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Event:
Highland Island 52
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Pham shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Bam is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pham is controlling him. Pham trying to control but Bam is working from the bottom. Bam wants to stand and escape but Pham is having none of it. Pham should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Pham tries to free his leg and advance position but Bam is retaining full guard. Pham won't allow Bam to get back to his feet. Pham wants to control from the top but Bam keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bam is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pham is controlling him. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1# Pham moves in looking to clinch but Bam pushes him off. Bam takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pham fakes the leg kick and cracks Bam in the body. Pham lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2# Pham manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bam on his heels. He'll look to pass Bam's guard now, I'm sure. Pham prevents Bam from getting back to his feet. #T2# Pham passes Bam's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Pham prevents Bam from standing back up.
Pham thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bam's head. Bam wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Pham tries to clinch but Bam is having none of it. An attempted straight right counter from Bam misses the target. Pham fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2# Pham scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bam pushes Pham off looking to stand but Pham dives back in and keeps control.
Bam looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Bam is refusing to be controlled, as Pham sits in half guard. Bam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pham on the ground. Pham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3# Bam is looking to escape.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Bam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pham. Pham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Bam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Pham scores with a one two! Bam had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4# The fight stays on the outside here - Pham looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Pham lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Pham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pham lands with a slapping head kick. Bam blocks a head kick by Pham.
Bam is looking to counter punch. Pham throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Pham. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bam is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pham asserts his dominance and retains side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nap Pham dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Pham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nap Pham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Pham lands with a kick to the temple. Bam shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Pham misses with a two punch combination.
Pham tries a head kick but it misses.
Pham plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Nap Pham seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2# Pham looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bam! Bam is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pham has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Pham wants to control but Bam is keeping him busy. Pham prevents Bam from escaping the position. Pham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Pham tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Pham throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pham tries to clinch but Bam is having none of it. Bam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2# Pham shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pham was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Bam tries to escape but Pham is in control. #T2# Bam is looking to get back to his feet here but Pham is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bam's back. Bam staying busy and making it hard for Pham to control. Bam is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3# Bam prevents Pham from getting a body triangle. Pham missing with strikes from the back. #SUB2# Pham has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Bam is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4##ES# Bam manages to stand up with Pham still on his back. Eventually Pham drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position. Pham throws a series of punches but Bam avoids them all with ease. Bam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bam takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pham scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Pham misses with a double jab.
Pham is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bam paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Pham. Bam wants to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nap Pham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Pham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bam is looking to counter punch. Pham throws a sloppy head kick and Bam moves out of range easily. Pham throws a head kick that misses and Bam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Pham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pham tries to clinch up. Pham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pham misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bam takes a kick to the side of the head. Pham misses with a head kick.
Pham looks to land a combination but Bam avoids it well. Pham tries to bum rush Bam with a series of wild strikes but Bam uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Pham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Pham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bam avoids the head kick by Pham.
Pham misses with the combination.
Pham tries to clinch up. Bam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Pham misses with a head kick.
It looked like Bam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Pham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bam dodges the punch combination from Pham.
Pham throws a sloppy head kick and Bam moves out of range easily. Bam throwing a counter right hand but Pham manages to avoid it.#T2# Pham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. An attempted straight right counter from Bam misses the target. Pham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bam. Pham throws a nice looking combination but Bam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. It looked like Bam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bam moves out of range of the body kick from Pham.
An attempted straight right counter from Bam misses the target.#TD2# Pham manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bam on his heels. He'll look to pass Bam's guard now, I'm sure. Pham stops Bam from standing up. #ES# Bam pushes Pham off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pham tries to clinch but Bam moves out of range. Pham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bam is looking to counter punch. Pham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3# A combination from Pham does no damage. Pham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Pham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nap Pham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Pham swinging wildly here.
Pham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bam moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Bam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Pham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2# Pham shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pham showed some decent athleticism there. Bam wants to get back to his feet.#T4# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bam trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Bam Bam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sloppy strikes from Pham. Those never looked like landing. Bam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight! Nap Pham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Pham has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nap Pham!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2016 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Witika's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bam under the eye.#CUT# It looks like Bam Bam has been cut.#KD# Witika sends Bam crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Witika is motioning to the referee to let Bam up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Witika cracks Bam with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Bam falls to his knees and Witika doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sione Witika! Jumping up and down and very excited, Sione Witika waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
HI42: The Meaning of Life
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1# Bam closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Li Won misses with a wild body shot. Li Won tries to score with a low kick but Bam moves his leg out of the way. It looked like Bam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2# Bam tries to keep at a distance but Li Won has taken the fight into the clinch. Li Won wants to break free but Bam has control.
