PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samak Ruenroeng (ranked 418 p4p, 16 weight class) and Nobunaga Tanaka (ranked 446 p4p, 17 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Ruenroeng
vs
Tanaka

170 cm
25
144 lbs
16 - 8 - 1

170 cm
27
140 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Groove Gear
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Conviction
Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samak Ruenroeng!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nobunaga Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruenroeng feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tanaka's calf.
Ruenroeng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanaka throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruenroeng misses the target.
Tanaka lands a front kick.
Tanaka tries to land a leg kick but Ruenroeng saw it coming and moves away.
Ruenroeng is looking to counter punch.
Ruenroeng throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanaka connects with a solid leg kick.
Tanaka cracks Ruenroeng with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tanaka.

Tanaka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tanaka postures up in Ruenroeng's guard and throws a big left but Ruenroeng blocks it.
Tanaka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruenroeng works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tanaka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tanaka's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've been hearing good reports from Ruenroeng's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka throws an elbow that misses. Ruenroeng uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tanaka's guard. Nice move by Ruenroeng!

Ruenroeng preventing the sweep.

Tanaka looking for a guillotine here but Ruenroeng defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruenroeng showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ruenroeng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruenroeng wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving.

Tanaka looking for a guillotine here but Ruenroeng defends easily.
Ruenroeng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Tanaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruenroeng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ruenroeng advances to half guard.

Tanaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tanaka is looking to improve his position.
Ruenroeng is trying to control the action in half guard but Tanaka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Ruenroeng seems content to control.
Tanaka wants to improve his position but Ruenroeng is controlling well.
Ruenroeng is taking a breather. Tanaka says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruenroeng is working away from the top position though.
Ruenroeng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tanaka is staying active underneath Ruenroeng, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tanaka throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tanaka tries to roll over but Ruenroeng keeps him under control.
Ruenroeng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ruenroeng is pressing down on Tanaka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tanaka is holding on for now.
Tanaka is pressing down on Ruenroeng's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ruenroeng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Ruenroeng got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tanaka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruenroeng has managed to get both his arms back between Tanaka's legs - danger averted.
Tanaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruenroeng is one step ahead there.
Ruenroeng controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tanaka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruenroeng defends it easily.
Ruenroeng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanaka is keeping the position for now.
Ruenroeng sitting in guard here, content to control.

Tanaka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Tanaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruenroeng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruenroeng passes Tanaka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ruenroeng trying to control the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tanaka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobunaga Tanaka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A bone on bone clash there as Tanaka blocks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Tanaka.
Ruenroeng backing away here, and Tanaka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ruenroeng gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ruenroeng checks a low kick from Tanaka.
Ruenroeng avoids the body shot from Tanaka.
Ruenroeng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanaka moves away.
Ruenroeng cracks Tanaka with an open hand slap.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruenroeng.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tanaka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ruenroeng has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ruenroeng and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tanaka lands a nice looking body kick.
Ruenroeng looks to land a body kick but Tanaka moved away.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick that knocks Tanaka off balance momentarily.
Tanaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ruenroeng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Ruenroeng throws a big shot that misses.
And Tanaka tries to counter it with a takedown but Ruenroeng pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tanaka throws a push kick but Ruenroeng slaps the foot to one side.
Tanaka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruenroeng.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ruenroeng on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Samak Ruenroeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruenroeng throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tanaka.
Ruenroeng throws a push kick but Tanaka slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ruenroeng throws an overhand right that lands on Tanaka's shoulder, as Tanaka tries to avoid the shot.
Tanaka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ruenroeng misses with a head kick.
Ruenroeng throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tanaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Samak Ruenroeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruenroeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick that knocks Tanaka off balance momentarily.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick that knocks Tanaka off balance momentarily.
Ruenroeng is looking to wear down Tanaka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That kick from Ruenroeng tenderised Tanaka's leg. Tanaka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ruenroeng lands a nice hook to Tanaka's body. Tanaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ruenroeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to land a front kick but Ruenroeng steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tanaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruenroeng manages to avoid it.
Tanaka misses with a low kick as Ruenroeng jumps back.
Tanaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruenroeng lands a right hook to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a shot to the body.
Ruenroeng chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tanaka can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruenroeng throws a jab when Tanaka was well out of range.
Ruenroeng ducks under a wild hook from Tanaka.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka throws a sloppy head kick and Ruenroeng moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tanaka cracks the inside of Ruenroeng's front leg.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Ruenroeng moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch there but Tanaka circles away.
Ruenroeng on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanaka. Tanaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Tanaka slips under a jab.
A big left from Tanaka misses.
Samak Ruenroeng is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruenroeng thumps Tanaka with a low kick.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ruenroeng buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tanaka feints and then cracks Ruenroeng's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ruenroeng down.
Tanaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Tanaka misses.
Ruenroeng appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ruenroeng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruenroeng scoring well with a low kick there.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ruenroeng, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tanaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tanaka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ruenroeng looks to land a body kick but Tanaka moved away.
Ruenroeng scores with a hook.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruenroeng circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruenroeng staying out of range there.
Ruenroeng chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruenroeng wants to slow Tanaka down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Tanaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tanaka.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the side of Tanaka's head but Tanaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tanaka thumps Ruenroeng with a low kick.
Tanaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ruenroeng checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ruenroeng takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ruenroeng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruenroeng scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka throws an overhand right that lands on Ruenroeng's shoulder, as Ruenroeng tries to avoid the shot.
Ruenroeng takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Tanaka.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka avoids the body shot from Ruenroeng.
Tanaka throws the kick towards the body but Ruenroeng avoids it.
Tanaka lands a body shot.
A low kick from Ruenroeng is predictable there

