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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong (ranked 475 p4p, 20 weight class) and Gale Snoats (ranked 676 p4p, 30 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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136 lbs
17 - 11 - 1 |
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139 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
17 - 11 - 1, 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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gale Snoats!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snoats moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Snoats blocks a jab.
We've been informed that Snoats 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.
Snoats moves into the clinch.
Payakarakatong tries to throw a body punch but Snoats avoids it by throwing Payakarakatong back against the cage.
Snoats blocking some punches.
Payakarakatong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Snoats.
Snoats scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Payakarakatong misses with the head strike.
Payakarakatong can't find room to land a body shot as Snoats controls the action.
Snoats with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Payakarakatong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payakarakatong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats drops down looking for an ankle pick but Payakarakatong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Snoats throws a right and a left that Payakarakatong avoids nicely.
Snoats shoots for a double leg takedown but Payakarakatong sprawls well. He's pushed Snoats's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gale Snoats.
Snoats moves out of range as Payakarakatong throws a body kick.
Snoats on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Snoats has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong misses with some punches.
Snoats leaning against his opponent.
Snoats fails to pull guard.
Payakarakatong tries to throw a body punch but Snoats avoids it by throwing Payakarakatong back against the cage.
Payakarakatong swings wildly with an uppercut but Snoats uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakarakatong working aggressively here.
Payakarakatong can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Payakarakatong gets through Snoats's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong misses with the head strike.
Payakarakatong has a couple of punches blocked by Snoats.
Snoats is looking to break free of the clinch but Payakarakatong has double underhooks.
Payakarakatong keeps control of Snoats as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Payakarakatong working aggressively here.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Snoats controls his hands.
Payakarakatong lands with a short shot to the head.
Snoats gets control of Payakarakatong's arms and successfully pulls guard. Snoats will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Payakarakatong being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong tries to stand but Snoats is controlling from the bottom.
Snoats throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Payakarakatong looking to pass the guard.
Payakarakatong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Payakarakatong tries to free his leg and advance position but Snoats is retaining full guard.
Payakarakatong prevents Snoats from getting back to his feet.
Payakarakatong wants to get up but he can't break Snoats's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Snoats throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snoats looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payakarakatong.
Snoats steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Snoats manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Payakarakatong on his heels. He'll look to pass Payakarakatong's guard now, I'm sure.
Snoats missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Payakarakatong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Snoats looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Snoats won't allow Payakarakatong to sweep him here.
Snoats passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Payakarakatong is not content to let Snoats control the position.
Snoats controls the position.
Payakarakatong is trying to work for a sweep but Snoats has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Snoats fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Payakarakatong avoids it really well and circles away.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Payakarakatong.
Snoats fails with a takedown attempt.
Payakarakatong cracks a nice hook into Snoats's ribs.
Snoats staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snoats fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Payakarakatong, pushing him back against the cage.
Snoats is looking for a takedown.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gale Snoats.
Payakarakatong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Snoats backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Payakarakatong as Snoats tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong cracks Snoats with a nice body shot.
Snoats prevents a body shot from Payakarakatong.
Snoats is looking to take this one to the mat.
Payakarakatong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payakarakatong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Payakarakatong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Snoats is looking for a takedown.
Payakarakatong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong tries to sprawl but Snoats drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Payakarakatong tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Snoats manages to move to mount!
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!
Snoats connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snoats can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Payakarakatong is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Payakarakatong is looking to improve his position.
Gale Snoats has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snoats throwing shots but Payakarakatong is blocking nicely.
Snoats working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Payakarakatong's thigh. Payakarakatong counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Payakarakatong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snoats is aware though and is defending well.
Payakarakatong seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Payakarakatong throws his legs up looking for a submission but Snoats uses it to pass to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Payakarakatong is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Snoats wants to control for a moment but Payakarakatong uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Snoats wants to take a breather but Payakarakatong is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snoats passes into side control, despite Payakarakatong's attempt to control the position.
Snoats wants to stand but Payakarakatong is controlling his arm.
Snoats trying to control the position but Payakarakatong is working away.
An elbow from Snoats crashes against the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payakarakatong is not content to let Snoats control the position.
Payakarakatong tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Snoats presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Good work by Snoats as he checks the leg kick.
Snoats steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Payakarakatong.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakarakatong.
Snoats shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Snoats was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Payakarakatong tries to buck Snoats off but Snoats is having none of it.
Snoats trying to control the action but Payakarakatong is working from the bottom.
Payakarakatong is trying to buck Snoats off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong is letting Snoats control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Snoats 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.
Snoats advances to mount.
Payakarakatong tries to reverse the position but Snoats maintains control.
Snoats controlling from mount.
Snoats lands a nice shot to the head.
Payakarakatong wants to hold on but Snoats pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Snoats putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Snoats working the ground and pound effectively.
Payakarakatong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Snoats thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Payakarakatong tries to lock up and control but Snoats gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Payakarakatong suckers Snoats into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Payakarakatong is now in Snoats's guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snoats will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Snoats holds on and takes a little breather.
Payakarakatong trying to control but Snoats is working from the bottom.
Payakarakatong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snoats struggling a bit here.
Payakarakatong trying to control the action but Snoats is working from the bottom.
Snoats manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Payakarakatong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snoats does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snoats works his way to full guard. Good work.
Payakarakatong pushing down on Snoats's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gale Snoats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Payakarakatong in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gale Snoats.
I think Payakarakatong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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