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Event:
Highland 126
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Getaldic misses with a shot to the body
and Quigley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Quigley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Getaldic misses with a straight right.
Getaldic scores with the left hand. Quigley knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Getaldic. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Quigley moves into the clinch successfully.
Getaldic working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Getaldic manages to break the clinch.
Getaldic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Quigley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Getaldic throws out a loose jab but Quigley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Getaldic lands a jab to Quigley's midsection.
Getaldic cracks Quigley with an open hand slap.
Quigley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Getaldic.
Quigley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Getaldic throws a looping overhand right but Quigley ducks down to avoid it.
Quigley throws a looping overhand right but Getaldic ducks down to avoid it.
Franko Getaldic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quigley takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Quigley thuds a left hand into Getaldic's body.
Getaldic punishes Quigley's body with a nice straight punch.
Getaldic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Getaldic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Getaldic.
Getaldic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Quigley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Getaldic.#CL2#
Getaldic tries to keep at a distance but Quigley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Quigley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Getaldic lands a shoulder strike.
Quigley lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Getaldic has had enough of the clinch but Quigley keeps him there for the moment.
Getaldic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Quigley swings wildly with an uppercut but Getaldic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Getaldic is trying to push Quigley away but Quigley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Getaldic wants to break free but Quigley has control.
#BC#
Getaldic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quigley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Getaldic.
Nice body punch from Getaldic.
A telegraphed right hand from Getaldic misses the target.
Quigley throws the left hand but Getaldic avoids the punch easily.
Quigley staying out of range there.
Getaldic throws an off balance right hand
and Quigley counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Getaldic to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Quigley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matthew Quigley!
Matthew Quigley 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:
Highland 111
Date: Nov 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Askrew drops his hands momentarily and Getaldic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Getaldic misses with a hook.
Askrew with the counter takedown but Getaldic avoids it easily.
Askrew walks into a stiff left hand from Getaldic.#KD#
Getaldic drops Askrew with a beautiful combination! Askrew stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Getaldic is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Ben Askrew has been cut.
Getaldic lands a nice shot that snaps Askrew's head back.
Franko Getaldic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Getaldic misses with a straight left.
Askrew feints the counter takedown.
Getaldic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Getaldic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Getaldic throws a hook but Askrew avoids it easily.
Askrew with the counter takedown but Getaldic avoids it easily.
Askrew slips a jab from Getaldic.
Getaldic missing with a left hand there. Askrew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Getaldic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Getaldic lands a glancing blow to the side of Askrew's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Getaldic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Getaldic.#ROC#Askrew is rocked!#T1#
Getaldic throws a lazy right hand but Askrew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Askrew tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Getaldic throws a lazy right hand but Askrew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Askrew is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#KD#
Getaldic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Askrew sprawling to the canvas! Askrew rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Getaldic finish him?!
Askrew is still on wobbly legs! Can Getaldic finish him?
Getaldic drops Askrew with a naaaaasty hook - Askrew is in real trouble here! Getaldic dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franko Getaldic!
Franko Getaldic 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:
Highland 101
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Getaldic looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
Scott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Getaldic misses.
Getaldic slips a jab from Scott.
Getaldic throws a lazy right hand but Scott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Getaldic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scott circles away quickly and effectively.
Getaldic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Getaldic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott tries to clinch up.
Scott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Scott lands an impressive looking overhand right. Getaldic doesn't seem phased though.
Getaldic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1##CL#
Scott gets a clinch.
Scott jumps guard but Getaldic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but Getaldic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Getaldic.
Scott tries to pull guard but Getaldic won't allow it.
Getaldic lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Scott pulls guard.
Scott pulls Getaldic in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Getaldic has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Scott to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Getaldic is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Scott pulls down on the head and he's put Getaldic to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Scott!
David Scott 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:
Highland 92
Date: Sep 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Getaldic dodges the punch combination from Ferret.
Getaldic misses with a hook.
Getaldic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ferret lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Getaldic misses with a straight left.
A combination from Ferret does no damage.
