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Event:
CFC 463: Bang v Joplin/LOL SF
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Smash misses with an uppercut. Galopin saw that one coming.
Galopin takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Galopin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Galopin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galopin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galopin wants to control the pace but Smash is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Galopin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Galopin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smash is looking to escape.
Smash is trying to escape the mount but Galopin keeps good control and instead manages to take Smash's back.
Galopin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Smash tries to roll but Galopin sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Smash showing good submission defense here.
#T2##SUB#
Galopin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
What can Smash do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Galopin is hanging on to Smash's back as he tries to escape.
Galopin controls the position.#T3#
Smash tries to escape but Galopin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Galopin controlling the position well here. Smash rolled but Galopin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Galopin looking to break Smash's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smash remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Galopin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Galopin controlling the positon.#SUB#
Smash fending off the submission attempt from Galopin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smash trying to control the position but Galopin manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ladislas Galopin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smash fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smash punishes Galopin's body with a nice straight punch.
Galopin shoots in but no luck this time.
Smash works the jab nicely.
Galopin misses with an uppercut
and Smash counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smash with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Smash moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smash.
Galopin lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Galopin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2#
Smash cracks Galopin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Galopin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Smash finish him?
#T1#
Galopin bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Smash comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Galopin falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Galopin was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergeant Smash!
A relieved looking Sergeant Smash thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Ladislas Galopin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I made it farther than I thought I would have. Good on Sergeant Smash and G Wad. I hope they win the whole thing.'. |
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Event:
Playoffs R1
Date: Feb 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Tungsten.
Tungsten connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tungsten misses with a straight right.
Tungsten throws a body punch but Galopin moves out of range.
Galopin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Galopin slips a straight right by Tungsten.
Galopin tries to counter with a takedown but Tungsten is quick to defend against it.
Terry Tungsten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Galopin feints and as Tungsten raises his hands in defense, Galopin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Galopin stands and throws Tungsten's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Galopin trying to control the position but Tungsten is working away.
Tungsten is trying to escape the position but Galopin is controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1##SUB#
Tungsten wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Galopin has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Tungsten's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Tungsten is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Galopin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ladislas Galopin!
Our winner, Ladislas Galopin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Terry Tungsten had this to say: 'That man hits harder than me ex on a bender…and if she taught me anything, it’s that I’ll bounce back from this loss and sleep with my opponents sister. '. |
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Event:
R2 W9
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Blacktoe shoots in but Galopin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Galopin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sinun Blacktoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blacktoe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Galopin circles away.
Blacktoe shoots and misses
and Blacktoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ladislas Galopin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sinun Blacktoe.
Galopin lands the left hand.
Blacktoe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Galopin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blacktoe shoots in for a takedown but Galopin shows good takedown defense.
Galopin throwing a counter right hand but Blacktoe manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Blacktoe gets a clinch.
Blacktoe blocks a body shot from Galopin.
Galopin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Galopin lands a right hand. #BC2#
Blacktoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blacktoe misses with a takedown
and Galopin counters with a straight right hand.
Galopin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blacktoe misses with a takedown
and Galopin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Blacktoe forces Galopin back against the cage and clinches.#T1##TD2#
Blacktoe turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Galopin manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Galopin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Galopin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blacktoe won't allow Galopin to sweep him here.
Blacktoe throws an elbow that misses. Galopin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blacktoe's guard. Nice move by Galopin!#REVR#
Galopin trying to control the position from guard on top but Blacktoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galopin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Galopin is trying to control the action in half guard but Blacktoe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Galopin controlling the action here.#T2##SUB#
Galopin wants to work for an arm triangle but Blacktoe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Galopin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blacktoe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Galopin.
Blacktoe is looking for a sweep. Galopin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Blacktoe trying to control from the bottom.
Galopin is taking a breather. Blacktoe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Galopin is pressing down on Blacktoe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blacktoe is holding on for now.
Blacktoe trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Blacktoe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blacktoe has given up his back. Will we see Galopin going for some submissions?
#T4#
Blacktoe trying to control the hands but Galopin won't let him.
Galopin trying to control.
Blacktoe tries to escape the position.
