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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Shizz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caldwell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Shizz looks to move away, Caldwell throws a big counter combo but Shizz just gets out of the way.
Shizz throws a right and a left that Caldwell avoids nicely.
A quick step to the side and Caldwell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Shizz has knocked Caldwell down with a huge combo! Shizz steps away and waves a wobbly Caldwell back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Caldwell is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Brenton Caldwell has been cut.
Shizz feints a jab and as Caldwell dips his head, Shizz unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Caldwell right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Caldwell falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Shizz smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Stacinkilla Shizz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Caldwell blocks a head kick by Smith.
Caldwell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Caldwell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Smith looks to move away, Caldwell throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Caldwell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Caldwell wants it to stay on the feet.
Caldwell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Smith clinches.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith is leaning against Caldwell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Caldwell backwards.
Caldwell misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Caldwell tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Caldwell misses with an elbow strike.
Caldwell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Caldwell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Caldwell tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Caldwell backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Brenton Caldwell has been cut.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Caldwell has him pressed against the cage.
Brenton Caldwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smith.
Smith stalling.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Caldwell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Caldwell's ribcage.
Caldwell is breathing heavily.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Caldwell won't want to take too many of those.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Caldwell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Caldwell prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Whack! Smith lands a heavy head kick that drops Caldwell. The ref tackles Smith to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Caldwell was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). John Smith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Snyder throws a head kick that misses.
Caldwell tried to counter with a leg kick but Snyder avoided it.
Snyder throws a head kick but Caldwell moves out of range.
#TD2#
Snyder closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Caldwell to the mat! Caldwell manages to get full guard.
Caldwell has Snyder pulled in close to control his posture.
Snyder tries to stand but Caldwell is controlling from the bottom.
Snyder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder is looking to work some ground and pound but Caldwell has wrist control.#T1#
Snyder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snyder forces his way into half guard.
Caldwell won't allow Snyder to pass to mount.
Snyder is controlling the pace.
Snyder works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Snyder is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Caldwell can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#CUT2#
It looks like Brenton Caldwell has been cut.
Caldwell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Snyder raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC2#
Caldwell is rocked!
Snyder controlling from the full mount.
Oh Caldwell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Snyder! That's really hurt Caldwell and he's turned his back - Snyder keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Snyder jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilson Snyder!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Krasnoo fails to land with a series of punches.
Krasnoo lands a body shot.
Krasnoo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Caldwell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Krasnoo tries to clinch but Caldwell is having none of it.
Caldwell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Krasnoo misses with a double jab
and Caldwell counters with a straight right hand.
Krasnoo misses with a series of wild punches.
Krasnoo looks winded!
Krasnoo throws a shot from downtown. Caldwell moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Krasnoo misses with a two punch combination.
Krasnoo misses with a straight right.
Caldwell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Krasnoo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Caldwell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Krasnoo fails to land with a series of punches.
Caldwell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Krasnoo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Caldwell fires out a quick counter leg kick but Krasnoo just manages to avoid it.
Krasnoo throws a right hand that Caldwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Caldwell also avoids with ease.
Krasnoo misses with a head kick.
Caldwell is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
Caldwell tried to score with a low kick but Krasnoo checks it.#TD#
Caldwell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Krasnoo is trying to defend but Caldwell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, if Caldwell 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.
#T3#
Krasnoo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Krasnoo wants to improve his position but Caldwell is controlling well.
Krasnoo trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krasnoo tries to get to full guard but Caldwell has control of the leg.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Caldwell working Krasnoo over with strikes.
Caldwell controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Krasnoo throws a right hand that Caldwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Caldwell also avoids with ease.
It looked like Caldwell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Krasnoo slaps away a takedown attempt from Caldwell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Krasnoo as Caldwell shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brenton Caldwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krasnoo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caldwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Caldwell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caldwell scores with a knee to the head.
Caldwell misses with an elbow over the top.
Caldwell throws an elbow that misses.
Krasnoo avoids the elbow strike from Caldwell, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lexi Krasnoo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Caldwell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Caldwell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Krasnoo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Caldwell is staying tight to Krasnoo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Krasnoo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Caldwell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Krasnoo is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldwell takes a little break here. Krasnoo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Krasnoo wants to control but Caldwell postures up.#SU#
Caldwell stands up and beckons Krasnoo to his feet.
Caldwell dodges the punch combination from Krasnoo.
#T2#
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.
A punch combination from Krasnoo misses.
Brenton Caldwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krasnoo dodges the punch combination from Caldwell.
As Caldwell backs off Krasnoo throws a huge counter combo but Caldwell manages to avoid it all.
Caldwell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krasnoo. That did some damage!
Krasnoo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick misses from Krasnoo. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Krasnoo enables Caldwell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Krasnoo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Caldwell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Krasnoo wants to improve his position but instead Caldwell has moved into half guard.
Caldwell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Caldwell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Caldwell thows a huge punch but Krasnoo dodges it nicely.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Caldwell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU#
Caldwell stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caldwell lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brenton Caldwell dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Caldwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Krasnoo throws a series of punches but Caldwell moves out of range.
