PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samak Tiyapairat (ranked 7761 p4p, 614 weight class) and Maciej Gorski (ranked 5496 p4p, 530 weight class). Tiyapairat comes into the arena with Ram Muay blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gorski's choice of entrance music: Harnaś. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Tiyapairat
vs
Gorski

174 cm
51
166 lbs
39 - 37 - 0

173 cm
28
156 lbs
4 - 10 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 39 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samak Tiyapairat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Maciej Gorski!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gorski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tiyapairat tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gorski is in Tiyapairat's guard.

Tiyapairat kicks Gorski off and gets to his feet.

Gorski gets tackled into the cage by Tiyapairat. Tiyapairat maintains the clinch.
Gorski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tiyapairat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tiyapairat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tiyapairat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gorski.
Tiyapairat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gorski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maciej Gorski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Samak Tiyapairat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Gorski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Tiyapairat gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gorski to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Tiyapairat kicks Gorski off and gets to his feet.
Tiyapairat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gorski shoots and misses
and Tiyapairat counters with a head kick. That will keep Gorski thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gorski tries for a takedown but Tiyapairat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tiyapairat gets a clinch.
Tiyapairat stops a takedown attempt from Gorski.
Tiyapairat stops a takedown attempt from Gorski.
Gorski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tiyapairat pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tiyapairat throws a nice looking combination but Gorski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gorski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Tiyapairat closes the distance and pushes Gorski back into the cage.
Tiyapairat prevents the takedown attempt.
Tiyapairat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gorski looks winded!

Tiyapairat breaks the clinch.
Tiyapairat misses with a double jab

and Gorski counters with a single leg into guard. Tiyapairat didn't expect that.

Tiyapairat is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gorski presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiyapairat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gorski's defenses.
Tiyapairat stops a takedown attempt from Gorski.
The referee calls for Tiyapairat to work.
Tiyapairat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tiyapairat lands a damaging elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tiyapairat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tiyapairat lands with a short shot to the head.
Tiyapairat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gorski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat looking to throw knees to the head but Gorski is blocking nicely.
Tiyapairat connects with a knee to the head.
Gorski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tiyapairat lands a good knee to the midsection. Gorski won't want to take too many of those.
Tiyapairat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gorski's defenses.
Tiyapairat lands a shot to the body.
Gorski tries to score a body lock takedown but Tiyapairat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gorski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tiyapairat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gorski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tiyapairat presses Gorski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tiyapairat controlling the action here for a moment.
Gorski tries for a takedown but Tiyapairat manages to get underhooks.
Gorski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tiyapairat gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tiyapairat scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tiyapairat just leaning against Gorski, taking a breather.
Tiyapairat is pressed up against the cage. Gorski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tiyapairat down to the mat. Tiyapairat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tiyapairat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donk. Tiyapairat catches Gorski right on the button with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Tiyapairat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gorski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tiyapairat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gorski or not.
A knee to the head by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gorski's face.

Tiyapairat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiyapairat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gorski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorski tries for a takedown but Tiyapairat circles away easily
and Tiyapairat counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Tiyapairat closes the distance and clinches.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the body.
Gorski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gorski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gorski takes a shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat scores a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tiyapairat.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tiyapairat obliges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tiyapairat lands a damaging elbow.

Tiyapairat manages to break the clinch.
Tiyapairat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Tiyapairat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samak Tiyapairat 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.

Gorski shoots for a double leg takedown but Tiyapairat sprawls well. He's pushed Gorski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gorski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tiyapairat connects with the punch.
Gorski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Tiyapairat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tiyapairat lands a body punch.
Tiyapairat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gorski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tiyapairat is defending well.
Samak Tiyapairat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Gorski.
Gorski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tiyapairat is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tiyapairat lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tiyapairat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiyapairat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tiyapairat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Tiyapairat gets in close and instigates a 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!
Tiyapairat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gorski takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiyapairat lands a right hand.
Gorski is breathing heavily.
Tiyapairat presses Gorski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Tiyapairat manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Tiyapairat. Those never looked like landing.
Gorski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gorski walks into a stiff left hand from Tiyapairat.
Gorski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tiyapairat is fending him off so far but Gorski persists. Nope, Tiyapairat circles away and we're back to standing.
Tiyapairat throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tiyapairat thumps Gorski with a low kick.
Gorski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Samak Tiyapairat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Tiyapairat clinches up with Gorski and pushes him back against the cage.
Gorski goes for a takedown attempt but Tiyapairat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Tiyapairat darts in and clinches Gorski up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gorski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tiyapairat after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiyapairat working Gorski over with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body.
Tiyapairat with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat cracks Gorski with a nice body shot.
Tiyapairat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice body punch from Tiyapairat - that landed with a thud.
Tiyapairat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gorski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gorski is trying to drag Tiyapairat to the mat but Tiyapairat just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A knee to the head by Tiyapairat.

