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Event:
Highland 101
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Shark.
Shark moves away from the strike by Home.
Home waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shark.
An attempted straight right counter from Shark misses the target.
Shark blocks a jab.
Shark misses with a low kick as Home jumps back.
Shark is looking to clinch.
Home throws a hook but Shark avoids it easily.
Home swings widly with a right hand
and Shark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Home misses with a hook. Shark ducked under it nicely.
New Home seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shark takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shark slips a jab from Home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Home misses with a right hand
and Shark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Home looks to throw the jab but Shark is out of range.
Home throws a hook to the side of Shark's head but Shark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Home walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Home misses with a straight right.
It looked like Shark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shark lands a head shot.#T1#
Shark looks to score with a jab to the body but Home is just out of range.
Home 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.
Home loads up on a big right hand but Shark slips the punch.
A jab from Home does it's job there.
Home misses with a hook.
Home throws out a loose jab but Shark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Home throws a hook but Shark avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Shark tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Home jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Shark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shark lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Home misses with a looping left.
Shark throws a leg kick but Home sees it coming and moves out of range.
Home misses with a lunging right hand
and Shark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Shark has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Shark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shark moves out of range of the strikes.
Home throws a hook but Shark blocks it.
Shark throws a low kick but Home moves out of range easily.
Home missing with a left hand there. Shark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Home throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Home jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Home throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Shark to counter with a crisp jab.
Shark misses the jab.
Home looks to throw the jab but Shark is out of range.
Home scores with a decent looking hook.
Shark lands a body shot.
Shark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Home throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Shark misses the target.
Home looks to throw the jab but Shark is out of range.
Home getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Home pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Home misses.
Home misses with a hook.#T3#
Home throws a jab but it's blocked by Shark.
Shark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Home.
Home misses with an uppercut
and Shark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Home loads up on a big right hand but Shark slips the punch.
Shark tried to counter with a leg kick but Home avoided it.
Home swings widly with a right hand
and Home takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shark throws a hook to the side of Home's head but Home sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shark scores with the left hand. Home knows he should have avoided that one.
Home listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Home waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shark.
Shark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Home.
Home lands a slapping body shot.
Home throws an overhand right that lands on Shark's shoulder, as Shark tries to avoid the shot.
Shark throwing a counter right hand but Home manages to avoid it.
Shark slips a straight right by Home.
Home uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shark.
Shark looks to throw the jab but Home is out of range.
Shark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shark moves out of range of the strikes.
Shark lands a right hook to the body.
Home misses with a looping right.
Shark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Home.
Home throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Home lands with an uppercut that bounces Shark off the cage and back into range.
Home misses with a hook
and Shark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Home misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Shark tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Home.
It looked like Shark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shark tries to close the distance and clinch but Home swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Home looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Home looks to land a left hand but Shark moved out of range nicely.
Home jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Home misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Shark.
Shark is looking to counter punch.
Shark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Home.
Home throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Shark counter with a right hand.
A jab from Shark does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
New Home 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#
Home misses with a hook
and Shark counters with a nice low kick that buckles Home's knee momentarily.
Shark looks to land a combination but Home avoids it well.
Home throws an overhand right that lands on Shark's shoulder, as Shark tries to avoid the shot.
Home uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shark.
Shark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shark might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shark throws a looping overhand right but Home ducks down to avoid it.
Home looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shark slips under a jab from Home.
Shark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Home throws a hook but Shark avoids it easily.
Home thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shark ducks right into an uppercut from Home.
Shark takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Home missing with a left hand there. Shark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Home rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Home misses with a hook. Shark ducked under it nicely.
Home swings widly with a right hand
and Shark counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shark moves away from the strike by Home.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Home loads up on a big right hand but Shark slips the punch.#T1#
Shark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Home sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shark throws a body punch but Home moves out of range.
Home misses the jab.
Home misses with a lunging right hand
and Shark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Home looks to land a left hand but Shark moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Shark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Home lands a really nice looking cross but Shark seems unphased.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from Home.
Shark fires out a quick counter leg kick but Home just manages to avoid it.
Home has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shark throws a jab but it's blocked by Home.
Shark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Home misses with a hook.
Shark throws a big counter combination but Home scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from Home.
