PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong (ranked 884 p4p, 49 weight class) and Samak Ruenroeng (ranked 559 p4p, 29 weight class). Payakarakatong comes to the cage accompanied by Pakistan Cricket Theme Song. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Payakarakatong
vs
Ruenroeng

161 cm
32
136 lbs
23 - 16 - 1

170 cm
30
146 lbs
26 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
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 23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samak Ruenroeng!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payakarakatong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy right hand but Ruenroeng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payakarakatong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ruenroeng's head backwards.
Payakarakatong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at High Power Swingers in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Payakarakatong misses.
Ruenroeng avoids the head kick by Payakarakatong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruenroeng. Payakarakatong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payakarakatong misses with a leg kick.
Payakarakatong scores with a nice head shot.
Payakarakatong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruenroeng misses with a looping left.
Ruenroeng misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Payakarakatong misses the target.
Nice body kick there by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakarakatong scores with a decent looking hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut. Ruenroeng saw that one coming.
Ruenroeng takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruenroeng checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ruenroeng throws a body punch but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng punishes Payakarakatong's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong looks to throw the jab but Ruenroeng is out of range.
Payakarakatong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ruenroeng finds it's way round the side to connect with Payakarakatong's head.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Payakarakatong moves out of range easily.
Payakarakatong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruenroeng feints a jab promting Payakarakatong to slip. Ruenroeng then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Payakarakatong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruenroeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakarakatong.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng ducks under a wild hook from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruenroeng stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Payakarakatong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Payakarakatong misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Ruenroeng. Beautiful body shot.
Payakarakatong thuds a left hand into Ruenroeng's body.
Ruenroeng takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruenroeng checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good standup being displayed there by Payakarakatong as he connects with a hook.
Ruenroeng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakarakatong was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruenroeng.
Payakarakatong lands with an overhand left.
Ruenroeng takes a swing at Payakarakatong's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruenroeng. That's going to slow Payakarakatong down.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch but Ruenroeng is having none of it.
Ruenroeng lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakarakatong. Ruenroeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruenroeng tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ruenroeng closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ruenroeng takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruenroeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakarakatong.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng moves away from the strike by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws the kick towards the body but Payakarakatong avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Ruenroeng checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ruenroeng steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng connects with a leg kick. Payakarakatong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Payakarakatong misses the shot to the body.
Ruenroeng blocks a jab.
Payakarakatong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakarakatong. Ruenroeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruenroeng drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Payakarakatong has managed to clinch.
Payakarakatong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruenroeng makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruenroeng works on Payakarakatong's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng tries to throw a body punch but Payakarakatong avoids it by throwing Ruenroeng back against the cage.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruenroeng controls his hands.
Ruenroeng lands a nice uppercut.
Payakarakatong misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruenroeng misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakarakatong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruenroeng controls his hands.
Ruenroeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng is leaning against Payakarakatong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng scores with a spinning back kick!
Payakarakatong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ruenroeng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakarakatong throws out the jab.
Payakarakatong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruenroeng manages to avoid it.
Payakarakatong moves out of range of the body kick from Ruenroeng.
Payakarakatong avoids the body shot from Ruenroeng.
Payakarakatong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Payakarakatong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruenroeng on the side of the head.
Ruenroeng takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ruenroeng dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Payakarakatong there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakarakatong. Ruenroeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruenroeng staying out of range there.
Payakarakatong blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruenroeng. Ruenroeng circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruenroeng walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ruenroeng is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Payakarakatong rather than just go for the knockout.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Payakarakatong is looking to slow Ruenroeng down with leg kicks.
Payakarakatong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A cross from Ruenroeng lands.
Ruenroeng misses with a wild body shot.
Payakarakatong with a jab.
Payakarakatong throws a big shot that misses.
Ruenroeng is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ruenroeng wants to land a leg kick but Payakarakatong is out of range.
Payakarakatong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruenroeng takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Payakarakatong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakarakatong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakarakatong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruenroeng takes a swing at Payakarakatong's ribcage but misses.
Payakarakatong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruenroeng swings for the body but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Ruenroeng misses with a wild body shot.
Payakarakatong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng is looking to land body kicks.
Ruenroeng swings widly with a right hand
and Ruenroeng takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payakarakatong tries a low kick but Ruenroeng avoids it.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but Payakarakatong moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng takes one to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng wants to land a leg kick but Payakarakatong is out of range.
Payakarakatong checks a leg kick.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruenroeng.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
Payakarakatong is looking to clinch but Ruenroeng is avoiding it.
Payakarakatong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
Payakarakatong is looking to chop away at Ruenroeng's legs.
Ruenroeng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakarakatong throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Ruenroeng.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Payakarakatong gets tackled into the cage by Ruenroeng. Ruenroeng maintains the clinch.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Payakarakatong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Payakarakatong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payakarakatong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Payakarakatong fails to land.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payakarakatong blocks an uppercut.
Ruenroeng lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruenroeng.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Ruenroeng.
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!
Ruenroeng can't find room to land a body shot as Payakarakatong controls the action.
Ruenroeng blocks an uppercut.
Ruenroeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Payakarakatong avoiding damage as Ruenroeng throws knees to the body.
Payakarakatong tries to break the clinch but Ruenroeng is controlling the position.
Ruenroeng tries a body shot but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Samak Ruenroeng seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ruenroeng blocking some punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ruenroeng in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Payakarakatong working aggressively here.
Ruenroeng working aggressively here.
Ruenroeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Payakarakatong or not.
Ruenroeng misses with a punch to the body.

