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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samak Tiyapairat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Boulks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiyapairat comes into the arena with Ram Muay blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Samak Tiyapairat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Boulks!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Tiyapairat misses.
Tiyapairat throws a shot to the body.
Tiyapairat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boulks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boulks ducks under a wild hook from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat throws a leg kick but Boulks checks it.
Tiyapairat connects with a jab.
Tiyapairat tries to clinch but Boulks is having none of it.
Tiyapairat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiyapairat instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulks tries for a takedown but Tiyapairat manages to get underhooks.
Tiyapairat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boulks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boulks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tiyapairat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boulks wants a takedown.
Samak Tiyapairat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Boulks.
Tiyapairat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tiyapairat stops a takedown attempt from Boulks.
Boulks gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulks throws a big right hand that misses.
Tiyapairat wants to stand and escape but Boulks is having none of it.
Boulks trying to control but Tiyapairat is working from the bottom.
Tiyapairat wants to stand and escape but Boulks is having none of it.
Boulks throws a big right hand that misses.
Tiyapairat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boulks throws an elbow that misses. Tiyapairat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boulks's guard. Nice move by Tiyapairat!
Boulks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tiyapairat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boulks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tiyapairat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boulks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tiyapairat has managed to get both his arms back between Boulks's legs - danger averted.
Boulks is looking for a triangle here but Tiyapairat uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Boulks tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulks is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on Boulks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boulks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boulks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boulks struggling a bit here.
Boulks tries to bench press Tiyapairat off him but Tiyapairat keeps the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tiyapairat tries to close the distance and clinch but Boulks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four 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.
Tiyapairat lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tiyapairat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tiyapairat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boulks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tiyapairat misses with the combination.
Tiyapairat clinches.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body.
Tiyapairat is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tiyapairat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boulks gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Boulks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boulks thows a huge punch but Tiyapairat dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Tiyapairat dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tiyapairat connects with a solid leg kick.
Tiyapairat darts in and clinches Boulks up against the cage.
Tiyapairat crunches a lovely knee into Boulks's ribcage.
Tiyapairat is leaning against Boulks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boulks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tiyapairat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boulks.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the body.
Tiyapairat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tiyapairat misses with a two punch combination.
Boulks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tiyapairat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tiyapairat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boulks's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiyapairat cracks Boulks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiyapairat dips to his left and cracks Boulks with an uppercut!
Tiyapairat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tiyapairat tries to clinch
and Boulks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boulks stops Tiyapairat from standing up.
Tiyapairat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boulks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boulks throwing strikes from guard but Tiyapairat blocks nicely.
Boulks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tiyapairat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boulks trying to control but Tiyapairat is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulks throwing strikes but missing.
Boulks trying to control but Tiyapairat is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tiyapairat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boulks. That did some damage!
Tiyapairat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boulks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boulks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tiyapairat's head.
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!
Boulks trying to control but Tiyapairat is working from the bottom.
Will Boulks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boulks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tiyapairat is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boulks with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boulks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tiyapairat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tiyapairat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Samak Tiyapairat is winning the standup battle so far.
Boulks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tiyapairat lands a nice shot that snaps Boulks's head back.
Tiyapairat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boulks counters with a shoot takedown. Tiyapairat fights it but they end up in guard.
Tiyapairat is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boulks looking to sit in guard and control but Tiyapairat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boulks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boulks working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Tiyapairat dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tiyapairat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiyapairat tries to close the distance and clinch but Boulks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boulks tries to move into range but Tiyapairat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boulks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tiyapairat tries to clinch but Boulks moves away
and Boulks counters with a single leg into guard. Tiyapairat didn't expect that.
Boulks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulks is looking to work some ground and pound but Tiyapairat has wrist control.
Boulks is looking to work some ground and pound but Tiyapairat has wrist control.
Boulks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boulks trying to control but Tiyapairat is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiyapairat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boulks scoring with some ground and pound.
Tiyapairat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boulks can do to turn this around?
Boulks is looking to work some ground and pound but Tiyapairat has wrist control.