Shark misses with a low kick.
Home misses with an uppercut
and Shark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Home throws an overhand right that lands on Shark's shoulder, as Shark tries to avoid the shot.
Shark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Home manages to avoid it.#T2#
Home throws a hook but Shark avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Shark misses the target.
Shark throws out a loose jab but Home uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shark misses with a hook.
A left lands for Home.
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!
Shark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Home loads up on a big right hand but Shark slips the punch.
It looked like Shark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Home misses its intended target.
Shark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Home stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Home throws a big shot that misses.
Shark turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Home.
Shark misses with a wild combination.
Shark slips a jab from Home.
Home pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Shark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Home jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from Home.
New Home seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shark moves out of range of the strikes.
Shark is looking to counter punch.
Home uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shark.
Home is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shark.
Home swings widly with a right hand
and Home takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Home is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shark.
Home misses the jab.
Shark throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Shark lands.
Shark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Home tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Home takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Home.
Shark throws a big counter combination but Home scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Home throws a looping overhand right but Shark ducks down to avoid it.
Home throws a big shot that misses.
Home swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Home throws a hook but Shark avoids it easily.
Shark throwing a counter right hand but Home manages to avoid it.#CL#
Shark clinches.
Shark has had enough of the clinch but Home keeps him there for the moment.
Shark wants to break free but Home has control.
Shark blocks a body shot from Home.
Home has Shark pressed against the cage, preventing Shark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Shark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shark is trying to push Home away but Home has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Shark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Home scores with a hook.
Home swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Home misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but New Home will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Home throws a lazy right hand but Shark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shark swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Home throws a shot from downtown. Shark moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Shark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Home misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shark. Home does a little dance to reset his feet.
Home misses with a lunging right hand
and Shark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shark lands a jab to Home's midsection.
Home thuds his right hand into Shark's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shark works Home's body with a nice hook.
Home throws an overhand right that lands on Shark's shoulder, as Shark tries to avoid the shot.
Shark is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shark misses with a body shot.
Shark cracks a nice hook into Home's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark looks to throw the jab but Home is out of range.
Shark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Home.
Shark swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Home throws a jab but it's blocked by Shark.
Shark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Home moves away.
Home misses with a left hand
and Shark counters with a left to the body. #T1#
The fighters circling - Home throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shark was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Home moves out of range of the strikes.
Home throws a jab but it's blocked by Shark.
Home keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shark.
Home waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shark.
Home throws a looping overhand right but Shark ducks down to avoid it.
Shark is looking to slow Home down with leg kicks.
Home with a jab.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from Home.
Home throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Home misses.
Home throws an off balance right hand
and Shark counters with a nice uppercut.
Shark staying out of range there.
Home looks to land a right hand but Shark moved out of range.
Home misses with a right hand
enabling Shark to counter with a crisp jab.
Shark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Home throws a poor cross that misses
and Home takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Home takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Home looks to throw the jab but Shark is out of range.
Home slips a straight right by Shark.
Home slips under a jab from Shark.
It seemed like Home was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Home takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Home misses with a hook. Shark ducked under it nicely.
Home throws a jab but it's blocked by Shark.
Shark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shark ducks right into an uppercut from Home.
Home takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Home walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Home.
Shark swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shark bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Home.
Shark misses with a hook. Home ducked under it nicely.
Shark slips under a jab from Home.#T3#
Shark thuds his right hand into Home's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Home has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Home checks the leg kick.
Home connects with a right hand. Shark shakes it off.#ROC2#Shark is rocked!
Home missing with a left hand there. Shark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh Shark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Home misses.
Shark seems to have got his legs back now.
Shark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Shark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Home on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Home slips a jab from Shark.
Shark connects with a jab.
Shark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Home uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shark.
Shark throws a series of punches but Home moves out of range.
Home connects with a looping right hand.
Shark misses the shot to the body.
Shark slips under a jab from Home.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shark misses the shot to the body.
Home misses with an uppercut
and Shark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Home takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Home looks to throw the jab but Shark is out of range.
Shark half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Home throws out the jab.
Shark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Home takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Home scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Home misses with an uppercut. Shark saw that one coming.
Shark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Home lands an overhand right.
