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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naya Shinoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samak Tiyapairat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinoki 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, wadiako. Tiyapairat has chosen Ram Muay as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
32 - 20 - 0 |
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45
166 lbs
35 - 24 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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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
32 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Naya Shinoki !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samak Tiyapairat!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinoki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shinoki seems to be looking for submissions.
Shinoki is trying to control the action in half guard but Tiyapairat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shinoki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tiyapairat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shinoki .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinoki wants to work for an arm triangle but Tiyapairat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shinoki is trying to control. Tiyapairat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiyapairat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tiyapairat pushes Shinoki off looking to stand but Shinoki dives back in and keeps control.
Shinoki wants to free his trapped foot but Tiyapairat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tiyapairat throws a body punch but Shinoki moves out of range.
Shinoki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tiyapairat shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shinoki eats them both and turns towards Tiyapairat to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tiyapairat throws a lazy right hand but Shinoki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shinoki moves out of range as Tiyapairat throws a body kick.
Tiyapairat closes the distance and clinches.
Shinoki blocks an elbow strike from Tiyapairat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat trying to land knees to the body.
Tiyapairat looking to throw knees to the head but Shinoki is blocking nicely.
Shinoki drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shinoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shinoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tiyapairat is one step ahead there.
Shinoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shinoki trying to keep a closed guard but Tiyapairat is proving a slippery customer.
Shinoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tiyapairat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat postures up.
Shinoki wants to stand up but Tiyapairat is controlling him.
Shinoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Shinoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shinoki working a defensive guard here.
Shinoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Shinoki 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shinoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tiyapairat is one step ahead there.
Shinoki has a closed guard, preventing Tiyapairat from standing up.
Tiyapairat stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shinoki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tiyapairat on his heels. He'll look to pass Tiyapairat's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shinoki wants to control from the top but Tiyapairat keeps moving.
Shinoki looking to sit in guard and control but Tiyapairat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samak Tiyapairat will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tiyapairat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shinoki attempts a counter takedown but Tiyapairat avoids it well and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat wants to clinch but Shinoki slips to the side
and Shinoki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shinoki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shinoki is working for a submission of some sort.
Tiyapairat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shinoki . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shinoki is looking to stall here but Tiyapairat recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiyapairat has momentary wrist control but Shinoki slips an elbow through the middle.
Tiyapairat keeping full guard, as Shinoki tries to pass.
Shinoki stops Tiyapairat from standing up.
Shinoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiyapairat is retaining full guard.
Tiyapairat keeping moving, preventing Shinoki from controlling successfully.
Shinoki advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shinoki trying to control the position but Tiyapairat is working away.
The ground and pound from Shinoki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Shinoki tries to advance to mount but Tiyapairat instead regains half guard.
Shinoki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shinoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tiyapairat has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinoki is trying to control the action in half guard but Tiyapairat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shinoki seems to be working for a kimura but Tiyapairat defends the submission attempt.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shinoki in particular looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shinoki avoids the head kick by Tiyapairat.
Shinoki tries to counter with a takedown but Tiyapairat is quick to defend against it.
Tiyapairat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tiyapairat tries to clinch
and Shinoki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shinoki connects with a couple of short punches.
Shinoki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shinoki trying to control but Tiyapairat is working from the bottom.
Tiyapairat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shinoki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tiyapairat is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tiyapairat has escaped and now he's on top!
Naya Shinoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shinoki has his foot on Tiyapairat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tiyapairat works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naya Shinoki dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Shinoki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tiyapairat was covering up waiting for the punch and Shinoki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shinoki trying to control but Tiyapairat is working from the bottom.
Shinoki is looking to work some ground and pound but Tiyapairat has wrist control.
Shinoki trying to control but Tiyapairat is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinoki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shinoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shinoki trying to control but Tiyapairat is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tiyapairat rushes Shinoki and presses him up against the ropes.
Shinoki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiyapairat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tiyapairat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tiyapairat connects with an inside leg kick.
Tiyapairat has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shinoki is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tiyapairat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinoki connects with a leg kick. Tiyapairat looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tiyapairat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Naya Shinoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiyapairat closes the distance and clinches.
Shinoki is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Tiyapairat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tiyapairat trying to land knees to the body.
Shinoki gets control of Tiyapairat's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shinoki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shinoki wants to hit a switch here but Tiyapairat passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shinoki there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiyapairat wants to get back to his feet but Shinoki is holding on tight.
Shinoki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat keeping moving, preventing Shinoki from controlling successfully.
Shinoki throws a strike but Tiyapairat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tiyapairat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shinoki is trying to control the position but Tiyapairat postures up.
Shinoki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tiyapairat is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Shinoki .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinoki 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.
Tiyapairat tries to stand but Shinoki is controlling his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shinoki is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samak Tiyapairat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tiyapairat 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Samak Tiyapairat!
In his post fight interview, Samak Tiyapairat started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Naya Shinoki was interviewed post fight and said ' Didn't go my way I will come back stronger Congrats to my opponent an best of luck in the future thanks you all for the support'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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