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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samak Tiyapairat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiyapairat comes into the arena with Ram Muay blaring out of the sound system. Samak Tiyapairat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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Excellent boxer
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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
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Samak Tiyapairat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin James!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tiyapairat swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
James throws a series of strikes that have Tiyapairat backpedaling.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It appears Tiyapairat was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tiyapairat throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James gets tackled into the cage by Tiyapairat. Tiyapairat maintains the clinch.
Tiyapairat looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Tiyapairat has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
James avoiding damage as Tiyapairat throws knees to the body.
James breaks the clinch.
Tiyapairat misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Tiyapairat misses the jab.
Tiyapairat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiyapairat.
James digs a good body shot into Tiyapairat's ribs.
Samak Tiyapairat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiyapairat fails in his attempt to clinch.
James scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiyapairat thumps James with a low kick.
Tiyapairat fails in his attempt to clinch.
James lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tiyapairat's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tiyapairat avoids the head kick by James.
Tiyapairat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Tiyapairat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
James ducks under a wild hook from Tiyapairat.
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tiyapairat stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tiyapairat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
James 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. James is in Tiyapairat's guard.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiyapairat is retaining full guard.
James postures up in Tiyapairat's guard and throws a big left but Tiyapairat blocks it.
James wants to control from the top but Tiyapairat keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiyapairat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Tiyapairat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
James trying to strike off his back.
James is looking for a triangle but Tiyapairat pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tiyapairat is one step ahead there.
Tiyapairat has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of James is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tiyapairat is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA inform us that James has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tiyapairat has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of James is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tiyapairat stopping the sweep attempt from James.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
James connects with a looping right hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tiyapairat enables James to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tiyapairat manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiyapairat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The strikes coming from James are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
James with the ground and pound but Tiyapairat regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin James dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tiyapairat tries to clinch there but James circles away.
James throws a body punch but Tiyapairat moves out of range.
James looking to score a takedown here. Tiyapairat is defending well but James drives through and ends up in Tiyapairat's guard.
Tiyapairat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiyapairat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiyapairat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiyapairat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tiyapairat misses with a straight right.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tiyapairat throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
Tiyapairat swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tiyapairat tries to score with a low kick but James moves his leg out of the way.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from James misses.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tiyapairat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tiyapairat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tiyapairat struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws a hook to the side of Tiyapairat's head but Tiyapairat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Tiyapairat tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
James gets a double leg takedown into Tiyapairat's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James throws an elbow that misses. Tiyapairat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in James's guard. Nice move by Tiyapairat!
Tiyapairat trying to stand up but can't free himself from James's guard.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat tries to stand but James is controlling from the bottom.
James 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.
James controls Tiyapairat momentarily but Tiyapairat frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tiyapairat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
Samak Tiyapairat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
James moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
James shoots in for a takedown but Tiyapairat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tiyapairat throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Samak Tiyapairat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tiyapairat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tiyapairat tries to clinch up.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tiyapairat takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kevin James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiyapairat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tiyapairat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James is looking for the big counter here.
James punishes Tiyapairat's body with a nice straight punch.
James dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tiyapairat. That did some damage!
Tiyapairat looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
James shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tiyapairat's guard.
James has gone for a leg lock! Tiyapairat slips out almost immediately though and dives into James's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard.
Tiyapairat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiyapairat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiyapairat can't keep his opponent in guard - James advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
James is looking for a kimura here.
James wants to free his trapped foot but Tiyapairat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
James is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tiyapairat!
Tiyapairat trying desperately to get to his feet.
James sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James looking to finish with strikes here!
Tiyapairat in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
It looks like Samak Tiyapairat has been cut.
James thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
James thowing shots but they're missing.
James punishing his opponent with strikes.
James won't let Tiyapairat get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kevin James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that James has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiyapairat is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got James winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin James!
Kevin James seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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