PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Heartless Jesus (ranked 1706 p4p, 1390 weight class) and Samak Ruenroeng (ranked 191 p4p, 156 weight class). Samak Ruenroeng acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Jesus
vs
Ruenroeng

176 cm
30
154
11 - 7 - 0

170 cm
34
146
29 - 17 - 1

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heartless Jesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Samak Ruenroeng!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jesus checks a low kick from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng misses with the combination.
It looked like Jesus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook. Jesus ducked under it nicely.
Jesus throws a big counter combination but Ruenroeng scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jesus tries for a takedown but Ruenroeng sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruenroeng scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ruenroeng throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jesus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ruenroeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Jesus moves into the clinch.
Ruenroeng misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng throws an elbow but it misses.
Ruenroeng throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Ruenroeng.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ruenroeng's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jesus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jesus has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Ruenroeng lands but Jesus takes it in his stride.
Ruenroeng lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Ruenroeng misses its intended target.
Samak Ruenroeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruenroeng chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jesus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruenroeng swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruenroeng wants to counter the offense by Jesus and move into the clinch position.
Jesus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heartless Jesus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jesus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ruenroeng works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Samak Ruenroeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruenroeng scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jesus doesn't seem bothered though.
Jesus shoots for a takedown but Ruenroeng saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Ruenroeng. No joy for Jesus on that attempt.
Ruenroeng swats away the attempt to clinch by Jesus.
Ruenroeng has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ruenroeng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jesus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruenroeng.
Jesus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ruenroeng connects with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruenroeng thuds his right hand into Jesus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ruenroeng fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jesus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jesus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruenroeng.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jesus is defended easily by Ruenroeng.
Jesus shoots for a takedown but Ruenroeng saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jesus tries for a takedown but Ruenroeng sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jesus tries to clinch but Ruenroeng is having none of it.
Jesus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ruenroeng looks to land a combination but Jesus avoids it well.
Ruenroeng getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jesus is defended easily by Ruenroeng.
Jesus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ruenroeng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jesus is defended easily by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws out a loose jab but Jesus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruenroeng lands an overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Ruenroeng. Beautiful body shot.
Jesus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jesus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruenroeng circles away.
Ruenroeng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jesus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruenroeng throws a big shot that misses.
Ruenroeng misses with the combination.
It looked like Jesus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ruenroeng.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick but Jesus moves out of range.
Ruenroeng looks to throw the jab but Jesus is out of range.
Jesus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ruenroeng throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jesus has Ruenroeng up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruenroeng lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jesus fails to land.
Ruenroeng misses with a knee strike.
Ruenroeng unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ruenroeng working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jesus blocks an uppercut.
Jesus tries to pull guard but Ruenroeng won't allow it.
Ruenroeng throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jesuss head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samak Ruenroeng dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jesus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jesus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruenroeng moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruenroeng flicks out a counter leg kick but Jesus steps away.

Jesus dives in and scores a takedown into Ruenroeng's guard.

Ruenroeng manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jesus blocks an uppercut.
Jesus is trying to maintain a safe position but Ruenroeng gets an underhook and turns Jesus into the cage.
Jesus has had enough of the clinch but Ruenroeng keeps him there for the moment.
Ruenroeng misses with a knee strike.
Ruenroeng swings wildly with an uppercut but Jesus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruenroeng throws a punch but it's blocked by Jesus.
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 throws a head punch that misses.
Ruenroeng tries a body shot but Jesus blocks it.
Jesus slowing the pace effectively.

Jesus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jesus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jesus keeping full guard, as Ruenroeng tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jesus has Ruenroeng pulled in close to control his posture.
Ruenroeng wants to stand but Jesus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Jesus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ruenroeng uses it to pass to side control.
Ruenroeng controls the position from side control.
Jesus is trying to control Ruenroeng's posture but Ruenroeng avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Jesus's face as Ruenroeng controls the position.
Ruenroeng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jesus keeps working.
Jesus is trying to control Ruenroeng's posture but Ruenroeng avoids it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Jesus gets a clinch.
Ruenroeng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng has Jesus pressed against the cage, preventing Jesus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ruenroeng swings wildly with an uppercut but Jesus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jesus working hard to break the clinch.
Ruenroeng tries a knee to the head but Jesus blocks it.
Ruenroeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jesus's elbow.
Ruenroeng has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Ruenroeng on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Jesus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Jesus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Ruenroeng breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jesus.
Jesus wants to clinch up but Ruenroeng keeps it at a distance.
Jesus shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruenroeng tries to sprawl out of it but Jesus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruenroeng manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jesus moves out of range as Ruenroeng strikes.
Ruenroeng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jesus tries to counter by clinching up but Ruenroeng breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruenroeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a right hook to the body.
Jesus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruenroeng swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruenroeng scores with a kick to the body.
And that is 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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Jesus shoots in for a takedown but Ruenroeng shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruenroeng throws a counter combo.
Jesus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruenroeng swivels and escapes.
Jesus slips a straight right by Ruenroeng.
Jesus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heartless Jesus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruenroeng connects with an inside leg kick.
Jesus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Ruenroeng throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body kick there by Ruenroeng.
Good work by Ruenroeng as he checks the leg kick.
Heartless Jesus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruenroeng cracks Jesus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jesus's head backwards.
Jesus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jesus looks to land a combination but Ruenroeng avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng throws a nice head kick!
Ruenroeng punishes Jesus's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng sizes up Jesus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ruenroeng misses with a body punch
and Jesus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jesus shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruenroeng tries to sprawl out of it but Jesus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruenroeng manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruenroeng unleashes a big counter combination but Jesus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jesus shoots for a takedown but Ruenroeng saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Jesus moves out of range easily.

Ruenroeng takes the fight into the clinch.
Jesus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ruenroeng is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jesus.
Ruenroeng lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jesus backwards.
Jesus lands with a short shot to the head.
Samak Ruenroeng seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Jesus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng misses with a punch on the inside.

Jesus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ruenroeng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruenroeng tries to free his leg and advance position but Jesus is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruenroeng slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Jesus.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jesus punching from the bottom.
Jesus is looking for a sweep. Ruenroeng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jesus is looking to get back to full guard here but Ruenroeng has managed to pass to side control instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus manages to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Ruenroeng seems content to control.
Ruenroeng is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ruenroeng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Heartless Jesus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samak Ruenroeng is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jesus is trying to control but Ruenroeng manages to pass to mount!
Jesus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ruenroeng controlling from mount.
Jesus is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus tries to lock up and control but Ruenroeng gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ruenroeng tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jesus wants to hold on but Ruenroeng pushes him away.
Ruenroeng controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samak Ruenroeng comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ruenroeng has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Ruenroeng!
Samak Ruenroeng decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.