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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1# The Garbage Man with a body punch. A glancing blow. Caldwell moves out of range of the body kick from The Garbage Man.
Caldwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. The Garbage Man throws out a counter right but Caldwell avoids it with no problem. Caldwell throws a left and a right that both miss
letting The Garbage Man counter with a right hand. #CUT2# It looks like Adalberto Caldwell has been cut.#CL2# The Garbage Man rushes Caldwell and presses him up against the cage.#TD# Caldwell decides to pull guard. Caldwell keeping full guard, as The Garbage Man tries to pass. The Garbage Man seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. The Garbage Man won't allow Caldwell to sweep him here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Garbage Man scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Caldwell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Caldwell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Caldwell wants to stand but The Garbage Man is controlling the position. #T1# The Garbage Man with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. The Garbage Man makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Caldwell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. The Garbage Man forces his way into half guard. The Garbage Man really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caldwell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2# The Garbage Man decides to stand and escape the position. #CL2# The Garbage Man gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# The Garbage Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The Garbage Man lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Caldwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Caldwell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Caldwell wants it to stay on the feet.#T2# The Garbage Man fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2# The Garbage Man moves into the clinch successfully.
Caldwell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC# Caldwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Harry The Garbage Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# The Garbage Man closes the distance and clinches. The Garbage Man tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Garbage Man is working for takedown but Caldwell is calmly controlling the position for now. Adalberto Caldwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry The Garbage Man. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The Garbage Man is looking for a takedown. Caldwell effectively controlling the action here.#T3# The Garbage Man tries to pull guard but Caldwell won't allow it.
The Garbage Man looks winded! The Garbage Man is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Caldwell to keep the fight standing. Caldwell is trying to pull guard but The Garbage Man turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2# The Garbage Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Caldwell wants to clinch up but The Garbage Man keeps it at a distance. The Garbage Man shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Caldwell pinned against the cage. Caldwell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. The Garbage Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Caldwell swivels and escapes. Adalberto Caldwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Caldwell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Garbage Man. #T4# The Garbage Man shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Caldwell defends it nicely. Caldwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. An inside leg kick from Caldwell misses. #CL2# The Garbage Man closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC# Caldwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caldwell tries to clinch up but The Garbage Man circles away and keeps his distance. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL# Caldwell closes the distance and pushes The Garbage Man back into the cage. Caldwell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Garbage Man has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry The Garbage Man dominated that round. The cut man is working on Adalberto Caldwell's cut. That's time! Caldwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# The Garbage Man avoids the head kick by Caldwell.
The Garbage Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Caldwell. The Garbage Man throws a sloppy head kick and Caldwell moves out of range easily. The Garbage Man fails to land the takedown. The Garbage Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Caldwell sprawls well. He's pushed The Garbage Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Caldwell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Garbage Man blocks a head kick by Caldwell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Caldwell throws a push kick but The Garbage Man slaps the foot to one side. Despite the aggression on The Garbage Man's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Caldwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. The Garbage Man is breathing heavily. Caldwell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1# The Garbage Man shoots in and drives through. Caldwell sprawls well. Adalberto Caldwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry The Garbage Man. Caldwell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Garbage Man sees it coming and avoids it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from The Garbage Man. Caldwell does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2# The Garbage Man moves into range and clinches up with Caldwell. The Garbage Man is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Caldwell to keep the fight standing.#TD# Caldwell pulls The Garbage Man into guard.
#SU2# The Garbage Man stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2# The Garbage Man closes the distance and pushes Caldwell back into the cage. The Garbage Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Caldwell manages to break the clinch.
The Garbage Man tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Caldwell defends well and The Garbage Man ends up having to push Caldwell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2# The Garbage Man avoids the head kick by Caldwell.
The Garbage Man unleashes a big counter combination but Caldwell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Caldwell tries to clinch up but The Garbage Man circles away and keeps his distance. Despite the aggression on The Garbage Man's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. The Garbage Man fails with a takedown attempt. Caldwell appears to be looking for a big counter. Caldwell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Caldwell misses and Caldwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The Garbage Man checks a leg kick nicely. The Garbage Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2# The Garbage Man has closed the distance and engaged Caldwell in a clinch.
