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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Shalashaska (ranked 531 p4p, 1107 weight class) and Vanna Phommathep (ranked 88 p4p, 171 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vanna Phommathep enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adam Shalashaska! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vanna Phommathep! The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Phommathep misses with a right hand and Shalashaska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Phommathep pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Shalashaska definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Shalashaska scores with a jab. Phommathep acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Phommathep slips a jab from Shalashaska. Shalashaska loads up on a big right hand but Phommathep slips the punch. Phommathep is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Phommathep. Shalashaska throws an off balance right hand
and Phommathep counters by moving into the clinch. Shalashaska blocking some punches.
Phommathep tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Phommathep blocks an uppercut.
Shalashaska throws a punch but it's blocked by Phommathep. Phommathep can't find room to land a body shot as Shalashaska controls the action.
Phommathep can't find room to land a body shot as Shalashaska controls the action.
Shalashaska lands a nice uppercut. Shalashaska misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Phommathep blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shalashaska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phommathep tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Phommathep blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phommathep blocking some punches.
Phommathep misses with some punches.
Shalashaska misses with a punch on the inside.
Phommathep throws a head punch that misses. Phommathep misses with a short punch on the inside. Shalashaska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shalashaska tries to work over Phommathep's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A battle for position here, against the cage. Phommathep throws a head punch that misses. Phommathep blocking some punches.
Shalashaska tries a body shot but Phommathep blocks it.
Shalashaska misses with a punch on the inside.
Shalashaska blocks an uppercut.
Shalashaska misses with a hook from the clinch. Phommathep blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shalashaska blocks a body shot from Phommathep. Phommathep struggles to land a body shot inside as Shalashaska controls his hands.
Phommathep can't find room to land a body shot as Shalashaska controls the action.
Phommathep fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Phommathep working aggressively here.
Shalashaska prevents a body shot from Phommathep. Phommathep prevents a body shot from Shalashaska. Shalashaska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phommathep tries to work over Shalashaska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Shalashaska misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Shalashaska. Phommathep swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shalashaska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phommathep's elbow. A head punch on the inside from Shalashaska fails to land. Phommathep doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Phommathep fails to land. Phommathep swings wildly with an uppercut but Shalashaska uses good head movement to avoid it. Shalashaska has a couple of punches blocked by Phommathep.
This has been an exciting period of action! A head punch blocked on the inside by Phommathep. Shalashaska throws a head punch that misses. Shalashaska lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Phommathep goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shalashaska goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phommathep misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Phommathep misses with a hook from the clinch. Shalashaska working some nice short punches in the clinch. Phommathep misses with some punches.
Phommathep misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phommathep misses with a short punch on the inside. Phommathep misses with the head strike.
Phommathep misses with the head strike.
Shalashaska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phommathep misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shalashaska looking to slow down the pace here. Phommathep misses with the head strike.
Phommathep blocking some punches.
Shalashaska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phommathep tries to work over Shalashaska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Shalashaska scores with an uppercut up the middle. Phommathep tries a body shot but Shalashaska blocks it.
Phommathep misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phommathep swings wildly with an uppercut but Shalashaska uses good head movement to avoid it. Phommathep misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shalashaska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Shalashaska misses with some punches.
Shalashaska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shalashaska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shalashaska scores with a shoulder strike. Shalashaska working aggressively here.
Shalashaska digs a right hand underneath Phommathep's ribcage. Phommathep let out a lung full of air as it connected. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head punch blocked on the inside by Shalashaska. Shalashaska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phommathep's elbow. Phommathep goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phommathep misses with a short punch on the inside. Shalashaska lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Shalashaska. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Phommathep blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phommathep working aggressively here.
Shalashaska trying to control the position but instead, Phommathep has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shalashaska into the cage. Shalashaska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shalashaska lands a body punch. Phommathep misses with a short punch on the inside. Shalashaska throws a punch but it's blocked by Phommathep. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Shalashaska dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Shalashaska looks to throw the jab but Phommathep is out of range. A jab from Shalashaska misses. Phommathep tries to counter by closing the distance. Phommathep throws a low kick but Shalashaska moves out of range easily. Phommathep clinches with his opponent.
Shalashaska throws a punch but it's blocked by Phommathep. Shalashaska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phommathep can do to turn this around? Shalashaska blocks an uppercut.
Shalashaska working aggressively here.
Shalashaska misses with a punch on the inside.
Shalashaska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shalashaska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phommathep blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shalashaska misses with some punches.
Shalashaska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shalashaska misses with a punch on the inside.