Home has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Home there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shark throws the left hand but Home avoids the punch easily.
Larry Shark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Home lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). New Home!
New Home 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 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#
A punch combination from Kwong misses.
Nice shot by Kwong.
Shark throws a body shot but no joy.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kwong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kwong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shark.
Kwong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shark looks to land a left hand but Kwong moved out of range nicely.
Shark on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Kwong.
Kwong looks to score with a jab to the body but Shark is just out of range.
Shark appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kwong.
Shark changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Kwong.
A punch combination from Kwong misses.
Shark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shark lands a body shot.
Kwong slips under a jab.
Kwong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shark shoots in looking for a takedown but Kwong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shark throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Shark shoots for a takedown but Kwong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shark throws a big shot that misses.
Shark throws out a loose jab but Kwong uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Kwong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kwong dips to his left and cracks Shark with an uppercut!
Kwong misses with a straight right.
Shark throws a jab when Kwong was well out of range.#TD#
Shark closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kwong to the mat! Kwong manages to get full guard.
Kwong wants to stand and escape but Shark is having none of it.
Shark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kwong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shark passes Kwong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kwong is trying to maintain the position but Shark is very close to passing his half guard.
Shark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Shark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kwong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shark is working for a submission of some sort.
Kwong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shark's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shark's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shark trying to control the hands but Kwong won't let him. #T3#
Kwong is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Shark just trying to survive but Kwong is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kwong controlling from the back.
Kwong is continuing to stall.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kwong is not going to allow Shark to sit and survive in this position.
Shark is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kwong.
Shark rolls, trying to escape but Kwong keeps control of the position.
Kwong is not going to allow Shark to sit and survive in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwasi Kwong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kwong throws a shot to the body.
Kwong throws a hook but Shark blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kwong misses the target. #TD#
Kwong tries to sprawl but Shark drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kwong has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Shark is trying to work for a kimura but Kwong is defending well.
#SUB#
Shark is working for a kimura but Kwong is defending it quite comfortably.
Kwong works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwong pulls Shark in close to his closed guard and prevents Shark from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kwong is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kwong content to stall in guard here. #SU2#
Kwong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kwong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kwong wants to counter the offense by Shark and move into the clinch position.
Kwong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kwong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kwong misses with a double jab.
Kwong misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Shark.
#T2#
Shark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kwong throws out a loose jab but Shark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shark feinted with a counter takedown.
Shark defending well as Kwong loads up on a big left hand.
Kwong throws a hook but Shark blocks it.
A combination from Kwong does no damage.
Shark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shark swings for the body but Kwong moves out of range.
Kwong throws a looping overhand right but Shark ducks down to avoid it.
Kwong throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Shark counter with a right hand. #TD#
Shark throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kwong was covering up waiting for the punch and Shark finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Kwong keeping moving, preventing Shark from controlling successfully.
Kwong wants to sweep here but Shark controlling him for the moment.
Kwong keeping moving, preventing Shark from controlling successfully.
Shark won't allow Kwong to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kwong.
Shark misses with a hook. Kwong ducked under it nicely.
Kwong misses with a series of wild punches.
Shark thuds a left hand into Kwong's body.
A combination from Kwong does no damage.
Shark takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kwong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shark checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shark lands with an overhand left.
Nice defenses there by Shark.
Shark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kwong.
Kwong slips under a jab from Shark.
Kwong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shark.
Shark misses with a wild body shot.
Kwong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kwong misses with a two punch combination.
Kwong takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwasi Kwong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shark.
Shark lands a jab to the nose.
Shark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Shark misses its intended target.
A big right from Kwong misses.
Shark takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shark throws a lazy right hand but Kwong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kwong.
Shark throwing a counter right hand but Kwong manages to avoid it.
Kwong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shark throws a jab when Kwong was well out of range.
Shark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kwong lands a glancing blow to the side of Shark's head.
Kwong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kwong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shark throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kwong swinging wildly here.
Shark attempts a counter takedown but Kwong avoids it well and moves away.
Kwong tries to clinch up.
Shark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Kwong instigates a clinch. #T1#
Shark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kwong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kwong misses with a punch on the inside.
Kwong pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kwong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shark backwards.
