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Event:
CFC 590
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Galli throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Galli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galli.
Galli slips a straight right by Jackson.
Galli misses the jab.
Galli misses with a looping right.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Galli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Galli.
Galli fails to land with a series of punches.
Galli staying out of range there.
Galli throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Galli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Galli moves away and avoids it.
Galli throws a shot to the body.
Galli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Galli appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Galli counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Jackson tries to break free but Galli pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Galli has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Galli scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson tries to break free but Galli pushes him back against the cage.
Galli stalling the fight.
Jackson is trying to push Galli away but Galli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
I was talking to Galli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson. #BC2#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Galli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Galli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galli manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Galli's head but Galli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Galli's shoulder, as Galli tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Galli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Galli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Galli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson misses with a hook. Galli ducked under it nicely.
Galli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Galli.
Galli throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Galli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Galli to counter with a crisp jab.
Galli throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Galli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
Jackson slips under a jab from Galli.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Galli avoids nicely.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Galli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Galli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Galli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Galli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Galli swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Galli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Galli stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Galli's ribs.
Galli throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Desmond Galli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Galli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A jab from Galli misses.
Galli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Galli throws a sloppy body shot
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Galli slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Jackson 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#
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Galli counters with a left to the body.
A combination from Galli does no damage.
Jackson misses with a hook. Galli ducked under it nicely.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Galli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Galli counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Galli shakes it off.
Galli ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Galli moves out of range of the strikes.
Galli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Galli counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Galli moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Galli misses.
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Galli throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Galli misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Galli pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Galli throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Jab from Jackson.
Jackson with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Galli misses the target.
Galli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Galli misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Galli is rocked!
Galli throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a crisp right that sends Galli to the canvas! Jackson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Jackson!
A very excited looking Luke Jackson 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:
CFC 578
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Distacio tries to clinch but Galli is having none of it.
Distacio looks to score with a jab to the body but Galli is just out of range.
Galli throws a body shot but no joy.
Distacio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Galli's sensitive parts.
Galli walks into a left hand.
Galli throws a jab but it's blocked by Distacio.
A little jabbing left from Distacio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Galli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Distacio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Galli.
Distacio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Galli misses.
It seemed like Distacio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distacio blocks a jab.
A low kick from Distacio misses
and Galli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Distacio scores with the left hand. Galli knows he should have avoided that one.
Distacio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Distacio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Distacio slips a jab and a cross from Galli.
#T1#
Distacio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Galli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Distacio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Distacio connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Galli is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Desmond Galli has been cut.
Galli lands with a light punch inside.
Galli scores with a shot to the side of Distacio's head.
Galli tries to work over Distacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Distacio.
Distacio misses with some punches.
Galli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Distacio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Distacio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Galli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Distacio obliges.#T2#
Galli swings wildly with an uppercut but Distacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
A knee to the head by Distacio.
I was talking to Galli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Galli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Distacio digs a right hand into Galli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Galli's gas tank.
Distacio lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Galli - that landed with a thud.
Galli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Distacio scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Galli fails to land.
Galli lands a nice uppercut.
Distacio lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Distacio.
Galli is breathing heavily.
Distacio landing knees to the head.
Distacio digs a right hand into Galli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Galli's gas tank. #T3#
Distacio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Galli backwards.
Distacio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Distacio misses with a knee strike.
Distacio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Galli trying to stall but Distacio improves his position.
Distacio lands with a short shot to the head.
Galli has a couple of punches blocked by Distacio.
Distacio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Galli blocks it with crossed arms.
Distacio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Galli backwards.
Distacio working aggressively here.
Galli taking a breather.
Distacio missing with knees to the body.
Distacio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Distacio connects with a knee to the head.
Galli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Distacio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees in the clinch landing for Distacio.
Galli taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Distacio.
Distacio lands a left hand.
A knee to the head by Distacio.
Oh Galli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Distacio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Distacio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Distacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Distacio has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Galli - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Distacio, and another! Galli is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Harry C Distacio!
A relieved looking Harry C Distacio thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC 572
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Hargrave cracks Galli with a good jab.
We've been told by Galli's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hargrave slips a jab from Galli.
Hargrave misses with a wild combination.
Galli seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Galli misses with a wild body shot.
Hargrave throws out a counter right but Galli avoids it with no problem.
Hargrave scores with a three punch combo!
Galli throws a body punch but Hargrave moves out of range.
Galli lands with a nice body punch.
Hargrave throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Galli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hargrave digs a good hook to Galli's body.
Galli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hargrave.
Hargrave cracks a nice hook into Galli's ribs.
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!
A jab lands there for Galli.
