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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Awakening
Date: Jul 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
McGregor moves into range and clinches up with Galves.
Galves takes a shot to the head.
Galves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Galves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGregor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Galves avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but Galves has him pressed against the cage.
Galves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
I was talking to McGregor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Galves prevents McGregor from breaking the clinch.
Galves lands an uppercut.
Galves connects with a knee to the head.
#BC#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Galves darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and McGregor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Galves won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
McGregor working the ground and pound from side control.
Galves can't do much from the bottom here.
Galves being controlled for a moment. #T1#
McGregor throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Galves works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
McGregor is looking to take a break and control but Galves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Galves wants to control but McGregor is keeping busy.
McGregor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #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.
Galves tries to get to full guard but McGregor has control of the leg.
McGregor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGregor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGregor wants to stand up but Galves manages to regain full guard.
Galves keeping full guard, as McGregor tries to pass.
McGregor sitting in guard here, content to control.
McGregor distracts Galves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
McGregor scoring with some ground and pound.
McGregor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McGregor postures up.
McGregor sitting in guard here, content to control.
McGregor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU#
McGregor gets to his feet - Galves follows without any prompting.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Galves moves out of range easily.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Galves.
Galves throws a jab but it's blocked by McGregor.
Roberto Galves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galves misses with a head kick.
#T4##CL#
McGregor has closed the distance and engaged Galves in a clinch.
McGregor working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Roberto Galves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Galves is just out of range.
Galves is looking to clinch.
McGregor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Galves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGregor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galves throws a lazy head kick
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Galves moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from McGregor.
A head kick misses from Galves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that round.
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.#R2#
McGregor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Galves tries to clinch but McGregor is having none of it.
McGregor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Galves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Galves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Galves throws a head kick that misses
and McGregor counters with a series of strikes. Galves will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
Galves throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor dives in for a single leg takedown but Galves sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Galves fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
McGregor instigates a clinch.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGregor has Galves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Galves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Galves misses with a head kick.
Galves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor tries to counter by clinching up but Galves breaks away and moves out of range.
Galves doesn't manage to clinch there - McGregor circles away.
As Galves looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Galves just gets out of the way.
Galves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGregor throws a quick counter head kick but Galves was just out of range.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from McGregor misses the target.
McGregor throws a lazy head kick
and Galves counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
McGregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
McGregor is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Galves can't fight it off and eventually McGregor manages to take the fight to the floor. Galves looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Galves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGregor controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
McGregor throws a big elbow that misses.
McGregor sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3##SUB2#
McGregor throws a sloppy strike and Galves has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! McGregor is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Galves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roberto Galves!
Conor McGregor was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better fighter tonight, congrats'. |
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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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Galves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Galves throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Galves tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Galves tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galves was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Galves throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
Galves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Galves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Galves. Galves gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Galves circles away quickly and effectively.
Galves tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Barnes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Galves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A countering left hand to the body from Barnes misses.
Galves fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Galves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Galves takes one to the chin there.
Galves throws a leg kick which misses Barnes's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnes tries to avoid it.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Galves's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Barnes.
Galves looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Galves tries to clinch up
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Galves wants to clinch but Barnes slips to the side
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Galves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Galves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Adam Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galves is breathing heavily.
Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnes finds it's way round the side to connect with Galves's head. #KD2#
Barnes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Galves sprawling to the canvas! Galves rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Barnes finish him?!
#ROC2#Galves is rocked!
Galves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oh Galves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Galves rather than just go for the knockout.
Galves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Galves drops his hands momentarily. Barnes doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Galves staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Galves doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Barnes!
Adam Barnes made sure to mention his sponsor, MKFC in his post fight interview. |
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