Kwong lands a left hand.
Kwong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kwong.
Kwong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shark's elbow.
Kwong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kwong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kwasi Kwong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nice body punch from Kwong - that landed with a thud.
Kwong lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Kwong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shark misses the jab.
Kwong misses the shot to the body.
Shark misses with a hook. Kwong ducked under it nicely.
Shark walks into a stiff left hand from Kwong.
Kwasi Kwong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kwong avoids the body shot from Shark.
Kwong looks to land a right hand but Shark moved out of range.
Kwong lands a lovely overhand right.
Kwong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Kwong misses.
Shark throws a hook but Kwong avoids it easily.
Kwong throws a series of punches but Shark moves out of range.
Kwong stuffs the takedown attempt from Shark. Shark gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Kwong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shark walks into a jab.
Kwong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.
Kwong looks to land a left hand but Shark moved out of range nicely.
Kwong catches Shark with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kwong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kwong loads up on a big right hand but Shark slips the punch.
Shark throws a lazy right hand but Kwong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kwong cracks Shark with a good jab.
Shark takes a swing at Kwong's ribcage but misses.
Kwong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Shark.
Kwong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kwong circles away.
Shark walks into a stiff left hand from Kwong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shark.
#T4#
Shark missing with a left hand there. Kwong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A right-left combo lands from Kwong.
Kwong connects with a crisp jab.
Shark slips under a jab from Kwong.
Shark half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kwong misses with a looping left.
Shark throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kwong counter with a right hand.
Shark looks to land a left hand but Kwong moved out of range nicely.
Shark looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kwong wants to slow Shark down by chopping away at his legs.
A punch lands to the side of Shark 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kwong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shark throws an overhand right that lands on Kwong's shoulder, as Kwong tries to avoid the shot.
Shark has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kwong finds it's way round the side to connect with Shark's head.
Shark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Shark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Kwong - just one landing.
Larry Shark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shark misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwasi Kwong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kwong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Kwasi Kwong!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Kwasi Kwong!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Kwasi Kwong!
Kwasi Kwong wins by unanimous decision!
Kwasi Kwong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Shark jabs Uluwehi right on the nose. Uluwehi blinks but takes it well.
Uluwehi throws a shot from downtown. Shark moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Shark. Beautiful body shot.
Shark punishes Uluwehi's body with a nice straight punch.
Uluwehi fails to land with a series of punches.
Shark lands a jab.
Shark misses with a body shot.
Uluwehi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Shark shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Uluwehi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shark engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Shark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uluwehi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Uluwehi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Shark is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shark won't allow Uluwehi to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shark sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Uluwehi ducks right into an uppercut from Shark.
Uluwehi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shark circles away quickly and effectively.
Uluwehi misses with the combination.
Shark lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shark lands a head shot.
Uluwehi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shark misses with an uppercut
and Uluwehi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uluwehi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
A combination from Uluwehi does no damage.
Shark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uluwehi.
Uluwehi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shark.
Uluwehi lands a glancing blow to the side of Shark's head.
Uluwehi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Uluwehi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shark.
Uluwehi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shark drops down looking for a counter takedown but Uluwehi sprawls and moves away.
Kona Uluwehi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shark connects with a crisp jab.
Uluwehi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shark lands a jab to the head.
#TD#
Shark decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Uluwehi pushes Shark off but Shark dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Shark has an Americana. Uluwehi didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Shark is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Shark hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Larry Shark! |
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Event:
Highland 79
Date: Jul 15, 2021 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Williams drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shark looking to control.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shark is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Williams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shark looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shark looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shark! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams being controlled for a moment.
Williams wants to control but Shark postures up.#T1#
Shark is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Williams will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Williams struggling a bit here.
Williams is looking to reverse the position.
Williams struggling a bit here.
Williams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Williams wants to control but Shark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Shark sits in half guard.
Shark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Shark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shark trying to control the pace. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Larry Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Shark.
Shark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shark misses with a looping left.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shark counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams staying out of range there.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams slips under a jab.#T4#
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shark.
Shark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.#TD#
Williams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shark wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams prevents Shark from improving his position.#SUB#
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shark sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shark is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Williams is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Shark to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Larry Shark will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Shark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Shark.
