PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samak Tiyapairat (ranked 5522 p4p, 561 weight class) and Maciej Gorski (ranked 7571 p4p, 647 weight class). Tiyapairat comes to the cage accompanied by Ram Muay. Gorski has chosen Harnaś as his entrance music. Maciej Gorski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tiyapairat
vs
Gorski

174 cm
52
166 lbs
41 - 38 - 0

173 cm
29
156 lbs
5 - 13 - 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 41 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samak Tiyapairat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Maciej Gorski!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gorski drops his hands momentarily and Tiyapairat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tiyapairat jabs Gorski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gorski shoots and misses
and Tiyapairat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Tiyapairat rushes Gorski and presses him up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tiyapairat obliges.
Gorski avoiding damage as Tiyapairat throws knees to the body.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tiyapairat lands a damaging elbow.
Tiyapairat has Gorski pushed against the cage.
Tiyapairat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tiyapairat.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat prevents a takedown attempt there.
Samak Tiyapairat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Gorski.
Tiyapairat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tiyapairat is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tiyapairat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gorski tries for a takedown but Tiyapairat manages to get underhooks.
Gorski looks winded!
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiyapairat leaning against his opponent.
Gorski tries to score a body lock takedown but Tiyapairat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Tiyapairat breaks the clinch.
Tiyapairat pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gorski back to the cage. Tiyapairat follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Maciej Gorski has been cut.
A head kick misses from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gorski.
Gorski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tiyapairat pinned against the cage. Tiyapairat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A cross from Tiyapairat lands.
Gorski needs to keep his hands up - Tiyapairat had a free shot at his head there.
Tiyapairat with a jab.
Tiyapairat throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gorski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorski darts in looking for a takedown but Tiyapairat gets double underhooks and turns Gorski into the cage.
A head kick misses from Tiyapairat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gorski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Tiyapairat misses.

Gorski drives through with a takedown into Tiyapairat's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

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.

Tiyapairat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiyapairat throws a wild body kick that Gorski sees coming a mile off.

Tiyapairat closes the distance and pushes Gorski back into the cage.
Gorski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tiyapairat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tiyapairat lands a nice knee to the body.
Tiyapairat lands a nice uppercut.

Gorski has hold of one of Tiyapairat's legs. Tiyapairat is fighting the takedown attempt but Gorski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tiyapairat pushes Gorski off and gets back to his feet.
Tiyapairat connects with a solid leg kick.
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.
Gorski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tiyapairat can pounce on him.

Tiyapairat moves into the clinch.
Tiyapairat misses with a knee strike.
Tiyapairat lands with a right to the head.
Gorski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tiyapairat controlling the action here for a moment.
Gorski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tiyapairat pulls his leg out and moves away.

Tiyapairat rushes Gorski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat is stalling here.
Gorski can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiyapairat.
Gorski is working for takedown but Tiyapairat is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tiyapairat working Gorski over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Tiyapairat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiyapairat scores with a head kick. Gorski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gorski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tiyapairat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gorski thinking.

Tiyapairat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tiyapairat missing with knees to the body.
Gorski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gorski is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiyapairat lands a nice knee to the body.

Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiyapairat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tiyapairat lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samak Tiyapairat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maciej Gorski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tiyapairat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tiyapairat wants it to stay on the feet.
Gorski fails with a takedown attempt.
Gorski shoots in for a takedown but Tiyapairat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Samak Tiyapairat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Gorski.
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 rushes Gorski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gorski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tiyapairat lands a good knee to the midsection. Gorski won't want to take too many of those.
Gorski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tiyapairat pulls his leg out and moves away.

Tiyapairat clinches up with Gorski and pushes him back against the cage.
Tiyapairat lands with a short shot to the head.
Gorski is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the head.
Tiyapairat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gorski's face.

Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiyapairat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gorski.
It looked like Tiyapairat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Tiyapairat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tiyapairat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gorski's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tiyapairat - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gorski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tiyapairat fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tiyapairat lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gorski tries for a takedown but Tiyapairat circles away easily
and Tiyapairat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Tiyapairat rushes Gorski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tiyapairat lands a damaging elbow.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow inside.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gorski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tiyapairat is defending well.

Tiyapairat breaks the clinch.

Tiyapairat rushes Gorski and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tiyapairat manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Tiyapairat. Beautiful body shot.

Tiyapairat closes the distance and clinches.
Gorski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tiyapairat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tiyapairat with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tiyapairat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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 has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tiyapairat after a bit of a struggle.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Samak Tiyapairat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tiyapairat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gorski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gorski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tiyapairat prevents it.
Gorski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tiyapairat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorski can do to turn this around?
Tiyapairat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gorski has Tiyapairat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tiyapairat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tiyapairat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gorski or not.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.

Tiyapairat breaks from the clinch.
Maciej Gorski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorski shoots in and drives through. Tiyapairat sprawls well.
Tiyapairat lands with a kick to the temple. Gorski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gorski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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 looking for a takedown.
Tiyapairat leaning against his opponent.
Gorski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tiyapairat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right hook to the body lands for Tiyapairat.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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.
Gorski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tiyapairat takes the fight into the clinch.
Tiyapairat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gorski's defenses.
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 tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gorski avoids it.
Gorski has Tiyapairat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tiyapairat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tiyapairat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tiyapairat misses with a knee to the head.
Gorski wants to take the fight to the mat but Tiyapairat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tiyapairat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tiyapairat fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gorski needs to keep his hands up - Tiyapairat had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samak Tiyapairat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maciej Gorski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Tiyapairat throws a head kick but Gorski moves out of range.
Gorski shoots in looking for a takedown but Tiyapairat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gorski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Gorski gets tackled into the cage by Tiyapairat. Tiyapairat maintains the clinch.
Gorski wants a takedown.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tiyapairat obliges.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Tiyapairat breaks the clinch.
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.
Samak Tiyapairat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Gorski.
Tiyapairat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tiyapairat throws a good cross that connects.
Gorski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tiyapairat 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tiyapairat counters with a three punch combo that has Gorski backing up. Gorski nods at Tiyapairat to acknowledge the strikes.
Tiyapairat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorski fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tiyapairat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gorski shoots in looking for a takedown but Tiyapairat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gorski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gorski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gorski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tiyapairat tries to bum rush Gorski with a series of wild strikes but Gorski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Tiyapairat rushes Gorski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gorski tries for a takedown. No joy.

Tiyapairat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiyapairat misses with a head kick.
Tiyapairat connects with a body shot.
Gorski fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tiyapairat to score with a decent uppercut.
Tiyapairat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gorski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tiyapairat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiyapairat stuffs the takedown attempt from Gorski. Gorski gets slowly back to his feet.
Tiyapairat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Tiyapairat clinches up against the cage.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tiyapairat prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tiyapairat with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Gorski shoots in looking for a takedown. Tiyapairat tries to sprawl out of it but Gorski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tiyapairat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tiyapairat misses with a series of wild punches.
Tiyapairat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Gorski.
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.
A swing and a miss from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat slaps away a takedown attempt from Gorski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tiyapairat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Tiyapairat clinches.
Gorski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tiyapairat gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorski takes an elbow to the temple.
Gorski has Tiyapairat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tiyapairat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tiyapairat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Gorski has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tiyapairat is trying to keep an underhook but Gorski manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Tiyapairat pushes Gorski off and gets back to his feet.
Samak Tiyapairat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiyapairat keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gorski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tiyapairat moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Samak Tiyapairat is winning the standup battle so far.
Gorski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Tiyapairat has closed the distance and engaged Gorski in a clinch.
Maciej Gorski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gorski scores with an uppercut up the middle.

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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Tiyapairat!
Samak Tiyapairat bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.