#T3##BC# Caldwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caldwell throws a big shot that misses. A head kick misses from Caldwell. Caldwell misses with a body shot.
#CL2# The Garbage Man gets in close and instigates a clinch. The Garbage Man is trying to force a seperation but Caldwell has the dominant position.#BC# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Caldwell breaks the clinch.
The Garbage Man looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Caldwell is fending him off so far but The Garbage Man persists. Nope, Caldwell circles away and we're back to standing. Caldwell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. A head kick misses from Caldwell. Caldwell misses with a head kick.
#T4# The Garbage Man shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Caldwell defends it nicely. Caldwell looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. The Garbage Man blocks a head kick by Caldwell.
The Garbage Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Caldwell sprawls well. He's pushed The Garbage Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. The Garbage Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Harry The Garbage Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The Garbage Man has a takedown stuffed. Caldwell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adalberto Caldwell dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Adalberto Caldwell's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Caldwell throws a hook but The Garbage Man blocks it. Caldwell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Caldwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# The Garbage Man clinches up with Caldwell and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Caldwell breaks the clinch.
#CL2# The Garbage Man moves into the clinch.#BC2# The Garbage Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No joy there for The Garbage Man, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2# The Garbage Man closes the distance and pushes Caldwell back into the cage. The Garbage Man stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Harry The Garbage Man seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2# The Garbage Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Garbage Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# The Garbage Man tries for a takedown but Caldwell circles away easily and Caldwell counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. The Garbage Man is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CL2# The Garbage Man clinches up with Caldwell and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# The Garbage Man breaks from the clinch.
The Garbage Man dives in for a single leg takedown but Caldwell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. The Garbage Man moves out of range of the strikes. Caldwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caldwell moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThe Garbage Man. Adalberto Caldwell is winning the standup battle so far. Caldwell fails in his attempt to clinch. Caldwell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2##CL# Caldwell clinches up with The Garbage Man and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2# The Garbage Man drags the fight down to the ground.
Caldwell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Caldwell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Caldwell slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from The Garbage Man. Caldwell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. The Garbage Man trying to control from the bottom.
Caldwell scoring with strikes to the body and head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU# Caldwell decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T3# A head kick misses from Caldwell. Caldwell throws a head kick that misses. Caldwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Garbage Man swats him away and circles back towards the center. The Garbage Man tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. The Garbage Man blocks a head kick by Caldwell.
Caldwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Caldwell misses with a looping left.#CL2# The Garbage Man clinches with his opponent.
Caldwell tries to pull guard but The Garbage Man won't allow it.
The Garbage Man has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Caldwell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Adalberto Caldwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry The Garbage Man. Caldwell jumps guard but The Garbage Man turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4##TD# Caldwell pulls The Garbage Man into guard.
Caldwell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Caldwell throws a big elbow that misses. The Garbage Man is wriggling around but Caldwell manages to pass to half guard.
Caldwell prevents The Garbage Man from standing back up.
Adalberto Caldwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The Garbage Man gets back to full guard.
The Garbage Man is looking to sweep but instead, Caldwell has passed into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Adalberto Caldwell showed his dominance in that final round. I think Caldwell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adalberto Caldwell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2017 |
#R1# Niambo avoids the head kick by Caldwell.
#CL2# Niambo gets a clinch. Niambo tries to pull guard but Caldwell holds him up against the cage and eventually Niambo drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Niambo's face as he tries to break the clinch. Niambo is trying to force a seperation but Caldwell has the dominant position. Niambo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Caldwell backwards. #CUT2# It looks like Adalberto Caldwell has been cut. Caldwell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Niambo to keep the fight standing.#TD# Caldwell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Niambo won't allow Caldwell to sweep him here. #SU2# Niambo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL# Caldwell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Niambo is trying to break the clinch but Caldwell has him pressed against the cage. #T1# Caldwell connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Constantine Niambo has been cut. Caldwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niambo's elbow. #TD# Caldwell jumps guard and drags Niambo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Niambo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Caldwell wants to sweep but no luck. Niambo wants to pass the guard but Caldwell is keeping the position.#SU2# Caldwell is working an open guard so Niambo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Niambo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Caldwell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2# Niambo rushes Caldwell and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Caldwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2# Niambo fails with the takedown#CL# and Caldwell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Caldwell. Niambo tries to land knees in the clinch but Caldwell avoids the damage to the body. Niambo wants to take the fight to the mat but Caldwell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Adalberto Caldwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Constantine Niambo.#BC# Caldwell manages to break the clinch.