Galli missing with a left hand there. Hargrave was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hargrave swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galli misses with a straight right. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Galli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hargrave doesn't seem phased though.
Galli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hargrave.
Galli tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hargrave manages to circle out of the way.
Hargrave misses with a looping left.
Hargrave moves away from the strike by Galli.
Hargrave takes a swing at Galli's ribcage but misses.
Hargrave misses with an uppercut
and Hargrave takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hargrave throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Galli.
Jab, jab by Galli - just one landing.
Hargrave lands a lovely overhand right.
Desmond Galli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hargrave. Galli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Galli avoids the body shot from Hargrave.
It looked like Galli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Hargrave walks into a jab.
Hargrave swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Hargrave.
Galli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hargrave uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galli.
A big right from Galli misses.
Hargrave throws a hook to the side of Galli's head but Galli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Galli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hargrave counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hargrave misses with a hook. Galli ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Hargrave misses.
Hargrave slips a jab from Galli.
Galli lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Galli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Galli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hargrave doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Hargrave scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Galli misses with an uppercut
and Hargrave counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Galli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hargrave.
Hargrave fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Galli misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Hargrave counters by clinching up.
Hargrave avoiding damage.
Hargrave tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Hargrave has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Galli uses from the top position.
Hargrave being controlled here, momentarily.
Galli trying to control but Hargrave is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Hargrave escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Galli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hargrave looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Galli is defending well. Hargrave quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Galli has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hargrave celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyson Hargrave!
Tyson Hargrave spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CFC 564
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Galli misses with a lunging right hand
and Kamaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Galli misses with an uppercut. Kamaka saw that one coming.
Galli misses with a body shot
and Kamaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kamaka has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Galli missing with a left hand there. Kamaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamaka lands a really nice looking cross but Galli seems unphased.
Kamaka looks to land a combination. Galli sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kamaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Galli counters with a three punch combo that has Kamaka backing up. Kamaka nods at Galli to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galli misses with a wild combination.
Kamaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Kamaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Kamaka. That snapped Galli's head back.
Galli cracks Kamaka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Kamaka pushes Galli up against the cage in a clinch.
Galli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Kamaka working aggressively here.
Galli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galli.
Galli has Kamaka pushed against the cage.
Galli dodges an elbow strike from Kamaka.
Galli swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galli misses with some punches.
Kamaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
I was talking to Galli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kamaka works on Galli's body with a couple of short punches.
Galli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Kamaka blocks a body shot from Galli.
Kamaka trying to land knees to the body.
Kamaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Galli swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamaka tries to work over Galli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Galli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gallis head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galli.
Galli misses with the head strike.
Galli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamaka misses with some punches.
#T3#
A shot in the inside from Kamaka.
Galli dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Galli will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kamaka up against the cage.
Galli throws a head punch that misses.
Galli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Galli swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Galli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamaka. #T4#
Kamaka working aggressively here.
Kamaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kamaka has a couple of punches blocked by Galli.
Kamaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kamaka blocks an uppercut.
Galli tries to work over Kamaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Galli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Galli scores with a shot to the side of Kamaka's head.
Galli controlling the action here for a moment.
Galli is trying to break the clinch but Kamaka is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Kamaka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Galli misses with a left hand
and Kamaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Desmond Galli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamaka throws a hook but Galli blocks it.
Kamaka throws a shot from downtown. Galli moves away and avoids it.
Galli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kamaka misses with a straight left.
Galli moves out of range as Kamaka strikes.
Kamaka misses with a two punch combination.
Galli is looking to counter punch.
Galli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kamaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Desmond Galli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galli misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Kamaka catches Galli right on the button with a cross.
Joe Kamaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Galli gets tackled into the cage by Kamaka. Kamaka maintains the clinch.
Joe Kamaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Galli prevents a body shot from Kamaka.
Galli tries to throw a body punch but Kamaka avoids it by throwing Galli back against the cage. #T1#
Galli blocks a body shot from Kamaka.
Galli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Galli taking a breather.
Kamaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamaka has a couple of punches blocked by Galli.
Kamaka has a couple of punches blocked by Galli.
Kamaka tries a body shot but Galli blocks it.
Galli scores with a shoulder strike.
Kamaka tries to work over Galli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Galli lands a nice uppercut.
Kamaka lands a left hand.
#T2#
Kamaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Galli controls his hands.
Galli misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamaka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galli.
Kamaka scores with a shot to the side of Galli's head.
A short right from Kamaka on the inside.
Kamaka trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Come on Galli - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kamaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Galli uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Galli on the inside. #T3#
Galli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamaka misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Galli as the two fighters clinch.
Kamaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Galli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamaka tries to work over Galli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Galli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Galli effectively controlling the action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamaka.
Kamaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Galli fails to land. #T4#
Kamaka throws an elbow that misses.
Kamaka working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kamaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Galli throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamaka.
Kamaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kamaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Galli.
Kamaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamaka prevents Galli from breaking the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kamaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Kamaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Kamaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Galli.
Galli throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamaka throws out a counter right but Galli avoids it with no problem.
Galli misses with a looping right.
Kamaka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kamaka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kamaka lands a glancing blow to the side of Galli's head.#ROC2#Galli is rocked!
Galli missing with a left hand there. Kamaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Galli jabs Kamaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Galli misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galli throws the left hand but Kamaka avoids the punch easily.
Kamaka slips under a jab from Galli.
Kamaka slips under a jab from Galli.
Kamaka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Galli's hands.
Kamaka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oh Galli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Galli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Galli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamaka manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kamaka throws a leg kick but Galli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Galli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Galli seems to have got his legs back now.
Kamaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Galli swings for the body but Kamaka moves out of range.
It seemed like Kamaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galli throws out the jab.
Kamaka misses with a hook.
Kamaka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Galli sprawls well. Galli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kamaka gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Kamaka rushes Galli and presses him up against the cage.
Galli is trying to break free.
Galli tries to circle away but Kamaka has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kamaka. #T2#
Galli blocks an elbow strike from Kamaka.
Galli looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamaka.
Galli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Galli misses with the head strike.
Galli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamaka throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Kamaka.
Galli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Kamaka.
Galli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galli swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galli taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Galli wants to stall.
Kamaka missing with knees to the body.
Kamaka pushes Galli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joe Kamaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A hook to the body from Kamaka.
Galli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Kamaka misses with an elbow over the top.
Galli working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Galli fails to land.
Galli is struggling to control the position.
Galli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Desmond Galli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Kamaka.
Well Kamaka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Kamaka!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Kamaka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC 559
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Galli goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Desmond Galli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastard tries for a takedown but Galli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Galli lands a really nice looking cross but Bastard seems unphased.
Bastard shoots in but no luck this time.
Galli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Galli scores with a shot to the body.
Galli connects with a right hand. Bastard shakes it off.
Bastard fails with the takedown
and Galli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Green Bastard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bastard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Galli.
Bastard with a poor takedown
and Bastard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Galli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#Bastard is rocked!
Galli shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Bastard takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Galli sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Bastard bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desmond Galli! |
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Event:
CFC 552
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Galli swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Galli connects with a right hand. Moore shakes it off.
Moore shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Galli defends it nicely.
Moore dodges the punch combination from Galli.
Moore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Galli misses with a looping right.
Galli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Galli's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Galli duly obliges.
Galli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Galli looks to throw the jab but Moore is out of range.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Galli darts in and clinches Moore up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Galli.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Galli avoiding damage.
Galli lands with a short shot to the head.
Galli working aggressively here.
I was talking to Galli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Galli working aggressively here.
Galli lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Galli as Moore tries to tie him up.
Moore is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Galli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Moore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Galli walks away with a smile on his face. Moore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Galli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moore goes for a double leg but Galli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Galli continues to drive forward.
Desmond Galli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zion Moore.
Moore misses with a head kick.
Moore looks to land a combination but Galli avoids it well.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galli moves away.
Galli wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Galli feints with a jab and clips Moore right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Moore is sent crashing into the canvas and Galli leaps in for the kill! Moore tries to get to his feet but Galli is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Moore is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Galli! |
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Event:
CFC 541
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
A left lands for Galli.
Galli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panzy manages to avoid it.
Panzy shoots in for a takedown but Galli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Galli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Galli scores with a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Panzy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Galli's half guard.
Panzy is thwarting Galli's attempts to control the position.
Galli is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gumburcules Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panzy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Galli won't allow Panzy to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galli is looking for a sweep. Panzy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Panzy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Galli defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galli trying to control from the bottom.
Panzy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Panzy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galli keeps working.
Galli tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Panzy has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Panzy controlling the pace for now. #T2##SUB2#
Panzy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Galli can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Panzy works his way to his opponent's back.
Panzy trying to control.
Galli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Panzy on the ground.
Panzy keeps control of the position easily here as Galli tries to buck him off.
#T3##SUB2#
Panzy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Panzy has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Galli is defending well but eventually Panzy manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Galli has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tmas Panzy! |
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Event:
CFC 530
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Galli moves into the clinch.
Ryker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ryker tries to pull guard but Galli forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ryker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Galli to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Ryker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galli stalling in the clinch but Ryker improves position.
Ryker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Galli smiles and moves away.
