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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Swarm
Date: Jul 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Headley moves out of range as Galves strikes.
Headley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Galves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Galves lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Headley cracks Galves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Galves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Headley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL#
Headley moves into the clinch.
Galves tries to work over Headley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Headley.
Galves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Headley lands with a left to the head.
Galves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Headley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Galves is defending well for now.
Galves tries a body shot but Headley blocks it.
#TD#
Headley pulls guard effortlessly.
Headley seems keen to control Galves's posture.
Galves won't allow Headley to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Headley has Galves pulled in close to control his posture.
Headley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Galves trying to control but Headley is working from the bottom.
Headley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Galves on the ground.
Galves won't allow Headley to sweep him here. #T2#
Headley is controlling Galves's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Galves.
Headley managing to block the knees to the body from Galves.
Galves is trying to pull guard but Headley has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Headley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Galves working aggressively here.
Galves missing with knees to the body.
Galves managing to block the knees to the body from Headley.
#T3#
Galves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Our sources have told us that Headley has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Galves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Headley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Galves breaks from the clinch.
Galves lands a head kick!
Jab, jab by Galves - just one landing. #CL#
Headley clinches up against the cage.
Headley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Galves looking to throw knees to the head but Headley is blocking nicely.
Headley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Galves just stands there and leans against the cage.
Headley managing to block the knees to the body from Galves.
#BC#
Headley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Headley.
#T4#
Headley slips a jab from Galves.
Headley avoids the head kick by Galves.
Galves looks winded!
Headley staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Headley misses its target.
A clash of legs there as Headley blocks the low kick.
It looked like Headley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Galves.
Galves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Galves looks to land a combination but Headley avoids it well.
Roberto Galves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!#CL#
Headley clinches.
Headley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Headley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Headley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Headley has Galves pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roberto Galves will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Galves lands with a kick to the temple. Headley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Galves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Galves misses with a body kick.
Headley blocks a head kick by Galves.
Headley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Galves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Headley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Galves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galves misses with a head kick.
Headley tries to bum rush Galves with a series of wild strikes but Galves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Galves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Headley looks to land a combination. Galves sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Headley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Galves tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Headley drives through and clinches with Galves against the cage.
#TD#
Headley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Headley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Headley seems keen to control Galves's posture.
Headley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galves is one step ahead there.
Headley controlling the position.#T2#
Headley'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.
Galves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Headley wants to sweep but no luck.
Headley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Headley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Headley stays in close to Galves's body and controls the position. #T3#
Headley looking to pass the guard.
Headley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Headley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Headley wants to pass the guard but Galves is keeping the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Headley passes Galves's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Headley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Headley dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Headley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Headley is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Galves tries to sprawl but Headley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Headley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Headley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Headley moves nicely into side control. #T1#
Headley works to advance to full mount. Galves defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Galves tries to hold on but Headley pushes him away.
Galves is wriggling around trying to escape.
Headley controlling the position easily from mount.
Simon Headley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Headley scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Headley landing shots from mount. #T2#
Galves is desperately trying to improve his position but Headley has a good base and remains in mount.
Galves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Headley cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Headley landing strikes from the mount and Galves is in trouble!
Headley controlling the pace for now.
Headley working the ground and pound effectively.
Headley looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Headley lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Galves can't escape the position.
Headley controlling from the full mount.
Headley lands a couple of good shots and Galves has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Headley keeps control of the position easily here as Galves tries to buck him off.
Galves tries to escape but Headley has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Headley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Headley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Headley!
Simon Headley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Aftermath
Date: Jun 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Finger connects with a nice looking jab.
Finger throws the left hand but Headley avoids the punch easily.
Finger avoids the body shot from Headley.
#CL2#
Finger gets tackled into the cage by Headley. Headley maintains the clinch. #BC#
Finger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Finger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Finger leaves Headley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finger misses with a wild body shot.
Finger lands a jab to the head.
Middle Finger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Headley.#T1#
Headley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC#Headley is rocked!
Finger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Headley moves away.
Headley is looking to clinch.
Finger slips a jab and a cross from Headley.
#CL2#
Headley drives through and clinches with Finger against the cage.
#BC#
Finger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Headley on the side of the head.
Headley is still on wobbly legs! Can Finger finish him?
Finger lands an uppercut, right on the button! Headley tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Middle Finger!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Middle Finger made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Test connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Test misses with a straight left.
Headley is looking for the big counter here.
A shot to the body from The Test misses
letting Headley counter with a right hand.
The Test pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Headley fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Test moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tester The Test seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Test misses with an uppercut.
Headley unleashes a big counter combination but The Test bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The Test throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Headley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The Test waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Headley.
Headley misses with a wild combination.
The Test misses with a straight right.
Headley slips under a jab from The Test.
Headley closes the distance and pushes The Test back into the cage.
Headley just leaning against The Test, taking a breather.
The Test pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by The Test - just one landing.
Headley is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Test looks to land a left hand but Headley moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Headley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Headley is still on wobbly legs! Can The Test finish him?
The Test misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Test waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Headley.
Headley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The Test loads up on a big right hand but Headley slips the punch.
Headley ducks under a wild hook from The Test.
Headley seems to have recovered his senses.
The Test throws an overhand right that lands on Headley's shoulder, as Headley tries to avoid the shot.
The Test throws out a loose jab but Headley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Headley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Test defends it nicely.
The Test throws an overhand right that lands on Headley's shoulder, as Headley tries to avoid the shot.
Headley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The Test misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from The Test misses its intended target.
The Test misses the shot to the body.
The Test misses with a hook. Headley ducked under it nicely.
The Test misses with a right hand
and Headley counters with a stiff right hand.
The Test looks to land a right hand but Headley moved out of range.
The Test is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The Test misses with an uppercut. Headley saw that one coming.
Headley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from The Test misses.
The Test moves out of range as Headley strikes.
The Test throws a lazy uppercut
and Headley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Headley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
The Test jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Test scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Headley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Test.
Headley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Test throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Headley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tester The Test is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Headley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Headley closes the distance and clinches.
Headley is pushing The Test up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Headley is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headley looking to slow down the pace here.
The Test manages to break the clinch.
The Test drops Headley with a straight right hand, right on the button! The Test follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tester The Test! |
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