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Event:
Bellicose - Howard vs Paul
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Mac Giolla Phadraig fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mac Giolla Phadraig shoots in for a takedown but Mfer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mac Giolla Phadraig walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig has been cut.#KD2#
Mfer waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Mac Giolla Phadraig. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Mac Giolla Phadraig to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#SUB2#
Mfer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mac Giolla Phadraig manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mfer has Mac Giolla Phadraig in his guard.#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac Giolla Phadraig keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mfer's head.#SUB2#
Mfer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac Giolla Phadraig keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mfer's head.#T1##SUB2#
Mfer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Mfer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mac Giolla Phadraig doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mac Giolla Phadraig manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mac Giolla Phadraig might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Mfer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mac Giolla Phadraig is aware though and is defending well.
Mfer is trying to control the position but Mac Giolla Phadraig postures up. #SUB2#
Mfer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mac Giolla Phadraig defends well.
Mac Giolla Phadraig with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mac Giolla Phadraig postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Mfer looking for a guillotine here but Mac Giolla Phadraig defends easily.
#SUB2#
Mfer is looking for a triangle but Mac Giolla Phadraig pushes his legs off easily.
Mac Giolla Phadraig postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2##SUB2#
Mfer is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mac Giolla Phadraig frees his head nicely. Oh but Mfer has switched to an armbar! Mac Giolla Phadraig is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Isopaa Mfer!
Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig spoke after the fight, saying 'Where's my beer?'. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Priest vs Nagasaki
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Mfer - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig has been cut.
We've been told by Mfer's head coaches at Räkälä that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mfer lands a body shot.
Mac Giolla Phadraig fails with the takedown.
Nice body punch from Mfer.
Mac Giolla Phadraig looks winded!#KD#
Mfer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mac Giolla Phadraig sprawling to the canvas! Mac Giolla Phadraig rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mfer finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is holding his hands too far apart here. Mfer throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Mac Giolla Phadraig is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murska Mfer!
In defeat, Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig stepped up to the mic, saying 'Where's my beer?'. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Bonon vs Kabore
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Child fakes the leg kick and cracks Mac Giolla Phadraig in the body.
Child lands an overhand right.
Mac Giolla Phadraig takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Mac Giolla Phadraig gets the takedown into side control.
Child has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mac Giolla Phadraig landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mac Giolla Phadraig working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mac Giolla Phadraig cracks Child with a big right hand but Child just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Child takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac Giolla Phadraig working the head with strikes.
Mac Giolla Phadraig in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Child looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Mac Giolla Phadraig turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig!
An intense looking Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'This is quite the W.'. |
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Event:
NYCL Fight Night (3)
Date: Sep 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Winnar is looking to clinch.
Joe Winnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winnar checks a leg kick.
Winnar thuds a left hand into Mac Giolla Phadraig's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Winnar. That snapped Mac Giolla Phadraig's head back.
#CUT#It looks like Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig has been cut.
Mac Giolla Phadraig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winnar.#CL#
Winnar clinches up with Mac Giolla Phadraig and pushes him back against the cage.
Mac Giolla Phadraig has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Winnar after a bit of a struggle.
Winnar tries a body shot but Mac Giolla Phadraig blocks it.
Winnar tries a body shot but Mac Giolla Phadraig blocks it.
Winnar is pressed up against the cage. Mac Giolla Phadraig has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Winnar down to the mat. Winnar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Winnar, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Giolla Phadraig walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Winnar! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Winnar!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Winnar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig stepped up to the mic, saying 'Where's my beer?'. |
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Event:
NYCL 16 - Rich' vs Olatunji
Date: Aug 13, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Mac Giolla Phadraig throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gill tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mac Giolla Phadraig is in Gill's guard.
Gill should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gill is looking to stand up but Mac Giolla Phadraig isn't so interested in that idea.
Mac Giolla Phadraig postures up and lands a big shot to Gill's brow.
Mac Giolla Phadraig works over Gill with some ground and pound from guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gill has eaten all the pies!
Mac Giolla Phadraig trying to control but Gill is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mac Giolla Phadraig distracts Gill with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mac Giolla Phadraig manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Mac Giolla Phadraig keeping moving, preventing Gill from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Giolla Phadraig managing to control the position. #T1#
Gill trying to control but Mac Giolla Phadraig is working from the bottom.
Gill looking to pass the guard.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gill is looking to stand up but Mac Giolla Phadraig won't let him.
Gill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mac Giolla Phadraig on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mac Giolla Phadraig tries to get out of the position.
Mac Giolla Phadraig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gill controls the pace.
Gill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is pulling down on Gill's head. It's preventing any offense from Gill, at least for the moment.
I've been told that Gill has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Mac Giolla Phadraig changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gill looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gill struggling a bit here.
Gill manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Well, if Mac Giolla Phadraig 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.
Mac Giolla Phadraig working over Gill with some ground and pound. Gill looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mac Giolla Phadraig looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Gill gets back to full guard.
