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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samak Ruenroeng (ranked 177 p4p, 11 weight class) and Tony Bunker (ranked 574 p4p, 29 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Samak Ruenroeng has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Samak Ruenroeng seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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144 lbs
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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
21 - 9 - 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
26 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Bunker!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruenroeng does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ruenroeng wants to land a leg kick but Bunker is out of range.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bunker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Bunker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bunker blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng moves in looking to clinch but Bunker pushes him off.
Bunker misses with a hook. Ruenroeng ducked under it nicely.
Bunker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bunker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bunker.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but Bunker moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruenroeng misses with a wild body shot.
Ruenroeng misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker throws a body punch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
As Bunker tries to get set, Ruenroeng tries to push him back and clinch up but Bunker manages to avoid the attempt.
Ruenroeng lands a high kick!
Ruenroeng throws a head kick but Bunker moves out of range.
Ruenroeng tries to close the distance and clinch but Bunker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ruenroeng takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bunker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruenroeng sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bunker somewhat.
Ruenroeng takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bunker checks a leg kick nicely.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruenroeng scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ruenroeng needs to keep his hands up - Bunker had a free shot at his head there.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bunker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bunker connects with a body shot.
Ruenroeng throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bunker looks to land a body kick but Ruenroeng moved away.
Ruenroeng moves out of range as Bunker strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Samak Ruenroeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunker throws a low kick but Ruenroeng avoids it.
Ruenroeng is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bunker.
Ruenroeng walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bunker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ruenroeng pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bunker is out of range and Ruenroeng settles back down.
Ruenroeng swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Ruenroeng
and Bunker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruenroeng tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bunker throws the left hand but Ruenroeng avoids the punch easily.
Bunker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Bunker there.
Bunker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bunker throwing shots but Ruenroeng is blocking nicely.
Bunker wants to pass to mount but Ruenroeng is defending the position.
Bunker is nestled in close to Ruenroeng, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruenroeng does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruenroeng is trying to get back to full guard.
Bunker throwing shots but Ruenroeng is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruenroeng avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bunker.
Ruenroeng blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bunker.
Ruenroeng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bunker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bunker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ruenroeng defending well though.
Bunker is stalling here. Ruenroeng is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bunker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ruenroeng has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ruenroeng content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ruenroeng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bunker keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bunker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ruenroeng wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bunker is not content to let Ruenroeng control the position.
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.
Bunker regains half guard.
Ruenroeng controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bunker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ruenroeng throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tony Bunker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruenroeng has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bunker scores with a shot to the side of Ruenroeng's head.
Bunker lands a nice uppercut.
Bunker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a shoulder strike.
Bunker prevents a body shot from Ruenroeng.
Bunker blocks a body shot from Ruenroeng.
Bunker lands an uppercut.
Ruenroeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunker controls his hands.
Ruenroeng lands with a light punch inside.
Bunker throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunker.
Bunker prevents a body shot from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng missing with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng blocks a body shot from Bunker.
Ruenroeng lands a shot to the body.
Ruenroeng landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Bunker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruenroeng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Bunker.
Ruenroeng tries to land knees in the clinch but Bunker avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunker's elbow.
Bunker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bunker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ruenroeng seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bunker can turn it around.
Bunker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruenroeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bunker is defending well for now.
Bunker pushes Ruenroeng back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng takes a shot to the head.
Ruenroeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Bunker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruenroeng lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruenroeng can't find room to land a body shot as Bunker controls the action.
Bunker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bunker avoids it.
Ruenroeng prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng tries a body shot but Bunker blocks it.
Bunker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ruenroeng.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruenroeng lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a nice uppercut.
Ruenroeng unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bunker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bunker managing to block the knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
Bunker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruenroeng blocks an uppercut.
Ruenroeng landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bunker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bunker is defending well for now.
Ruenroeng missing with knees to the body.
Bunker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunker misses with some punches.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bunker is defending well for now.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Bunker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bunker avoiding damage as Ruenroeng throws knees to the body.
Bunker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ruenroeng is defending well.
Ruenroeng lands an uppercut.
Bunker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruenroeng blocking some punches.
Bunker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Ruenroeng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bunker avoids it.
Bunker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunker pushes Ruenroeng back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng prevents a takedown attempt there.