Li Won lands a body punch. #TD2# Li Won gets control of Bam's arms and successfully pulls guard. Li Won will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Li Won is looking to stand up but Bam isn't so interested in that idea. Bam postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bam connects with a couple of short punches. Bam with a nice head shot there. Bam working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Bam chips away with some ground and pound. Bam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Bam postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Bam working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1# Bam landing with the ground and pound. Bam postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Bam stops Li Won from standing up. Bam stands up over Li Won, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Bam connects with a couple of short punches. Bam makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Bam won't allow Li Won to get back to his feet. Li Won really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Bam chips away with some ground and pound. Bam is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Bam prevents Li Won from getting back to his feet. Bam postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Bam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Li Won is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Bam postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Bam stops Li Won from standing up. Bam postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bam won't allow Li Won to get back to his feet. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Li Won can do anything to dispel that myth. Bam stands up over Li Won, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Bam lands a couple of digs.#ROC# Li Won is rocked! Li Won is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bam is controlling him. #T2# Bam works over Li Won with some ground and pound from guard. Bam distracts Li Won with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bam connects with a couple of short punches. Li Won is still in real trouble! Can Bam finish him? Bam cracks Li Won with a solid left hand. Bam content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Bam postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Li Won's head off the mat! Li Won is out! He's out! Bam jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bam Bam! Bam Bam spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Highland Island 27
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1# Norris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Norris delivers a nice body kick. Bam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Norris bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Norris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Norris is looking to clinch. An attempted straight right counter from Bam misses the target. Norris throws a nice outside leg kick. Norris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bam. Bam circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Bam misses the target. Norris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Norris cracks Bam with a good jab. Norris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norris cracks Bam with a good jab.#T1# Norris lands a head kick. Bam smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Norris is looking to slow Bam down with leg kicks. Bam blocks a head kick by Norris.
Norris scores with a jab. Norris throws a shot to the body.
Norris lands with an uppercut that bounces Bam off the cage and back into range. Norris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Norris scores with a kick to the body.
Norris tries to clinch there but Bam circles away.
Norris cracks Bam with a right hand to the side of the head. Norris cracks Bam with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2# Norris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bam takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Norris scores with the left hand. Bam knows he should have avoided that one. Norris lands with a kick to the temple. Bam shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Norris throws a head kick that half lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Norris. Norris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bam. Bam looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Shrek Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Norris digs a good hook to Bam's body.
Norris moves in looking to clinch but Bam pushes him off. An attempted straight right counter from Bam misses the target. Good exchange - Norris coming out on top.#T3# Bam takes a kick to the side of the head. Norris tries to clinch up but Bam circles away and keeps his distance. An attempted straight right counter from Bam misses the target. Norris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Norris throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bam's head.#ROC2# Bam is rocked! Bam looks up at the clock. Bad move! Norris lands a right hand from hell, dropping Bam. Norris pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shrek Norris!
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Event:
WedFight II
Date: Mar 23, 2016 |
#R1# Fenelon Costeau keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fenelon Costeau has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Fenelon Costeau dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bam drops his hands momentarily and Fenelon Costeau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Fenelon Costeau should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Fenelon Costeau digs a good body shot into Bam's ribs. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fenelon Costeau has eaten all the pies! Fenelon Costeau throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bam on the side of the head. Fenelon Costeau cracks Bam with a right hand to the side of the head. A decent looking cross lands there for Fenelon Costeau. Bam takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fenelon Costeau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Bam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fenelon Costeau wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Fenelon Costeau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bam moves forwards but Fenelon Costeau connects with a nice, crisp jab. Fenelon Costeau lands a really nice looking cross but Bam seems unphased.
Fenelon Costeau cracks Bam with a right hand to the side of the head. Bam takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Fenelon Costeau works Bam's body with a nice hook.#T1# Bam takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD# Bam gets the takedown into side control. Fenelon Costeau throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. Bam working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#CUT# It looks like Kris Fenelon Costeau has been cut. Check out the look on Bam's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ROC# Fenelon Costeau is rocked!#CUT# That has opened up Kris Fenelon Costeau's cut even more. Bam cracks Fenelon Costeau with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bam immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Fenelon Costeau is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bam!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bam Bam!
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