Shark scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shark.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Shark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Williams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shark defends it well.
Shark is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Shark is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Williams is working for a submission of some sort.
Shark is positioning himself well to prevent Williams advancing to mount. #SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
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 tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shark gets full guard.#SUB#
Williams is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shark is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shark has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Williams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shark controls the pace.#T3##SUB#
Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.#SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shark trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Williams is looking for a triangle but Shark pushes his legs off easily.
Enzo Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shark defends it easily.#SUB#
Shark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shark has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Shark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shark stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Larry Shark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Shark's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Williams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Williams has Shark in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Shark defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams is trying to keep Shark in close.
#SUB#
Shark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shark has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Shark postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it. #SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shark has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Williams is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shark sitting in guard here, content to control.
Williams looking to control.
Shark controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Williams has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shark 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 Williams.#T3#
Shark throws an elbow but Williams slips to the side and avoids it well.
Shark trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Shark controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Shark had a free shot at his head there.
Williams misses the jab.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams moves forwards but Shark connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shark avoids the body shot from Williams.
A little jabbing left from Shark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shark scores with a jab.
Shark looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Shark throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Shark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shark throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Shark misses the target.
Shark misses with a hook.
Shark takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shark throws a body shot but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shark tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shark scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Enzo Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shark missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Shark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shark 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Shark! |
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Event:
Highland 72
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Tillet darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tillet thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shark's head.
Shark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shark is refusing to be controlled, as Tillet sits in half guard.
Tillet thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shark's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shark has hold of Tillet's hands but Tillet slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shark is looking to control Tillet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shark avoid being mounted?
Tillet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillet slips a nice elbow through Shark's hands, connecting with Shark's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tillet lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Tillet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tillet controlling the action here.
Shark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tillet landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shark wants to improve his position but Tillet is controlling well.
Shark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tillet.
Tillet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shark is trying to maintain the position but Tillet is very close to passing his half guard.
Tillet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Tillet is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tillet throwing shots but Shark is blocking nicely.
Tillet throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Shark to regain full guard.
Tillet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tillet is looking to work some ground and pound but Shark has wrist control.
Shark keeping moving, preventing Tillet from controlling successfully.
Tillet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tillet landing some decent shots from guard.
Tillet wants to control from the top but Shark keeps moving. #T3#
Tillet lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Shark looking for a guillotine here but Tillet defends easily.
Shark working a defensive guard but Tillet manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tillet working away.
Tillet scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Shark is trying to improve his position.
Tillet works to advance to full mount. Shark defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Tillet is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tillet landing shots from mount.
Tillet with a couple of short strikes.
Shark taking shots to the head. #ROC#Shark is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tillet softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Shark is out cold! Tillet jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice Tillet!
Maurice Tillet retains his welterweight title! |
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Event:
Highland 59
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Shark shoots in for a double leg but Spotter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shark gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spotter moves out of range of the strikes.
Shark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shark connects with a nice looking jab.
Spotter throws a right hand that Shark ducks under and follows up with a left that Shark also avoids with ease.
Spotter scores with the left hand. Shark knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Spotter misses the target.
Shark closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Spotter.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from Spotter.
Shark blocks a jab.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Spotter has knocked Shark down with a huge combo! Spotter steps away and waves a wobbly Shark back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Shark is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spotter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shark.
Oh Shark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spotter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Shark counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Spotter tries to roll over but Shark keeps him under control.
Shark seems to have got his legs back now.
Shark trying to control the pace. #T1#
Spotter is trying to get back to full guard.
Spotter wants to get back to his feet.
Shark performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Spotter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shark controlling the pace.
Shark is thwarting Spotter's attempts to control the position.
Shark looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shark throws a big shot that misses.
Shark looks to score with a jab to the body but Spotter is just out of range.
Spotter throws a jab when Shark was well out of range.#TD#
Shark shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spotter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shark controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Shark postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spotter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shark, into his guard. #REVB##T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shark looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Spotter wanted to stand there but Shark had control of the position.
Shark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spotter is one step ahead there. #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.
Shark trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Shark looking for a triangle here. Spotter is fighting it but it looks tight! Shark pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Spotter is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Larry Shark! |
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Event:
Highland 46
Date: May 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Jammer takes one on the button.