Galopin not allowing Blacktoe to control his hands.
Blacktoe tries to roll but Galopin sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ladislas Galopin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Blacktoe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Galopin as he jumps to the side.
Blacktoe shoots and misses
and Galopin counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Sinun Blacktoe has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Galopin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blacktoe fails with the takedown
and Blacktoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ladislas Galopin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sinun Blacktoe.
Galopin lands with a hook. Blacktoe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Galopin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#Blacktoe is rocked!
Blacktoe with a poor takedown
enabling Galopin to counter with a crisp jab.
Blacktoe is still on wobbly legs! Can Galopin finish him?
Galopin cracks Blacktoe with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Blacktoe tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Galopin pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Blacktoe is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ladislas Galopin!
A victorious Ladislas Galopin 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:
R2 W8
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Moura takes one to the side of the head.
Moura misses with a takedown
and Galopin counters with a nice uppercut.
Moura walks into a left hand. #ROC#Moura is rocked!
Moura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Galopin counters with a huge left! Moura is in big trouble! He's backing up but Galopin isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Moura from any more damage. A dominating finish by Galopin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ladislas Galopin!
After winning the bout, Ladislas Galopin 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:
R2 W7
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Galopin with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Galopin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bricks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bricks wants to control the action here but instead Galopin manages to pass to full mount!
Galopin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Galopin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bricks is looking to escape.
Bricks prevents Galopin from taking his back.
Bricks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galopin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bricks is just holding on here. Galopin manages to take his back.
Bricks wants to get back to his feet.
Bricks trying to control the hands but Galopin won't let him.
Bricks is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T1#
Galopin'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.
Galopin not allowing Bricks to control his hands. #SUB#
Bricks is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Galopin gets his way!
Galopin not allowing Bricks to control his hands.
Galopin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bricks is trying to stand back up.
Bricks tries to escape but Galopin has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2#
Bricks trying to control the hands but Galopin breaks the grip.
Galopin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bricks doesn't escape.
Galopin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bricks for as long as he can get away with.
Galopin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bricks looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bricks tries to break free.
Bricks is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Galopin working for the choke.
Galopin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bricks doesn't escape. #T3##SUB#
Galopin is cranking Bricks's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Bricks! He's tightened the choke and Bricks is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ladislas Galopin!
Ladislas Galopin 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:
R2 W6
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Galopin staying out of range there.
Nti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nti is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Nti gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Galopin to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Galopin drops back looking for a leg! Nti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nti manages to kick Galopin off! Galopin jumps back into Nti's guard.
Galopin passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galopin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nti's coaches at Deathsquad have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Galopin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
It looks like Galopin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Galopin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Galopin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Galopin controlling from mount. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Galopin is continuing to stall.
Galopin takes Nti's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Nti is in trouble.
What can Nti do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Galopin has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Nti is defending well but eventually Galopin manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Nti has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ladislas Galopin!
A victorious Ladislas Galopin 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:
R2 W5
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Smash misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Galopin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Galopin slows the pace down in half guard.
Smash's coaches at GWad's Playpen have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Galopin passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash is looking for a sweep.
Galopin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Smash's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Galopin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Smash!
Smash really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Galopin controlling his opponent.
Smash on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smash tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galopin fails to advance to Smash's back.
Galopin looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smash is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smash has given up his back here.
#SUB2#
Smash is trying to defend against the choke here but Galopin has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Galopin Tightens the hold and Smash taps out furiously! Galopin displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ladislas Galopin!
After winning the bout, Ladislas Galopin 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:
R2 W4
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Galopin throws a jab when Panda was well out of range.
Galopin throws a big shot that misses.
Panda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Galopin avoids it really well and circles away.
Galopin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Panda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Galopin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Galopin connects with the punch.#ROC2#Panda is rocked!
Panda looks up at the clock. Bad move! Galopin lands a right hand from hell, dropping Panda. Galopin pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ladislas Galopin!
Ladislas Galopin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
R2 W3
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Cosby lands a glancing blow to the side of Galopin's head.
Cosby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cosby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Galopin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cosby moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good exchange - Cosby coming out on top.#KD#
Cosby throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Galopin tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Galopin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galopin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosby is one step ahead there.
