PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samak Tiyapairat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiyapairat comes to the cage accompanied by Ram Muay. Washington comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Right Above It kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tiyapairat
vs
Washington

174 cm
34
166 lbs
22 - 10 - 0

190 cm
34
180 lbs
25 - 20 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Master Lee's One Stop
[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samak Tiyapairat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Washington!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Washington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Washington decides to pull guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Washington wants to get back to his feet but Tiyapairat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Washington wriggles free and stands up.
Tiyapairat is looking to clinch but Washington is avoiding it.
Washington misses with an uppercut.
Tiyapairat throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range.
Tiyapairat takes a jab right on the kisser.

It looks like Samak Tiyapairat has been cut.
Washington avoids the head kick by Tiyapairat.
Washington lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tiyapairat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiyapairat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiyapairat misses with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Washington clinches with his opponent.
Washington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tiyapairat backwards.
Washington lands with a right to the head.
Washington told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tiyapairat obliges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Washington.
Washington creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Washington pulls guard effortlessly.

Washington scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tiyapairat scores with a shot to the body.
Tiyapairat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tiyapairat moves in looking to clinch but Washington pushes him off.
Tiyapairat misses with a few strikes there.
Washington feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tiyapairats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Tiyapairat drives through and clinches with Washington against the cage.
Washington looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tiyapairat lands a body shot.
Tiyapairat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Washington.
Nice elbow from Washington.
A head punch on the inside from Washington fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiyapairat tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Tiyapairat back against the cage.
Washington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiyapairat misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Washington.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat is working Washington over against the cage.
Tiyapairat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Washington is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Tiyapairat.
A short right from Washington.
Washington misses with an elbow over the top.
Tiyapairat takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Washington looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Washington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Washington pushes off an throws an elbow but Tiyapairat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tiyapairat blocks an elbow strike from Washington.
Washington has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tiyapairat after a bit of a struggle.
Washington misses with a knee strike.
Tiyapairat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiyapairat prevents the takedown attempt.

Washington gets control of Tiyapairat's arms and successfully pulls guard. Washington will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tiyapairat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Washington wants to stand up but Tiyapairat is controlling him.

Washington pushes Tiyapairat off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Washington gets tackled into the cage by Tiyapairat. Tiyapairat maintains the clinch.
Tiyapairat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tiyapairat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tiyapairat blocks the elbow strike.
Washington has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tiyapairat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Samak Tiyapairat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Washington.
Washington lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Washington takes a swing at Tiyapairat's ribcage but misses.
Tiyapairat staying out of range there.
Washington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Washington throws a front kick that sends Tiyapairat stumbling back into the cage.
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiyapairat.
Good exchange - Washington coming out on top.
Washington with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Washington has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington being controlled against the cage.
Washington lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington avoids a wild elbow strike from Tiyapairat.
Washington takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Gary Washington has been cut.
Tiyapairat blocks an elbow strike from Washington.
Tiyapairat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Washington lands a nice elbow.
Washington has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tiyapairat takes an elbow to the temple.

Samak Tiyapairat's cut is getting worse.
Washington changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tiyapairat fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tiyapairat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Washington has closed the distance and engaged Tiyapairat in a clinch.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tiyapairat prevents the takedown attempt.

Tiyapairat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tiyapairat throws a head kick that misses.
Washington buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tiyapairat is looking to slow Washington down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Washington dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Washington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiyapairat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Washington lands a nice hook to Tiyapairat's body. Tiyapairat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Washington lands with a hook. Tiyapairat tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Washington misses with a hook.
Washington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tiyapairat tries to clinch but Washington moves away
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Washington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Washington takes the fight into the clinch.
Washington landing knees to the head.

Tiyapairat manages to break the clinch.
Washington avoids the head kick by Tiyapairat.

