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Event:
HFC 272 Take It All
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Djamali throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Chikatchawan counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Chikatchawan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Djamali fails with the takedown#TD#
and Chikatchawan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Djamali's guard.
Djamali wants to get back to his feet but Chikatchawan passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Chikatchawan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chikatchawan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Djamali keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Djamali really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chikatchawan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chikatchawan slows the pace down in half guard.
Djamali tries to roll over but Chikatchawan keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Chikatchawan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Djamali defends it well.
Chikatchawan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Djamali blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan not doing much here.
Chikatchawan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Djamali tries to roll over but Chikatchawan keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chikatchawan in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Djamali wants to control but Chikatchawan passes into side.
A lull in the action here.
Chikatchawan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Chikatchawan lands a nice forearm strike.
Chikatchawan throws an elbow but Djamali slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from Chikatchawan crashes against the mat.
Djamali defending against the ground and pound.
Chikatchawan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SU#
Chikatchawan decides to stand back up. Chikatchawan steps back and let's Djamali get back to his feet.#TD#
Chikatchawan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Djamali's guard.
Djamali is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chikatchawan dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB##SUB#
Chikatchawan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Chikatchawan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
An elbow from Chikatchawan crashes against the mat.
Chikatchawan controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsoko Chikatchawan dominated that 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.
#R2##TD#
Chikatchawan shoots in and bounces Djamali off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Djamali is looking to stand back up but Chikatchawan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Djamali. #REVB#
Chikatchawan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SU#
Chikatchawan decides to return to a standing position.
Tsoko Chikatchawan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Djamali looks for a takedown but Chikatchawan sprawls well.
Djamali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chikatchawan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Djamali throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chikatchawan's waist but Chikatchawan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Djamali off to one side. #T1##TD#
Chikatchawan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Djamali is looking to get back to is feet but Chikatchawan passes into side control.
#SUB#
Chikatchawan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU#
Chikatchawan decides to stand back up. #CL#
Chikatchawan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Chikatchawan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chikatchawan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Djamali back to the cage. Chikatchawan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Saladin Djamali has been cut.#TD#
Chikatchawan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Djamali to the mat! Djamali manages to get full guard.
Chikatchawan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Djamali can do to turn this around?#T2#
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!
Chikatchawan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Djamali avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Chikatchawan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chikatchawan postures up in Djamali's guard and throws a big left but Djamali blocks it. #SU#
Chikatchawan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Djamali, up you get!
Chikatchawan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Chikatchawan closes the distance and pushes Djamali back into the cage.
Djamali tries to score a body lock takedown but Chikatchawan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tsoko Chikatchawan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saladin Djamali.#TD#
Chikatchawan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Djamali regains guard immediately.
Chikatchawan is standing up over Djamali. Djamali looks to escape but Chikatchawan dives into side control.
Djamali is breathing heavily.#REVB##SUB#
Chikatchawan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chikatchawan taking a breather here. #T4##SUB#
Chikatchawan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Djamali knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsoko Chikatchawan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Saladin Djamali's cut.
That's time! Chikatchawan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Chikatchawan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chikatchawan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Djamali can't keep his opponent in guard - Chikatchawan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Chikatchawan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikatchawan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Chikatchawan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chikatchawan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chikatchawan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tsoko Chikatchawan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Chikatchawan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Djamali is surviving well by controlling Chikatchawan's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Chikatchawan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Djamali is surviving well by controlling Chikatchawan's body position as best he can. #T2#
Djamali is trying to escape the mount.
Chikatchawan controlling from mount. #SUB#
Chikatchawan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Chikatchawan working for a guillotine from mount but Djamali is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Chikatchawan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Chikatchawan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chikatchawan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Djamali tries to control Chikatchawan's body but Chikatchawan pushes him off. Djamali squirms to his side and now Chikatchawan has his back!
Djamali trying to control the action but Chikatchawan just sinks the hooks in. #T4##SUB#
Djamali defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chikatchawan's arms. #SUB#
Chikatchawan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Djamali has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tsoko Chikatchawan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chikatchawan 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsoko Chikatchawan!
Tsoko Chikatchawan 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.
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