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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Shalashaska (ranked 150 p4p, 652 weight class) and Vanna Phommathep (ranked 23 p4p, 96 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 12 - 1 - 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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vanna Phommathep!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phommathep fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shalashaska has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tez’s Stand N Bang ! in the buildup to the fight.
Phommathep tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shalashaska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shalashaska fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shalashaska misses with a body shot.
Shalashaska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phommathep.
Phommathep is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shalashaska throws a hook but Phommathep avoids it easily.
Phommathep wants to counter the offense by Shalashaska and move into the clinch position.
Shalashaska lands a nice shot to the body.
Shalashaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phommathep.
Phommathep moves into the clinch successfully.
Phommathep jumps guard but Shalashaska turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Phommathep fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shalashaska has a couple of punches blocked by Phommathep.
Phommathep jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shalashaska walks away with a smile on his face. Phommathep gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Adam Shalashaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vanna Phommathep.
Shalashaska lands with a shot to the body.
Phommathep defending well as Shalashaska loads up on a big left hand.
Shalashaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phommathep.
Phommathep drives through and clinches with Shalashaska against the cage.
Phommathep pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shalashaska sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Phommathep's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Phommathep manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalashaska wants to pass the guard but Phommathep is keeping the position.
Phommathep looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shalashaska wants to pass the guard but Phommathep is keeping the position.
Phommathep is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shalashaska actively working from the bottom here.
Shalashaska looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shalashaska is staying active underneath Phommathep, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska wants to improve his position but Phommathep is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shalashaska won't allow Phommathep to pass to mount.
Phommathep keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shalashaska looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phommathep prevents Shalashaska from improving his position.
Phommathep throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Phommathep wants to work for an arm triangle but Shalashaska is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phommathep perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Phommathep 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.
Phommathep wants to take a breather but Shalashaska is having none of it.
Phommathep prevents Shalashaska from improving his position.
Shalashaska looking for submissions off his back.
Shalashaska is looking for a sweep. Phommathep is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Phommathep is taking a breather. Shalashaska says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shalashaska looking for submissions off his back.
Shalashaska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shalashaska looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Phommathep trying to control the action but Shalashaska is working from the bottom.
Shalashaska is trying to get back to full guard.
Phommathep trying to control the pace.
Shalashaska is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Phommathep jumps into side control!
Phommathep working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shalashaska is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shalashaska can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adam Shalashaska will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shalashaska scores with a nice head shot.
Phommathep has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Phommathep there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shalashaska takes a swing at Phommathep's ribcage but misses.
Phommathep takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shalashaska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phommathep moves in looking to clinch but Shalashaska pushes him off.
Adam Shalashaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shalashaska misses with a straight right.
Phommathep tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shalashaska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phommathep ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phommathep takes the fight into the clinch.
Shalashaska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phommathep can do to turn this around?
Phommathep blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska working aggressively here.
Phommathep jumps guard but Shalashaska stands there with Phommathep around his waist. Phommathep gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Phommathep jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shalashaska walks away with a smile on his face. Phommathep gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phommathep takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phommathep tries to clinch but Shalashaska is having none of it.
Shalashaska thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shalashaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phommathep.
Phommathep uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shalashaska.
Phommathep clinches up against the cage.
Good body shot from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska tries a body shot but Phommathep blocks it.
A body shot lands from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Shalashaska fails to land.
Shalashaska misses with some punches.
Shalashaska lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phommathep fails to pull guard.
Adam Shalashaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vanna Phommathep.
Phommathep tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shalashaska just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shalashaska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shalashaska throws a big shot that misses.
Shalashaska fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phommathep doesn't manage to clinch there - Shalashaska circles away.
Shalashaska misses with a body shot.
Phommathep tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shalashaska swats away the attempt to clinch by Phommathep.
Shalashaska misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shalashaska just misses with a punch to the body.
Shalashaska throws the left hand but Phommathep avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Shalashaska.
Shalashaska scores with the left hand. Phommathep knows he should have avoided that one.
Phommathep dodges the punch combination from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska misses with a hook. Phommathep ducked under it nicely.
Phommathep uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shalashaska.
Phommathep fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shalashaska scores with a body shot.
Shalashaska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phommathep.
Phommathep avoids the body shot from Shalashaska.
Phommathep tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shalashaska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phommathep keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phommathep ducks under a wild hook from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska sets himself, and Phommathep steps forward looking for the clinch! Shalashaska avoids it this time.
Shalashaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phommathep moves away.
Phommathep slips under a jab from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phommathep.
Phommathep wants to counter with a clinch but Shalashaska pushes him away.
Phommathep tries to clinch up but Shalashaska circles away and keeps his distance.
