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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rodriguez (ranked 95 p4p, 15 weight class) and Samak Ruenroeng (ranked 383 p4p, 47 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Samak Ruenroeng enters the ring!
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160 lbs
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146 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samak Ruenroeng!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruenroeng slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ruenroeng ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ruenroeng throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodriguez on the side of the head.
Ruenroeng misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruenroeng manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ruenroeng walks into a stiff left hand from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a head kick. Rodriguez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ruenroeng lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rodriguez will feel that in the morning.
Ruenroeng lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ruenroeng throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruenroeng misses with a wild combination.
Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Ruenroeng misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodriguez misses the target.
Rodriguez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ruenroeng misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ruenroeng defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand.
Rodriguez walks into a stiff left hand from Ruenroeng.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Rodriguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Samak Ruenroeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ruenroeng crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rodriguez - the referee stops the clock and Ruenroeng gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rodriguez. Ruenroeng manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ruenroeng moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ruenroeng moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Rodriguez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ruenroeng feints and then cracks Rodriguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodriguez down.
Ruenroeng dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruenroeng thows a leg kick but Rodriguez checks it
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruenroeng throws a jab when Rodriguez was well out of range.
Ruenroeng scores with a leg kick.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruenroeng thows a body kick. Rodriguez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ruenroeng.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng misses with a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodriguez on the side of the head.
Ruenroeng throws a lazy head kick
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez lands with an uppercut that bounces Ruenroeng off the ropes and back into range.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the side of Ruenroeng's head but Ruenroeng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruenroeng defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand.
Rodriguez checks a low kick from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ruenroeng there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ruenroeng walks into a left hand.
Ruenroeng is rocked!
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodriguez finish him?
Ruenroeng thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruenroeng throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Ruenroeng seems to have recovered his senses.
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Ruenroeng moves away and avoids it.
Ruenroeng fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Ruenroeng ducked under it nicely.
Ruenroeng tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ruenroeng thumps Rodriguez with a low kick.
Ruenroeng works Rodriguez's body with a nice hook.
Rodriguez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Ruenroeng steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rodriguez.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rodriguez fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rodriguez tries to move into range but Ruenroeng moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ruenroeng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruenroeng.
Rodriguez cracks Ruenroeng with a good jab.
Ruenroeng misses with a head kick.
Ruenroeng has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ruenroeng throws a jab when Rodriguez was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodriguez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ruenroeng stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruenroeng paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Ruenroeng is out of range.
Ruenroeng throws a nice head kick!
Ruenroeng tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rodriguez is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Ruenroeng is out of range.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
Ruenroeng scores with a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rodriguez, as that shot connected.
Ruenroeng takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez checks a leg kick.
Ruenroeng misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriguez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Ruenroeng saw that one coming.
Rodriguez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Ruenroeng is out of range.
Ruenroeng slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruenroeng.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
That kick from Ruenroeng tenderised Rodriguez's leg. Rodriguez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Ruenroeng slips the punch.
Ruenroeng fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodriguez on the side of the head.
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
Ruenroeng steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the body kick from Ruenroeng.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
Ruenroeng tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Ruenroeng moved out of range.
Rodriguez scores with a jab. Ruenroeng acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ruenroeng lands a right hook to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rodriguez.
Ruenroeng throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ruenroeng is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodriguez.
Ruenroeng misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez misses the jab.
Ruenroeng slips under a jab.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that Rodriguez semi-blocks.
Ruenroeng ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Ruenroeng throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ruenroeng bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Ruenroeng falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriguez tries to score with a low kick but Ruenroeng moves his leg out of the way.
Rodriguez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rodriguez tests Ruenroeng's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Rodriguez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruenroeng doesn't seem phased though.
Ruenroeng listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruenroeng throws an off balance right hand
and Ruenroeng takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruenroeng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ruenroeng's head backwards.
Rodriguez cracks Ruenroeng with an open hand slap.
Rodriguez looks to land a combination but Ruenroeng avoids it well.
Rodriguez walks into a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Ruenroeng. Those never looked like landing.
Rodriguez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruenroeng lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
Ruenroeng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Ruenroeng moved out of range.
Ruenroeng walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ruenroeng misses with a straight left.
Rodriguez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodriguez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rodriguez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Rodriguez.
Ruenroeng throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Ruenroeng staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
Ruenroeng lands a lovely overhand right.
Ruenroeng lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruenroeng.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
A little feinted left hand from Rodriguez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodriguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruenroeng manages to avoid it.
Ruenroeng looks to land a right hand but Rodriguez moved out of range.
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
Ruenroeng connects with a high kick.
Ruenroeng misses with a few strikes there.
Rodriguez throwing a counter right hand but Ruenroeng manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Ruenroeng.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruenroeng's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng lands a right hook to the body.
Rodriguez blocks the body kick.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Rodriguez! Ruenroeng is out on his feet! Rodriguez rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Ruenroeng is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Ruenroeng is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Rodriguez!
Ryan Rodriguez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Notorious logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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