PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Snake Duanesboy (ranked 973 p4p, 52 weight class) and Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong (ranked 757 p4p, 43 weight class). Payakarakatong has chosen At the top its Us niggas. as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Duanesboy
vs
Payakarakatong

170 cm
29
135 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

161 cm
31
136 lbs
22 - 15 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snake Duanesboy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Duanesboy there.
Payakarakatong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Payakarakatong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duanesboy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Payakarakatong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duanesboy manages to avoid it.
Duanesboy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Payakarakatong throws a hook but Duanesboy blocks it.
Duanesboy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duanesboy is looking to counter punch.
Payakarakatong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duanesboy. Duanesboy obviously looking to wear him down.
Payakarakatong shoots in but Duanesboy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Duanesboy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Duanesboy scores with a leg kick.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
Duanesboy half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've been told by Duanesboy's head coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Duanesboy lunges at Payakarakatong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Payakarakatong's hand.
Duanesboy defending well as Payakarakatong loads up on a big left hand.
Duanesboy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duanesboy blocks a jab.
Duanesboy takes one on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duanesboy swings for the body but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Snake Duanesboy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duanesboy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - Duanesboy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook
letting Duanesboy counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Duanesboy misses the target.
Duanesboy slips under a jab from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong missing with a left hand there. Duanesboy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Payakarakatong.
An attempted straight right counter from Duanesboy misses the target.
Duanesboy misses with an uppercut.
Duanesboy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Duanesboy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payakarakatong on the side of the head.
Duanesboy looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakarakatong is just out of range.
Payakarakatong scores with a jab.
Duanesboy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payakarakatong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duanesboy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duanesboy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duanesboy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duanesboy misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Duanesboy.
Payakarakatong with a poor takedown
enabling Duanesboy to counter with a crisp jab.
Duanesboy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong lands with a cross.
Payakarakatong clobbers Duanesboy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Duanesboy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Payakarakatong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duanesboy.
Payakarakatong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Duanesboy lands a lovely overhand right.
Duanesboy missing with a left hand there. Payakarakatong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Payakarakatong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Payakarakatong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duanesboy moves away.
Duanesboy ducks under a wild hook from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong tried to score with a low kick but Duanesboy checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duanesboy tests Payakarakatong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payakarakatong loads up on a big right hand but Duanesboy slips the punch.
Payakarakatong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duanesboy's head.
Duanesboy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Duanesboy throws out a loose jab but Payakarakatong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakarakatong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duanesboy.
It looked like Duanesboy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Duanesboy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duanesboy throws out a leg kick but Payakarakatong moves out of range and Duanesboy only half commits.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
Payakarakatong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duanesboy doesn't seem bothered though.
Payakarakatong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duanesboy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Duanesboy.
Payakarakatong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duanesboy counters with a leg kick.
Duanesboy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Payakarakatong as he checks the leg kick.
Duanesboy misses with a hook. Payakarakatong ducked under it nicely.
Payakarakatong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duanesboy as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Duanesboy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snake Duanesboy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong checks a low kick from Duanesboy.
Payakarakatong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duanesboy.
A clash of legs there as Duanesboy blocks the low kick.
Payakarakatong misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duanesboy's corner calls for a 1-2. Duanesboy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Duanesboy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Payakarakatong slips under a jab.
Payakarakatong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duanesboy throws out the jab.
Payakarakatong throws a right hand that misses
and Duanesboy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duanesboy blocks a jab.
Payakarakatong lands a really nice looking cross but Duanesboy seems unphased.
Duanesboy drops his hands momentarily and Payakarakatong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakarakatong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Duanesboy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong misses with a left hand
and Duanesboy counters with a stiff right hand.
Duanesboy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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 Snake Duanesboy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Payakarakatong motions for Duanesboy to come forward. Payakarakatong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duanesboy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Duanesboy is looking to score with low kicks.
Duanesboy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong scores with a punch to the head.
Payakarakatong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duanesboy checks a leg kick.
Duanesboy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duanesboy cracks the inside of Payakarakatong's front leg.
Payakarakatong moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Payakarakatong! But no joy.
Duanesboy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Payakarakatong's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duanesboy.
Duanesboy defending well as Payakarakatong loads up on a big left hand.
Duanesboy throws the left hand but Payakarakatong avoids the punch easily.
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.
A lazy left from Payakarakatong finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakarakatong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Duanesboy counters with an inside leg kick.
Snake Duanesboy is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duanesboy tried to score with a low kick but Payakarakatong checks it.
Payakarakatong misses the jab.
Duanesboy ducks under a wild hook from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payakarakatong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Payakarakatong cracks the inside of Duanesboy's front leg.
Payakarakatong lands with an overhand left.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy right hand but Duanesboy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payakarakatong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Payakarakatong looks to land a right hand but Duanesboy moved out of range.
Payakarakatong moves out of range of the strikes.
Payakarakatong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duanesboy throws a low kick but Payakarakatong moves out of range easily.
Payakarakatong feints a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duanesboy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong lands a head shot.
Payakarakatong walks into a stiff left hand from Duanesboy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duanesboy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong slips a straight right by Duanesboy.
Payakarakatong throws a sloppy head kick and Duanesboy moves out of range easily.