Galopin is still in real trouble! Can Cosby finish him?
Galopin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galopin wants to sweep here but Cosby controlling him for the moment.
Galopin seems to have recovered his senses.
Galopin controls Cosby momentarily but Cosby frees himself.
Cosby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Galopin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosby is one step ahead there.
Galopin is trying to hold Cosby in close to prevent damage but Cosby has managed to pass into half guard.
Galopin wants to control but Cosby is keeping busy.
Cosby stalling. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cosby tries to pass to full mount but Galopin defends it.
Galopin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Galopin is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cosby connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cosby swinging wildly here.
Galopin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Cosby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Galopin throws out a loose jab but Cosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Galopin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cosby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Galopin on the side of the head.
Cosby throws a right hand that misses
and Galopin counters with a stiff right hand.
Galopin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cosby misses with a lunging right hand
and Cosby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Galopin slips a jab from Cosby.
Cosby throws out a loose jab but Galopin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cosby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Galopin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#KD#
Cosby drops Galopin with a left and a right! Oh, Galopin is hurt - Cosby dives into side control looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!#SUB#
Cosby looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Galopin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galopin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cosby working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Cosby dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Galopin misses with a straight left. #KD#
Cosby bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Galopin! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Galopin controls Cosby momentarily but Cosby frees himself.
Cosby trying to control but Galopin is working from the bottom.
Galopin is trying to control the position but Cosby postures up.
Galopin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cosby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Cosby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Galopin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cosby has managed to get both his arms back between Galopin's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Cosby would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Cosby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Galopin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Cosby misses.
Cosby looks to land a right hand but Galopin moved out of range.
Galopin throws the left hand but Cosby avoids the punch easily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cosby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Galopin.
Cosby throws out a loose jab but Galopin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galopin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Galopin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cosby misses with a hook.
Cosby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galopin.
Galopin swings for the body but Cosby moves out of range.
Cosby misses with a looping right.
Cosby throws a one two combo.
Sloppy strikes from Cosby. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galopin! But no joy.
Cosby swings widly with a right hand
and Galopin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cosby thinking.
Phil Cosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cosby avoids the body shot from Galopin.
Cosby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phil Cosby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galopin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galopin! But no joy.#T3#
Cosby moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cosby tries to bum rush Galopin with a series of wild strikes but Galopin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Galopin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cosby gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Galopin thuds his right hand into Cosby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cosby is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Galopin hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Phil Cosby!
A very excited looking Phil Cosby rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Ladislas Galopin had this to say: 'There is not enough light in this arena. You lads should do something about the lighting.'. |
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Event:
R2 W2
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Galopin staying out of range there.
Creed throws a hook but Galopin blocks it.
Creed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Creed swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
so Galopin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Creed is breathing heavily.
Galopin is pushing down on Creed's leg trying to pass to half guard. Creed is fighting to maintain full guard but Galopin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Galopin tries to pass to full mount but Creed defends it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Galopin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galopin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##SUB2#
Galopin in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Creed tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Galopin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ladislas Galopin!
A very excited looking Ladislas Galopin 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:
R2 W1
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Tungsten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galopin throws out the jab.
Terry Tungsten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tungsten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Galopin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tungsten scores with a sloppy right hand. Galopin should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tungsten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Galopin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tungsten misses with a combination
#TD#
and Galopin counters with a shoot takedown. Tungsten fights it but they end up in guard.
Galopin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tungsten wants to sweep here but Galopin controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galopin forces his way into half guard.
Tungsten is looking to control Galopin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tungsten avoid being mounted?#T1#
Tungsten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Galopin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tungsten is trying desperately to improve position.
Tungsten really wants to buck Galopin off and get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tungsten can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tungsten is trying desperately to improve position.
Galopin avoids the attempt from Tungsten to control.
Tungsten manages to control the position for a moment.
Tungsten wants to control but Galopin is having none of it.#T2#
Galopin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tungsten told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Tungsten is wriggling around trying to escape.
Galopin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tungsten prevents Galopin from taking his back.
Tungsten tries to lock up and control but Galopin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tungsten really wants to buck Galopin off and get back to his feet.
