PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samak Tiyapairat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiyapairat comes to the cage accompanied by Ram Muay. Lashley has chosen Hustlin as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tiyapairat
vs
Lashley

174 cm
38
166 lbs
26 - 17 - 0

168 cm
37
153 lbs
25 - 26 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Soul Supremacy Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Samak Tiyapairat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Lashley!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiyapairat with a hook.

Lashley scores with a takedown into Tiyapairat's guard.
Lashley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tiyapairat wants to stand but Lashley is controlling the position.
Lashley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tiyapairat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lashley wants to control from the top but Tiyapairat keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lashley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lashley scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lashley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Lashley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tiyapairat did well to prevent Lashley getting side control.
Tiyapairat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lashley.
Lashley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tiyapairat's head.

Lashley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tiyapairat doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lashley.
Lashley tries to stand and escape but Tiyapairat is controlling the position.
Tiyapairat wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lashley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tiyapairat doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lashley.
Lashley is looking to take a break and control but Tiyapairat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lashley stops Tiyapairat from getting back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lashley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tiyapairat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lashley has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lashley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiyapairat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lashley.
Tiyapairat is trying to stand.
Lashley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lashley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lashley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lashley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tiyapairat's head.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tiyapairat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lashley.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lashley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tiyapairat pinned against the cage. Tiyapairat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tiyapairat gets a clinch.
Tiyapairat trying to land knees to the body.

Lashley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tiyapairat uses from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lashley holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiyapairat wants to stand but Lashley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Lashley dominated 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.

Lashley fails with a takedown attempt.
Lashley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tiyapairat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lashley somewhat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lashley shoots in for a takedown but Tiyapairat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Samak Tiyapairat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Lashley.
Tiyapairat throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lashley.
Nice takedown defense from Tiyapairat. No joy for Lashley on that attempt.

Lashley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tiyapairat on his heels. He'll look to pass Tiyapairat's guard now, I'm sure.
Tiyapairat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lashley distracts Tiyapairat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lashley prevents Tiyapairat from getting back to his feet.
Lashley trying to control but Tiyapairat is working from the bottom.
Lashley stops Tiyapairat from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lashley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lashley throws a big elbow that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Samak Tiyapairat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tiyapairat as he jumps to the side.
Lashley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lashley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Samak Tiyapairat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lashley fails with the takedown.
Tiyapairat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lashley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tiyapairat sizes up Lashley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Lashley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tiyapairat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lashley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lashley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tiyapairat's head.

Lashley has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tiyapairat defend it? Lashley steps over the head and cranks it - Tiyapairat is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lashley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luke Lashley!
Luke Lashley really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Just Fight (Everything 8$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.