Samak Ruenroeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bunker.
Ruenroeng misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bunker lands with a right to the head.
Bunker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a head punch that misses.
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Ruenroeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng tries to land knees in the clinch but Bunker avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bunker.
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bunker avoids it.
Ruenroeng working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruenroeng's elbow.
Ruenroeng scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Ruenroeng.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bunker.
Bunker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker presses Ruenroeng against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ruenroeng tries to land knees in the clinch but Bunker avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruenroeng putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bunker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bunker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng working Bunker over with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bunker is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruenroeng landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruenroeng.
Bunker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ruenroeng.
Bunker takes a shot to the head.
Bunker goes for a takedown attempt but Ruenroeng pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bunker misses the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ruenroeng, right into the meat.
Ruenroeng wants to slow Bunker down by chopping away at his legs.
Ruenroeng scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but Bunker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bunker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bunker jabs Ruenroeng to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bunker tries to land a leg kick but Ruenroeng saw it coming and moves away.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick.
Ruenroeng is looking to clinch but Bunker is avoiding it.
Ruenroeng goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruenroeng moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker 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.
Ruenroeng attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ruenroeng moves forwards but Bunker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bunker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bunker checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Bunker.
Ruenroeng throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bunker goes for a double leg but Ruenroeng avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ruenroeng continues to drive forward.
Ruenroeng is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bunker.
Ruenroeng throws a solid leg kick but Bunker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ruenroeng.
Bunker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bunker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruenroeng checks a low kick from Bunker.
Bunker throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng tries to counter by clinching up but Bunker breaks away and moves out of range.
Ruenroeng moves in looking to clinch but Bunker pushes him off.
Bunker lands a jab to the head.
Ruenroeng shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bunker scores with a jab to the head.
Bunker connects with a single shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ruenroeng moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng slips under a jab from Bunker.
As Bunker tries to get set, Ruenroeng tries to push him back and clinch up but Bunker manages to avoid the attempt.
Bunker checks a low kick from Ruenroeng.
Bunker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruenroeng manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruenroeng walks into a stiff left hand from Bunker.
Ruenroeng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Bunker's front leg with a kick but Bunker checks it.
Bunker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bunker shoots in for a takedown but Ruenroeng shows good takedown defense.
Ruenroeng doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunker circles away.
Ruenroeng throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bunker misses with a body shot.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with low kicks.
Ruenroeng scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bunker doesn't seem bothered though.
Bunker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ruenroeng scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick which misses Bunker's front leg but catches the back leg as Bunker tries to avoid it.
Ruenroeng bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruenroeng thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bunker if he has to take too many more of those.
Ruenroeng swings widly with a right hand
and Bunker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruenroeng tries to land a body kick
and Bunker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ruenroeng tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bunker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ruenroeng to the ground. Bunker is now in Ruenroeng's guard.
Bunker is stalling in the full guard.
Bunker throwing strikes from guard but Ruenroeng blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruenroeng has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bunker has managed to get both his arms back between Ruenroeng's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunker throws a strike but Ruenroeng rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bunker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruenroeng tries to free his leg and advance position but Bunker is retaining full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruenroeng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ruenroeng wants to control from the top but Bunker keeps moving.
Ruenroeng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ruenroeng wants to control from the top but Bunker keeps moving.
Bunker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruenroeng manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tony Bunker just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bunker throws a hook but Ruenroeng blocks it.
Ruenroeng scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bunker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruenroeng moves away.
Bunker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruenroeng slips a straight right by Bunker.
A punch lands to the side of Ruenroeng 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ruenroeng motions for Bunker to come forward. Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruenroeng has closed the distance and engaged Bunker in a clinch.
Bunker blocks an uppercut.
Bunker blocks an uppercut.
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bunker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruenroeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bunker is defending well for now.
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Ruenroeng is leaning against Bunker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bunker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruenroeng.
Bunker lands a nice uppercut.
Ruenroeng lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bunker fails to land.
Ruenroeng throws a head punch that misses.
Ruenroeng unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bunker is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ruenroeng is working Bunker over against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ruenroeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruenroeng lands a damaging elbow.
Ruenroeng lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Bunker tries a body shot but Ruenroeng blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ruenroeng.
Knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruenroeng working Bunker over with knees to the body.