Ferret fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Getaldic slips a jab from Ferret.
Ferret waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Getaldic.
Ferret seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ferret needs to keep his hands up - Getaldic had a free shot at his head there.
Getaldic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferret manages to avoid it.
Ferret bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Getaldic throws a series of punches but Ferret moves out of range.
Franko Getaldic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferret ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Getaldic moves away.
Getaldic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Getaldic misses with a right hand #CL#
and Ferret counters by moving into the clinch.
Ferret tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Getaldic has had enough of the clinch but Ferret keeps him there for the moment.
Ferret can't find room to land a body shot as Getaldic controls the action.
#T1#
Getaldic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferret backwards.
Getaldic throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferret.
Getaldic lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Ferret.
Getaldic lands with a left to the head.
Getaldic is trying to break the clinch but Ferret is controlling him.
Getaldic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferret tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Getaldic's elbow.
Getaldic tries a body shot but Ferret blocks it.
Ferret blocks a body shot from Getaldic.
Getaldic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Getaldic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferret lands a nice uppercut.
Getaldic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ferret makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Getaldic.
Getaldic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferret can't find room to land a body shot as Getaldic controls the action.
Ferret misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Ferret struggles to land a body shot inside as Getaldic controls his hands.
Getaldic prevents a body shot from Ferret.
Getaldic prevents a body shot from Ferret.
Getaldic lands with a left to the head.
Getaldic has a couple of punches blocked by Ferret.
Getaldic tries to throw a body punch but Ferret avoids it by throwing Getaldic back against the cage.
Ferret lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Getaldic backwards.
Getaldic misses with a body punch.
Ferret is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Getaldic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Getaldic lands an uppercut.
Ferret is looking to control Getaldic's arms but Getaldic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ferret has his back to the cage.
Ferret can't find room to land a body shot as Getaldic controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Getaldic.
Getaldic misses with a punch on the inside.
Getaldic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ferret tries to work over Getaldic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Ferret has a couple of punches blocked by Getaldic.
A right handed body shot lands from Getaldic.
Getaldic blocks a body shot from Ferret.
A nice right hand lands inside from Getaldic.
A short left from Ferret.
Ferret tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Getaldic throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferret.
Getaldic misses with a punch to the body.
Getaldic blocks a body shot from Ferret.
Getaldic swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferret uses good head movement to avoid it.
Getaldic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Getaldic tries a body shot but Ferret blocks it.
Getaldic lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Getaldic.
Ferret is breathing heavily.
Getaldic misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Ferret breaks the clinch.
Getaldic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferret.
As Getaldic looks to move away, Ferret throws a big counter combo but Getaldic just gets out of the way.
Getaldic misses with a hook.#T4#
Ferret smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Getaldic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferret on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Getaldic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Getaldic misses.
Ferret takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Getaldic tries to bum rush Ferret with a series of wild strikes but Ferret uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Getaldic misses with an uppercut.
Ferret misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Getaldic.
Ferret throws a body punch but Getaldic moves out of range.
Getaldic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ferret looks to score with a jab to the body but Getaldic is just out of range.
Ferret takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot by Getaldic.
Getaldic lands a head shot.
Ferret looks to score with a jab to the body but Getaldic is just out of range.
Getaldic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Getaldic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franko Getaldic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ferret slips a jab from Getaldic.
Ferret misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Getaldic.
A countering left hand to the body from Getaldic misses.
Ferret tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Getaldic was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferret.
Ferret throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Getaldic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Getaldic lands with a right hand.
Ferret ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Getaldic moves away.#CL#
Ferret fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Getaldic, pushing him back against the cage.
Getaldic misses with some punches.
Getaldic works on Ferret's body with a couple of short punches.
Franko Getaldic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ferret misses with a hook to the ribs.
Getaldic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Getaldic wants to break free but Ferret has control.
A bit of stalling here from Ferret.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferret. #BC#
Ferret manages to break the clinch.