Krasnoo throws a combination that misses
and Caldwell counters with a left and a right that stings Krasnoo.
Caldwell avoids the head kick by Krasnoo.
Caldwell throws a head kick but Krasnoo moves out of range.
Krasnoo misses with a two punch combination.
Caldwell throws a big counter combination but Krasnoo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Caldwell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Krasnoo checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldwell slips a jab and a cross from Krasnoo.
Caldwell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Krasnoo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Caldwell shoots in for a takedown but Krasnoo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Caldwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krasnoo swivels and escapes.#T1#
Caldwell tries to land a front kick but Krasnoo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lexi Krasnoo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krasnoo swinging wildly here.
Lexi Krasnoo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caldwell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Caldwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krasnoo manages to avoid it.
Krasnoo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Caldwell counters with a quick kick to the body but Krasnoo blocks it.#CL#
Caldwell has closed the distance and engaged Krasnoo in a clinch.
Caldwell misses with an elbow over the top.#T2##BC#
Caldwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krasnoo avoids the head kick by Caldwell.
Krasnoo unleashes a big counter combination but Caldwell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Caldwell slips a jab and a cross from Krasnoo.
Krasnoo throws a lazy head kick
and Caldwell counters with a left to the body.
Krasnoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caldwell.
Krasnoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caldwell manages to avoid it.#TD#
Caldwell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Krasnoo is looking to get back to his feet here but Caldwell is keeping cool and he's managed to take Krasnoo's back.#T3#
Caldwell connects with a big shot to the side of Krasnoo's head.
Krasnoo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Caldwell is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Caldwell has got one arm under Krasnoo's chin. This could be trouble... Krasnoo trying to control the other hand but Caldwell gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Krasnoo has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brenton Caldwell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2017 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Valea misses.
It looked like Caldwell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Caldwell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Valea has closed the distance and engaged Caldwell in a clinch.
Caldwell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Caldwell tries to circle away but Valea has him pinned against the cage.
Valea wants a takedown.
Caldwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Valea blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Caldwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valea closes this distance looking for a takedown but Caldwell circles away.#TD2#
Valea looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Caldwell!
Valea is looking to take a break and control but Caldwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Caldwell can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Valea goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Caldwell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Valea but great work by Caldwell.
Caldwell is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Caldwell wants to stand but Valea is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Valea manages to get back to half guard.
Caldwell prevents Valea from improving his position.
Valea trying to control but Caldwell postures up.
Caldwell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Valea trying to control here.
#T3#
Valea is looking for a sweep. Caldwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caldwell is trying to control. Valea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valea regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Valea escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caldwell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Valea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Caldwell defends it easily.
Caldwell wants to control from the top but Valea keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Valea throws a nice looking combination but Caldwell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valea has a takedown stuffed.
Caldwell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brenton Caldwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jairo Valea.
Caldwell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valea defends well and Caldwell ends up having to push Valea into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Valea gets a double leg takedown into Caldwell's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valea wants to control from the top but Caldwell keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jairo Valea dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Valea fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Valea shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Caldwell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Valea wants to control from the top but Caldwell keeps moving.
Valea works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldwell flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SU2#
Valea decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T1##TD2#
Valea drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Caldwell wants to sweep but no luck.
Valea wants to control from the top but Caldwell keeps moving.
Valea engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Caldwell is trying to keep Valea in close.
Caldwell keeping moving, preventing Valea from controlling successfully. #T2#
Valea controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Caldwell dodges the punch combination from Valea.
Caldwell moves in looking to clinch but Valea pushes him off.
Valea with the counter takedown but Caldwell avoids it easily.
Valea lands with a kick to the temple. Caldwell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3##CL2#
Valea has closed the distance and engaged Caldwell in a clinch.
Caldwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Valea is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Caldwell misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Valea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Valea gets the takedown into side control.
Caldwell tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Caldwell prevents Valea from getting a body triangle.#T4##SUB2#
Valea working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Caldwell 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 Valea gets his way!
#SUB2#
Valea is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Caldwell defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Valea working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jairo Valea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Valea moves into the clinch.
Caldwell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Caldwell tries a knee to the head but Valea blocks it.
Valea blocking some punches.
Valea is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Caldwell to keep the fight standing.
Caldwell tries to break free but Valea pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Caldwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Caldwell tries to keep at a distance but Valea has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Valea has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Caldwell regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Valea drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Caldwell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valea has Caldwell in his guard.#REVR##T1#
Valea has a closed guard, preventing Caldwell from standing up.
Valea looking for a sweep. Not yet Valea, not yet.
Jairo Valea has got the better of the ground game so far.
Caldwell is standing up over Valea. Valea looks to escape but Caldwell dives into side control.
Caldwell working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Caldwell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Valea knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Caldwell wants to control but Valea is keeping him busy.
Valea struggling a bit here.
Caldwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valea keeps working. #T3#
Valea is trying to improve his position.
Valea manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Valea wants to sweep but Caldwell has passed to side control!
Caldwell tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Caldwell wants to stand but Valea has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valea bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Caldwell's guard. #REVB#
Valea working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Valea trying to control but Caldwell is working from the bottom.
