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Event:
Highland 92
Date: Sep 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Shark misses with a looping right.
Phommathep tries to counter with a clinch but Shark shakes him off and moves away.
Shark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phommathep moves away.
Phommathep tries to counter with a clinch but Shark shakes him off and moves away.
Shark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phommathep manages to avoid it.
Shark misses the shot to the body.
Shark lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark tries to clinch up but Phommathep circles away and keeps his distance.
Phommathep tries to counter with a clinch but Shark shakes him off and moves away.
Shark tries to clinch but Phommathep moves out of range.
Shark sets himself, and Phommathep steps forward looking for the clinch! Shark avoids it this time.
Shark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Shark loads up on a big right hand but Phommathep slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shark. Phommathep does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phommathep steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shark.
Shark throws a leg kick but Phommathep checks it.
Phommathep steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shark.
Shark throws a body punch but Phommathep moves out of range.
Phommathep steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shark.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shark.#CL#
Shark closes the distance and clinches.
Phommathep fails to pull guard.
#T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Phommathep tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shark just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Shark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phommathep avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shark connects with an inside leg kick.
Shark throws a leg kick but Phommathep sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Shark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phommathep wants to counter with a clinch but Shark pushes him away.
Shark connects with a good right hand that stumbles Phommathep. Phommathep circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phommathep tries to counter with a clinch but Shark shakes him off and moves away.
Shark looks to land a left hand but Phommathep moved out of range nicely.
Phommathep is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shark just misses with a punch to the body.
Phommathep tries to counter by closing the distance.
Phommathep ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shark swings for the body but Phommathep moves out of range.
Phommathep wants to counter the offense by Shark and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Phommathep dodges the punch combination from Shark.
Shark works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shark walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phommathep checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shark tries to clinch there but Phommathep circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shark pivots, looking for a leg kick but Phommathep is out of range and Shark settles back down.
Larry Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shark swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Phommathep steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shark.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Shark dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Shark looks to throw the jab but Phommathep is out of range.
Phommathep tries to counter by closing the distance.
Phommathep takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phommathep sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shark connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Phommathep momentarily.
Shark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phommathep tries to counter with a clinch but Shark shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phommathep manages to avoid it.
Phommathep keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shark.
Phommathep tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shark lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Shark. Phommathep does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phommathep wants to counter the offense by Shark and move into the clinch position.
Shark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phommathep gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phommathep moves away.
Phommathep wants to counter with a clinch but Shark pushes him away.
Shark misses with a straight right.
Shark sets himself, and Phommathep steps forward looking for the clinch! Shark avoids it this time.#T2#
Shark throws out a loose jab but Phommathep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phommathep tries to counter with a clinch but Shark shakes him off and moves away.
Shark looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shark misses with a wild body shot.
Shark scores with a jab to the head.
Shark tries to bum rush Phommathep with a series of wild strikes but Phommathep uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phommathep tries to counter with a clinch but Shark shakes him off and moves away.
Phommathep takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shark lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Shark misses its intended target. #T3#
Shark tries to clinch there but Phommathep circles away.
Shark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phommathep sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Shark closes the distance and clinches.
Phommathep tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shark just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shark is looking to break free of the clinch but Phommathep has double underhooks.
Phommathep fails to pull guard.
Shark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shark 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 fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Larry Shark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vanna Phommathep.
Phommathep is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shark to keep the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shark wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shark swings wildly with an uppercut but Phommathep uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Shark dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Phommathep defending well as Shark loads up on a big left hand.
Shark scores with a body shot.
Shark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phommathep.
Phommathep wants to counter with a clinch but Shark pushes him away.
Shark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phommathep.
Phommathep tries to counter with a clinch but Shark shakes him off and moves away.
Shark misses with an uppercut.
Phommathep wants to counter the offense by Shark and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark scores with a nice strike.
Shark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phommathep tries to counter by closing the distance.
Phommathep keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Shark throws a looping overhand right but Phommathep ducks down to avoid it.
Phommathep steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shark.
Shark throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Phommathep gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shark throws a one two combo.
Shark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phommathep sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shark misses with a wild body shot.
Phommathep tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vanna Phommathep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Shark moves in looking to clinch but Phommathep pushes him off.
Shark misses with a looping left.
Phommathep is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Phommathep keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shark.
Shark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phommathep manages to avoid it.
Phommathep is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A slow jab from Shark misses its intended target.
Phommathep steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shark.
A big right from Shark misses.