Tiyapairat breaks from the clinch.

Tiyapairat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
Gorski is working for takedown but Tiyapairat is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow inside that Gorski shrugs off.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow just above Gorski 's eye.
Gorski wants to get back to striking at distance but Tiyapairat won't allow it.
Gorski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tiyapairat is pressed up against the cage. Gorski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tiyapairat down to the mat. Tiyapairat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Tiyapairat rushes Gorski and presses him up against the cage.
Tiyapairat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tiyapairat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gorski backwards.
Gorski has Tiyapairat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tiyapairat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Tiyapairat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tiyapairat lands a hook that snaps the head of Gorski backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiyapairat lands an uppercut.
Tiyapairat stalls.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tiyapairat is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat lands a damaging elbow.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head.
Gorski wants a takedown but no success here.

Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiyapairat lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tiyapairat leaves Gorski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Gorski tries to keep at a distance but Tiyapairat has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorski wants to take the fight to the mat but Tiyapairat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Tiyapairat breaks the clinch.

Tiyapairat takes the fight into the clinch.
Tiyapairat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorski can do to turn this around?
Gorski wants to take the fight to the mat but Tiyapairat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samak Tiyapairat dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tiyapairat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tiyapairat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Samak Tiyapairat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gorski shoots in but no luck this time.
Tiyapairat tried to counter with a leg kick but Gorski avoided it.

Gorski scores with a takedown into Tiyapairat's guard.

Tiyapairat kicks Gorski off and gets to his feet.
Tiyapairat scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gorski.
Tiyapairat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gorski's sensitive parts.
Gorski on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Tiyapairat gets a clinch.
Gorski 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 Maciej Gorski.
Gorski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tiyapairat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gorski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice elbow from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat lands a good knee to the midsection. Gorski won't want to take too many of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body.

Tiyapairat breaks the clinch.
Gorski shoots for a double leg takedown but Tiyapairat sprawls well. He's pushed Gorski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tiyapairat cracks a nice hook into Gorski's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tiyapairat connects with a single shot there.
Tiyapairat throws out a powerful jab.
Tiyapairat lands a jab.

Tiyapairat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gorski, pushing him back against the cage.
Gorski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gorski wants a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tiyapairat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gorski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tiyapairat pushes Gorski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gorski is trying to drag Tiyapairat to the mat but Tiyapairat just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tiyapairat manages to break the clinch.
Gorski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gorski tries for a takedown but Tiyapairat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tiyapairat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gorski. That did some damage!
Tiyapairat lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tiyapairat connects with a high kick.
Nice sprawl there from Tiyapairat as Gorski shoots in.
Gorski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gorski fails with the takedown
and Tiyapairat counters with a thumping low kick.
Gorski takes one to the chin there.
Tiyapairat lands with a good body shot.
Gorski fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tiyapairat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gorski's sensitive parts.
Gorski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tiyapairat goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Tiyapairat drives through and clinches with Gorski against the cage.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gorski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tiyapairat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tiyapairat works on Gorski's body with a couple of short punches.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gorski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow inside.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the head.
Gorski goes for a takedown attempt but Tiyapairat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gorski or perhaps it was just good defense by Tiyapairat, which made it look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gorski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tiyapairat tries to avoid it but Gorski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tiyapairat to the ground. Tiyapairat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tiyapairat lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tiyapairat.
Gorski looks for a takedown but Tiyapairat sprawls well.
Tiyapairat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gorski's head.
Nice shot by Tiyapairat.
Gorski shoots for a takedown but Tiyapairat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gorski closes the distance and clinches up with Tiyapairat, looking for a takedown. Gorski pushes Tiyapairat against the cage but Tiyapairat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Tiyapairat darts in and clinches Gorski up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorski wants a takedown but no success here.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow that stopped Gorski in his tracks for a moment.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maciej Gorski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiyapairat dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samak Tiyapairat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tiyapairat 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:25
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Tiyapairat!
Samak Tiyapairat was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.