Boulks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boulks throws a strike but Tiyapairat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Boulks working for submissions but it's allowed Tiyapairat to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boulks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulks working for a triangle but Tiyapairat defends it easily.
Boulks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tiyapairat is aware though and is defending well.
Tiyapairat is looking to stand up but Boulks won't let him.
Boulks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tiyapairat defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulks working for submissions but it's allowed Tiyapairat to get to half guard.
Tiyapairat moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Boulks.
You can see the frustration on Boulks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tiyapairat tries to stand but Boulks is controlling his head.
Boulks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tiyapairat wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tiyapairat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tiyapairat misses with a lunging right hand
and Boulks counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tiyapairat!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiyapairat avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Boulks.
Boulks throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Boulks really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tiyapairat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Samak Tiyapairat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiyapairat cracks the inside of Boulks's front leg.
Tiyapairat tries to clinch but Boulks moves away
and Boulks counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boulks.
Boulks throwing strikes from guard but Tiyapairat blocks nicely.
Boulks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tiyapairat's head.
Tiyapairat is looking to stand up but Boulks isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulks trying to control but Tiyapairat is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boulks is looking to work some ground and pound but Tiyapairat has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boulks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tiyapairat throws a series of strikes that have Boulks backpedaling.
Boulks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boulks tries to move into range but Tiyapairat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tiyapairat tries to clinch up.
Tiyapairat lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat misses with an uppercut
and Boulks counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boulks.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
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!
Boulks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boulks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boulks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boulks with a nice head shot there.
Boulks lands a couple of elbows.
Boulks postures up in Tiyapairat's guard and throws a big left but Tiyapairat blocks it.
Tiyapairat wants to stand and escape but Boulks is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tiyapairat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulks throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tiyapairat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tiyapairat throws a right hand that misses
and Boulks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boulks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boulks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boulks won't allow Tiyapairat to get back to his feet.
Boulks postures up in Tiyapairat's guard and throws a big left but Tiyapairat blocks it.
Boulks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boulks trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiyapairat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boulks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boulks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boulks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boulks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiyapairat keeps working.
Boulks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tiyapairat pushes Boulks off looking to stand but Boulks dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Boulks dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tiyapairat is looking to clinch but Boulks is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut lands for Tiyapairat. That snapped Boulks's head back.
Tiyapairat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tiyapairat tries to clinch but Boulks is having none of it.
Tiyapairat throws a good cross that connects.
Tiyapairat scores with a shot to the body.
Tiyapairat clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulks looking for a takedown.
Tiyapairat scores with a knee to the head.
Boulks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tiyapairat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boulks has hold of one of Tiyapairat's legs. Tiyapairat is fighting the takedown attempt but Boulks gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Boulks is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boulks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiyapairat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boulks is looking to work some ground and pound but Tiyapairat has wrist control.
Boulks wants to control from the top but Tiyapairat keeps moving.
Boulks throwing strikes from guard but Tiyapairat blocks nicely.
Boulks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boulks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tiyapairat misses with an uppercut
and Boulks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat won't allow Boulks to pass to mount.
Boulks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boulks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tiyapairat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boulks.
Tiyapairat tries to kick Boulks off but Boulks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tiyapairat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boulks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiyapairat keeps working.
Tiyapairat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boulks.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tiyapairat tries to clinch
and Boulks counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boulks looks to land a strike but Tiyapairat avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Boulks trying to control but Tiyapairat is working from the bottom.
Boulks throws an elbow that misses. Tiyapairat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boulks's guard. Nice move by Tiyapairat!
Tiyapairat postures up.
Tiyapairat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boulks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tiyapairat has managed to get both his arms back between Boulks's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulks looking for a sweep. Not yet Boulks, not yet.
Boulks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tiyapairat is aware though and is defending well.
Boulks has a closed guard, preventing Tiyapairat from standing up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boulks wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tiyapairat is now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Boulks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boulks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Boulks!
Will Boulks is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Will Boulks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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