Phommathep steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shark.
Shark throws the left hand but Phommathep avoids the punch easily.
Phommathep wants to counter with a clinch but Shark pushes him away.#T3#
Phommathep slips a straight right by Shark.
Phommathep tries to counter with a clinch but Shark shakes him off and moves away.
Phommathep slips a jab from Shark.
Phommathep is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shark throws a hook to the side of Phommathep's head but Phommathep sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phommathep tries to counter with a clinch but Shark shakes him off and moves away.
Shark scores with a jab.
Phommathep checks a leg kick nicely.
Phommathep tries to counter with a clinch but Shark shakes him off and moves away.
Shark loads up on a big right hand but Phommathep slips the punch.
Phommathep steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shark.#T4#
Shark throws a hook but Phommathep blocks it.
Shark swings for the body but Phommathep moves out of range.
Shark sets himself, and Phommathep steps forward looking for the clinch! Shark avoids it this time.
Shark sizes up Phommathep with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phommathep paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Shark misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Shark.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phommathep staying out of range there.
Phommathep wants to counter the offense by Shark and move into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Shark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shark 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Shark! |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Damien closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Phommathep did well to prevent Damien getting side control.
Phommathep trying to hold on to Damien's head to control him but Damien postures up.
Phommathep is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Phommathep looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Damien wants to pass to mount but Phommathep is defending the position.
Phommathep is staying active underneath Damien, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Damien is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phommathep defends it well. #SUB2#
Damien wants to work for an arm triangle but Phommathep is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Phommathep trying to control here.
#T1##SUB#
Phommathep looking for submissions off his back.
Damien tries to pass to full mount but Phommathep defends it.
Damien passes to full mount!
Phommathep's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Phommathep is looking to improve his position but Damien isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Damien is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Phommathep has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Damien goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Phommathep is on top in guard.
#T2#
Damien looking for a sweep. Not yet Damien, not yet.
Damien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Damien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phommathep is one step ahead there.
Damien is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Damien is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Phommathep is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Damien wants to control but Phommathep passes easily into half guard.
Damien is looking to control Phommathep's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Damien avoid being mounted?
Damien wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Damien looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Damien controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Damien actively working from the bottom here.
Damien wants to improve his position but Phommathep is controlling well.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Damien wants to get back to full guard but Phommathep has passed into side control.
Damien looking for a sweep but Phommathep has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Phommathep fails to take his opponent's back.
Damien is wriggling around trying to escape.
Phommathep controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Damien manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Damien manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Damien dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Damien gets a takedown into half guard.
Damien has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Damien seems to be looking for submissions.
Damien is looking to pass Phommathep's guard but actually Phommathep recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Phommathep is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phommathep is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Damien trying to control the position from guard on top but Phommathep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damien tries to free his leg and advance position but Phommathep is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Phommathep looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Damien got a little sloppy there for a moment and Phommathep has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Damien has managed to get both his arms back between Phommathep's legs - danger averted.
Damien controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Phommathep looking for a guillotine here but Damien defends easily.
Damien slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Damien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phommathep keeps working.
Phommathep is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB2#
Damien is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phommathep knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Damien is trying to get an arm triangle but Phommathep is defending well.
Damien working away.
Damien advances to mount.
Phommathep tries to hold on but Damien pushes him away. #SUB2#
Damien working for a submission but Phommathep is keeping him at bay.
Damien controlling the pace for now.
Phommathep is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Damien looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Damien looking for a guillotine from mount but Phommathep is having none of it.
Phommathep is working to get back to half guard.
Phommathep wants to hold on but Damien pushes him away.
Damien trying to control but Phommathep is having none of it. #SUB2#
Damien is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Phommathep has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB2#
Damien is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Phommathep has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Damien working for a guillotine from mount but Phommathep is in no mood to give up.
Phommathep tries to lock up and control but Damien gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Damien has control of Phommathep's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Phommathep regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jake Damien has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Damien is working for a guillotine from mount but Phommathep frees his head quite easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Damien moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Phommathep has worked his arm free - good work by Phommathep!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Damien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Damien gets a double leg takedown into Phommathep's guard.
Phommathep trying to control the position.
Damien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Phommathep has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Damien can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Damien tries to free his leg and advance position but Phommathep is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phommathep not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Damien's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Phommathep not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Phommathep is looking for a triangle but Damien pushes his legs off easily.