Galli connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
Ryker moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ryker pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Ryker is looking to cinch up a triangle. Galli throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ryker's body to avoid the submission. Ryker has instead reached around Galli's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ryker arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Derrick Ryker!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Derrick Ryker waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CFC 523
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Fresh has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Galli breaks from the clinch.
Galli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fresh has time to react.#CL#
Fresh clinches up with Galli and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Fresh.
Fresh pushes Galli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Galli pushes Fresh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Galli taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fresh pressing his opponent against the cage.
Galli displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fresh up against the cage.
Fresh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Galli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot lands for Galli.#CL#
Fresh pushes Galli up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fresh. #T1#
Fresh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Galli is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fresh gets through Galli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fresh is trying to stall.
Fresh throws a punch but it's blocked by Galli.
Galli gets through Fresh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fresh.
Galli blocks an uppercut.
Fresh stalling the fight.
Galli effectively controlling the action here.
Fresh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Galli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Galli breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Fresh pushes Galli up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Galli.
A hook to the body from Galli.
Fresh looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fresh struggles to land a body shot inside as Galli controls his hands.
Fresh blocks a body shot from Galli.
A bit of stalling here from Fresh.
Fresh misses with an elbow strike.
Galli has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fresh seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Galli can turn it around.
Fresh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fresh.
A short left from Galli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fresh stalling against the cage.
Fresh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Galli backwards.
Galli holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Galli scores with a shot to the side of Fresh's head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fresh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Galli blocks the elbow strike.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galli.
Galli is struggling to control the position.
Galli misses with a body punch.
Galli manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Galli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fresh backwards.
Galli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Galli.
Fresh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Galli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fresh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galli misses with some punches.
Fresh letting Galli take a breather here.
Galli misses with some punches.
#T4#
Galli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fresh struggles to land a body shot inside as Galli controls his hands.
Galli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fresh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Galli misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Galli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Fresh clinches up with Galli and pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fresh takes a shot to the head.
Fresh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Galli lands with a left to the head.
Fresh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Galli tries to circle away but Fresh has him pinned against the cage.
Fresh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Galli backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mannie Fresh will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Galli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fresh.
Galli swings for the body but Fresh moves out of range.
Mannie Fresh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fresh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL#
Fresh closes the distance and pushes Galli back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fresh.
Fresh working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galli.
Fresh swings wildly with an uppercut but Galli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Galli is trying to force a seperation but Fresh has the dominant position.
Galli has a couple of punches blocked by Fresh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fresh lands a shot to the body.
Fresh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fresh struggles to land a body shot inside as Galli controls his hands.
Fresh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Galli has had enough of the clinch but Fresh keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Galli is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fresh is keeping busy.
Fresh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fresh.
A short left from Galli.
Galli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Galli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galli lands a hook that snaps the head of Fresh backwards.
Galli looking to stall.
Galli leaning against his opponent.
Fresh working aggressively here.
Fresh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fresh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Galli blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Fresh.
Fresh scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Fresh takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Galli fails to land.
Fresh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Galli leaning against his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galli takes a shot to the head.
Galli is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fresh is keeping busy.
Fresh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Fresh.
Galli is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fresh is keeping busy.
Fresh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fresh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Fresh.
Fresh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Galli backwards.
Mannie Fresh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Fresh scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
Galli leaning against his opponent.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fresh throws an elbow but misses.
Galli blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Galli throws a head punch that misses.
Fresh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galli's elbow.
Fresh misses with a punch to the body.
Fresh lands a nice uppercut.
Fresh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Galli misses with the head strike.
Fresh throws a head punch that misses.
Galli trying to control the position but instead, Fresh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Galli into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Galli's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Fresh cracks Galli with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Galli breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Fresh pushes Galli up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fresh fails to land.
Fresh swings wildly with an uppercut but Galli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fresh throws a head punch that misses.
Galli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fresh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Galli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fresh can't find room to land a body shot as Galli controls the action.
Fresh blocking some punches.
Galli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fresh backwards.
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!
Galli is trying to break the clinch but Fresh is controlling him.
Fresh is struggling to control the position.
Galli wants to get back to striking at distance but Fresh won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mannie Fresh dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Galli swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Fresh clinches up against the cage.
Galli misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Galli. #BC2#
Galli manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Fresh has managed to clinch.
Galli trying to stall but Fresh improves his position.
Fresh throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fresh as Galli tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Galli - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galli lands a body punch.
Galli can't break the clinch.
A short right from Galli.
Galli has a couple of punches blocked by Fresh.
#T1#
Fresh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fresh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Galli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fresh misses with a body punch.