Payakarakatong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruenroeng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ruenroeng takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Payakarakatong looks to throw the jab but Ruenroeng is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Payakarakatong checks a leg kick.
Payakarakatong staying out of range there.
Payakarakatong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Payakarakatong scores with the left hand. Ruenroeng knows he should have avoided that one.
Payakarakatong tries to land a body kick

and Ruenroeng counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ruenroeng.

Payakarakatong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruenroeng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakarakatong throws a big shot that misses.
Payakarakatong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Payakarakatong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakarakatong avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng avoids the head kick by Payakarakatong.
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong is looking to chop away at Ruenroeng's legs.
Payakarakatong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Payakarakatong blocks the leg kick.
Payakarakatong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruenroeng can do to turn this around?
Payakarakatong works the jab nicely.
Ruenroeng moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruenroeng tries a low kick but Payakarakatong avoids it.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook. Ruenroeng ducked under it nicely.
Ruenroeng works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Payakarakatong throws a shot from downtown. Ruenroeng moves away and avoids it.
Ruenroeng is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A slow jab from Ruenroeng misses its intended target.
Ruenroeng throws a looping overhand right but Payakarakatong ducks down to avoid it.
Ruenroeng lands with a nice combination. Payakarakatong backs away looking to recover.
Ruenroeng throws a right hand that misses
and Payakarakatong counters with a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakarakatong lands with a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruenroeng takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ruenroeng keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruenroeng takes one on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ruenroeng crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Payakarakatong - the referee stops the clock and Ruenroeng gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Payakarakatong. Ruenroeng manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but Payakarakatong is having none of it.
Payakarakatong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruenroeng.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payakarakatong misses with a body kick.
Payakarakatong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruenroeng. Ruenroeng circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Payakarakatong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy right hand but Ruenroeng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruenroeng steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Payakarakatong.
Ruenroeng ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Ruenroeng moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Payakarakatong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruenroeng misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong misses with a looping right.
Payakarakatong tests Ruenroeng's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payakarakatong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Payakarakatong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ruenroeng takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Payakarakatong defending well as Ruenroeng loads up on a big left hand.
Payakarakatong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payakarakatong sets himself, and Ruenroeng steps forward looking for the clinch! Payakarakatong avoids it this time.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ruenroeng misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ruenroeng moves away from the strike by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong scores with a jab to the head.
Payakarakatong missing with a left hand there. Ruenroeng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruenroeng counters with an outside leg kick.
Payakarakatong throws a looping overhand right but Ruenroeng ducks down to avoid it.
Ruenroeng throws a wild body kick that Payakarakatong sees coming a mile off.
Ruenroeng misses with a left hand
and Payakarakatong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruenroeng tries to land a front kick but Payakarakatong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick which misses Ruenroeng's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruenroeng tries to avoid it.
Payakarakatong missing with a left hand there. Ruenroeng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruenroeng tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ruenroeng avoids the head kick by Payakarakatong.
Samak Ruenroeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payakarakatong jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Payakarakatong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong thanked the fans post fight for their support.