Phommathep keeping full guard, as Damien tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Phommathep looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Damien has picked Phommathep up and slammed him! Phommathep can't keep hold of the triangle and Damien manages to pass to side control!
Phommathep struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Damien is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Phommathep looks calm but he's in trouble here. Damien gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Phommathep is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Damien lets go of the hold and Phommathep can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Damien! |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Phommathep moves away from the strike by LoSpecchio.
Phommathep defending well as LoSpecchio loads up on a big left hand.
LoSpecchio just misses with a punch to the body.
LoSpecchio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Phommathep counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
LoSpecchio breaks the clinch.
LoSpecchio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phommathep on the side of the head.
Phommathep has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Phommathep avoids the body shot from LoSpecchio.
Phommathep tries to counter by moving into the clinch but LoSpecchio manages to circle out of the way.
LoSpecchio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Phommathep looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
LoSpecchio lands a jab to Phommathep's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phommathep takes a body punch but keeps moving.
LoSpecchio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
LoSpecchio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
LoSpecchio works over Phommathep's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
LoSpecchio throws a series of punches but Phommathep moves out of range.
Phommathep seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
LoSpecchio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phommathep.
LoSpecchio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phommathep manages to avoid it.
LoSpecchio lands a nice hook to Phommathep's body. Phommathep takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
LoSpecchio misses with a straight right.
Phommathep tries to counter by clinching up but LoSpecchio breaks away and moves out of range.
LoSpecchio throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Phommathep counters by clinching up.
Phommathep prevents LoSpecchio from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
LoSpecchio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sonny LoSpecchio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phommathep ducks under a wild hook from LoSpecchio.
LoSpecchio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phommathep sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LoSpecchio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phommathep tries to counter by clinching up but LoSpecchio breaks away and moves out of range.
LoSpecchio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phommathep moves away.
Phommathep tries to counter by clinching up but LoSpecchio breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
LoSpecchio misses with a looping left.
LoSpecchio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phommathep is looking to counter the offense by LoSpecchio and move into the clinch.
LoSpecchio throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Phommathep counters by clinching up. #TD#
Phommathep jumps into guard, dragging LoSpecchio to the mat.
#SUB#
Phommathep is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but LoSpecchio frees his head nicely. Oh but Phommathep has switched to an armbar! LoSpecchio is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Vanna Phommathep!
Our winner, Vanna Phommathep, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Highland 85
Date: Aug 06, 2021 |
#R1#
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.
#CL2#
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.
#CL2#
Phommathep drives through and clinches with Shalashaska against the cage.
#TD2#
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. #T1#
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. #REVB##SUB#
Shalashaska actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
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. #T2#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB2#
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.#SUB#
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.#T3##SUB#
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.#SUB#
Shalashaska looking for submissions off his back.
Shalashaska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Shalashaska looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
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!#SUB2#
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!#R2#
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.#CL2#
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. #T1#
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.
#CL2#
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.#BC#
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.
#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #CL2#
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. #T4#
Shalashaska throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
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.#CL2#
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.#R3#
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. #CL2#
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. #BC#
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.#T1##CL2#
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.#TD2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#SUB#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.
#REVB#
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. #SUB#
Shalashaska looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4##SUB#
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.#R4#
Shalashaska misses with a hook
#CL2#
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. #CL2#
Phommathep closes the distance and pushes Shalashaska back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shalashaska. #BC#
Shalashaska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
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.
#CL2#
Phommathep moves into the clinch.#TD2#
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. #T2#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB2#
Phommathep is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shalashaska is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
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.#SUB#
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! #REVB#
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. #T4#
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!#R5#
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.#CL2#
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.
#BC#
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.#T1#
Shalashaska loads up on a big right hand but Phommathep slips the punch.#CL2#
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. #BC#
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.#CL2#
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.
#BC#
Shalashaska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shalashaska swinging wildly here.
Phommathep fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
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.#T2#
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.
#T3#
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.#T4#
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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Event:
Highland 76
Date: Jul 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Phommathep tries to clinch but Joly is having none of it. #CL2#
Phommathep closes the distance and pushes Joly back into the cage.
Phommathep is trying to pull guard but Joly has him pressed against the cage.
Phommathep tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joly smiles and moves away.
Vanna Phommathep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Phommathep takes the fight into the clinch.
Phommathep blocks a body shot from Joly.
A short uppercut from Joly.
Joly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joly scores with a shoulder strike.
Phommathep tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joly smiles and moves away.
Jean Sebastian Joly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vanna Phommathep.