Jammer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tez’s Stand N Bang ! in the buildup to the fight.
Jammer slips under a jab.
Jammer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Jammer has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Shark breaks from the clinch.
Shark on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jammer.
Shark misses the jab.
Jammer feinted with a counter takedown.
Shark fails with a takedown attempt.
Jammer tries to counter with a takedown but Shark is quick to defend against it.
Shark misses with a left hand #TD#
and Jammer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shark's guard.
Shark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jammer landing some decent shots from guard.
Jammer with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1##SUB2#
Shark looking for a guillotine here but Jammer defends easily.
#SUB2#
Jammer is posturing up here but Shark has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jammer tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jammer has to tap! Slick submission there by Shark!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Larry Shark! |
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Event:
Highland 32
Date: Apr 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Bad Boy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shark at a distance.
Shark swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bad Boy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Shark shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shark slows the pace down in half guard.
Shark has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shark content to control rather than advance. #T1##SUB#
Shark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bad Boy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bad Boy.
Shark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bad Boy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shark controlling from the top position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shark stopping the sweep attempt from Bad Boy.
Shark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bad Boy for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bad Boy throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Shark counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bad Boy!
Bad Boy is trying to work for a sweep but Shark has mounted him!#SUB#
Shark moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bad Boy has worked his arm free - good work by Bad Boy!
#SUB#
Shark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bad Boy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Shark in side control, throwing shots but Bad Boy defends.
Shark controls the position. #SUB#
Shark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bad Boy, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Shark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
An elbow from Shark crashes against the mat.
Shark is staying tight to Bad Boy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bad Boy is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Shark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bad Boy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shark controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Shark.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Shark dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Shark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bad Boy throws out the jab.
Shark attempts a counter takedown but Bad Boy avoids it well and moves away.
Bad Boy throws a series of punches but Shark avoids them all with ease.
Bad Boy loads up on a big right hand but Shark slips the punch.#TD#
Shark looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bad Boy!
Bad Boy being controlled for a moment.
Bad Boy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shark stalling.
Larry Shark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Shark is looking for a kimura but Bad Boy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shark to get the leverage.
Shark is controlling the pace.
Shark continues to hold on tight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Bad Boy is defending against the submission attempts here by Shark.
Bad Boy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shark.
Shark works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bad Boy's face as Shark controls the position. #T3#
Bad Boy defending against the ground and pound.
Shark taking a breather here.
Shark's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Shark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bad Boy parries the strikes from Shark easily there. Shark is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bad Boy to escape.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bad Boy is letting Shark control him for a moment.
Shark looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bad Boy gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shark is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Shark dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bad Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shark was well out of range. Poor timing from Bad Boy.
Shark throws a body punch but Bad Boy moves out of range.
Bad Boy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bad Boy enables Shark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bad Boy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shark looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shark tries to free his leg and advance position but Bad Boy is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Shark postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bad Boy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shark, into his guard. #REVB#
Shark 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Shark can't keep his opponent in guard - Bad Boy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Bad Boy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Shark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shark is positioning himself well to prevent Bad Boy advancing to mount.
Shark 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.
Shark misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Shark manages to get to full guard.
Shark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shark pulls Bad Boy in to control the position.
Shark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bad Boy can do to turn this around?
Bad Boy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bad Boy is trying to control the action in half guard but Shark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shark is positioning himself well to prevent Bad Boy advancing to mount.
Shark is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Shark missing with punches from the bottom.
Shark keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Shark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shark keeping hold of Bad Boy's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shark lands with a straight right. Bad Boy didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Shark scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vitor Bad Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Shark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Well, if Shark is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bad Boy defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Shark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shark, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Shark! |
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Event:
Highland 19
Date: Apr 07, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Calderwood drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shark trying to keep a closed guard but Calderwood is proving a slippery customer.
Calderwood pushes down on Shark's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Calderwood is trying to work for a kimura but Shark is defending well.
#SUB#
Calderwood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shark has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Calderwood looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark controlling the position well. #T1#
Calderwood wants to control but Shark is keeping him busy.
Shark trying to hold on to Calderwood 's head to control him but Calderwood postures up.