Niambo throws a head kick but Caldwell moves out of range.
#CL# Caldwell forces Niambo back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Caldwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# Niambo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Niambo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC# Caldwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3##CL2# Niambo rushes Caldwell and presses him up against the cage. Niambo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Niambo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Caldwell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Niambo tries to score a body lock takedown but Caldwell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC# Caldwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caldwell misses with a two punch combination.
Niambo shoots in looking for a takedown but Caldwell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Niambo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Caldwell looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T4# Niambo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Caldwell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Niambo. Constantine Niambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Niambo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caldwell. Niambo tries for a takedown but Caldwell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Niambo looks winded! Niambo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Caldwell misses with a straight left. Caldwell wants to clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# Niambo pushes Caldwell up against the cage in a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adalberto Caldwell will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Niambo has a takedown stuffed.#CL2# Niambo closes the distance and pushes Caldwell back into the cage.#BC2# Niambo breaks the clinch.
Niambo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Caldwell lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2# Niambo forces Caldwell back against the cage and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Niambo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Caldwell has him pressed against the cage. Niambo letting Caldwell take a breather here. Niambo wants to take the fight to the mat but Caldwell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Adalberto Caldwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Constantine Niambo.#T1# Caldwell tries for a takedown but Niambo manages to get underhooks.
#BC# Caldwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Horrible takedown attempt by Niambo or perhaps it was just good defense by Caldwell, which made it look bad. As Niambo looks to move away, Caldwell throws a big counter combo but Niambo just gets out of the way. Caldwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Niambo with a lazy takedown attempt #CL# and Caldwell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Caldwell. #BC# Caldwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Niambo moves out of range of the leg kick from Caldwell.#CL# Caldwell darts in and clinches Niambo up against the cage. Niambo fails to pull guard.
Caldwell has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2# Niambo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Niambo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Niambo is breathing heavily.#BC# Caldwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Niambo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Caldwell avoids it really well and circles away. Niambo moves out of range as Caldwell strikes. Caldwell throws a right hand that Niambo ducks under and follows up with a left that Niambo also avoids with ease.#T3# Caldwell leaves Niambo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Caldwell throws a lazy head kick #CL2# and Niambo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Niambo. #TD# Caldwell gets control of Niambo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Caldwell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Caldwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Caldwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2# Niambo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Caldwell, up you get! A head kick misses from Caldwell. Niambo connects with a single shot there.#CL2# Niambo clinches with his opponent.
Niambo is trying to pull guard but Caldwell has him pressed against the cage.#T4# Niambo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Caldwell to keep the fight standing.#BC# Caldwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Niambo misses with a takedown attempt and Caldwell counters with a head kick. #CL2# Niambo clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Caldwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Niambo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. 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! Niambo avoids the head kick by Caldwell.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Horrible takedown attempt by Niambo or perhaps it was just good defense by Caldwell, which made it look bad. Niambo takes a swing at Caldwell's ribcage but misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adalberto Caldwell dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Niambo blocks a head kick by Caldwell.
#CL2# Niambo instigates a clinch. Caldwell stops a takedown attempt from Niambo.
Constantine Niambo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Niambo tries for a takedown but Caldwell manages to get underhooks.
Caldwell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Niambo just stands there and leans against the cage. Caldwell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Niambo walks away with a smile on his face. Caldwell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Caldwell clinches up with Niambo and pushes him back against the cage. Niambo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Caldwell to keep the fight standing. Adalberto Caldwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Constantine Niambo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Caldwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Niambo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Caldwell is looking to counter with head kicks. Niambo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL2# Niambo instigates a clinch. Caldwell stops a takedown attempt from Niambo.