Joly jabs Phommathep right on the nose. Phommathep blinks but takes it well.
Phommathep tries to clinch but Joly is having none of it. #T1#
Joly throws a good cross that connects.
Phommathep slips a straight right by Joly.#CL2#
Phommathep takes the fight into the clinch.
Phommathep is trying to pull guard but Joly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Phommathep pulls guard.
Joly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Phommathep bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joly's guard. #REVB#
Phommathep stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joly is trying to control the position but Phommathep postures up.
Phommathep wants to control from the top but Joly keeps moving.
Phommathep works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Phommathep throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Phommathep passes to full mount!
Joly is looking to improve his position but Phommathep isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Phommathep is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Phommathep!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vanna Phommathep!
A victorious Vanna Phommathep thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Highland 69
Date: Jun 23, 2021 |
#R1#
No Bahamas fails to land with a series of punches.
No Bahamas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No Bahamas lands a nice looking body shot.
Phommathep tries to clinch up.
No Bahamas misses with the combination.
Phommathep gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Phommathep rushes No Bahamas and presses him up against the cage.
Phommathep fails to pull guard.
No Bahamas tries to throw a body punch but Phommathep avoids it by throwing No Bahamas back against the cage. #TD2#
Phommathep manages to pull guard.
#T1#
No Bahamas wanted to stand there but Phommathep had control of the position. #SUB2#
No Bahamas has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Phommathep to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! No Bahamas is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Phommathep pulls down on the head and he's put No Bahamas to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vanna Phommathep!
Vanna Phommathep decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Highland 60
Date: Jun 08, 2021 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Phommathep does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams throws a body punch but Phommathep moves out of range.
Phommathep thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Williams has Phommathep up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Williams's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Williams blocking some punches.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Phommathep decides to pull guard.
Williams controlling from the top position.
Williams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Phommathep looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Phommathep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Williams postures up.
Phommathep might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Williams haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Phommathep working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Williams advances to half guard. #SUB#
Williams is working for a kimura but Phommathep is defending it quite comfortably.
Phommathep makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Phommathep.
Williams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Phommathep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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?#T2#
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Phommathep looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Phommathep has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Phommathep being controlled here, momentarily.
Phommathep keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully. #T3#
Williams controlling from the top position.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phommathep swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Phommathep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Williams drops back looking for a leg! Phommathep is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phommathep manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into Phommathep's guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Phommathep keeps moving. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Phommathep has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Phommathep wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams trying to control but Phommathep is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Phommathep is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams is trying to control the position but Phommathep postures up.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phommathep pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phommathep on the ground.
Phommathep slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vanna Phommathep dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phommathep was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Phommathep doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Phommathep closes the distance and clinches.
Phommathep tries to pull guard but Williams holds him up against the cage and eventually Phommathep drops back down to his feet.
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Phommathep has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Williams uses from the top position.
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.
Williams wants to control from the top but Phommathep keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Phommathep has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Phommathep's legs - danger averted.
Phommathep looking for a sweep. Not yet Phommathep, not yet.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Phommathep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Phommathep is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Phommathep throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Phommathep keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Williams has gone for a leg lock! Phommathep slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard.#REVB#
Williams keeping moving, preventing Phommathep from controlling successfully. #T2#
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Phommathep wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Phommathep missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Phommathep slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Williams prevents Phommathep from improving position.
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Phommathep looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Williams wants to control but Phommathep postures up.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams is not content to let Phommathep control the position. #SUB2#
Phommathep has an Americana. Williams didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Phommathep is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Phommathep hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Vanna Phommathep!
Vanna Phommathep thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Highland 54
Date: May 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Malina shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Phommathep throws a hook but Malina blocks it.
Phommathep stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phommathep wants it to stay on the feet.
Malina tries to work over Phommathep's front leg with a kick but Phommathep checks it.
Malina throws a leg kick but Phommathep checks it.
A big left from Phommathep misses. #CL#
Phommathep closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Phommathep manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Phommathep is looking for a triangle but Malina pushes his legs off easily.
Phommathep looking for a sweep. Not yet Phommathep, not yet.
Malina pushing down on Phommathep's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Malina slows the pace down in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Malina is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Malina trying to control the action but Phommathep is working from the bottom.
Phommathep desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Malina wants to work for an arm triangle but Phommathep is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Phommathep is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Malina trying to pass the guard but Phommathep defending well.