Bunker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ruenroeng scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Ruenroeng scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruenroeng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ruenroeng utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ruenroeng tries to throw a body punch but Bunker avoids it by throwing Ruenroeng back against the cage.
Ruenroeng works on Bunker's body with a couple of short punches.
Ruenroeng working Bunker over with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bunker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng scores a nice knee to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a nice knee to the body.
Ruenroeng misses with a body punch.
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bunker.
Ruenroeng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruenroeng scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruenroeng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunker controls his hands.
Bunker lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunker's elbow.
Ruenroeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bunker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Bunker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruenroeng blocking some punches.
Ruenroeng throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bunkers head.
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bunker.
Ruenroeng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bunker pushes Ruenroeng back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng blocking some punches.
Bunker blocking some punches.
Ruenroeng throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Bunker.
Samak Ruenroeng has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bunker avoids a wild elbow strike from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng digs a right hand into Bunker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bunker's gas tank.
Bunker tries to score a body lock takedown but Ruenroeng shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ruenroeng gets through Bunker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunker controls his hands.
Ruenroeng blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunker misses with some punches.
Ruenroeng lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruenroeng scores a nice knee to the body.
Ruenroeng scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bunker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ruenroeng gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Samak Ruenroeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bunker.
A head punch on the inside from Bunker fails to land.
Bunker lands a shoulder strike.
Bunker working aggressively here.
Ruenroeng lands a hook that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruenroeng.
Bunker misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Bunker.
Bunker wants to stall.
Ruenroeng unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bunker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruenroeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng had his way with Tony Bunker in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ruenroeng gets a clinch.
Ruenroeng tries a body shot but Bunker blocks it.
Ruenroeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng gets underhooks to prevent Bunker's takedown attempt.
Bunker throws a head punch that misses.
Bunker tries to score a body lock takedown but Ruenroeng shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ruenroeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bunker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ruenroeng.
Bunker is trying to drag Ruenroeng to the mat but Ruenroeng just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Samak Ruenroeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bunker.
Bunker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng lands a body punch.
Ruenroeng scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bunker is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ruenroeng crunches a lovely knee into Bunker's ribcage.
Ruenroeng cracks Bunker with a nice body shot.
Bunker tries to work over Ruenroeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruenroeng lands a good knee to the midsection. Bunker won't want to take too many of those.
Ruenroeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruenroeng.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ruenroeng obliges.
Ruenroeng stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ruenroeng lands an uppercut.
Ruenroeng scores with a shoulder strike.
Ruenroeng scores a nice knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruenroeng.
Bunker is looking to take this one to the mat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Bunker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ruenroeng lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng landing knees to the body.
Bunker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bunker misses with the head strike.
Ruenroeng makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ruenroeng is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng lands a knee to the body.
A short right from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bunker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bunker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruenroeng lands a left hand.
Ruenroeng lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Bunker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ruenroeng avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ruenroeng landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ruenroeng utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bunker lands with a short shot to the head.
Ruenroeng pushes Bunker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bunker avoids it.
Ruenroeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker wants a takedown but no success here.
Ruenroeng lands an elbow that stopped Bunker in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bunker blocks the elbow strike.
Ruenroeng stops a takedown attempt from Bunker.
Ruenroeng landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ruenroeng lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng has a couple of punches blocked by Bunker.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng blocks a body shot from Bunker.
Ruenroeng lands a body shot.
Ruenroeng tries to land knees in the clinch but Bunker avoids the damage to the body.
Bunker managing to block the knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng tries a body shot but Bunker blocks it.
Bunker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ruenroeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng misses with a body punch.
Ruenroeng lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunker controls his hands.
Bunker tries to throw a body punch but Ruenroeng avoids it by throwing Bunker back against the cage.
Ruenroeng utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Bunker is struggling to control the position.
Ruenroeng lands a left hand.
A short right from Bunker.
Bunker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ruenroeng scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruenroeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruenroeng misses with a punch to the body.
Bunker taking a breather.
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bunker.
Ruenroeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunker's elbow.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruenroeng tries a body shot but Bunker blocks it.
A short uppercut from Bunker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bunker.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samak Ruenroeng showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Ruenroeng!
Samak Ruenroeng is the new bantamweight champion!
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