Phommathep blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phommathep tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Shalashaska swings wildly with an uppercut but Phommathep uses good head movement to avoid it. Shalashaska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shalashaska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Phommathep blocking some punches.
Shalashaska throws a punch but it's blocked by Phommathep. Shalashaska struggles to land a body shot inside as Phommathep controls his hands.
Shalashaska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phommathep goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shalashaska prevents it.
Phommathep blocking some punches.
Shalashaska misses with the head strike.
Shalashaska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phommathep blocks an uppercut.
Shalashaska is looking to control Phommathep's arms but Phommathep gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shalashaska has his back to the cage. A head punch on the inside from Phommathep fails to land. Phommathep blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phommathep. A head punch on the inside from Shalashaska fails to land. Shalashaska scores with a nice hook to the head. Phommathep misses with some punches.
Shalashaska misses with the head strike.
Shalashaska lands a shoulder strike. Shalashaska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shalashaska has a couple of punches blocked by Phommathep.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Phommathep swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shalashaska misses with the head strike.
Shalashaska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phommathep misses with a punch to the body.
Phommathep blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phommathep tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Phommathep tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Phommathep misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phommathep goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shalashaska throws a punch but it's blocked by Phommathep. Shalashaska swings wildly with an uppercut but Phommathep uses good head movement to avoid it. A shot in the inside from Shalashaska. Shalashaska blocking some punches.
Phommathep working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Shalashaska fails to land. Shalashaska lands a hook to the side of the head. Shalashaska prevents a body shot from Phommathep. Shalashaska misses with some punches.
Shalashaska lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Phommathep misses with a short punch on the inside. Adam Shalashaska has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shalashaska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phommathep fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shalashaska avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shalashaska. Phommathep blocks an uppercut.
Shalashaska swings wildly with an uppercut but Phommathep uses good head movement to avoid it. Phommathep tries to throw a body punch but Shalashaska avoids it by throwing Phommathep back against the cage. Phommathep tries to throw a body punch but Shalashaska avoids it by throwing Phommathep back against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Phommathep. Phommathep throws a punch but it's blocked by Shalashaska. Shalashaska misses with the head strike.
Phommathep struggles to land a body shot inside as Shalashaska controls his hands.
Phommathep misses with a short punch on the inside. Phommathep misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shalashaska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phommathep is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Shalashaska misses with a hook from the clinch. Phommathep misses with a body punch.
Shalashaska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phommathep's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Phommathep fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phommathep tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shalashaska. Phommathep tries to throw a body punch but Shalashaska avoids it by throwing Phommathep back against the cage. Shalashaska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shalashaska throws a head punch that misses. Shalashaska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phommathep blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phommathep misses with a punch to the body.
Phommathep swings wildly with an uppercut but Shalashaska uses good head movement to avoid it. Phommathep tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Phommathep misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action! Phommathep blocks an uppercut.
Shalashaska misses with a punch to the body.
Shalashaska lands a hook to the side of the head. Shalashaska lands a shoulder strike. Phommathep misses with a punch to the body.
Shalashaska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shalashaska. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Shalashaska dominated that second round. That's time! Shalashaska's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Shalashaska throws the left hand but Phommathep avoids the punch easily. Shalashaska looks to throw the jab but Phommathep is out of range. Shalashaska throws an overhand right that lands on Phommathep's shoulder, as Phommathep tries to avoid the shot. Phommathep walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. The fighters circling - Shalashaska throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Shalashaska is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Shalashaska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phommathep sees it coming and avoids it easily. A big right from Shalashaska misses. Phommathep has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Shalashaska tries to clinch but Phommathep moves out of range. Phommathep defending well as Shalashaska loads up on a big left hand. Phommathep throws a big shot that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shalashaska throws a looping overhand right but Phommathep ducks down to avoid it. Phommathep misses with an uppercut. Shalashaska saw that one coming. Adam Shalashaska is winning the standup battle so far. A slow jab from Shalashaska misses its intended target. Phommathep wants to counter the offense by Shalashaska and move into the clinch position. Sloppy strikes from Shalashaska. Those never looked like landing. Shalashaska throws a series of punches but Phommathep avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round. Phommathep throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Shalashaska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phommathep. Shalashaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phommathep was well out of range. Poor timing from Shalashaska. Phommathep motions for Shalashaska to come forward. Phommathep throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Shalashaska misses with a lunging right hand
and Phommathep counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Phommathep. Phommathep misses with a punch on the inside.
Shalashaska misses with a short punch on the inside. Phommathep misses with a punch on the inside.
Shalashaska displaying some good clinch control by pressing Phommathep up against the cage. Shalashaska misses with a punch on the inside.