Gill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mac Giolla Phadraig manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Mac Giolla Phadraig seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mac Giolla Phadraig trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mac Giolla Phadraig will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mac Giolla Phadraig pulls Gill in close to his closed guard and prevents Gill from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mac Giolla Phadraig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Mac Giolla Phadraig keeping moving, preventing Gill from controlling successfully.
Gill works over Mac Giolla Phadraig with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mac Giolla Phadraig wants to hit a sweep here but Gill passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mac Giolla Phadraig there!
Gill tries to control but Mac Giolla Phadraig wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lyle Gill will probably get the nod.
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#
Gill shoots in for a takedown but Mac Giolla Phadraig shows good takedown defense.
Gill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mac Giolla Phadraig pinned against the cage. Mac Giolla Phadraig gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lyle Gill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mac Giolla Phadraig closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mac Giolla Phadraig lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands a couple of elbows.
Gill is trying to control the position but Mac Giolla Phadraig postures up.
Mac Giolla Phadraig scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mac Giolla Phadraig works over Gill with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT#It looks like Lyle Gill has been cut.#T1##SUB2#
Gill working for a triangle but Mac Giolla Phadraig defends it easily.
Gill wants to stand but Mac Giolla Phadraig is controlling the position.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands a couple of digs.
Mac Giolla Phadraig chips away with some ground and pound.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is working Gill over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mac Giolla Phadraig has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mac Giolla Phadraig postures up and lands a big shot to Gill's brow.
Gill is breathing heavily.
Gill has momentary wrist control but Mac Giolla Phadraig slips an elbow through the middle.
Gill wants to sweep here but Mac Giolla Phadraig controlling him for the moment.
Mac Giolla Phadraig with a nice head shot there.
Gill working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Mac Giolla Phadraig is in close to Gill's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mac Giolla Phadraig working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gill's head.
Mac Giolla Phadraig working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mac Giolla Phadraig is one step ahead there.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands a couple of elbows.
Mac Giolla Phadraig scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Giolla Phadraig works over Gill with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Mac Giolla Phadraig postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gill is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mac Giolla Phadraig, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Mac Giolla Phadraig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gill defends well.#T3#
Gill trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac Giolla Phadraig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mac Giolla Phadraig trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Mac Giolla Phadraig has his foot on Gill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gill works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gill seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mac Giolla Phadraig has Gill pulled in close to control his posture.
Gill trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac Giolla Phadraig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mac Giolla Phadraig seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gill can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lyle Gill's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gill fails with a takedown attempt.
Mac Giolla Phadraig blocks a head kick by Gill.
Gill has his takedown stuffed
and Mac Giolla Phadraig counters with a series of strikes. Gill will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Mac Giolla Phadraig fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gill sprawls well initially but Mac Giolla Phadraig persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill is looking for a sweep. Mac Giolla Phadraig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mac Giolla Phadraig working Gill over with strikes.
Gill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mac Giolla Phadraig moves into full mount! Gill won't be happy about that!
Mac Giolla Phadraig working Gill over with strikes here.
Mac Giolla Phadraig fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mac Giolla Phadraig punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT#That has opened up Lyle Gill's cut even more.
Gill takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#CUT#The cut above Lyle Gill's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lyle Gill's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig!
Post fight, Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig took to the microphone: 'This is quite the W.'. |
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Event:
NYCL 7-Timmons v Thomas
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Bruises is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mac Giolla Phadraig sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bruises looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bruises throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Mac Giolla Phadraig looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bruises!
Mac Giolla Phadraig grinds an elbow into Bruises's temple.
Mac Giolla Phadraig in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mac Giolla Phadraig cracks Bruises with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bruises is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruises takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mac Giolla Phadraig lands some shots froms side control.
Mac Giolla Phadraig cracks Bruises with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#Bruises is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruises trying to remain calm as Mac Giolla Phadraig controls from the top position.
Bruises is still in real trouble! Can Mac Giolla Phadraig finish him?
We've been hearing that Mac Giolla Phadraig has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mac Giolla Phadraig in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Bruises looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Mac Giolla Phadraig turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig!
Post fight, Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig took to the microphone: 'This is quite the W.'.
The defeated Fatal Bruises had this to say: 'Better days ahead! Cheer up fans!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Destroy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mac Giolla Phadraig will feel that in the morning.
Mac Giolla Phadraig on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mac Giolla Phadraig is breathing heavily.
Destroy keeps Mac Giolla Phadraig at a distance using the push kick. #KD2#
Destroy cracks Mac Giolla Phadraig with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Destroy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mac Giolla Phadraig to stand back up!#ROC2#Mac Giolla Phadraig is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Look low, kick high! Destroy uses the oldest trick in the book to send Mac Giolla Phadraig tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Destroy is absolutely delighted - when Mac Giolla Phadraig wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Troy Destroy!
The defeated Adrian Mac Giolla Phadraig had this to say: 'This is quite the L.'. |
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