakarakatong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A solid leg kick lands there for Amodei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Amodei drops Payakarakatong with a naaaaasty hook - Payakarakatong is in real trouble here! Amodei dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe Amodei! After winning the bout, Giuseppe Amodei 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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