and Tanaka counters with a single leg into guard. Ruenroeng didn't expect that.
Tanaka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruenroeng wants to sweep here but Tanaka controlling him for the moment.
Tanaka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tanaka throwing strikes but missing.
Ruenroeng trying to keep a closed guard but Tanaka is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruenroeng looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruenroeng, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Samak Ruenroeng will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ruenroeng takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Tanaka misses.
Ruenroeng is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Ruenroeng misses its intended target.
Tanaka throws a push kick but Ruenroeng slaps the foot to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Tanaka there.
Ruenroeng moves out of range of the strikes.
Tanaka checks a leg kick nicely.
Tanaka only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ruenroeng feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tanaka's calf.
Tanaka checks a leg kick nicely.
Ruenroeng lands a slapping body shot.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick.
Tanaka takes a swing at Ruenroeng's ribcage but misses.
Ruenroeng is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tanaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot.
Ruenroeng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruenroeng throws a wild body kick that Tanaka sees coming a mile off.
Tanaka motions for Ruenroeng to come forward. Tanaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanaka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka looks to land a body kick but Ruenroeng moved away.
Ruenroeng punishes Tanaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Tanaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tanaka misses with a body kick.
Tanaka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ruenroeng. Ruenroeng obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Tanaka misses.
Tanaka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ruenroeng checks it well.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Tanaka moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but Tanaka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ruenroeng backing away here, and Tanaka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tanaka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tanaka throws a shot from downtown. Ruenroeng moves away and avoids it.
Ruenroeng connects with a leg kick. Tanaka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tanaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tanaka throws out a leg kick but Ruenroeng moves out of range and Tanaka only half commits.
Tanaka misses with a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tanaka lands a jab to Ruenroeng's midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ruenroeng lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tanaka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tanaka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses.
Tanaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Tanaka as he checks the leg kick.
Ruenroeng walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tanaka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruenroeng is just out of range.
Ruenroeng tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tanaka is able to avoid easily.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Tanaka moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng throws a big shot that misses.
Tanaka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tanaka checks a low kick from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick but Tanaka moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Tanaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ruenroeng moves out of range of the body kick.
Ruenroeng misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Tanaka.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Tanaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tanaka lands a leg kick that knocks Ruenroeng off balance momentarily.
Ruenroeng throws a shot from downtown. Tanaka moves away and avoids it.
Tanaka tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka has a takedown stuffed.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot.
Ruenroeng goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruenroeng misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab lands there for Ruenroeng.
Tanaka is looking to score with low kicks.
Tanaka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ruenroeng defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tanaka.
Ruenroeng thumps Tanaka with a low kick.
Ruenroeng tries a low kick but Tanaka avoids it.
Ruenroeng swings for the body but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka dodges the punch combination from Ruenroeng.
Tanaka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ruenroeng's calf.
Tanaka sizes up Ruenroeng with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng checks a low kick from Tanaka.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ruenroeng crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tanaka - the referee stops the clock and Ruenroeng gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tanaka. Ruenroeng manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tanaka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruenroeng connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tanaka scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka misses with a kick to the body.
Tanaka connects with a right hand. Ruenroeng shakes it off.
Ruenroeng misses with a wild body shot.
Ruenroeng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
Tanaka scores with a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruenroeng attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ruenroeng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruenroeng throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ruenroeng connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tanaka momentarily.
Tanaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruenroeng takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruenroeng. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanaka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tanaka motions for Ruenroeng to come forward. Tanaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Samak Ruenroeng did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tanaka throws a body punch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Tanaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ruenroeng misses with a wild body shot.
Tanaka scores with a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Tanaka as he connects with a hook.
Ruenroeng fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tanaka slips a jab from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ruenroeng scores with a nice strike.
Tanaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tanaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruenroeng.
Tanaka swings for the body but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Tanaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Tanaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tanaka lands a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Ruenroeng misses with an uppercut. Tanaka saw that one coming.
Tanaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng thows a leg kick but Tanaka checks it
and Tanaka counters with a low kick, right behind Ruenroeng 's knee.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tanaka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ruenroeng just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Ruenroeng throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanaka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ruenroeng feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tanaka's calf.
Tanaka tries to clinch but Ruenroeng is having none of it.
Tanaka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tanaka.
