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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Fairbanks (ranked 1816 p4p, 104 weight class) and Samak Ruenroeng (ranked 882 p4p, 53 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Great wrestler
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
27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Desmond Fairbanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samak Ruenroeng!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruenroeng needs to keep his hands up - Fairbanks had a free shot at his head there.
Ruenroeng moves out of range as Fairbanks strikes.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick but Fairbanks moves out of range.
Fairbanks moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruenroeng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fairbanks.
Ruenroeng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ruenroeng checks it well.
Fairbanks moves out of range of the body kick from Ruenroeng.
Fairbanks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ruenroeng slips a straight right by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks sets himself, and Ruenroeng steps forward looking for the clinch! Fairbanks avoids it this time.
Desmond Fairbanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruenroeng comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fairbanks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruenroeng dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fairbanks. That did some damage!
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fairbanks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruenroeng lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Fairbanks misses.
Fairbanks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ruenroeng.
Fairbanks with a nice calf kick.
Ruenroeng looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ruenroeng throws a body kick that misses.
Ruenroeng looks to land a left hand but Fairbanks moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ruenroeng checks a leg kick.
Ruenroeng steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fairbanks.
Ruenroeng digs a good body shot into Fairbanks's ribs.
Ruenroeng lands a head kick. Fairbanks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Fairbanks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruenroeng misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Ruenroeng.
Fairbanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fairbanks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fairbanks thows a left - swing and a miss!
A leg kick checked by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that half lands.
Ruenroeng lands a nice looking body shot.
Fairbanks slips a straight right by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fairbanks moves away.
Fairbanks throws the left hand but Ruenroeng avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as Ruenroeng blocks the low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairbanks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruenroengs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fairbanks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fairbanks sets himself, and Ruenroeng steps forward looking for the clinch! Fairbanks avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fairbanks misses with a body kick.
A big right from Fairbanks misses.
Ruenroeng blocks a leg kick.
Fairbanks throws a hook to the side of Ruenroeng's head but Ruenroeng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruenroeng tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ruenroeng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Ruenroeng misses.
A head kick misses from Fairbanks.
Ruenroeng throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ruenroeng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks blocks the body kick.
Fairbanks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fairbanks blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ruenroeng ducks right into an uppercut from Fairbanks.
Ruenroeng looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fairbanks throws a hook to the side of Ruenroeng's head but Ruenroeng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fairbanks throws a chopping leg kick but Ruenroeng manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fairbanks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fairbanks throws a chopping leg kick but Ruenroeng manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ruenroeng looks to land a combination but Fairbanks avoids it well.
Fairbanks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fairbanks throws a sloppy head kick and Ruenroeng moves out of range easily.
Fairbanks blocks the body kick.
Ruenroeng moves in looking to clinch but Fairbanks pushes him off.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Fairbanks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fairbanks lands with an overhand left.
Ruenroeng throws out a leg kick but Fairbanks moves out of range and Ruenroeng only half commits.
Fairbanks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fairbanks throws a series of punches but Ruenroeng avoids them all with ease.
Ruenroeng swings for the body but Fairbanks moves out of range.
Ruenroeng connects with a body shot that sends Fairbanks's belly button to the back.
Fairbanks cracks Ruenroeng with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ruenroeng is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fairbanks rather than just go for the knockout.
Fairbanks misses with a hook.
Ruenroeng throws out a loose jab but Fairbanks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruenroeng throws a push kick but Fairbanks slaps the foot to one side.
Fairbanks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruenroeng has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairbanks missing with a left hand there. Ruenroeng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruenroeng checks a low kick from Fairbanks.
That kick from Ruenroeng tenderised Fairbanks's leg. Fairbanks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ruenroeng looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fairbanks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruenroeng counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fairbanks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruenroeng.
Fairbanks misses with a body kick.
Ruenroeng throws the left hand but Fairbanks avoids the punch easily.
Fairbanks misses with a head kick.
Ruenroeng tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fairbanks scores with a hook.
Ruenroeng attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fairbanks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fairbanks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fairbanks throws a lazy right hand but Ruenroeng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruenroeng! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Fairbanks.
Ruenroeng throws a push kick but Fairbanks slaps the foot to one side.
Ruenroeng throws a wild body kick that Fairbanks sees coming a mile off.
Fairbanks is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fairbanks blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
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 Desmond Fairbanks will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng.
A slow jab from Fairbanks misses its intended target.
Ruenroeng moves out of range of the body kick from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks misses with a low kick.
Ruenroeng looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fairbanks misses with a hook
and Ruenroeng counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruenroeng staying out of range there.
Fairbanks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Desmond Fairbanks is winning the standup battle so far.
Fairbanks checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fairbanks slips a jab from Ruenroeng.
Fairbanks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ruenroeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fairbanks.
Ruenroeng moves out of range of the leg kick from Fairbanks.
A nice side step and Ruenroeng releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fairbanks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ruenroeng moves out of range of the strikes.
Good work by Ruenroeng as he checks the leg kick.
Fairbanks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fairbanks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fairbanks misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng throws a push kick but Fairbanks slaps the foot to one side.
Ruenroeng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fairbanks throws out the jab.
Ruenroeng defending well as Fairbanks loads up on a big left hand.