Getaldic misses with an uppercut. Ferret saw that one coming.
Getaldic throws a looping overhand right but Ferret ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Getaldic takes a swing at Ferret's ribcage but misses.
Getaldic digs a good hook to Ferret's body.
Ferret has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Getaldic avoids the body shot from Ferret.
Ferret misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Getaldic.
Getaldic throws out a counter right but Ferret avoids it with no problem.
Getaldic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Getaldic looks to throw the jab but Ferret is out of range.
Ferret swings for the body but Getaldic moves out of range.
Getaldic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ferret counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ferret tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Getaldic was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferret.
Getaldic avoids the body shot from Ferret.
Ferret misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Getaldic.
Donk. Ferret catches Getaldic right on the button with a cross.
A big right from Getaldic misses.
Ferret swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Getaldic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ferret looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferret walks into a stiff left hand from Getaldic.
Getaldic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Getaldic is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Ferret like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Ferret from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franko Getaldic!
Franko Getaldic thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Oliva lunges at Getaldic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Getaldic's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Getaldic. Oliva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Getaldic throws a series of punches but Oliva avoids them all with ease.
Oliva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Getaldic misses the shot to the body.
Oliva is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Getaldic. Oliva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oliva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Oliva.
Getaldic closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Getaldic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Getaldic defending well as Oliva loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Getaldic misses.
Getaldic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oliva to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#Getaldic is rocked!
Oliva scores with a shot to the body.
Getaldic is still on wobbly legs! Can Oliva finish him?
Oliva misses the jab.
Getaldic seems to have recovered his senses.
Getaldic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Oliva rather than just go for the knockout.
Getaldic avoids the body shot from Oliva.
Getaldic blocks a jab.
Oliva lands a nice shot that snaps Getaldic's head back.
Oliva misses with a hook
and Getaldic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Getaldic tries to move into range but Oliva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oliva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Getaldic slips a jab from Oliva.
Getaldic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Getaldic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliva moves away.
A combination from Getaldic does no damage.
Getaldic misses with a body shot.
Oliva is looking to counter punch.
Getaldic misses with an uppercut.
Oliva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Getaldic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliva throws out the jab. #CL#
Oliva pushes Getaldic up against the cage in a clinch.
Getaldic blocks a body shot from Oliva.
Getaldic blocking some punches.
Getaldic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Getaldic.
Getaldic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oliva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Getaldic backwards.
Getaldic tries to throw a body punch but Oliva avoids it by throwing Getaldic back against the cage.
Oliva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Getaldic is trying to break the clinch but Oliva has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Getaldic. #T2#
Getaldic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oliva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Getaldic backwards.
Oliva tries to work over Getaldic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliva.
Getaldic wants to break free but Oliva has control.
Oliva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva is leaning against Getaldic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oliva creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Getaldic with a big uppercut! Getaldic tries to clinch up but Oliva pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Getaldic to the mat! Getaldic covers up and Oliva unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Biscuit Oliva!
Biscuit Oliva 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:
The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Up blocks a jab.
Up changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Getaldic lands a nice hook to Up's body. Up takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Up 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Getaldic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Up changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Getaldic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Up with the counter takedown but Getaldic avoids it easily.
Getaldic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Up tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Getaldic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Getaldic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Up uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Getaldic.
Getaldic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Getaldic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Getaldic just misses with a punch to the body.
Up with the counter takedown but Getaldic avoids it easily.#T1#
Getaldic scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Getaldic misses the target.
Getaldic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Up slips a straight right by Getaldic.
A punch lands to the side of Up 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Getaldic throws a big shot that misses.
And Up tries to counter it with a takedown but Getaldic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Getaldic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Getaldic misses the shot to the body.
And Up tries to counter it with a takedown but Getaldic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Getaldic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Getaldic misses with a looping left.
Up tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Getaldic works Up's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Up slips under a jab.
Up feints the counter takedown.
Getaldic lands a jab to the nose.
Getaldic misses with a few strikes there.
Getaldic throws a jab when Up was well out of range.