Shalashaska swings wildly with an uppercut but Phommathep uses good head movement to avoid it. Shalashaska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phommathep blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shalashaska misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shalashaska blocks an uppercut.
Phommathep misses with a punch on the inside.
Shalashaska blocks a body shot from Phommathep. Phommathep misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Shalashaska fails to land. Phommathep takes a shot to the head. Shalashaska misses with a body punch.
Phommathep blocks an uppercut.
Phommathep throws a head punch that misses. Phommathep has a couple of punches blocked by Shalashaska.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phommathep. Phommathep blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phommathep goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Phommathep as Shalashaska tries to tie him up. Still in the clinch, Shalashaska scores with a nice short uppercut. Shalashaska prevents a body shot from Phommathep. Shalashaska throws a head punch that misses. Shalashaska working aggressively here.
Phommathep tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Phommathep tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shalashaska's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shalashaska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shalashaska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phommathep throws a punch but it's blocked by Shalashaska. Phommathep misses with a punch on the inside.
Phommathep tries to work over Shalashaska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Shalashaska misses with a body punch.
Phommathep throws a punch but it's blocked by Shalashaska. Phommathep tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shalashaska's elbow. Phommathep blocking some punches.
Phommathep fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phommathep tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shalashaska's elbow. Phommathep misses with a short punch on the inside. Phommathep swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Shalashaska prevents a body shot from Phommathep. Shalashaska misses with a punch on the inside.
Shalashaska swings wildly with an uppercut but Phommathep uses good head movement to avoid it. Shalashaska scores with a nice hook to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shalashaska.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Phommathep blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phommathep goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shalashaska throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phommatheps head. Phommathep tries to work over Shalashaska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Phommathep misses with a punch on the inside.
Shalashaska misses with a punch on the inside.
Shalashaska misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shalashaska. Shalashaska throws a punch but it's blocked by Phommathep. Phommathep misses with a body punch.
Shalashaska swings wildly with an uppercut but Phommathep uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shalashaska scores with a shot to the side of Phommathep's head. Shalashaska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shalashaska misses with some punches.
Phommathep tries a body shot but Shalashaska blocks it.
Phommathep fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phommathep can't find room to land a body shot as Shalashaska controls the action.
Shalashaska misses with some punches.
Shalashaska blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Shalashaska clearly takes 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. Phommathep throws out a leg kick but Shalashaska moves out of range and Phommathep only half commits. Shalashaska throws a hook but Phommathep avoids it easily. Nice defenses there by Phommathep. A slow jab from Phommathep misses its intended target. Phommathep has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shalashaska finds it's way round the side to connect with Phommathep's head. Adam Shalashaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Phommathep slips under a jab from Shalashaska. Shalashaska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phommathep. Phommathep blocks a jab. Shalashaska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phommathep moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A telegraphed right hand from Shalashaska misses the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shalashaska moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Shalashaska slips a jab from Phommathep. Phommathep moves out of range as Shalashaska strikes. Shalashaska misses the body punch and Phommathep moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Phommathep tries a body shot but Shalashaska blocks it.
Shalashaska misses with a short punch on the inside. Shalashaska has a couple of punches blocked by Phommathep.
Shalashaska pushes Phommathep back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Shalashaska fails to land. Shalashaska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phommathep misses with a short punch on the inside. Phommathep blocks an uppercut.
Shalashaska blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Shalashaska fails to land. Phommathep struggles to land a body shot inside as Shalashaska controls his hands.
Phommathep fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phommathep tries to work over Shalashaska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Shalashaska misses with the head strike.
Phommathep tries for a takedown but Shalashaska manages to get underhooks.
Shalashaska misses with a punch on the inside.
Shalashaska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Phommathep blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shalashaska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shalashaska blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shalashaska throws a head punch that misses. Phommathep working aggressively here.
Shalashaska misses with the head strike.
Phommathep blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phommathep. Phommathep blocks an uppercut.
Phommathep goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shalashaska. Phommathep's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short right from Shalashaska on the inside. Phommathep is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Shalashaska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shalashaska. Phommathep can't find room to land a body shot as Shalashaska controls the action.
Shalashaska blocking some punches.
Phommathep struggles to land a body shot inside as Shalashaska controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Phommathep fails to land. Shalashaska lands on the inside with an uppercut. Phommathep has a couple of punches blocked by Shalashaska.
Shalashaska lands a hook that snaps the head of Phommathep backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shalashaska throws a head punch that misses. Phommathep can't find room to land a body shot as Shalashaska controls the action.