Valea is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caldwell keeping moving, preventing Valea from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jairo Valea.
Well Valea 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jairo Valea!
Jairo Valea decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Caldwell.
Assad tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Assad is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Caldwell'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldwell doesn't have the hooks in and Assad manages to turn into his guard.
Assad trying to control the position from guard on top but Caldwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Assad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Assad being controlled here momentarily.
Caldwell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Caldwell keeping moving, preventing Assad from controlling successfully.
Caldwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Assad on the ground.
Assad looking to sit in guard and control but Caldwell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Assad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Assad trying to keep a closed guard but Caldwell is proving a slippery customer.
Assad is looking to sweep but instead, Caldwell has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Assad trying to control here.
Caldwell blocks the strikes from Assad.
#T3#
Caldwell slips a nice elbow through Assad's hands, connecting with Assad's forehead.
Assad tries to roll over but Caldwell keeps him under control.
Assad wants to control but Caldwell is keeping busy.
Assad wants to get back to full guard but Caldwell has mounted him!
Assad tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SU#
Caldwell gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Assad misses with a combination
and Caldwell counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Caldwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Assad shoots for a takedown but Caldwell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Assad tries to clinch
and Caldwell counters with a stiff right hand.
Caldwell leaves Assad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Caldwell appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assad. Caldwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Assad misses with a few strikes there.
Assad has his takedown stuffed
and Caldwell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brenton Caldwell 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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Assad.
Assad misses with a jab to the body
and Caldwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Caldwell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Caldwell throws a sloppy head kick and Assad moves out of range easily.
Assad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Caldwell counters with a series of strikes. Assad will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Assad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad tries to clinch but Caldwell is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Assad.
Caldwell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Caldwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assad was well out of range. Poor timing from Caldwell.
Assad steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Caldwell.
Assad throws a predictable looking body shot
and Caldwell counters with a one-two to the body.
Brenton Caldwell is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
A punch combination from Assad misses.
Assad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Caldwell's waist but Caldwell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Assad off to one side.
Brenton Caldwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tahgi Assad.
Assad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Caldwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Assad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Assad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Caldwell swivels and escapes.
Assad throws a right hand that Caldwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Caldwell also avoids with ease.
As Assad looks to move away, Caldwell throws a big counter combo but Assad just gets out of the way.
Brenton Caldwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Assad looks for a takedown but Caldwell sprawls well.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Assad or perhaps it was just good defense by Caldwell, which made it look bad.
Caldwell looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Assad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Caldwell blocks a leg kick.
Assad doesn't manage to clinch there - Caldwell circles away.
Assad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Caldwell quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Caldwell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sloppy strikes from Assad. Those never looked like landing.
Assad throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Assad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Caldwell throws a big counter combination but Assad scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Assad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caldwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Caldwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Assad tries to clinch
and Caldwell counters with a right hand to the body.
Assad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Caldwell counters with a straight right hand.
Assad swings for the body but Caldwell moves out of range.
Assad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Caldwell counters with a nice uppercut.
Assad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Caldwell counters with a solid body kick.
Caldwell tries to land a front kick but Assad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Assad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Assad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Caldwell but Caldwell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A quick step to the side and Caldwell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Assad throws a nice looking combination but Caldwell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Assad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Caldwell as he jumps to the side.
Caldwell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Assad.
Caldwell half committed to a counter leg kick.
Assad is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Assad with a lazy takedown attempt
and Caldwell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Assad thinking.
Assad wants to clinch
and Caldwell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brenton Caldwell dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Assad doesn't manage to clinch there - Caldwell circles away.
Caldwell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Assad wants to clinch but Caldwell slips to the side
and Caldwell counters with a left and a right that stings Assad. #TD#
Caldwell shoots in and bounces Assad off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Caldwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Assad can do to turn this around?
Assad tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Assad is looking for a triangle but Caldwell pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad wants to stand but Caldwell is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Caldwell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Assad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Caldwell is staying active underneath Assad, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Assad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Assad seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Caldwell has recovered full guard. #T2#
Caldwell has his hands on Assad's head, controlling the position.
Assad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Assad throws a big elbow that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Assad working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Caldwell keeping full guard, as Assad tries to pass.
Caldwell keeping moving, preventing Assad from controlling successfully.
Caldwell has Assad pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Assad postures up in Caldwell's guard and throws a big left but Caldwell blocks it.
Caldwell keeping moving, preventing Assad from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Assad shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Caldwell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Assad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Caldwell tries to avoid it but Assad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Caldwell to the ground. Caldwell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Caldwell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Assad wants to clinch but Caldwell slips to the side
and Caldwell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Assad misses with a left hand
and Caldwell counters with a thumping low kick.
Assad misses with a takedown
and Caldwell counters with a nice body shot.
Brenton Caldwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tahgi Assad.
Assad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Assad throws a nice looking combination but Caldwell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Assad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Caldwell appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tahgi Assad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Assad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Caldwell leaves Assad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Caldwell misses its target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Assad tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Caldwell counters with a head kick. That will keep Assad thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brenton Caldwell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Caldwell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brenton Caldwell!
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