Fairbanks misses with a hook
and Ruenroeng counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fairbanks's elbow.
Ruenroeng landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ruenroeng lands a shot to the body.
Fairbanks cracks Ruenroeng with a nice body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fairbanks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ruenroeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fairbanks is defending well for now.
Fairbanks prevents a body shot from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng blocks a body shot from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks blocks a body shot from Ruenroeng.
Fairbanks slowing the pace effectively.
Fairbanks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fairbanks tries to throw a body punch but Ruenroeng avoids it by throwing Fairbanks back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruenroeng's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Ruenroeng.
Fairbanks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng prevents a body shot from Fairbanks.
Ruenroeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fairbanks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.
Fairbanks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fairbanks has a couple of punches blocked by Ruenroeng.
Fairbanks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fairbanks is defending well for now.
Fairbanks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ruenroeng is keeping busy.
Fairbanks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairbanks tries to throw a body punch but Ruenroeng avoids it by throwing Fairbanks back against the cage.
Fairbanks avoiding damage as Ruenroeng throws knees to the body.
Ruenroeng connects with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fairbanks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng tries a knee to the head but Fairbanks blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Fairbanks.
Ruenroeng has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fairbanks seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ruenroeng can turn it around.
Fairbanks blocks an uppercut.
Fairbanks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruenroeng lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fairbanks tries to stall but Ruenroeng uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fairbanks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruenroeng.
Fairbanks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruenroengs head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruenroeng.
Fairbanks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fairbanks trying to stall but Ruenroeng improves his position.
Fairbanks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruenroeng's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Ruenroeng fails to land.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Fairbanks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fairbanks prevents a body shot from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fairbanks's elbow.
Ruenroeng lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks tries to work over Ruenroeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Samak Ruenroeng seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ruenroeng misses with the head strike.
Ruenroeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Fairbanks.
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Ruenroeng prevents a body shot from Fairbanks.
Ruenroeng lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruenroeng lands with a left to the head.
Fairbanks trying to control the position but instead, Ruenroeng has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fairbanks into the cage.
Ruenroeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fairbanks's elbow.
Ruenroeng tries a body shot but Fairbanks blocks it.
Fairbanks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fairbanks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruenroeng's elbow.
Ruenroeng landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short left from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng working Fairbanks over with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fairbanks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fairbanks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fairbanks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fairbanks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fairbanks scores with a sloppy right hand. Ruenroeng should have avoided that one.
Fairbanks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruenroeng.
Fairbanks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Fairbanks moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng blocks the body kick.
Ruenroeng is looking to land body kicks.
Ruenroeng takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses
and Fairbanks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fairbanks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ruenroeng jabs at Fairbanks's body.
Fairbanks throws a hook to the side of Ruenroeng's head but Ruenroeng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Fairbanks. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairbanks looks to land a combination but Ruenroeng avoids it well.
Fairbanks misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Fairbanks.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but Fairbanks avoids it.
Ruenroeng misses with a wild body shot.
Fairbanks throws a sloppy head kick and Ruenroeng moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng lands with a hook. Fairbanks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fairbanks looks to land a left hand but Ruenroeng moved out of range nicely.
Fairbanks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fairbanks checks a leg kick.
Fairbanks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ruenroeng connects with an inside leg kick.
Ruenroeng connects with an inside leg kick.
Fairbanks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fairbanks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fairbanks thuds his right hand into Ruenroeng's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Ruenroeng.
Fairbanks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fairbanks scores with a jab.
Ruenroeng scores with a jab to the head.
Ruenroeng blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Ruenroeng misses.
Fairbanks misses with a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng misses with a head kick.
Fairbanks cracks Ruenroeng with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng.
Fairbanks throws a good cross that connects.
Fairbanks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ruenroeng blocks a head kick by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks misses with a low kick.
Ruenroeng on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng blocks a head kick by Fairbanks.
Ruenroeng wants to counter the offense by Fairbanks and move into the clinch position.
Fairbanks throws a sloppy head kick and Ruenroeng moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Fairbanks misses the target.
Ruenroeng has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fairbanks throws a wild body kick that Ruenroeng sees coming a mile off.
Fairbanks throws a hook but Ruenroeng avoids it easily.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fairbanks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fairbanks throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruenroeng counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ruenroeng.
Fairbanks prevents a body shot from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng can't find room to land a body shot as Fairbanks controls the action.
Fairbanks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fairbanks tries a body shot but Ruenroeng blocks it.
Fairbanks blocking some punches.
Fairbanks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Fairbanks.
Ruenroeng tries to throw a body punch but Fairbanks avoids it by throwing Ruenroeng back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Fairbanks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairbanks tries to throw a body punch but Ruenroeng avoids it by throwing Fairbanks back against the cage.
Ruenroeng blocks a body shot from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ruenroeng prevents a body shot from Fairbanks.
Ruenroeng stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ruenroeng prevents a body shot from Fairbanks.
A nice left hand lands by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fairbanks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fairbanks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruenroeng creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruenroeng blocks a body shot from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruenroeng lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruenroeng.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fairbanks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruenroeng's elbow.
Ruenroeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Fairbanks controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Fairbanks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fairbanks 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Fairbanks!
After the fight, Desmond Fairbanks was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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