Shalashaska misses with a looping left.
Shalashaska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phommathep clinches up against the cage.
Phommathep tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shalashaska.
Phommathep's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee is keeping an eye on Shalashaska - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shalashaska works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phommathep jumps guard but Shalashaska turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Phommathep is trying to pull guard but Shalashaska turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shalashaska tries to throw a body punch but Phommathep avoids it by throwing Shalashaska back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska throws a head punch that misses.
Shalashaska breaks the clinch.
Phommathep moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Phommathep slips a jab from Shalashaska.
Phommathep uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shalashaska.
Phommathep tries to counter with a clinch but Shalashaska shakes him off and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shalashaska. Phommathep does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shalashaska sets himself, and Phommathep steps forward looking for the clinch! Shalashaska avoids it this time.
Phommathep slips under a jab from Shalashaska.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phommathep pushes Shalashaska up against the cage in a clinch.
Phommathep jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shalashaska walks away with a smile on his face. Phommathep gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shalashaska connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phommathep moves away from the strike by Shalashaska.
Shalashaska takes a swing at Phommathep's ribcage but misses.
Phommathep tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shalashaska takes a swing at Phommathep's ribcage but misses.
Phommathep is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shalashaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Phommathep tries to clinch there but Shalashaska circles away.
Shalashaska misses with a straight left.
Phommathep is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shalashaska circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Shalashaska dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Phommathep wants to clinch up but Shalashaska keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Shalashaska wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phommathep avoids the body shot from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shalashaska scores with a crisp jab that stopped Phommathep in his tracks.
Phommathep tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shalashaska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phommathep moves into range and clinches up with Shalashaska.
Shalashaska works on Phommathep's body with a couple of short punches.
Shalashaska scores with a shot to the side of Phommathep's head.
Shalashaska goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phommathep.
Phommathep tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shalashaska just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shalashaska tries a body shot but Phommathep blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalashaska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phommathep's elbow.
Shalashaska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shalashaska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phommathep manages to avoid it.
Phommathep takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shalashaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phommathep.
A big right from Shalashaska misses.
Shalashaska sets himself, and Phommathep steps forward looking for the clinch! Shalashaska avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phommathep moves into the clinch.
Phommathep fails to pull guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shalashaska creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Shalashaska fails to land.
Shalashaska controlling the action here for a moment.
Adam Shalashaska has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phommathep is trying to pull guard but Shalashaska has him pressed against the cage.
Adam Shalashaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vanna Phommathep.
Phommathep jumps guard and drags Shalashaska to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shalashaska stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phommathep swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shalashaska got a little sloppy there for a moment and Phommathep has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shalashaska has managed to get both his arms back between Phommathep's legs - danger averted.
Shalashaska slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shalashaska working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Phommathep prevents Shalashaska from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phommathep is looking for a sweep.
Shalashaska tries to move to mount but Phommathep blocks the move with his legs.
Shalashaska trying to control the position but Phommathep is working away.
Vanna Phommathep has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shalashaska passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Phommathep!
Phommathep manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shalashaska wants to free his trapped foot but Phommathep is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shalashaska passes to full mount!
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!
Phommathep prevents Shalashaska from taking his back.
Phommathep is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Phommathep slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phommathep tries to roll over but Shalashaska keeps him under control.
Phommathep regains full guard. Nicely done.
Our spies down at at Hardcore Island MMA inform us that Phommathep has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Shalashaska forces his way into half guard.
Shalashaska trying to pass the guard but Phommathep defending well.
Shalashaska trying to advance position but Phommathep counters by regaining guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Phommathep is on top in guard.
Phommathep trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalashaska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shalashaska keeping full guard, as Phommathep tries to pass.
Shalashaska looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska is looking for a triangle but Phommathep pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shalashaska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phommathep is one step ahead there.
Phommathep sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shalashaska's guard.
Phommathep wants to free his trapped foot but Shalashaska is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shalashaska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shalashaska is not content to let Phommathep control the position.
Shalashaska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Phommathep is looking to take a break and control but Shalashaska is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Shalashaska clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shalashaska misses with a hook
and Phommathep moves into the clinch.
Shalashaska swings wildly with an uppercut but Phommathep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phommathep blocks a body shot from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska misses with a body punch.
Shalashaska misses with some punches.
Phommathep jumps guard but Shalashaska stands there with Phommathep around his waist. Phommathep gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shalashaska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phommathep's elbow.
Shalashaska wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phommathep has him pressed against the cage.
Shalashaska misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shalashaska misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Shalashaska fails to land.
Phommathep jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shalashaska walks away with a smile on his face. Phommathep gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shalashaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Phommathep closes the distance and pushes Shalashaska back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shalashaska.