Malina is looking to take a break and control but Phommathep is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malina wants to free his trapped foot but Phommathep is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Malina perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Malina is pressing down on Phommathep's thigh, looking to free his foot. Phommathep is holding on for now.
Phommathep is trying to get back to full guard.
Phommathep is pressing down on Malina's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Malina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Phommathep keeping moving, preventing Malina from controlling successfully.
Malina looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Malina content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Phommathep is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malina defends well.
Malina looking to pass the guard.
Phommathep keeping moving, preventing Malina from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
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 wants to control but Malina passes easily into half guard.
Phommathep wants to get back to full guard.
Malina missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Phommathep is staying active underneath Malina, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Malina seems content to control.
Phommathep is pressing down on Malina's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Malina stopping the sweep attempt from Phommathep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Phommathep escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Malina gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Phommathep looking for a guillotine here but Malina defends easily.
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 Vanna Phommathep will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Malina shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Malina is trying to control. Phommathep wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Phommathep is looking for a sweep. Malina is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phommathep is staying active underneath Malina, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zenek Malina has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phommathep tries to get to full guard but Malina has control of the leg.
Malina tries to pass to full mount but Phommathep defends it.
Phommathep is looking to get back to full guard here but Malina has managed to pass to side control instead.#T1#
Phommathep manages to get back to half guard.
Malina is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Phommathep is looking to get to half guard.
Phommathep blocking the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Malina jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Phommathep manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Malina looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Phommathep is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Malina's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Phommathep is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Phommathep gets back to full guard.
Malina won't allow Phommathep to sweep him here.
Malina trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malina forces his way into half guard.
Phommathep is pressing down on Malina's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Phommathep trying to control the position.
Phommathep looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malina tries to free his leg and advance position but Phommathep is retaining full guard.
Malina trying to control but Phommathep is working from the bottom.
Phommathep seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Malina postures up.
#SUB#
Phommathep looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Malina passes into half guard.
Phommathep wants to get back to full guard.
Malina tries to pass the half guard into mount. Phommathep knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Malina controlling the action here.
Malina is trying to control. Phommathep wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Phommathep wants to improve his position but Malina is controlling well.
Malina is just content to waste time from the top position. Phommathep takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malina wants to control from the top but Phommathep keeps moving.
Phommathep tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Malina got a little sloppy there for a moment and Phommathep has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malina has managed to get both his arms back between Phommathep's legs - danger averted.
Malina passes Phommathep's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Phommathep wants to control but Malina is keeping busy.
Phommathep wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Phommathep looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phommathep wants to get back to full guard.
Malina wants to control but Phommathep is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zenek Malina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Malina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phommathep.
Phommathep tries to counter by clinching up but Malina breaks away and moves out of range.
Phommathep checks a low kick from Malina.
Malina throws a leg kick that misses.
Malina ducks under a wild hook from Phommathep.
Malina fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Malina gets tackled into the cage by Phommathep. Phommathep maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malina tries to pull guard but Phommathep forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Malina pulls guard. #SUB2#
Malina is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Phommathep defends well.#T1#
Phommathep tries to free his leg and advance position but Malina is retaining full guard.
Phommathep pushes down on Malina's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Malina is trying to control but can't.
Malina wants to improve his position but Phommathep is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Phommathep in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Phommathep is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Malina wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Malina gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Phommathep accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Malina keeping full guard, as Phommathep tries to pass.
Phommathep slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Phommathep is looking to take a break and control but Malina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malina is trying to improve his position.
Malina wants to control but Phommathep postures up.#T3#
Phommathep moves into full mount!
Malina is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Phommathep working for a guillotine from mount but Malina is in no mood to give up.
Malina is desperately trying to improve his position but Phommathep has a good base and remains in mount.
Malina stops Phommathep from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Phommathep looking to control but Malina is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Phommathep thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB#
Phommathep swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Malina is now in Phommathep's guard. A big mistake from Phommathep there, giving up the dominant position!
Phommathep wants to improve his position but instead Malina has moved into half guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Malina is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Malina trying to mount his opponent but Phommathep defends it.
Malina passes the guard and advances to mount!
Phommathep taking shots to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phommathep really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Malina can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phommathep is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zenek Malina.
I think Malina has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zenek Malina!
An out of breath Zenek Malina thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Highland 43
Date: May 13, 2021 |
#R1#
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
#CL2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.#R2#
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. #CL2#
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.
#T1#
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.
#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.#R3#
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. #T1#
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
#CL2#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.#R4#
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 #CL2#
and Phommathep moves into the clinch.#T1#
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.