#BC# Caldwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Niambo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Caldwell pinned against the cage. Caldwell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. A head kick misses from Caldwell. Caldwell misses with a straight left. Caldwell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Caldwell. #T2# Niambo misses with a takedown attempt #CL# and Caldwell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Niambo is trying to force a seperation but Caldwell has the dominant position. Niambo is looking to break free of the clinch but Caldwell has double underhooks. Niambo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Caldwell just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC# Caldwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Niambo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Caldwell swivels and escapes. Caldwell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL# Caldwell has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Caldwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Caldwell darts in trying to clinch and Niambo counters with a stiff right hand. #T3# Caldwell misses with a head kick.
Niambo misses with a series of wild punches.
Niambo throws a sloppy head kick and Caldwell moves out of range easily. Caldwell tries to clinch up but Niambo circles away and keeps his distance. Caldwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niambo can do to turn this around? Caldwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Caldwell leaves Niambo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Caldwell lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Caldwell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Niambo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4# Niambo ducks under a wild hook from Caldwell. Niambo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Caldwell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC# Caldwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caldwell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caldwell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Caldwell throws a sloppy head kick and Niambo moves out of range easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Niambo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Caldwell as he avoids it easily. Caldwell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Constantine Niambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Adalberto Caldwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Caldwell misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Adalberto Caldwell showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Caldwell, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adalberto Caldwell!
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Event:
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Date: Aug 07, 2017 |
#R1# Caldwell leaves Chandler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Chandler just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCaldwell. Chandler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Chandler tries a head kick but it misses.
Chandler throws a head kick but Caldwell moves out of range.
Chandler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chandler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Caldwell appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2# Chandler clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Caldwell manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chandler tries to bum rush Caldwell with a series of wild strikes but Caldwell uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Chandler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Caldwell misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Chandler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1# A jab from Chandler misses. Chandler slips a jab and a cross from Caldwell.
Caldwell moves out of range of the body kick from Chandler.
Chandler throws a head kick that misses. Chandler throws a series of strikes that have Caldwell backpedaling.
Caldwell blocks a head kick by Chandler.
Chandler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Chandler throws a head kick that misses. Chandler tries to bum rush Caldwell with a series of wild strikes but Caldwell uses good footwork to avoid the assault. As Chandler tries to get set, Caldwell tries to push him back and clinch up but Chandler manages to avoid the attempt. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chandler is defended easily by Caldwell. Adalberto Caldwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Chandler. Chandler looks winded!#T2# Chandler tries for a takedown but Caldwell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Caldwell tries a head kick but it misses.
Joshua Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chandler misses with a leg kick #TD# and Caldwell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Caldwell. Caldwell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Caldwell throws a strike but Chandler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Chandler stopping the sweep attempt from Caldwell. Chandler 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##SU# Caldwell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chandler, up you get! Caldwell throws a front kick that sends Chandler stumbling back into the cage. Caldwell is looking to clinch but Chandler is avoiding it.
#T3# Caldwell cracks Chandler with a good jab. Chandler avoids the head kick by Caldwell.
Caldwell throws a sloppy head kick and Chandler moves out of range easily. Caldwell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Chandler.
Caldwell looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Chandler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL# Caldwell pushes Chandler up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Caldwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Chandler moves into the clinch.#T4##BC# Caldwell breaks the clinch.
A nice combination there by Chandler.
This has been an exciting period of action! Caldwell tries to clinch up. Chandler misses with a two punch combination.
Chandler checks the leg kick. Caldwell blocks the body kick.
No luck for Chandler with that takedown attempt. Chandler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Caldwell throws out the jab. Adalberto Caldwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Caldwell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chandler. Caldwell misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Chandler dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Caldwell jabbing away but nothing is landing. Caldwell sets himself, and Chandler steps forward looking for the clinch! Caldwell avoids it this time. Chandler avoids the head kick by Caldwell.