Galli misses with some punches.
Fresh leaning against his opponent.
Fresh pushes Galli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fresh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Galli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Fresh forces Galli back against the cage and clinches.
Fresh misses with a punch on the inside.
Galli taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Galli blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Fresh.
Galli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
A short uppercut from Fresh.
Still in the clinch, Fresh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Galli wants to stall.
Fresh pushes off an throws an elbow but Galli leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee calls for Galli to work.
Galli misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fresh throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fresh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Galli backwards.
Fresh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fresh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galli is stalling here.
Fresh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Galli backwards.
Galli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fresh.
Fresh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fresh scores with a shot to the side of Galli's head.
Fresh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Galli misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fresh.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fresh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Galli has a couple of punches blocked by Fresh.
Galli is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fresh is keeping busy.
Galli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Galli wants to break free but Fresh has control.
Fresh trying to control the position but instead, Galli has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fresh into the cage.#T4#
Fresh misses with the head strike.
Fresh being controlled against the cage.
Fresh lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Fresh.
Galli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galli has a couple of punches blocked by Fresh.
Fresh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Galli scores with a shot to the side of Fresh's head.
Still in the clinch, Fresh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fresh misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Galli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Desmond Galli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Fresh gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mannie Fresh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fresh, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mannie Fresh!
Mannie Fresh seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Correa tries to clinch there but Galli circles away.
Correa is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Correa.
Correa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Galli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Correa. Those never looked like landing.
Correa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Galli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Correa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Galli feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Correa sprawling to the canvas! Correa rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Galli finish him?!
#CUT2#It looks like Jesus Correa has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Correa avoids the body shot from Galli.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sloppy strikes from Galli. Those never looked like landing.
Galli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Galli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Galli looks to move away, Correa throws a big counter combo but Galli just gets out of the way.
Galli looks to score with a jab to the body but Correa is just out of range.
Correa needs to keep his hands up - Galli had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Correa is rocked!
Galli misses with a double jab.
Oh Correa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Galli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#KD2#
Galli cracks Correa with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Galli has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Correa to stand back up!#T1#
Galli looks to land a left hand but Correa moved out of range nicely.
Galli misses with an uppercut. Correa saw that one coming.
Galli misses the shot to the body.
Galli throws a hook to the side of Correa's head but Correa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Galli drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Correa right on the button. Correa goes down! Galli follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Galli gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Galli! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Anwar tries to clinch but Galli moves out of range. #TD2#
Anwar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Galli quickly recovers to half guard.
Anwar content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Anwar 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.
Galli tries to roll over but Anwar keeps him under control.
Anwar trying to control the action but Galli is working from the bottom.
Galli trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anwar is keen to just control but Galli is a slippery customer.
Anwar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Galli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anwar stalling. #T1#
Anwar wants to take a breather but Galli is having none of it.
Anwar working the head and body with strikes.
Anwar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Galli's head.
Galli trying to control but Anwar postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anwar is trying to control the action in half guard but Galli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anwar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Anwar drops an elbow to the side of Galli's head.
Anwar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Anwar wants to control but Galli is keeping him busy. #T2#
Galli is looking to improve his position.
Galli wants to control but Anwar is keeping busy.
Anwar controlling the pace.
Galli is staying active underneath Anwar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anwar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Anwar wants to take a breather but Galli is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Galli misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Anwar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anwar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anwar trying to control from half guard but Galli is working away.
Galli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Galli tries to get out of the position.
Galli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anwar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Anwar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anwar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Anwar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anwar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galli keeps working.
Galli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Anwar 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.
Galli trying to control here.
Galli wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anwar thows a huge punch but Galli dodges it nicely.
Anwar working Galli over with strikes.
Galli wants to control but Anwar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Farhan Anwar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Anwar digs a good hook to Galli's body.
Galli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Galli scores with a jab.
Anwar looks for a takedown but Galli sprawls well.
Anwar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anwar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anwar walks into a stiff left hand from Galli.
Anwar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Galli connects with a jab.
Anwar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Galli is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A decent looking cross lands there for Galli.
Anwar throws a right and a left that Galli avoids nicely.
Galli lands with an overhand left.
Nice body punch from Galli.
Galli catches Anwar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Galli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anwar.
Anwar is breathing heavily.
Anwar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Galli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Desmond Galli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farhan Anwar.
Galli throws a series of strikes that have Anwar backpedaling.
Desmond Galli is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Galli lands a big right hand that sends Anwar crashing to the mat! Galli stays standing though and waves Anwar back to his feet!#ROC#Anwar is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galli plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Anwar to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Anwar just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Desmond Galli! |
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