Shalashaska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalashaska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phommathep manages to avoid it.
Phommathep moves in looking to clinch but Shalashaska pushes him off.
Shalashaska swings for the body but Phommathep moves out of range.
Shalashaska throws the left hand but Phommathep avoids the punch easily.
Phommathep tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shalashaska scores with a hook to the body. Phommathep takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phommathep ducks under a wild hook from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska scores with a jab to the head.
Phommathep moves into the clinch.
Phommathep gets control of Shalashaska's arms and successfully pulls guard. Phommathep will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Phommathep wants to sweep here but Shalashaska controlling him for the moment.
Phommathep keeping full guard, as Shalashaska tries to pass.
Phommathep is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Phommathep keeping full guard, as Shalashaska tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska pushing down on Phommathep's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Phommathep wants to get back to full guard.
Shalashaska is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shalashaska wants to free his trapped foot but Phommathep is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shalashaska is working for a kimura but Phommathep is defending it quite comfortably.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Phommathep is trying to control but can't.
Phommathep gets full guard.
Shalashaska tries to free his leg and advance position but Phommathep is retaining full guard.
Shalashaska trying to control but Phommathep is working from the bottom.
Phommathep is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shalashaska is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phommathep has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shalashaska can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shalashaska looking to pass the guard.
Shalashaska is working hard here to advance position.
Shalashaska drops back, looking for a kneebar! Phommathep looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Phommathep looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Phommathep!
Phommathep just content to control the position.
Shalashaska is not content to let Phommathep control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shalashaska tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Phommathep wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Phommathep advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phommathep trying to control but Shalashaska is having none of it.
Shalashaska really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shalashaska slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shalashaska is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shalashaska is trying to control but Phommathep passes into side control!
Shalashaska manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Adam Shalashaska will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Shalashaska misses with a looping left.
Phommathep keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shalashaska lands a nice looking body shot.
Phommathep moves in looking to clinch but Shalashaska pushes him off.
Shalashaska cracks Phommathep with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Phommathep blocks a jab.
Phommathep moves into range and clinches up with Shalashaska.
Shalashaska will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Phommathep up against the cage.
Phommathep blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shalashaska tries a body shot but Phommathep blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalashaska working aggressively here.
Shalashaska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shalashaska comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phommathep doesn't manage to clinch there - Shalashaska circles away.
Shalashaska throws a lazy right hand but Phommathep sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalashaska loads up on a big right hand but Phommathep slips the punch.
Phommathep rushes Shalashaska and presses him up against the cage.
Phommathep blocks a body shot from Shalashaska.
Phommathep tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shalashaska just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shalashaska swings wildly with an uppercut but Phommathep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shalashaska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shalashaska darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shalashaska misses with a looping left.
Phommathep has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phommathep is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shalashaska to keep the fight standing.
Shalashaska tries a body shot but Phommathep blocks it.
Shalashaska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shalashaska swinging wildly here.
Phommathep fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phommathep gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Adam Shalashaska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska misses with the head strike.
Phommathep tries to pull guard but Shalashaska won't allow it.
Adam Shalashaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vanna Phommathep.
Shalashaska goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phommathep is trying to pull guard but Shalashaska has him pressed against the cage.
Phommathep tries to pull guard but Shalashaska forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Phommathep jumps guard but Shalashaska stands there with Phommathep around his waist. Phommathep gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shalashaska leaning his opponent against the cage.
Phommathep fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phommathep is trying to pull guard but Shalashaska has him pressed against the cage.
Phommathep is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shalashaska to keep the fight standing.
Vanna Phommathep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shalashaska lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phommathep backwards.
Phommathep jumps guard but Shalashaska stands there with Phommathep around his waist. Phommathep gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Phommathep tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shalashaska smiles and moves away.
Shalashaska cracks Phommathep with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phommathep tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shalashaska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shalashaska changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shalashaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phommathep moves away.
Shalashaska throws a jab but it's blocked by Phommathep.
Phommathep fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shalashaska misses with an uppercut. Phommathep saw that one coming.
Shalashaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phommathep was well out of range. Poor timing from Shalashaska.
Shalashaska throws a body punch but Phommathep moves out of range.
Phommathep takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shalashaska. Phommathep does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shalashaska swings for the body but Phommathep moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phommathep tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shalashaska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phommathep uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shalashaska.
Shalashaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phommathep was well out of range. Poor timing from Shalashaska.
Phommathep wants to counter with a clinch but Shalashaska pushes him away.
Phommathep swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Shalashaska showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shalashaska, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 50:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Shalashaska!
Adam Shalashaska retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Adam Shalashaska was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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