Galopin wants to take Tungsten's back here but Tungsten is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Tungsten is trying to reverse the position but instead Galopin has taken his back - oops!#T3#
Galopin is hanging on to Tungsten's back as he tries to escape.
Galopin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tungsten just trying to survive but Galopin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Galopin biding his time, looking for the opening.
Tungsten really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galopin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Galopin looking to break Tungsten's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tungsten remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Galopin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Tungsten showing good submission defense here.
You can see the frustration on Tungsten's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Galopin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
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.
#T4##SUB#
Galopin working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Tungsten is doing well to defend. Galopin seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Tungsten is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ladislas Galopin!
Our winner, Ladislas Galopin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Terry Tungsten stepped up to the mic, saying 'That man hits harder than me ex on a bender…and if she taught me anything, it’s that I’ll bounce back from this loss and sleep with my opponents sister. '. |
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Event:
W11 E2
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Galopin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shek counters with a nice uppercut.
Shek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Galopin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Galopin misses with an uppercut.
Shek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galopin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Shek.
Jab, jab by Shek - just one landing.
Shek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galopin manages to avoid it.
Shek is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shek jabs Galopin right on the nose. Galopin blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galopin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shek.
Shek thuds his right hand into Galopin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shek with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shek misses the shot to the body.
Galopin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Shek misses with a lunging right hand
and Galopin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galopin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shek as he jumps to the side.
Shek is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Galopin with a body shot.
Galopin misses with a looping left.
Shek throws a hook but Galopin avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Galopin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Galopin defending well as Shek loads up on a big left hand.
Shek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galopin.
Galopin misses with a looping left.
Galopin slips a jab from Shek.
It looked like Galopin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shek throws an off balance right hand
and Galopin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galopin throws a looping overhand right but Shek ducks down to avoid it.
Shek looks to score with a jab to the body but Galopin is just out of range.
Galopin ducks under a wild hook from Shek.#T2#
Shek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galopin moves away.
Galopin just misses with a punch to the body.
Trek Shek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galopin is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot lands for Shek.
Shek just misses with a punch to the body.
Shek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galopin manages to avoid it.
Shek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Shek scores with a shot to the body.
Shek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galopin moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Galopin misses the target.
Shek is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Galopin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Galopin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shek throws out the jab.
It looked like Galopin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shek connects with a body shot that sends Galopin's belly button to the back.
Shek misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Shek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galopin manages to avoid it.
Galopin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shek connects with a crisp jab.
Galopin misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Shek misses.
Shek misses with a looping right.
Shek cracks Galopin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Galopin misses.
Galopin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shek looks to land a right hand but Galopin moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Galopin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Galopin ducks under a wild hook from Shek.
It looked like Galopin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Galopin throws a hook but Shek avoids it easily.
Shek throws out a counter right but Galopin avoids it with no problem.
Shek punishes Galopin's body with a nice straight punch.
Galopin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shek.#T4#
Galopin ducks under a wild hook from Shek.
Shek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Galopin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shek lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galopin.
Shek misses with a jab to the body
and Galopin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Galopin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shek's half guard.#SUB#
Galopin is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Shek is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ladislas Galopin!
Ladislas Galopin 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:
W10 E1
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scherzer.
Scherzer dives in and grabs Galopin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Galopin pushes down on Scherzer's head and hops out.
Galopin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Galopin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ladislas Galopin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Scherzer.
Galopin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scherzer wants to clinch.
Scherzer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Scherzer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scherzer misses with a takedown attempt - Galopin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scherzer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Scherzer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scherzer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Galopin but Galopin pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1##KD#
Galopin steps into range and cracks Scherzer with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Scherzer flops backwards and Galopin dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#Scherzer is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Max Scherzer has been cut.
Scherzer seems keen to control Galopin's posture.
Scherzer is still in real trouble! Can Galopin finish him?
Scherzer is looking to sweep but instead, Galopin has passed into half guard.
Scherzer seems to have recovered his senses.
Scherzer is staying active underneath Galopin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Galopin trying to pass the guard but Scherzer defending well.
Galopin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Galopin'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.