As Caldwell backs off Chandler throws a huge counter combo but Caldwell manages to avoid it all. Joshua Chandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL# Caldwell closes the distance and clinches. Chandler wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# Chandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Caldwell throws a sloppy head kick and Chandler moves out of range easily. Chandler only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2# Chandler closes the distance and pushes Caldwell back into the cage.#TD2# Chandler has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Caldwell is trying to keep an underhook but Chandler manages to get the takedown into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chandler is thwarting Caldwell's attempts to control the position. Chandler wants to pass the guard but Caldwell is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Caldwell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caldwell.#T1# Caldwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Chandler wants to control from the top but Caldwell keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Caldwell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##ES2# Chandler pushes Caldwell off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Chandler is breathing heavily. Caldwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Chandler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Caldwell with a body shot. Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Caldwell as he avoids it easily. Caldwell tries to counter by clinching up but Chandler breaks away and moves out of range. Chandler lands a front kick. Chandler misses the shot to the body. Caldwell throws a counter high kick but Chandler was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2# Chandler tries a head kick but it misses.
Chandler throws a sloppy head kick and Caldwell moves out of range easily. #CL2# Chandler closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Caldwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Chandler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caldwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Chandler shoots in and drives through. Caldwell sprawls well. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chandler throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Caldwell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Caldwell misses with a looping right. Chandler avoids the head kick by Caldwell.
Chandler fails with a takedown attempt. Adalberto Caldwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Chandler.#T3# Caldwell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chandler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Chandler throws a head kick that misses. A head kick misses from Caldwell. Caldwell throws a sloppy head kick and Chandler moves out of range easily. Joshua Chandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Caldwell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Chandler thuds his shin into the meat of Caldwell's side. Chandler tries for a takedown but Caldwell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Caldwell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Caldwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Despite the aggression on Chandler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Caldwell throws a head kick but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4# Caldwell throws a sloppy head kick and Chandler moves out of range easily. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Chandler. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#CL2# Chandler drives through and clinches with Caldwell against the cage.
#BC2# Chandler manages to break the clinch.
Caldwell avoids the head kick by Chandler.
A head kick misses from Caldwell. Caldwell blocks the body kick.
Caldwell throws a big counter combination but Chandler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Caldwell has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Caldwell throws a head kick but Chandler moves out of range.
Caldwell throws a head kick that misses. As Caldwell backs off Chandler throws a huge counter combo but Caldwell manages to avoid it all. Chandler throws a head kick but Caldwell moves out of range.
#CL2# Chandler clinches up with Caldwell and pushes him back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joshua Chandler will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Caldwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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# Caldwell throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Chandler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Caldwell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chandler throws a head kick that misses. Caldwell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2# Chandler drives through and clinches with Caldwell against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Caldwell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chandler.
#TD# Caldwell has Chandler pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Caldwell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Chandler tumbling to the mat - Caldwell dives into Chandler's guard. Chandler wants to get back to his feet but Caldwell passes into half guard.
Chandler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##REVB##SUB# Caldwell is trying to work for a kimura but Chandler is defending well.
Caldwell stops Chandler from getting back to his feet.
#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Caldwell looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Chandler pushes Caldwell off but Caldwell dives into side control.
Adalberto Caldwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Caldwell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chandler to see if he's OK. Caldwell landing strikes. #SUB# Caldwell is trying to get an arm triangle but Chandler is defending well. #T3# Caldwell lands a nice forearm strike. #ES2# Chandler bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Chandler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# Chandler moves into range and clinches up with Caldwell.#BC2# Chandler breaks the clinch.
Joshua Chandler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Caldwell moves out of range as Chandler throws a body kick.
#T4# Chandler connects with a high kick. #CL2# Chandler rushes Caldwell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Caldwell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Caldwell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Caldwell pulls Chandler in to control the position. Chandler prevents Caldwell from getting back to his feet. Chandler won't allow Caldwell to sweep him here. Caldwell wants to get back to his feet but Chandler is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Chandler trying to control but Caldwell is working from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Caldwell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Adalberto Caldwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Caldwell can't keep his opponent in guard - Chandler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Joshua Chandler. I've got Chandler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Chandler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1# Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2# Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Caldwell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2# It looks like Adalberto Caldwell has been cut.#TD2# Johnson manages to pull guard.
