PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samak Ruenroeng (ranked 246 p4p, 15 weight class) and Molokai Built (ranked 330 p4p, 18 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Ruenroeng
vs
Built

170 cm
27
144 lbs
20 - 9 - 1

169 cm
27
140 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samak Ruenroeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Molokai Built!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruenroeng slips under a jab from Built.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick that misses.
Ruenroeng attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Built has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ruenroeng is landing a low percentage of strikes.

Built drives through and clinches with Ruenroeng against the cage.
Ruenroeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruenroeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Ruenroeng scores a nice knee to the body.
Ruenroeng working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ruenroeng with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Built.
Ruenroeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruenroeng tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Ruenroeng back against the cage.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built avoiding damage as Ruenroeng throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built misses with a body punch.
Ruenroeng working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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 short right hand to the side of the head by Ruenroeng.
Built avoiding damage as Ruenroeng throws knees to the body.
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Ruenroeng's head.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruenroeng lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Built on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Built.
Built takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruenroeng.
A shot in the inside from Built.
Ruenroeng blocking some punches.
Ruenroeng lands a good knee to the midsection. Built won't want to take too many of those.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng tries to land knees in the clinch but Built avoids the damage to the body.
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Ruenroeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruenroeng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Built.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Built lands with a left to the head.
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built misses with the head strike.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
Built blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Built blocks a body shot from Ruenroeng.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
Built pushes Ruenroeng back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Ruenroeng lands with a short shot to the head.
Ruenroeng misses with the head strike.
Ruenroeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ruenroeng obliges.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruenroeng's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruenroeng.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Built lands with a left to the head.
Ruenroeng misses with an elbow over the top.
Ruenroeng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Built throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ruenroeng lands an uppercut.
Ruenroeng tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruenroeng softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ruenroeng working aggressively here.
Built pushes Ruenroeng back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Ruenroeng's head.
Ruenroeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruenroeng controls his hands.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruenroeng.
Built working aggressively here.
Ruenroeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Built in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Ruenroeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng lands an uppercut.
Ruenroeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Ruenroeng throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Built on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Built working aggressively here.
Ruenroeng tries to land knees in the clinch but Built avoids the damage to the body.
Ruenroeng missing with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ruenroeng blocks an uppercut.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Ruenroeng.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ruenroeng.
Built lands an uppercut.
And that’s 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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ruenroeng wants to land a leg kick but Built is out of range.
Built circles away from the clinch attempt
and Built counters with a straight right hand.
Ruenroeng seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Built misses with a hook. Ruenroeng ducked under it nicely.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick that knocks Built off balance momentarily.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick which misses Built's front leg but catches the back leg as Built tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Ruenroeng.
Samak Ruenroeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but Built sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ruenroeng throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ruenroeng tries to score with a low kick but Built moves his leg out of the way.
Built looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ruenroeng, right into the meat.
Built looks to land a left hand but Ruenroeng moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruenroeng.
A leg kick checked by Built.
Built throws out a counter right but Ruenroeng avoids it with no problem.
Ruenroeng takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruenroeng scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Built throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruenroeng connects with a solid leg kick.
Built tries to clinch but Ruenroeng is having none of it.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with low kicks.
Ruenroeng walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Built checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice side step and Built releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
An inside leg kick lands from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but Built moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Built.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Built gets tackled into the cage by Ruenroeng. Ruenroeng maintains the clinch.
Ruenroeng lands a hook that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruenroeng lands a left hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Ruenroeng lands a right hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Ruenroeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Built is defending well for now.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Built scores with a nice hook to the head.
Built scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruenroeng tries to land knees in the clinch but Built avoids the damage to the body.
Built misses with a body punch.
Built misses with the head strike.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Built blocks an elbow strike from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Ruenroeng scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ruenroeng lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ruenroeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruenroeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruenroeng putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Built in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Built blocks a body shot from Ruenroeng.
Built avoiding damage as Ruenroeng throws knees to the body.
Built lands a nice shot to the body.
Built misses with some punches.
Ruenroeng lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng prevents a body shot from Built.
Built pushes Ruenroeng back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ruenroeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruenroeng missing with knees to the body.
Built's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ruenroeng blocks an uppercut.
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruenroengs head.
Ruenroeng tries to land knees in the clinch but Built avoids the damage to the body.
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Built.
Ruenroeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Ruenroeng.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built blocks the elbow strike.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruenroeng blocking some punches.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruenroeng lands a damaging elbow.
Ruenroeng pushes Built back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Built lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Built cracks Ruenroeng with a nice body shot.
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Built avoids it.
Ruenroeng throws a head punch that misses.
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.
Built lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Built working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Ruenroeng as the two fighters clinch.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruenroengs head.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samak Ruenroeng dominated that second round.
That's time! Ruenroeng's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ruenroeng throws out a leg kick but Built moves out of range and Ruenroeng only half commits.
A combination from Built does no damage.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Built manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruenroeng scores with a head kick.
Built tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruenroeng paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but Built sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good work by Built as he checks the leg kick.
Built throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Built looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Built's front leg with a kick but Built checks it.
Ruenroeng fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Ruenroeng clinches.
Ruenroeng has a couple of punches blocked by Built.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Built lands a body punch.
Ruenroeng misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Ruenroeng lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Ruenroeng unloads a knee to the mid-section. Built lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruenroeng.
Built digs a right hand underneath Ruenroeng's ribcage. Ruenroeng let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Built gets through Ruenroeng's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruenroeng lands a knee to the body.
Ruenroeng missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng blocking some punches.
A short left from Built.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
Ruenroeng lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Built tries to work over Ruenroeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruenroeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Molokai Built has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Built is defending well for now.
Ruenroeng lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruenroeng works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Built lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a body shot.
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Built.
Ruenroeng misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Builts head.
Ruenroeng swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruenroeng's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ruenroeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a right hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruenroeng controls his hands.
Built lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Built gets through Ruenroeng's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Built in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruenroeng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Built pushes Ruenroeng back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Built lands with a right to the head.
Built lands with a light punch inside.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Built is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Built is defending well for now.
Ruenroeng's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruenroeng lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Built on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruenroeng blocks an uppercut.
Built tries a body shot but Ruenroeng blocks it.
Built blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ruenroeng softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ruenroeng obliges.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Samak Ruenroeng is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Ruenroeng controls the action.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.

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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Ruenroeng!