PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samak Ruenroeng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bright Heather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Ruenroeng
vs
Heather

170 cm
19
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
21
139 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

IniTech Nutrition

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samak Ruenroeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bright Heather !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Ruenroeng finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Heather tries to clinch up but Ruenroeng circles away and keeps his distance.
Ruenroeng seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Heather throws a head kick that misses.
Ruenroeng tries a head kick but it misses.
Heather is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ruenroeng circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruenroeng tries to counter by clinching up but Heather breaks away and moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruenroeng.
Heather fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruenroeng seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ruenroeng connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Heather avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Heather tries to clinch up but Ruenroeng circles away and keeps his distance.
Heather is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruenroeng is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Heather .

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruenroeng.
Samak Ruenroeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruenroeng tries a head kick but it misses.
Heather is looking to clinch.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses.
Heather misses with a left hand

and Ruenroeng counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ruenroeng.
Heather tries to pull guard but Ruenroeng forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ruenroeng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Heather throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruenroeng blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruenroeng lands an elbow that stopped Heather in his tracks for a moment.
Ruenroeng scores a nice knee to the body.
Heather is trying to pull guard but Ruenroeng has him pressed against the cage.
Samak Ruenroeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bright Heather .
Ruenroeng lands an elbow inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heather takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ruenroeng breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruenroeng scores with a hook to the body. Heather takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Heather avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Heather tries to counter with a clinch but Ruenroeng shakes him off and moves away.
Ruenroeng stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruenroeng wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruenroeng is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Heather .
Heather tries to clinch but Ruenroeng is having none of it.
Heather tries to clinch there but Ruenroeng circles away.
Ruenroeng wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ruenroeng circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heather misses with a body kick.
Ruenroeng keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heather .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruenroeng lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Ruenroeng gets caught flat footed, as Heather shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ruenroeng is pulling down on Heather 's head. It's preventing any offense from Heather , at least for the moment.
Ruenroeng keeping moving, preventing Heather from controlling successfully.
Ruenroeng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heather is one step ahead there.
Heather is fighting to break Ruenroeng's control of his arms but Ruenroeng is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Ruenroeng wants to control position but Heather is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Ruenroeng here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bright Heather !