#T2#
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. #T3#
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.
#T4#
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!#R5#
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
#CL2#
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.
#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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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Event:
Highland 39
Date: May 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Ousmane looks to score with a jab to the body but Phommathep is just out of range.
Ousmane lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch combination from Ousmane misses.
Phommathep takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ousmane swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Phommathep counters by clinching up.
Phommathep tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ousmane just stands there and leans against the cage.
Come on Phommathep - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Phommathep holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD#
Phommathep ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Phommathep no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane is in close to Phommathep's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Phommathep working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ousmane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Phommathep is tightening it up a little... Ousmane has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ousmane reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ousmane taps out! Nice BJJ there by Phommathep!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vanna Phommathep!
During a confident post fight interview, Vanna Phommathep thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 33
Date: Apr 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Hawkins darts in looking for a takedown but Phommathep gets double underhooks and turns Hawkins into the cage.
Hawkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hawkins shoots for a takedown but Phommathep saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vanna Phommathep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Hawkins.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown but Phommathep shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Phommathep moves into the clinch successfully.
Phommathep fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Phommathep fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Phommathep pulls guard.
Hawkins looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hawkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Phommathep throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Phommathep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##SUB#
Phommathep is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Phommathep looking to control.
Hawkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hawkins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hawkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hawkins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Phommathep looking for a guillotine here but Hawkins defends easily.
Hawkins trying to control but Phommathep is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hawkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Phommathep's head.#SUB#
Phommathep has his foot on Hawkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hawkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Hawkins sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Phommathep working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hawkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hawkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Phommathep throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Phommathep looking for a guillotine here but Hawkins defends easily.
Hawkins wants to pass the guard but Phommathep is keeping the position.#T3#
Hawkins working some strikes from top position.
Phommathep definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phommathep bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hawkins's guard. #REVR#
Hawkins controlling the position.
Phommathep trying to control but Hawkins is working from the bottom.
Phommathep is really struggling to control Hawkins but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hawkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hawkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Phommathep with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Phommathep slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hawkins landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Phommathep is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hawkins is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hawkins looking to improve position, pressing down on Phommathep's thigh with his hand. Phommathep seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Hawkins paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Hawkins's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Phommathep picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vanna Phommathep!
An out of breath Vanna Phommathep thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Highland 20
Date: Apr 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Maximoff lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phommathep at a distance.
Maximoff lands with a nice body punch.
Phommathep tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maximoff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phommathep takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Maximoff.
Maximoff loads up on a big right hand but Phommathep slips the punch.
Maximoff misses the jab.
Maximoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Phommathep is just out of range.
Phommathep is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Phommathep moves in looking to clinch but Maximoff pushes him off.
Maximoff swats away the attempt to clinch by Phommathep.
Maximoff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Phommathep counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Phommathep. #BC#
Maximoff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phommathep on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maximoff scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Maximoff coming out on top.
Phommathep looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maximoff swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Phommathep counters by clinching up. #T1#
Phommathep tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maximoff smiles and moves away.
The fighters circling - Maximoff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maximoff misses with a body shot.
Maximoff lands a nice hook to Phommathep's body. Phommathep takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Phommathep clinches up against the cage.
Maximoff scores with a shot to the side of Phommathep's head.
Phommathep misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phommathep prevents Maximoff from breaking the clinch.
Maximoff scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maximoff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phommatheps head. #TD2#
Phommathep pulls guard.
Maximoff trying to control but Phommathep is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Phommathep working for a triangle but Maximoff defends it easily.
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 has momentary wrist control but Maximoff slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Maximoff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Phommathep is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maximoff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maximoff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Phommathep is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Maximoff rolls with it to try and escape but Phommathep cranks on the arm and Maximoff is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vanna Phommathep!
An out of breath Vanna Phommathep thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Highland 10
Date: Mar 19, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Graves tries to pull guard but Phommathep forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Phommathep jumps into guard, dragging Graves to the mat.
#SUB#
Phommathep working for a triangle but Graves defends it easily.
#SUB#
Graves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Phommathep definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Phommathep has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Graves is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Phommathep.
Phommathep is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves tries to move to mount but Phommathep blocks the move with his legs.
Phommathep tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Graves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Graves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Phommathep is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Graves's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Phommathep looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Graves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Phommathep knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Phommathep actively working from the bottom here.