Washington has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Washington is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tiyapairat can't fight it off and eventually Washington manages to take the fight to the floor. Tiyapairat looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tiyapairat is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiyapairat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washington.
Washington wants to control from the top but Tiyapairat keeps moving.
Washington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Gary Washington has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Washington throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiyapairat.
Washington getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tiyapairat is looking to clinch.
Washington is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Washington throws a hook but Tiyapairat avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tiyapairat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tiyapairat walks into a jab.
Tiyapairat throws a jab but it's blocked by Washington.
Tiyapairat catches Washington with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tiyapairat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tiyapairat avoids the body shot from Washington.
Washington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Samak Tiyapairat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Washington closes the distance and clinches.
Tiyapairat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Washington pushes off an throws an elbow but Tiyapairat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gary Washington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tiyapairat lands a nice uppercut.
Washington avoiding damage as Tiyapairat throws knees to the body.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Washington has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tiyapairat regains guard immediately.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tiyapairat being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Washington stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Washington takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to take the fight to the mat but Tiyapairat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tiyapairat takes an elbow to the forehead.
Washington lands a left hand.
Washington tries for a takedown but Tiyapairat manages to get underhooks.
Washington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tiyapairat backwards.
Tiyapairat missing with knees to the body.
Washington lands a damaging elbow.
Tiyapairat dodges an elbow strike from Washington.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat taking a breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Washington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washington pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Washington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Washington wants a takedown.
Samak Tiyapairat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Washington.
Washington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tiyapairat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Tiyapairat throws a head kick that Washington semi-blocks.
Tiyapairat is looking to wear down Washington with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tiyapairat misses the shot to the body.
Tiyapairat pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Washington back to the cage. Tiyapairat follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tiyapairat looks to clinch
and Washington counters with an outside leg kick.
Tiyapairat on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tiyapairat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tiyapairat wants to clinch.
Washington swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat jabs at Washington's body.
Tiyapairat connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington lands a nice looking body shot.
Tiyapairat moves forwards but Washington connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Tiyapairat.
Washington with a nice cross.
Tiyapairat swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.

Tiyapairat clinches.
Washington dodges an elbow strike from Tiyapairat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiyapairat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Washington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tiyapairat tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiyapairat blocking some punches.
Washington creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Washington cracks Tiyapairat with a nice body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tiyapairat obliges.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Washington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tiyapairat backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Washington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tiyapairat blocks it with crossed arms.
Tiyapairat tries to land knees in the clinch but Washington avoids the damage to the body.
Tiyapairat swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington lands with a left to the head.
Washington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tiyapairat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Washington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Washington lands an elbow inside.
Washington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tiyapairat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Washington is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tiyapairat is defending well.
Tiyapairat working Washington over with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Washington blocks it with crossed arms.

Tiyapairat breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Tiyapairat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
Washington throws an off balance right hand
and Tiyapairat counters with a slapping leg kick.
Washington drops his hands momentarily and Tiyapairat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tiyapairat 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.
Tiyapairat takes one to the side of the head.
Samak Tiyapairat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tiyapairat scores with the left hand. Washington knows he should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Washington shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Washington gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Washington is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Washington lands with an overhand left.
Good leg kick by Tiyapairat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Washington avoids the body shot from Tiyapairat.
A jab from Tiyapairat misses.
Gary Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiyapairat misses the jab.
Tiyapairat attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Washington pushes Tiyapairat up against the cage in a clinch.
Washington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiyapairat working hard to break the clinch.
Tiyapairat prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Washington.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Tiyapairat takes a shot to the head.
Washington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tiyapairat trying to land knees to the body.
Washington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Washington lands a nice uppercut.
Tiyapairat trying to land knees to the body.
Tiyapairat is looking to control Washington's arms but Washington gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tiyapairat has his back to the cage.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Washington throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gary Washington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tiyapairat misses with a knee strike.
Tiyapairat is looking to control Washington's arms but Washington gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tiyapairat has his back to the cage.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tiyapairat misses with a body punch.
Washington lands a nice uppercut.
Samak Tiyapairat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiyapairat trying to control the position but instead, Washington has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tiyapairat 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 Tiyapairat.
Well Washington has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Washington!
A relieved looking Gary Washington thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.