PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Samak Ruenroeng (ranked 1991 p4p, 1788 weight class) and Elazar Shalit (ranked 209 p4p, 66 weight class). Samak Ruenroeng has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ruenroeng
vs
Shalit

170 cm
33
146
28 - 17 - 1

170 cm
28
154
8 - 6 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Samak Ruenroeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shalit connects with a looping right hand.
Ruenroeng misses with a two punch combination.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Shalit moves out of range easily.
Shalit tries a quick counter leg kick but Ruenroeng is wise to it.
That kick from Shalit tenderised Ruenroeng's leg. Ruenroeng is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Shalit does it's job there.
Shalit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ruenroeng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng scores with a body shot.
That kick from Shalit tenderised Ruenroeng's leg. Ruenroeng is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ruenroeng misses the shot to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but Shalit avoids it.
It seemed like Shalit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ruenroeng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shalit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruenroeng slips a jab from Shalit.
Ruenroeng misses with a left hand
and Shalit counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Ruenroeng misses.
Ruenroeng checks a leg kick.
Shalit misses with a few strikes there.
Shalit with a nice cross.
Elazar Shalit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruenroeng throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng swinging wildly here.
Shalit throws a leg kick
and Ruenroeng counters with a left and a right that stings Shalit.
Ruenroeng is looking to clinch but Shalit is avoiding it.
Shalit misses with a hook to the body
and Ruenroeng counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ruenroeng has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ruenroeng throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shalit.
Shalit misses with a low kick.
Shalit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruenroeng.
Shalit scores with a punch to the head.
Shalit staying out of range there.
Shalit throws a chopping leg kick but Ruenroeng manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng.
Shalit connects with a body shot that sends Ruenroeng's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruenroeng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shalit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shalit throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ruenroeng to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng throws a right hand that Shalit ducks under and follows up with a left that Shalit also avoids with ease.
Shalit connects with a leg kick.
Shalit blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
Shalit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruenroeng checks a low kick from Shalit.
Ruenroeng fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot.
Ruenroeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shalit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruenroeng has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shalit.
Shalit throws a solid leg kick but Ruenroeng takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shalit.
Shalit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruenroeng takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch there but Shalit circles away.
Shalit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruenroeng has time to react.
Shalit swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ruenroeng closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shalit's guard.
Shalit keeping full guard, as Ruenroeng tries to pass.
Ruenroeng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Shalit working for a triangle but Ruenroeng defends it easily.
Shalit is trying to keep Ruenroeng in close.
Ruenroeng trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruenroeng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shalit is keeping the position for now.

Shalit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruenroeng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruenroeng slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Ruenroeng from controlling successfully.

Shalit looking for a guillotine here but Ruenroeng defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Samak Ruenroeng will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Ruenroeng misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shalit avoids the body shot from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shalit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ruenroeng is out of range.
Shalit tries to land a leg kick but Ruenroeng saw it coming and moves away.
Shalit blocks the body kick.
Ruenroeng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruenroeng looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ruenroeng blocks a leg kick.
Shalit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shalit misses with a leg kick
and Shalit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good work by Ruenroeng as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Ruenroeng misses its intended target.
Shalit on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shalit checks a leg kick.
Shalit flicks out a counter leg kick but Ruenroeng steps away.
Shalit tries to work over Ruenroeng's front leg with a kick but Ruenroeng checks it.
Shalit checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
Shalit lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruenroeng's head.
A slow jab from Ruenroeng misses its intended target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shalit checks a leg kick.
Shalit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circling - Ruenroeng throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shalit wants to slow Ruenroeng down by chopping away at his legs.
Ruenroeng swings for the body but Shalit moves out of range.
Shalit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shalit misses with a leg kick.
Ruenroeng looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shalit throws out a loose jab but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shalit blocks the body kick.
Shalit connects with a jab.
Ruenroeng lands a jab to the head.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shalit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruenroeng has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng checks a low kick from Shalit.
A big left from Ruenroeng misses.
Ruenroeng misses with a left hand
and Shalit counters with a one-two to the body.
Ruenroeng bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shalit lands with a straight right. Ruenroeng didn't see that one coming.
Ruenroeng misses with a looping right.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick.
Ruenroeng lands with a straight right. Shalit didn't see that one coming.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick but Shalit moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Shalit misses the target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ruenroeng!
Shalit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruenroeng has time to react.
Shalit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Shalit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruenroeng throws a big counter combination but Shalit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shalit misses with a low kick.
Shalit throws a front kick aimed at Ruenroeng's knee but Ruenroeng avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shalit scoring well with a low kick there.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Shalit moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng wants to clinch.