Caldwell won't allow Johnson to sweep him here. Caldwell distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Caldwell lands a couple of digs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Caldwell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #CUT# It looks like Demetrius Johnson has been cut. Johnson is looking to sweep but instead, Caldwell has passed into half guard.
Caldwell is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Ground and pound from Caldwell. Caldwell lands strikes from half guard. Caldwell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Caldwell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Caldwell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Caldwell scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2# Caldwell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Caldwell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Caldwell slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead. Caldwell winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #CUT# That has opened up Demetrius Johnson's cut even more. Johnson looks winded! Johnson is trying to stand up here but Caldwell is controlling him well. #SUB2# Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Caldwell prevents Johnson from improving his position. Caldwell scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3# Caldwell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Ground and pound from Caldwell. Caldwell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Caldwell slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead. Caldwell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT# The cut above Demetrius Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#SU# Caldwell decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Adalberto Caldwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Caldwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4# Caldwell lands a jab to the head.
Caldwell misses with a head kick.
Johnson checks a leg kick. Caldwell throws a head kick that misses. Caldwell tries a head kick but it misses.
And Johnson responds with a good body kick, but Caldwell manages to step out the way in time. Johnson blocks a head kick by Caldwell.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Caldwell.
Caldwell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson. Caldwell throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily. #CL2# Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Caldwell. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adalberto Caldwell dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Caldwell throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson. Johnson has his takedown stuffed#CL# and Caldwell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Caldwell has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Caldwell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
#TD# Caldwell pulls Johnson into guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Caldwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Caldwell is on top in guard.
#REVR# Caldwell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Johnson is breathing heavily.#T1# Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Caldwell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Caldwell works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard. Caldwell is standing up over Johnson. Johnson looks to escape but Caldwell dives into side control.
Johnson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Caldwell easily slips into full mount! A nice elbow there by Caldwell. Caldwell landing punches. Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caldwell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2# Caldwell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#CUT# Demetrius Johnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Demetrius Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adalberto Caldwell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1# Nice takedown defense from Caldwell. No joy for Bassett on that attempt. Caldwell blocks a head kick by Bassett.
Bassett defending well as Caldwell loads up on a big left hand. Bassett tries a head kick but it misses.
Bassett throws a series of punches but Caldwell avoids them all with ease. Bassett moves out of range of the body kick from Caldwell.
#KD2# Bassett cracks Caldwell with an uppercut from hell and Caldwell crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Bassett's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#CUT2# It looks like Adalberto Caldwell has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Caldwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bassett loads up on a big left hand. Caldwell felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Bassett looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Caldwell can't hide his disappointment, as Bassett celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bassett!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2017 |
#R1# Conlin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Caldwells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Conlin sizes up Caldwell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2# It looks like Adalberto Caldwell has been cut. Caldwell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Conlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Conlin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Conlin cracks Caldwell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Caldwell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Caldwell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2# Caldwell is rocked! Conlin drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Caldwell's head, knocking him out cold! Conlin is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Conlin! After winning the bout, Kenny Conlin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2017 |
#R1# Hardings avoids the head kick by Caldwell.
Caldwell throws a head kick but Hardings moves out of range.
Caldwell misses with a head kick.
Caldwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Caldwell stuffs the takedown attempt from Hardings. Hardings gets slowly back to his feet. As Hardings looks to move away, Caldwell throws a big counter combo but Hardings just gets out of the way. Caldwell throws a sloppy head kick and Hardings moves out of range easily. Hardings shoots for a double leg takedown but Caldwell sprawls well. He's pushed Hardings's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Hardings shoots and misses #CL# and Caldwell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Caldwell. Adalberto Caldwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Hardings. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Hardings breaks from the clinch.
Hardings throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD2# Hardings shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Caldwell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1# Caldwell controls Hardings momentarily but Hardings frees himself. #SUB# Hardings looking to improve position, pressing down on Caldwell's thigh with his hand. Caldwell seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Hardings paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Hardings's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Caldwell picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adalberto Caldwell!
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