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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Faustino Ashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fleur Galloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fleur Galloway has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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217 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
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170 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Faustino Ashley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fleur Galloway! The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Galloway pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Galloway has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ashley is looking for a takedown. Ashley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Galloway to keep the fight standing. Ashley tries to pull guard but Galloway holds him up against the cage and eventually Ashley drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faustino Ashley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Galloway pulls Ashley into guard.
Ashley stopping the sweep attempt from Galloway. Galloway looking to control but Ashley passes into half guard.
Galloway is looking for a sweep. Ashley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ashley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ashley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Galloway is looking for a sweep. Ashley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ashley is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ashley prevents Galloway from improving his position. Galloway keeping hold of Ashley's head, controlling as best he can. Ashley tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Galloway. Galloway is doing well to control the position and prevent Ashley from advancing to side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Galloway connects with a solid leg kick. Nice takedown defense from Galloway. No joy for Ashley on that attempt. Galloway changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Galloway shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ashley as he avoids it easily. Galloway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Galloway moves into range and clinches up with Ashley. Galloway stops a takedown attempt from Ashley.
Ashley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Galloway walks away with a smile on his face. Ashley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Galloway fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ashley avoids it really well and circles away. As Galloway looks to move away, Ashley throws a big counter combo but Galloway just gets out of the way. Galloway shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ashley pinned against the cage. Ashley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice sprawl there from Ashley as Galloway shoots in. Galloway looks winded! Galloway lands an overhand right. Galloway shoots in and drives through. Ashley sprawls well. Galloway looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ashley is fending him off so far but Galloway persists. Nope, Ashley circles away and we're back to standing. Ashley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Galloway defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ashley. Galloway only half commits to the counter leg kick. No luck with that takedown attempt from Ashley. Nice takedown defense from Galloway. No joy for Ashley on that attempt. Ashley stuffs the takedown. Ashley throws a right hand that Galloway ducks under and follows up with a left that Galloway also avoids with ease. Galloway tries a head kick but it misses.
Ashley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Ashley shoots in for a takedown but Galloway shows good takedown defense. No luck for Galloway with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Galloway leaves Ashley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Ashley shoots in but no luck this time. Galloway dives in for a single leg takedown but Ashley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Ashley slips a jab and a cross from Galloway.
Ashley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Ashley drives through and clinches with Galloway against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ashley pulls guard effortlessly. Ashley is looking to cinch up a triangle. Galloway throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ashley's body to avoid the submission. Ashley has instead reached around Galloway's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ashley arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Faustino Ashley!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
33% |
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