Up walks into a stiff left hand from Getaldic.
Franko Getaldic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Up avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Getaldic missing with a left hand there. Up was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Up with the counter takedown but Getaldic avoids it easily.
Up staying out of range there.
Getaldic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Up displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Getaldic throws out the jab.
Up drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Getaldic defends it well.
Up slips a straight right by Getaldic.#T3#
Up avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Getaldic looks to land a right hand but Up moved out of range.
Getaldic misses with a body shot.
Getaldic misses with a hook. Up ducked under it nicely.
Getaldic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Up with the counter takedown but Getaldic avoids it easily.
Getaldic lands a nice shot to the body.
Getaldic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Getaldic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Getaldic sizes up Up with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Getaldic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Up takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Up slips under a jab from Getaldic.
Up feints the counter takedown.
Getaldic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Franko Getaldic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Up uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Getaldic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Getaldic takes a swing at Up's ribcage but misses.
Up changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Up has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Up there as he acknowledges the shot.
Getaldic takes a swing at Up's ribcage but misses.
Getaldic misses with an uppercut. Up saw that one coming.
Getaldic looks to land a left hand but Up moved out of range nicely.
Getaldic throws a body punch but Up moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franko Getaldic 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#
Getaldic lands a slapping body shot.
Getaldic throws a hook to the side of Up's head but Up sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Up drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Getaldic defends it well.
Up on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Getaldic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good shot there by Getaldic.
Getaldic misses with a two punch combination.
Getaldic throws a big shot that misses.
Up changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Up gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Getaldic.
Up moves away from the strike by Getaldic.
Up tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Up moves out of range as Getaldic strikes.
Up feints the counter takedown.
Up on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Getaldic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Up can do to turn this around?#T1#
Nice jab there from Getaldic.
Getaldic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Getaldic dips to his left and cracks Up with an uppercut!
Up takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Getaldic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Up under the eye.#ROC#Up is rocked!
Franko Getaldic is winning the standup battle so far.
Getaldic cracks Up with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Up tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Getaldic pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Up is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franko Getaldic!
Franko Getaldic thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Getaldic swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a head kick that half lands.
Ramirez tries to clinch
and Getaldic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Getaldic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
Getaldic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramirez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ramirez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Getaldic just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramirez throws a head kick but Getaldic moves out of range.
Getaldic misses with a wild body shot.
Ramirez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Getaldic manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Ramirez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Getaldic lands the left hand.
Ramirez walks into a left hand.
Getaldic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
Ramirez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
Ramirez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Getaldic counters with a straight right hand.
Ramirez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramirez throws a poor cross that misses
and Getaldic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Raja Ramirez has been cut.
Getaldic cracks a nice hook into Ramirez's ribs.
Ramirez looks winded!
Getaldic swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Getaldic misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Getaldic.#ROC#Ramirez is rocked!
Ramirez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Getaldic counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franko Getaldic!
Franko Getaldic 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:
Highland 79
Date: Jul 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Getaldic misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Ruiha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Getaldic looks to throw the jab but Ruiha is out of range.
Ruiha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Getaldic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Tama Ruiha has been cut.
Getaldic slips under a jab from Ruiha.
Ruiha punishes Getaldic's body with a nice straight punch.
Getaldic misses with a straight right.
Getaldic throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Ruiha finds it's way through Getaldic's defenses.
Ruiha fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Getaldic misses its intended target.
Ruiha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Getaldic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Getaldic connects with a body shot.
Getaldic scores with a decent looking hook.
Getaldic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruiha throws a combination that misses
and Getaldic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Getaldic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Getaldic connects with a body shot.
Getaldic misses with an uppercut. Ruiha saw that one coming.
Ruiha drops his hands momentarily and Getaldic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ruiha throws an overhand right that lands on Getaldic's shoulder, as Getaldic tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Getaldic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Getaldic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruiha moves forwards but Getaldic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Getaldic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruiha.#CL#
Ruiha forces Getaldic back against the cage and clinches.