Ruenroeng moves out of range as Tanaka throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tanaka is out of range.
Tanaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Ruenroeng checks it.
Nice sprawl there from Ruenroeng as Tanaka shoots in.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruenroeng lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ruenroeng misses with a straight left.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Tanaka.
Ruenroeng ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A low kick from Ruenroeng is predictable there
and Tanaka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ruenroeng walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tanaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a right hook to the body.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tanaka's sensitive parts.
Tanaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ruenroeng with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruenroeng takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ruenroeng throws a body kick that misses.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka throws a wild body kick that Ruenroeng sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick lands from Ruenroeng.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanaka. Ruenroeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Ruenroeng checks it.
Tanaka connects with a right hand. Ruenroeng shakes it off.
Ruenroeng dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick from Tanaka.
Tanaka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tanaka throws a sloppy head kick and Ruenroeng moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng is looking to slow Tanaka down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Ruenroeng throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanaka checks a leg kick.
Ruenroeng throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Tanaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanaka checks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tanaka takes a swing at Ruenroeng's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka fakes the leg kick and cracks Ruenroeng in the body.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick which misses Tanaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Tanaka tries to avoid it.
Ruenroeng lands a nice looking body shot.
Ruenroeng lands a jab.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Tanaka's front leg with a kick but Tanaka checks it.
Ruenroeng is looking to clinch.
Tanaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ruenroeng throws a shot from downtown. Tanaka moves away and avoids it.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanaka lands a jab.
Tanaka connects with a body shot that sends Ruenroeng's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samak Ruenroeng had his way with Nobunaga Tanaka in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ruenroeng throws a low kick, looking for Tanaka's leg but Tanaka calmly moves out of range.
Ruenroeng thows a body kick. Tanaka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tanaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick from Ruenroeng misses.
Tanaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Tanaka. That snapped Ruenroeng's head back.
Ruenroeng lands with a shot to the body.
Tanaka slips under a jab from Ruenroeng.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tanaka, right into the meat.
Ruenroeng throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ruenroeng connects with a right hand. Tanaka shakes it off.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tanaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but Tanaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tanaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruenroeng manages to avoid it.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanaka.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick
and Tanaka counters with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ruenroeng.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng clobbers Tanaka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot.
Tanaka avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tanaka is out of range and Ruenroeng settles back down.
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the side of Tanaka's head but Tanaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruenroeng lands with a straight right. Tanaka didn't see that one coming.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruenroeng has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tanaka.
Ruenroeng fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tanaka is out of range.
Tanaka replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ruenroeng blocks it well.
Ruenroeng swings for the body but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka checks a low kick from Ruenroeng.
Tanaka with the counter takedown but Ruenroeng avoids it easily.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tanaka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ruenroeng on the side of the head.
A jab from Tanaka finds it's way through Ruenroeng's defenses.
Nobunaga Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses.
Tanaka blocks a low kick nicely.
Ruenroeng stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruenroeng wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruenroeng walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Ruenroeng sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ruenroeng moves out of range as Tanaka throws a body kick.
Tanaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng.
Tanaka throws a head kick but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ruenroeng connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ruenroeng attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab lands there for Tanaka.
Tanaka avoids the body shot from Ruenroeng.
Tanaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tanaka avoids the body shot from Ruenroeng.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tanaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tanaka misses with a body shot.
Ruenroeng connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tanaka blocks a leg kick.
Tanaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ruenroeng throws out a loose jab but Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruenroeng is looking to chop away at Tanaka's legs.
Tanaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ruenroeng connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ruenroeng misses the shot to the body.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook.
Ruenroeng swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tanaka misses with a body kick.
Ruenroeng is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanaka.
Tanaka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ruenroeng lands an overhand right.
Ruenroeng drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tanaka is looking to slow Ruenroeng down with leg kicks.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng lands a jab.
Ruenroeng swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Tanaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruenroeng. That's going to slow Tanaka down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng connects with a solid leg kick.
Ruenroeng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruenroeng.
Samak Ruenroeng is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot.

Tanaka rushes Ruenroeng and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ruenroeng blocks a body shot from Tanaka.
Tanaka tries a body shot but Ruenroeng blocks it.
Tanaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tanaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tanaka is trying to maintain a safe position but Ruenroeng gets an underhook and turns Tanaka into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Samak Ruenroeng.
I think Ruenroeng 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Ruenroeng!
Samak Ruenroeng retains his bantamweight title!