Scherzer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Galopin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scherzer trying to keep a closed guard but Galopin is proving a slippery customer.
Scherzer has Galopin pulled in close to control his posture. #T3##SUB2#
Scherzer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galopin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galopin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Galopin advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Galopin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Scherzer looking for submissions off his back.
Scherzer trying to hold on to Galopin's head to control him but Galopin postures up.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Galopin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scherzer sees it coming and defends easily.
Scherzer tries to get to full guard but Galopin has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Galopin throws the left hand but Scherzer avoids the punch easily.
Scherzer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Galopin is fending him off so far but Scherzer persists. Nope, Galopin circles away and we're back to standing.
Galopin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scherzer dives in and grabs Galopin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Galopin pushes down on Scherzer's head and hops out.
Scherzer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scherzer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
Galopin drops his shoulder and cracks Scherzer with a huge uppercut! Scherzer goes down! Can Galopin finish him?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ladislas Galopin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Scherzer's cut.
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#
Scherzer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Galopin scores with a counter punch that sends Scherzer to the canvas! Galopin smells blood - he's punishing Scherzer with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Scherzer has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ladislas Galopin!
Ladislas Galopin 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:
W9 E2
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Chi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Galopin connects with a nice looking jab.
Galopin shoots in looking for a takedown. Chi tries to sprawl out of it but Galopin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galopin shoots for a takedown but Chi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chi misses with a hook.#T1##TD2#
Galopin scores with a takedown into Chi's guard.
Galopin passes into half guard.
Galopin controlling the action here.
Galopin is pressing down on Chi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chi is holding on for now. #T2#
Chi is controlling Galopin's trapped leg to prevent Galopin from advancing to side control.
Galopin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Galopin trying to pass the guard but Chi defending well.
Galopin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Galopin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Foundry. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Galopin prevents Chi from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Galopin is working for a kimura but Chi is defending it quite comfortably.
Chi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chi tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Galopin seems to be looking for submissions.
Galopin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Galopin trying to pass the guard but Chi defending well. #T4#
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.
Galopin is thwarting Chi's attempts to control the position.
Galopin trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Galopin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ladislas Galopin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Galopin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Galopin on the ground.
Galopin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chi is looking to get back to full guard here but Galopin has managed to pass to side control instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galopin advances to full mount.
Chi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T1#
Galopin controlling the position well here. Chi rolled but Galopin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Galopin is looking for the choke from the back position but Chi is controlling his hands well.
You can see the frustration on Chi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Galopin working for the choke.
Chi rolls, trying to escape but Galopin keeps control of the position.
#T2#
Chi looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Chi tries to break free.
Galopin biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
Galopin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chi for a finish.
Galopin is looking to control Chi but Chi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ladislas Galopin has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Galopin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Chi's body.
#SUB2#
Galopin tightening his grip on Chi, looking for the choke.
Galopin has good solid back control here. #T4#
Galopin trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ladislas Galopin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Galopin fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chi. Galopin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Chi as Galopin shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galopin fails with the takedown
and Chi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cai Chi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ladislas Galopin.#T1#
Galopin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chi swivels and escapes.
Chi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Galopin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Galopin gets the takedown into side control.
Chi prevents Galopin from moving into mount.
Chi wants to control but Galopin postures up.
Galopin tries to move to mount but Chi blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Chi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Galopin takes a little break here. Chi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Galopin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Galopin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cai Chi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Galopin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Chi!
Galopin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Galopin prevents Chi from getting the reversal.
Ladislas Galopin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chi is trying to escape the mount but Galopin keeps good control and instead manages to take Chi's back.
#SUB2#
Chi tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Galopin has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Chi is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ladislas Galopin!
Ladislas Galopin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
W7 E1
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Chapman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Galopin.
It looked like Chapman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chapman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chapman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chapman just misses with a punch to the body.
And Galopin tries to counter it with a takedown but Chapman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chapman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chapman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chapman wants it to stay on the feet.
Galopin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chapman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Galopin dives in and scores a takedown into Chapman's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chapman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Galopin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chapman is keeping the position for now.
Galopin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chapman looking for a sweep. Not yet Chapman, not yet.