Graves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phommathep does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Graves is looking for a kimura but Phommathep is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Graves to get the leverage.
Phommathep regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Phommathep is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graves is aware though and is defending well.
Graves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Phommathep. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Graves trying to control but Phommathep is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Phommathep has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Graves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Graves wants to control from the top but Phommathep keeps moving.
Phommathep keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass. #SUB#
Phommathep looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Phommathep looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Phommathep looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3##SUB#
Phommathep has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Graves should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Phommathep has tightened it up now! Graves should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vanna Phommathep!
An out of breath Vanna Phommathep thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Phommathep throws a front kick aimed at Balestrin's knee but Balestrin avoids it well.
Phommathep takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Phommathep swings widly with a right hand
and Balestrin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vanna Phommathep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phommathep staying out of range there.
Phommathep wants to clinch but Balestrin slips to the side
and Phommathep takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phommathep throws a leg kick
and Balestrin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Phommathep clinches.
Balestrin lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Balestrin breaks the clinch.
Balestrin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Balestrin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phommathep at a distance.
Phommathep throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phommathep wants to clinch up but Balestrin keeps it at a distance.
Despite the aggression on Balestrin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Phommathep throws a hook but Balestrin blocks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Phommathep lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Balestrin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Balestrin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Balestrin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Phommathep tries to land a leg kick but Balestrin saw it coming and moves away.
Balestrin blocks a low kick nicely.
Balestrin throws a counter combo.
Phommathep slips a jab from Balestrin.
Phommathep looks to clinch
and Balestrin counters with a stiff right hand.
Phommathep throws a hook to the side of Balestrin's head but Balestrin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Balestrin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phommathep wants to clinch
and Balestrin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balestrin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Phommathep throws the left hand but Balestrin avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Balestrin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Balestrin scores with a nice strike.
Phommathep steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balestrin.
Balestrin throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Balestrin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phommathep.
Phommathep throws a leg kick
and Phommathep takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Balestrin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Phommathep had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balestrin cracks Phommathep with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Balestrin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Phommathep walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Balestrin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Phommathep waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Balestrin.
Balestrin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phommathep wants to clinch up but Balestrin keeps it at a distance.
Balestrin misses with a wild combination.
Phommathep slips under a jab from Balestrin.
Phommathep tries to score with a low kick but Balestrin moves his leg out of the way.
Phommathep misses with a leg kick
and Balestrin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balestrin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phommathep tries to clinch there but Balestrin circles away.
#T3#
Phommathep tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balestrin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phommathep tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balestrin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balestrin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Balestrin misses with a body shot.
Phommathep uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balestrin.
Phommathep uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balestrin.
Phommathep tries to close the distance and clinch but Balestrin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Balestrin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Phommathep misses with an uppercut. Balestrin saw that one coming.
Phommathep tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Balestrin to counter with a crisp jab.
Phommathep wants to clinch
and Balestrin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Phommathep ducks under a wild hook from Balestrin.
Phommathep tries to clinch but Balestrin moves away
and Balestrin counters with a nice uppercut.
Phommathep takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheers as Balestrin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Phommathep doesn't seem phased though.
Phommathep misses with a hook
and Balestrin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phommathep has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Balestrin finds it's way round the side to connect with Phommathep's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phommathep tries to clinch but Balestrin is having none of it.
Balestrin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Balestrin checks a leg kick.
Balestrin looks to land a left hand but Phommathep moved out of range nicely.
As Balestrin tries to get set, Phommathep tries to push him back and clinch up but Balestrin manages to avoid the attempt.
Balestrin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Balestrin throws a right and a left that Phommathep avoids nicely.
A jab from Phommathep misses.
Balestrin lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Balestrin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Phommathep closes the distance and clinches.
Phommathep misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Phommathep fails to land.
Phommathep swings wildly with an uppercut but Balestrin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phommathep has Balestrin pushed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Phommathep is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Balestrin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Phommathep is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vanna Phommathep.#CL#
Phommathep clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Balestrin.
Phommathep fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Balestrin manages to break the clinch.
Balestrin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Balestrin connects with a single shot there.
Phommathep throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Phommathep wants to clinch up but Balestrin keeps it at a distance.
Balestrin connects with a jab.
Balestrin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phommathep throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Balestrin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phommathep throws a leg kick that is checked
and Balestrin counters with a stiff right hand.
Balestrin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phommathep at a distance.
Balestrin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Phommathep throws a right hand that misses
and Phommathep takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phommathep tries to clinch but Balestrin moves out of range.