Payakarakatong has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duanesboy.
Payakarakatong jumps guard but Duanesboy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Payakarakatong blocking some punches.

Payakarakatong successfully pulls guard.
Duanesboy 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 escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Duanesboy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Payakarakatong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duanesboy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duanesboy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Payakarakatong throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Duanesboy escapes and throws Payakarakatong's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Payakarakatong manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Payakarakatong is working for a kimura but Duanesboy is defending it quite comfortably.
Payakarakatong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Payakarakatong is looking for a kimura here.

Payakarakatong is trying to work for a kimura but Duanesboy is defending well.
Duanesboy wants to control but Payakarakatong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Payakarakatong tries for a takedown but Duanesboy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Duanesboy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakarakatong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Duanesboy slips under a jab.
Duanesboy misses with an uppercut
and Payakarakatong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duanesboy misses with a looping left.

Payakarakatong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Duanesboy to the mat! Duanesboy manages to get full guard.

Duanesboy pushes Payakarakatong off and gets back to his feet.
Payakarakatong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payakarakatong blocks a low kick nicely.
Duanesboy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Payakarakatong's calf.
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 has managed to clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Duanesboy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duanesboy.
Payakarakatong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Duanesboy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Snake Duanesboy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong is trying to pull guard but Duanesboy has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong jumps guard but Duanesboy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Payakarakatong misses with the head strike.
Duanesboy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Duanesboy controls his hands.
Duanesboy swings wildly with an uppercut but Payakarakatong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakarakatong gets through Duanesboy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong fails to pull guard.
Duanesboy lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duanesboy.
Duanesboy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Payakarakatong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payakarakatong working aggressively here.
A short left from Duanesboy.

Payakarakatong manages to break the clinch.
Payakarakatong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Payakarakatong misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duanesboy scores with a leg 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!
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot.
Duanesboy misses with a low kick.
Duanesboy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Payakarakatong misses with a straight left.
Duanesboy 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.
Duanesboy avoids the body shot from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Duanesboy misses the target.
Payakarakatong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duanesboy was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakarakatong.
Duanesboy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Payakarakatong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duanesboy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payakarakatong on the side of the head.
Payakarakatong misses with a straight right.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick but Duanesboy sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Duanesboy moves out of range.
Payakarakatong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Duanesboy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payakarakatong takes one to the side of the head.
Duanesboy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payakarakatong.
Duanesboy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Duanesboy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Payakarakatong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Duanesboy misses with a hook. Payakarakatong ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Payakarakatong misses the target.
Duanesboy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Duanesboy.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut. Duanesboy saw that one coming.
Duanesboy moves out of range as Payakarakatong strikes.
Payakarakatong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duanesboy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duanesboy.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duanesboy.
A swing and a miss from Payakarakatong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakarakatong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duanesboy.
Duanesboy with a nice cross.
Payakarakatong throws a big shot that misses.

Payakarakatong clinches up with Duanesboy and pushes him back against the cage.
Duanesboy wants to get back to striking at distance but Payakarakatong won't allow it.
Duanesboy misses with some punches.
Duanesboy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Duanesboy breaks the clinch.
Payakarakatong lands with a nice body punch.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy uppercut
and Duanesboy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payakarakatong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duanesboy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duanesboy tried to counter with a leg kick but Payakarakatong avoided it.

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 Snake Duanesboy.
I think Duanesboy 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
A victorious Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.