Galopin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chapman is keeping the position for now.
Galopin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Galopin pushing down on Chapman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chapman tries to roll over but Galopin keeps him under control.
Galopin trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Chapman is defending against the submission attempts here by Galopin.
Galopin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Chapman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Galopin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chapman defends it well.
Kyle Chapman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galopin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chapman.
Chapman misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Galopin misses.#TD2#
Chapman gets caught napping as Galopin dives in and scores a takedown. Chapman manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galopin pushes down on Chapman's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Chapman is trying to get back to full guard.
Chapman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Galopin has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Galopin controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ladislas Galopin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Chapman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Galopin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chapman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chapman. Galopin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Galopin with the counter takedown but Chapman avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Chapman as Galopin shoots in.
Chapman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chapman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Galopin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chapman's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galopin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chapman has a hand on Galopin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Galopin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T1#
Chapman has given up his back here.
Galopin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Galopin doesn't have the hooks in and Chapman manages to turn into his guard.
Chapman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Galopin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Galopin keeping full guard, as Chapman tries to pass. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Galopin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Galopin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Galopin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Foundry. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Galopin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Galopin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chapman trying to control but Galopin is working from the bottom.
Galopin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Galopin wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Galopin moves forwards but Chapman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chapman throws a hook but Galopin blocks it.
Chapman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chapman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Galopin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chapman won't be happy with that.
Chapman prevents Galopin from moving into mount.
Galopin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Chapman!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galopin controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ladislas Galopin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Galopin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chapman is controlling Galopin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Chapman wants to improve his position but Galopin is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galopin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Galopin is looking to take a break and control but Chapman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Galopin is taking a breather. Chapman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chapman wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chapman throws a jab when Galopin was well out of range.
Kyle Chapman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chapman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Galopin.
Chapman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Galopin momentarily.
#TD2#
Galopin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Galopin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chapman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chapman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Galopin is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB2#
Galopin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chapman is just riding it out for now. Galopin eventually gives up the hold.
Chapman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Galopin on the ground.
Chapman wants to get back to full guard.
Ladislas Galopin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Galopin controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Let's hope that Galopin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kyle Chapman is winning the standup battle so far.
Chapman looks to land a combination but Galopin avoids it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Galopin is defended easily by Chapman.
Kyle Chapman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chapman lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ladislas Galopin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Galopin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ladislas Galopin!
Ladislas Galopin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
W6 E3
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Denton throws a good cross that connects.
Denton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Denton misses.
Denton throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Galopin counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Denton actively working from the bottom here.
Galopin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Denton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Denton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galopin pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Galopin trying to pass the guard but Denton defending well. #SUB2#
Denton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galopin pulls his head out easily.
Galopin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Galopin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Denton regains half guard.#SUB2#
Denton looking for submissions off his back.
Galopin tries to pass to full mount but Denton defends it. #T2##SUB#
Galopin wants to work for an arm triangle but Denton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Denton looking for submissions off his back.
Galopin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Denton!
Galopin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Denton is holding on tight.
Galopin controlling from mount.
Denton tries to improve his position but instead Galopin has taken his back! #T3##SUB#
Galopin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I would not like to be Denton right now.
#SUB#
Galopin working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Denton is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Galopin has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Denton taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ladislas Galopin!
Ladislas Galopin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
W5 E1
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Ahearn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Galopin drives through with a takedown into Ahearn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Ahearn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Galopin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Galopin advances to half guard.
Galopin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ahearn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ahearn actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ahearn looking for subs from the bottom but Galopin mounts him!
Galopin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Foundry. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Galopin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ahearn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ahearn shrugs it off. #T1#
Galopin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Galopin wants to control the pace but Ahearn is squirming around nicely.
Ahearn tries to improve his position but instead Galopin has taken his back!
Ahearn is really stuck here.
Ahearn staying busy and making it hard for Galopin to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Galopin working for the choke. #SUB2#
Ahearn showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Ahearn right now.
#SUB2#
Galopin has the hooks in. Ahearn is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Galopin passes his arm under Ahearn's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Ahearn taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ladislas Galopin!
Ladislas Galopin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
W4 E2
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Montenegro misses the target.