Phommathep tries to clinch there but Balestrin circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phommathep looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Phommathep backs off Balestrin throws a huge counter combo but Phommathep manages to avoid it all.
Balestrin looks to throw the jab but Phommathep is out of range. #T2#
Phommathep throws a jab when Balestrin was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phommathep looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balestrin misses with an uppercut.
Phommathep tries to counter by clinching up but Balestrin breaks away and moves out of range.
Balestrin slips a jab from Phommathep.
Phommathep throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Phommathep clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phommathep is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Balestrin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Balestrin manages to break the clinch.
Phommathep closes the distance looking to clinch
and Balestrin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Phommathep closes the distance but Balestrin moves to the side
and Balestrin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balestrin misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Balestrin gets tackled into the cage by Phommathep. Phommathep maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Balestrin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phommathep looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Phommathep is looking to clinch.
Balestrin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Balestrin jabs at Phommathep's body.
Phommathep tries to clinch up
and Balestrin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phommathep throws out a loose jab but Balestrin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phommathep doesn't manage to clinch there - Balestrin circles away.
#T4#
Balestrin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phommathep is looking to clinch but Balestrin is avoiding it.
Balestrin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Phommathep with a body shot.
Phommathep slips a jab from Balestrin.
Phommathep tries to clinch up but Balestrin circles away and keeps his distance.
Phommathep misses with a looping left.
Balestrin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Phommathep tries to clinch up.
Phommathep wants to clinch but Balestrin slips to the side
and Phommathep takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Balestrin throws a nice looking combination but Phommathep bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balestrin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Balestrin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phommathep staying out of range there.
Julio Balestrin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balestrin misses with an uppercut. Phommathep saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Balestrin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Balestrin throws the left hand but Phommathep avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Phommathep closes the distance and clinches.
Phommathep throws a punch but it's blocked by Balestrin.
Phommathep is trying to pull guard but Balestrin has him pressed against the cage.
Balestrin stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Balestrin.
Phommathep is looking to control Balestrin's arms but Balestrin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Phommathep has his back to the cage.
Balestrin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phommathep backwards.
Phommathep prevents Balestrin from breaking the clinch.
Phommathep misses with the head strike.
Phommathep is trying to maintain a safe position but Balestrin gets an underhook and turns Phommathep into the cage.
Balestrin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balestrin lands a left hand.
Phommathep's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balestrin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Balestrin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balestrin punishes Phommathep's body with a nice straight punch.
Phommathep throws a looping overhand right but Balestrin ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Phommathep wants to clinch up but Balestrin keeps it at a distance.
Balestrin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phommathep circles away quickly and effectively.
Phommathep throws a poor cross that misses
and Balestrin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phommathep tries to clinch there but Balestrin circles away.
Phommathep moves in looking to clinch but Balestrin pushes him off.
Balestrin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phommathep misses with a left hand
and Balestrin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phommathep misses with a hook
and Balestrin counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Balestrin gets tackled into the cage by Phommathep. Phommathep maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Balestrin breaks from the clinch.
Phommathep tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Phommathep takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Balestrin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balestrin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balestrin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phommathep walks into a straight right hand from Balestrin.
Balestrin swats away the attempt to clinch by Phommathep.
Phommathep takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phommathep closes the distance but Balestrin moves to the side
and Balestrin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Phommathep looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balestrin lunges at Phommathep with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phommathep's hand. #T3#
Phommathep misses with a looping left.
A bone on bone clash there as Balestrin blocks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Balestrin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Phommathep tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Phommathep takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Balestrin throws a hook but Phommathep blocks it.
Balestrin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Balestrin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phommathep walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Balestrin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Phommathep moves in looking to clinch but Balestrin pushes him off.
Balestrin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phommathep stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phommathep throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Balestrin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phommathep was well out of range. Poor timing from Balestrin.
Balestrin scores with a three punch combo!
Phommathep throws a chopping leg kick but Balestrin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Balestrin throws out a counter right but Phommathep avoids it with no problem.
Phommathep loads up on a big right hand but Balestrin slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Phommathep.
Balestrin throws a body shot but no joy.
Phommathep wants to clinch up but Balestrin keeps it at a distance.
Phommathep throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phommathep showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balestrin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phommathep attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vanna Phommathep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julio Balestrin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Phommathep tries to clinch up
and Balestrin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Balestrin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Balestrin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Balestrin! |
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