#SUB#
Calderwood is trying to work for a kimura but Shark is defending well.
Calderwood moves nicely into side control.
Shark tries to improve position but can't.
Shark wants to control but Calderwood postures up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Calderwood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shark, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Calderwood tries for a kimura but Shark is defending well.
Shark struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Calderwood tries for a kimura but Shark is defending well.
Shark sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Calderwood is trying to work for a kimura but Shark is defending well.
#T3#
Shark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Calderwood is working away from the top position though.
Calderwood is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Shark with the active half guard here but Calderwood passes nicely into side control.#SUB#
Calderwood goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shark has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Calderwood but great work by Shark.
Shark is looking to take a break and control but Calderwood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Calderwood regains half guard there - taking advantage of Shark's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Calderwood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Shark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Calderwood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Calderwood trying to control here.
We've been informed that Shark has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Shark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Calderwood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Shark seems to be working for a kimura but Calderwood defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calderwood wants to improve his position but Shark is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Calderwood is not content to let Shark control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tam Calderwood dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Shark gets caught flat footed, as Calderwood shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Calderwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Shark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calderwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shark can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Shark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shark can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Calderwood controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calderwood postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Calderwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Shark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calderwood passes Shark's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Shark trying to control here.
Calderwood is trying to control. Shark wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Calderwood is looking to stall here but Shark recovers full guard.
Shark has Calderwood pulled in close to control his posture.
Calderwood trying to control but Shark is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shark has his foot on Calderwood 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Calderwood works his way back into a safe position though.
Shark looking to control but Calderwood passes into half guard.
Shark is not content to let Calderwood control the position.#T2#
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.
Shark trying to control here.
Shark is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Calderwood wants to work for an arm triangle but Shark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shark wants to control but Calderwood is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Calderwood is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Shark still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Shark has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Shark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calderwood keeps working.
Calderwood is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shark off and has taken his back!#T3##SUB#
Calderwood patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Shark trying to control the position but Calderwood manages to sink in the hooks.
Shark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Calderwood haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Shark fending off the submission attempt from Calderwood .
Calderwood gets his hands free as Shark looks to control. #SUB#
Shark fending off the submission attempt from Calderwood .
Calderwood wants to control but Shark is keeping busy.#T4##SUB#
Calderwood is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shark defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Calderwood tries to get the hooks in deep but Shark pushed the leg off.
Shark looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Calderwood wants to control but Shark manages to buck him off and is now in Calderwood 's guard! Nice work there by Shark! #SUB#
Calderwood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shark wants to control from the top but Calderwood keeps moving. #SUB#
Calderwood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tam Calderwood dominated that second round.
That's time! Calderwood 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Calderwood moves out of range as Shark strikes.#TD#
Calderwood shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shark flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Calderwood is looking for a kimura but Shark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Calderwood to get the leverage.
Calderwood is controlling the pace.
Shark is looking to improve his position.
Tam Calderwood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shark is looking to control Calderwood 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shark avoid being mounted?#T1#
Shark is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Shark looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Calderwood is working for a kimura but Shark is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Calderwood is working for a kimura but Shark is defending it quite comfortably.
Shark wants to control but Calderwood is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Calderwood sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Calderwood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shark trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Shark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Calderwood wants to take a breather but Shark is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shark trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Calderwood is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T3##TD#
Calderwood drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shark tries to improve position but can't.
Shark wants to control but Calderwood postures up.
Shark is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Calderwood tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Calderwood has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shark is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Calderwood is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4#
Shark is squirming around, avoiding Calderwood 's attempts to control the action.
Calderwood prevents Shark from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Calderwood jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shark manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Calderwood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shark has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Calderwood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shark is trying to control Calderwood 's posture but Calderwood avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tam Calderwood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Calderwood , 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tam Calderwood !
Tam Calderwood thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Highland 9
Date: Mar 17, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Winters throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shark tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Winters is in Shark's guard.
Winters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shark is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Shark working for a triangle but Winters defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Shark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winters is aware though and is defending well.
Shark is pulling down on Winters's head. It's preventing any offense from Winters, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shark has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Winters 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 Shark.#SUB#
Winters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shark has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Shark manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shark trying to control from the bottom.
Shark is not content to let Winters control the position.