Montenegro throws a hook to the side of Galopin's head but Galopin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Galopin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Galopin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Montenegro is trying to defend but Galopin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Galopin is looking to advance position but Montenegro won't allow it.
Montenegro pushes Galopin off looking to stand but Galopin dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galopin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Galopin has hold of Montenegro's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Montenegro manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T1#
Galopin takes Montenegro's back.
I would not like to be Montenegro right now.
Montenegro is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Montenegro is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Galopin sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Montenegro has no choice but to tap and Galopin jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ladislas Galopin!
Ladislas Galopin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
W3 E1
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Galopin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Galopin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Galopin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Galopin.
Galopin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Magee tries to roll over but Galopin keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galopin works his way into side control.
Magee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Galopin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Magee keeps trying to improve his position.
Magee can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Galopin is trying to get an arm triangle but Magee is defending well.
Magee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magee stops Galopin from passing to mount.
Magee is looking for a sweep.
Galopin is staying tight to Magee's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Magee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magee tries to hold on but Galopin pushes him away.
Galopin content just to control the position here.
Magee 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.
Magee tries to hold on but Galopin pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Galopin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Galopin looking to secure an arm triangle but Magee defends it well.
Galopin looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3##SUB#
Galopin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Magee manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Galopin takes a little break here. Magee wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Magee tries to bench press Galopin off him but Galopin keeps the position.
Galopin tries to move to mount but Magee blocks the move with his legs.
Galopin is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magee pushes Galopin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Galopin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Galopin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Magee is looking for a sweep.
Magee can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magee trying to remain calm as Galopin controls from the top position.
Magee is not content to let Galopin control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ladislas Galopin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Magee throws a shot from downtown. Galopin moves away and avoids it.
Magee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Galopin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magee.
Magee misses with a wild combination.
Magee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Galopin moves out of range as Magee strikes.
Magee stuns Galopin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Booger Magee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magee misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Galopin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magee keeping full guard, as Galopin tries to pass.
Magee is trying to control the position but Galopin postures up.
Galopin looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Magee can't keep his opponent in guard - Galopin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Galopin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Galopin tries to pass to full mount but Magee defends it.
Galopin moves into full mount! Magee won't be happy about that!
Magee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Galopin controlling from mount.
Galopin moves to the back. #T2##SUB#
Magee fending off the submission attempt from Galopin. #SUB#
Galopin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Magee defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Galopin doesn't have the hooks in and Magee manages to turn into his guard.
Magee stopping the sweep attempt from Galopin.#T3#
Magee's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Galopin working for a triangle but Magee defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galopin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Galopin keeping moving, preventing Magee from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Galopin is proving hard to escape from.
Galopin is looking to sweep but instead, Magee has passed into half guard.
Galopin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ladislas Galopin will probably get the nod.
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#
Magee throws a jab but it's blocked by Galopin.
Magee looks to land a combination but Galopin avoids it well.
Galopin avoids the body shot from Magee.
Galopin feinted with a counter takedown.
Magee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galopin.
Magee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Galopin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Galopin moves nicely into side control.
Magee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Magee prevents Galopin from taking his back.
Magee is trying to escape the mount but Galopin keeps good control and instead manages to take Magee's back.
#T1#
Magee looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Galopin biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Galopin is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Magee with him. Magee is trying to defend but Galopin has an arm under the chin now! Magee grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ladislas Galopin!
A victorious Ladislas Galopin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Booger Magee had this to say: 'Ouchie.'. |
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Event:
W1 E2
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Galopin. Herzog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Herzog throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Herzog takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Galopin throws a shot to the body.
Galopin throws a lazy right hand but Herzog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Galopin throws a hook but Herzog blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galopin misses with a looping left.
Herzog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Galopin throws a lazy uppercut
and Herzog counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Herzog lands a really nice looking cross but Galopin seems unphased.
Galopin tries to move into range but Herzog moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Galopin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Herzog makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Herzog throws a monster overhand right that drops Galopin! Herzog follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Imka Herzog !
The defeated Ladislas Galopin had this to say: 'The light was in my eyes. You lads should really do something about that window.'. |
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