Phommathep working aggressively here.
Shalashaska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Shalashaska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phommathep's elbow. Shalashaska blocks an uppercut.
Phommathep blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Shalashaska. Shalashaska has a couple of punches blocked by Phommathep.
Phommathep misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shalashaska misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shalashaska. Shalashaska is looking to control Phommathep's arms but Phommathep gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shalashaska has his back to the cage. Shalashaska throws a punch but it's blocked by Phommathep. Shalashaska lands with a right to the head. A head punch on the inside from Shalashaska fails to land. Shalashaska working aggressively here.
Phommathep swings wildly with an uppercut but Shalashaska uses good head movement to avoid it. Shalashaska has a couple of punches blocked by Phommathep.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Shalashaska prevents a body shot from Phommathep. Phommathep tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Phommathep misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phommathep struggles to land a body shot inside as Shalashaska controls his hands.
Shalashaska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shalashaska working aggressively here.
Shalashaska misses with the head strike.
Shalashaska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shalashaska fails to land. Shalashaska misses with the head strike.
Phommathep fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phommathep blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Phommathep has a couple of punches blocked by Shalashaska.
Phommathep tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Phommathep misses with the head strike.
Shalashaska working aggressively here.
Phommathep can't find room to land a body shot as Shalashaska controls the action.
Phommathep misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Shalashaska throws a punch but it's blocked by Phommathep. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Shalashaska had his way with Vanna Phommathep in that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! Shalashaska pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Shalashaska sets himself, and Phommathep steps forward looking for the clinch! Shalashaska avoids it this time. Shalashaska jabs Phommathep right on the nose. Phommathep blinks but takes it well. Shalashaska throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phommathep holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Shalashaska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shalashaska misses with a punch on the inside.
Shalashaska misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shalashaska. A head punch on the inside from Shalashaska fails to land. Phommathep misses with a short punch on the inside. Shalashaska blocking some punches.
Shalashaska misses with the head strike.
Phommathep swings wildly with an uppercut but Shalashaska uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Phommathep tries to throw a body punch but Shalashaska avoids it by throwing Phommathep back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shalashaska. A head punch blocked on the inside by Phommathep. Shalashaska lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Shalashaska prevents a body shot from Phommathep. Phommathep struggles to land a body shot inside as Shalashaska controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Phommathep tries to work over Shalashaska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Phommathep fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shalashaska has Phommathep pressed against the cage.
Shalashaska is trying to maintain a safe position but Phommathep gets an underhook and turns Shalashaska into the cage. Phommathep misses with a body punch.
Phommathep can't find room to land a body shot as Shalashaska controls the action.
Phommathep doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shalashaska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shalashaska lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Shalashaska throws a head punch that misses. Phommathep struggles to land a body shot inside as Shalashaska controls his hands.
Shalashaska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Shalashaska. Phommathep doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phommathep can't find room to land a body shot as Shalashaska controls the action.
Shalashaska throws a head punch that misses. Shalashaska is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Shalashaska prevents a body shot from Phommathep. Adam Shalashaska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Phommathep misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phommathep tries a body shot but Shalashaska blocks it.
Phommathep goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phommathep doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shalashaska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phommathep misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phommathep misses with a punch on the inside.
Shalashaska misses with a punch on the inside.
Shalashaska blocks an uppercut.
Shalashaska blocks an uppercut.
Phommathep goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shalashaska misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Phommathep tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Shalashaska blocking some punches.
Phommathep has a couple of punches blocked by Shalashaska.
Phommathep misses with a punch on the inside.
Phommathep tries a body shot but Shalashaska blocks it.
Shalashaska misses with the head strike.
Phommathep tries a body shot but Shalashaska blocks it.
Phommathep blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phommathep is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shalashaska pulls him back up using the underhooks. Shalashaska throws a punch but it's blocked by Phommathep. A head punch blocked on the inside by Shalashaska. Phommathep tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shalashaska's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Phommathep tries to throw a body punch but Shalashaska avoids it by throwing Phommathep back against the cage. Phommathep misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phommathep misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phommathep throws a head punch that misses. Shalashaska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Shalashaska throws a punch but it's blocked by Phommathep. Phommathep misses with a punch on the inside.
Shalashaska lands a body shot. Phommathep misses with a punch to the body.
Shalashaska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shalashaska creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Shalashaska. Vanna Phommathep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Phommathep tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adam Shalashaska. Well Shalashaska 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 50:45 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 50:45 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Shalashaska! Adam Shalashaska retains his welterweight title! In his post fight interview, Adam Shalashaska started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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