Ruenroeng gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Shalit's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Ruenroeng pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruenroeng misses with a looping right.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick but Shalit moves out of range.
Shalit throws a hook but Ruenroeng avoids it easily.
Ruenroeng misses with a straight right.
Shalit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruenroeng.

Shalit tries to keep at a distance but Ruenroeng has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shalit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shalit swings for the body but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Shalit blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
Shalit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruenroeng.
Shalit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ruenroeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng loads up on a big right hand but Shalit slips the punch.
Ruenroeng looks to land a right hand but Shalit moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruenroeng misses with a lunging right hand
and Shalit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Shalit tenderised Ruenroeng's leg. Ruenroeng is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shalit.

Ruenroeng forces Shalit back against the cage and clinches.
Ruenroeng misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruenroeng.

Shalit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruenroeng slips a jab from Shalit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Elazar Shalit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ruenroeng's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ruenroeng scores with a shot to the body.
Ruenroeng misses with a leg kick.
Ruenroeng throws a shot from downtown. Shalit moves away and avoids it.
Ruenroeng lands a head kick. Shalit smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick which misses Shalit's front leg but catches the back leg as Shalit tries to avoid it.
Shalit throws a sloppy head kick and Ruenroeng moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng throws a jab when Shalit was well out of range.
Shalit ducks under a wild hook from Ruenroeng.
Shalit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shalit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shalit motions for Ruenroeng to come forward. Shalit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruenroeng jabs at Shalit's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shalit defends it nicely.
Ruenroeng misses with a two punch combination.
Shalit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shalit lands with a straight right. Ruenroeng didn't see that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng doesn't manage to clinch there - Shalit circles away.
Ruenroeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Shalit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shalit throws a leg kick but Ruenroeng sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shalit ducks under a wild hook from Ruenroeng.
Shalit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruenroeng connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A good leg kick by Shalit.
A jab from Ruenroeng misses.
Ruenroeng misses with an uppercut
and Shalit counters with a nice leg kick.
Ruenroeng blocks a low kick nicely.
Shalit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruenroeng moves out of range as Shalit strikes.
Shalit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ruenroeng wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng scores with a nice head shot.
Ruenroeng jabs Shalit right on the nose. Shalit blinks but takes it well.
Ruenroeng scores with a head kick. Shalit tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
Shalit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ruenroeng is able to avoid easily.
Ruenroeng appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shalit dodges the punch combination from Ruenroeng.
Donk. Shalit catches Ruenroeng right on the button with a cross.
Shalit throws a low kick but Ruenroeng avoids it.
Shalit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng blocks a low kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shalit throws out a leg kick but Ruenroeng moves out of range and Shalit only half commits.
Ruenroeng is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shalit avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Shalit with a nice calf kick.
Ruenroeng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
Ruenroeng ducks under a wild hook from Shalit.
Ruenroeng tried to score with a low kick but Shalit checks it.
Shalit is looking to chop away at Ruenroeng's legs.
Ruenroeng thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick.
Shalit throws a fast counter high kick but Ruenroeng manages to duck under it in time.
Ruenroeng tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shalit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruenroeng throws a lazy right hand but Shalit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruenroeng listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shalit is looking to slow Ruenroeng down with leg kicks.
Ruenroeng moves out of range of the leg kick from Shalit.
Shalit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shalit lands a leg kick that knocks Ruenroeng off balance momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shalit connects with a looping right hand.
Shalit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruenroeng.
Shalit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruenroeng lands a really nice looking cross but Shalit seems unphased.
Shalit misses with a combination
and Ruenroeng counters with a one-two to the body.
Ruenroeng lands with a slapping head kick.
Shalit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shalit defending well as Ruenroeng loads up on a big left hand.
Shalit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruenroeng was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruenroeng looks to land a left hand but Shalit moved out of range nicely.
Shalit takes a swing at Ruenroeng's ribcage but misses.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shalit.
Shalit avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Shalit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruenroeng on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samak Ruenroeng showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruenroeng has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Ruenroeng!
Samak Ruenroeng spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.