Well, if Winters is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shark manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Shark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winters defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Winters passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Winters seems to be working for a kimura but Shark defends the submission attempt.
Winters is thwarting Shark's attempts to control the position.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shark is looking for a sweep. Winters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Shark looking for submissions off his back.
Winters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shark keeps working.
Shark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shark trying to control from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shark tries to get to full guard but Winters has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Winters looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Winters not doing much here.
#T4#
Shark misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Shark looking for a kimura from the bottom but Winters passes into side control!#SUB#
Winters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shark has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shark is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Winters dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Winters looking to score a takedown here. Shark is defending well but Winters drives through and ends up in Shark's guard.
Shark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Shark throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Winters escapes and throws Shark's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Winters is looking to take a break and control but Shark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winters looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shark is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Winters is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shark keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Shark tries to hold on but Winters pushes him away.
Dick Winters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winters trying to control but Shark is having none of it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shark is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Winters is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Shark can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Shark is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Winters goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Shark is on top in guard.
#T3#
Shark trying to control but Winters is working from the bottom.
Shark throws a strike but Winters rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Shark has an active guard here but Winters has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Shark looking for submissions off his back.
Shark is staying active underneath Winters, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Shark trying to control but Winters postures up.
Shark is refusing to be controlled, as Winters sits in half guard.
Winters is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shark tries to hold on but Winters pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shark sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shark controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Shark is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Winters dominated that second round.
That's time! Winters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Winters closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shark quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Shark actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Shark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shark holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Shark wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark wants to sweep but Winters has passed to side control!
Shark trying his best to control but Winters has mounted him.#T1#
Shark working to try and regain half guard.
Shark is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shark is looking to get to half guard.
Shark tries to hold on but Winters postures up.
Shark is squirming around, avoiding Winters's attempts to control the action.
Shark wants to control but Winters is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shark working to try and regain half guard.
Winters content just to control the position here.
Shark wants to control but Winters is having none of it.
Shark really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shark is squirming around, avoiding Winters's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Winters avoids the attempt from Shark to control.
Shark is trying desperately to improve position.
Winters avoids the attempt from Shark to control.
Winters trying to control but Shark is having none of it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Winters is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shark is surviving well by controlling Winters's body position as best he can.
Shark is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Winters looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shark manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Winters showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Winters 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Winters!
A very excited looking Dick Winters made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Highland 3
Date: Mar 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Sovotnikov ducks under a wild hook from Shark.
Shark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sovotnikov.
Shark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sovotnikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shark seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shark ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sovotnikov throws a series of punches but Shark avoids them all with ease.
Sovotnikov missing with a left hand there. Shark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sovotnikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sovotnikov misses with an uppercut.
Shark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sovotnikov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Sovotnikov. Those never looked like landing.
Shark appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shark missing with a left hand there. Sovotnikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sovotnikov throws a low kick but Shark moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sovotnikov throws a hook to the side of Shark's head but Shark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sovotnikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sovotnikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sovotnikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shark feinted with a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sovotnikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexander Sovotnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sovotnikov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Shark decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sovotnikov's guard.
Sovotnikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shark trying to control but Sovotnikov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Shark seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sovotnikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shark trying to control but Sovotnikov is working from the bottom.
Shark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sovotnikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Shark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shark slips nicely into half guard.
Shark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shark trying to control the action but Sovotnikov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shark is taking a breather. Sovotnikov 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.
Sovotnikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shark throwing shots but Sovotnikov is blocking nicely.
Shark has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Shark is trying to work for a kimura but Sovotnikov is defending well.
Shark works his way into full mount!
Shark unloads with some shots from mount but Sovotnikov bucks and avoids them well.
Shark wants to control the pace but Sovotnikov is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Sovotnikov blocking the ground and pound.
Shark trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shark punching from mount but Sovotnikov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sovotnikov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Shark misses with a head shot.
Sovotnikov is working to get back to half guard.
Sovotnikov blocking the ground and pound. #SUB#
Shark looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Shark misses with a head shot.
Sovotnikov wants to control but Shark is having none of it.#SUB#
Shark working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Sovotnikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Shark with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Sovotnikov has left one of his arms exposed and Shark doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Sovotnikov screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Larry Shark! |
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