Getaldic throws a head punch that misses.
Getaldic pushes Ruiha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Getaldic lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruiha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Getaldic.
Ruiha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ruiha misses with some punches.
Getaldic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Getaldic pushes Ruiha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Getaldic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Getaldic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Getaldic is trying to push Ruiha away but Ruiha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ruiha misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Getaldic throws a head punch that misses.
Getaldic tries a body shot but Ruiha blocks it.
Getaldic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Ruiha blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Getaldic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruiha misses with a double jab.
Getaldic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruiha. Ruiha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Getaldic misses the jab.
Getaldic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruiha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Getaldic scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Getaldic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruiha doesn't seem phased though.
Ruiha misses with a few strikes there.
Ruiha throws a jab but it's blocked by Getaldic.
Tama Ruiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Getaldic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruiha doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#Tama Ruiha's cut is getting worse.
Ruiha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Getaldic misses with the combination.
Ruiha connects with a jab.
Getaldic cracks Ruiha with a good jab.
Getaldic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ruiha throws an overhand right that lands on Getaldic's shoulder, as Getaldic tries to avoid the shot.
Getaldic misses with a straight left.
Ruiha is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Getaldic hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tama Ruiha!
In his post fight interview, Tama Ruiha started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Highland 69
Date: Jun 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Bounser throws a body punch but Getaldic moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Getaldic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bounser takes one on the button.
Bounser has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bounser there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bounser definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Getaldic lands with a straight right. Bounser didn't see that one coming.
Getaldic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Aisland Bounser has been cut.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Getaldic has knocked Bounser down with a huge combo! Getaldic steps away and waves a wobbly Bounser back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Getaldic just misses with a punch to the body.
Getaldic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bounser manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bounser misses the target.
Getaldic connects with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Getaldic.
A big right from Bounser misses.
Bounser walks straight into a right hand from Getaldic - that's dropped him! Getaldic jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bounser from any more punishment! Bounser complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Franko Getaldic!
After winning the bout, Franko Getaldic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Highland 55
Date: May 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Janssen shoots in but no luck this time.
Janssen shoots in looking for a takedown. Getaldic tries to sprawl out of it but Janssen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Getaldic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Janssen with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Janssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Getaldic leaves Janssen 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.#TD#
Janssen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Janssen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Janssen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Janssen 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.
Janssen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Janssen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Janssen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Getaldic trying to control here.
Janssen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Getaldic defending well though.
Ground and pound from Janssen.
Getaldic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Janssen.
Janssen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Janssen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Getaldic has hold of Janssen's hands but Janssen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Getaldic is refusing to be controlled, as Janssen sits in half guard.
Getaldic is trying to get back to full guard.
Janssen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Getaldic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Janssen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Janssen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Janssen is trying to control. Getaldic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Janssen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Janssen there. #ROC#Getaldic is rocked!
Janssen is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Getaldic is hurt! He's hurt bad - Janssen fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Getaldic from any more punishment! Congratulations to Janssen! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Janssen! |
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Event:
Highland 43
Date: May 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Getaldic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White doesn't seem bothered though.
White throws out a loose jab but Getaldic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Getaldic misses with a series of wild punches.
White moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Robert White has been cut.
Nice defenses there by White.
White misses the jab.
Getaldic throws a hook but White avoids it easily.
White walks into a straight right hand from Getaldic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Getaldic scores with a nice right hand.
Getaldic swings widly with a right hand
and Getaldic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White looks to clinch
and Getaldic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Getaldic misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A shot to the body from Getaldic misses
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White avoids the body shot from Getaldic.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Getaldic.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
White gets in close and instigates a clinch.
White lands a shoulder strike.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Getaldic.
White takes a shot to the head.
Getaldic is leaning against White and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
White working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Getaldic misses with a hook to the ribs.
White takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Getaldic.
White working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Getaldic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
White keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Getaldic's efforts to push away.#T2#
Getaldic tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Getaldic back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Getaldic.
White throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Getaldic.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from White.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as Getaldic controls his hands.
White tries to throw a body punch but Getaldic avoids it by throwing White back against the cage.
Getaldic is trying to break the clinch but White is controlling him.
White tries to work over Getaldic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Getaldic.
White working aggressively here.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Getaldic controls the action.
White scores with a nice hook to the head.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Getaldic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Getaldic.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
Getaldic blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Getaldic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
White gets through Getaldic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Getaldic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Getaldic scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
Getaldic pushes White back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
White looks winded!
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
Getaldic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White takes a shot to the head.
Getaldic scores with a shoulder strike.
Getaldic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Getaldic is trying to force a seperation but White has the dominant position.
White misses with some punches.
Getaldic is leaning against White and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
Getaldic digs a right hand into White's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on White's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Getaldic. #T4#
Nice body punch from Getaldic.
Getaldic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Getaldic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
Getaldic can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
White throws a head punch that misses.
Getaldic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Getaldic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Getaldic.
Getaldic scores with a shoulder strike.
Getaldic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Getaldic scores with a hook to the body.
Getaldic lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Getaldic.
Getaldic lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Getaldic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Getaldic digs a right hand into White's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on White's gas tank.
Getaldic lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franko Getaldic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert White's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
White walks into a stiff left hand from Getaldic.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White avoids the body shot from Getaldic.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White! But no joy.
White tries to clinch but Getaldic moves away
and Getaldic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Getaldic digs a good hook to White's body.
Getaldic digs a good body shot into White's ribs.
Nice body punch from Getaldic.
Getaldic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#White is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Robert White's cut even more.
Getaldic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Getaldic.
White is breathing heavily.
Getaldic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent White stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Getaldic throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Getaldic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Getaldic.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Getaldic finish him?#T1##KD#
Getaldic cracks White with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! White looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Getaldic finish him?
Franko Getaldic is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Getaldic measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes White! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Franko Getaldic!
A victorious Franko Getaldic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Highland 30
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Getaldic throws a good cross that connects.
Getaldic throws a lazy right hand but Laird sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laird changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Laird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Getaldic.
Getaldic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Getaldic misses with a body shot.
Laird tries to clinch there but Getaldic circles away.
Getaldic lands a really nice looking cross but Laird seems unphased.
Laird tries for a takedown but Getaldic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Laird backs off Getaldic throws a huge counter combo but Laird manages to avoid it all.
Getaldic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Getaldic throws out a powerful jab.
Laird swings widly with a right hand
and Getaldic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck for Laird with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Laird decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Getaldic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Laird scores with a couple of nice shots.
Getaldic is trying to control but can't.
Getaldic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Laird performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Laird lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Laird looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laird lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Getaldic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laird.
Laird looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laird thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Laird lands a nice short elbow.
Laird missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Laird 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.
Laird working over Getaldic with some ground and pound. Getaldic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Laird is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Laird sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Getaldic trying to control from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Getaldic can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Laird seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Laird moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Getaldic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Getaldic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Getaldic is being controlled here.
Getaldic can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Laird scoring with punches and elbows.
Laird in side control lands a decent elbow.
Laird fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Getaldic is trying to escape the position but Laird is controlling the position.
Laird is working Getaldic over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Getaldic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Getaldic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laird working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Getaldic is rocked!
Laird scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Getaldic is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Laird can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Laird!
A very excited looking Archie Laird 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 17
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Getaldic punishes Barnett's body with a nice straight punch.
Barnett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Getaldic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnett.
Barnett drops down looking for a counter takedown but Getaldic sprawls and moves away.
Barnett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnett throws an overhand right that lands on Getaldic's shoulder, as Getaldic tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Getaldic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barnett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Getaldic counters with a left to the body.
Barnett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Getaldic counters with a nice body shot.
Barnett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barnett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Barnett is rocked!
Barnett gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Getaldic points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Barnett wakes up just in time to hear Getaldic thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franko Getaldic!
A victorious Franko Getaldic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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