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Event:
FARTMMA 89
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1# Caulfield blocks a jab. Caulfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Caulfield's jab looks to have found its range, popping Terrell under the eye. Terrell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caulfield. Terrell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Caulfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Caulfield is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Caulfield works Terrell's body with a nice hook. No joy there for Caulfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holden Caulfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Terrell looks to throw the jab but Caulfield is out of range. Caulfield throws a nice looking combination but Terrell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Terrell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Caulfield misses the shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Caulfield scores with a jab. Terrell acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Caulfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Terrell counter with a right hand. Terrell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caulfield. Caulfield misses with a hook
and Terrell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. We've been told by Terrell's head coaches at Smitty's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1# Caulfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Terrell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Caulfield throws a hook to the side of Terrell's head but Terrell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Caulfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Terrell. Caulfield takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Caulfield throws an overhand right that lands on Terrell's shoulder, as Terrell tries to avoid the shot. Caulfield darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Caulfield misses with an uppercut
and Terrell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Caulfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Terrell. Terrell is looking to counter punch. A jab from Terrell misses. Caulfield throws a counter combo. Caulfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Caulfield moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Terrell throws a right hand that misses
enabling Caulfield to counter with a crisp jab. Terrell scores with a nice strike. Terrell avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2# Caulfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Caulfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Caulfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Terrell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Caulfield scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Caulfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Terrell doesn't seem bothered though. Caulfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Terrell counters with a stiff right hand. Caulfield lands the left hand. Some wild striking there from Caulfield.
Caulfield throws a series of punches but Terrell moves out of range. A punch lands to the side of Terrell 's head but he takes it in his stride. Caulfield checks a leg kick. Caulfield staying out of range there.#T3# Terrell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Terrell throws a jab but it's blocked by Caulfield. A solid leg kick lands there for Terrell.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terrell. Caulfield does a little dance to reset his feet. Caulfield throws a combination that misses and Caulfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Caulfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Terrell is just out of range. Terrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caulfield throws the left hand but Terrell avoids the punch easily. Caulfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Caulfield misses with a body shot.
Terrell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Terrell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Caulfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4# Terrell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Caulfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caulfield scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Terrell ducks under a wild hook from Caulfield. A decent looking cross lands there for Caulfield. Caulfield digs a good body shot into Terrell's ribs. Terrell thumps Caulfield with a low kick. Caulfield throws a right and a left that both miss. Caulfield connects with a crisp jab. Caulfield listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Caulfield throws a right hand that misses
and Terrell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Caulfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Sloppy strikes from Terrell. Those never looked like landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Caulfield dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Terrell throws a low kick but Caulfield avoids it. A big right from Terrell misses. Terrell ducks right into an uppercut from Caulfield. Caulfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Terrell. Terrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caulfield manages to avoid it. Caulfield lands a lovely overhand right. Caulfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Terrell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. A low kick from Terrell misses and Caulfield counters with a stiff right hand. Terrell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Caulfield scores with a decent looking hook. Caulfield moves out of range of the leg kick from Terrell.#CL# Terrell has Caulfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Caulfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# Terrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Terrell blocks an uppercut.
Caulfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrell. Caulfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caulfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Caulfield scores with a nice hook to the head. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Caulfield has a couple of punches blocked by Terrell.
Caulfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Terrell backwards. Caulfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrell. Caulfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Caulfield misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Terrell. Caulfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Terrell backwards. Caulfield throws a head punch that misses. Terrell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Terrell blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Terrell. Caulfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Terrells head. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Terrell misses with a hook from the clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Terrell. Caulfield misses with some punches.
Terrell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Caulfield backwards. Caulfield working aggressively here.
Caulfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Caulfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Terrells head. Terrell is leaning against Caulfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Caulfield prevents a body shot from Terrell. Terrell has a couple of punches blocked by Caulfield.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terrell. Terrell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Caulfield scores with a nice short uppercut. Caulfield misses with a hook from the clinch. Caulfield throws a head punch that misses. Terrell misses with a short punch on the inside. Terrell blocks an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Caulfield in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Caulfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Terrell misses with a body punch.
#T3# A short right hand to the side of the head by Terrell. Terrell lands a hook to the side of the head. A battle for position here, against the cage. Terrell lands with a light punch inside. Terrell throws a head punch that misses. A short right from Caulfield. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Terrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caulfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Terrell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Caulfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Terrell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caulfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Terrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caulfield lands a left hand.
Caulfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Both fighters working to control the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Terrell. Terrell blocks an uppercut.
Terrell gets through Caulfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4# Terrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Terrell scores with a shoulder strike. Caulfield has a couple of punches blocked by Terrell.
Caulfield misses with a short punch on the inside. Terrell has a couple of punches blocked by Caulfield.
Caulfield lands on the inside with an uppercut. Caulfield misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Caulfield. Caulfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caulfield pushes Terrell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Caulfield. Terrell scores with a shoulder strike. Caulfield working some nice short punches in the clinch. Caulfield throws a head punch that misses. Caulfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Terrell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Terrell. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Caulfield has a couple of punches blocked by Terrell.
Caulfield gets through Terrell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Terrell can't find room to land a body shot as Caulfield controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Caulfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Terrell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Caulfield defending well as Terrell loads up on a big left hand. Terrell throws a chopping leg kick but Caulfield manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Terrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caulfield manages to avoid it. Caulfield lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Caulfield 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. Terrell tries to move into range but Caulfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A right-left combo lands from Caulfield. Terrell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Caulfield's head. Terrell throws a hook but Caulfield avoids it easily. Caulfield jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Caulfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Caulfield scores with a decent looking hook. Terrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caulfield.
Terrell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1# Terrell misses with a looping right. Caulfield dips to his left and cracks Terrell with an uppercut! Terrell drops his hands momentarily and Caulfield takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Caulfield loads up on a big right hand but Terrell slips the punch. Caulfield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Terrell counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Caulfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Caulfield loads up on a big right hand but Terrell slips the punch. Terrell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Caulfield under the eye. A telegraphed right hand from Caulfield misses the target. Terrell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Caulfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caulfield throws out a loose jab but Terrell uses good head movement to avoid it. Terrell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phillip Terrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Terrell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caulfield swats him away and circles back towards the center. Caulfield throws a jab when Terrell was well out of range. Caulfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Caulfield looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Holden Caulfield seems to be getting the better of the standup. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Terrell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Caulfield counters with a stiff right hand. Nice shot by Caulfield. Caulfield slips a straight right by Terrell. Caulfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Caulfield lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Caulfield misses. Terrell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Caulfield ducks under a wild hook from Terrell. Terrell slips under a jab from Caulfield.#T3# Terrell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Caulfield's head backwards. Caulfield misses with a hook. Caulfield lands a nice looking body shot.
Terrell lunges at Caulfield with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Caulfield's hand. Terrell avoids a lazy jab quite easily. It looked like Terrell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Caulfield checks a leg kick. Terrell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Caulfield has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Caulfield blocks a low kick nicely. Terrell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Caulfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Terrell. Decent striking displayed by Caulfield there. Caulfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Terrell. Caulfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Terrell.#T4# Caulfield lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Caulfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Terrell counters with a lovely straight right hand! Terrell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caulfield. A combination from Caulfield does no damage. Caulfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Terrell moves away. Terrell throws a chopping leg kick but Caulfield manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Caulfield misses with a looping left. Caulfield lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Caulfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Terrell sees it coming and avoids it easily. A low kick from Terrell is predictable there and Caulfield counters with a lovely straight right hand! Caulfield throws a left and a right that both miss
and Terrell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Caulfield works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight! Holden Caulfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Caulfield 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Caulfield! Phillip Terrell spoke after the fight, saying 'back to the drawing board I go big thanks to the fans maybe next fight my opponent won't try to hug my nuts all fight'.
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Event:
FARTMMA 84
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1# Caulfield misses with a two punch combination.
Terrell connects with a solid leg kick. Terrell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Caulfield. Terrell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Terrell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Caulfield looks to clinch and Terrell counters with a nice leg kick. Terrell tries to land a leg kick but Caulfield saw it coming and moves away.
Terrell misses the shot to the body. A clash of legs there as Caulfield blocks the low kick. Terrell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Caulfield on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Caulfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Terrell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caulfield. Terrell looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Caulfield lands a jab. Terrell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! That kick from Caulfield tenderised Terrell's leg. Terrell is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1# Caulfield tries to work over Terrell's front leg with a kick but Terrell checks it. Holden Caulfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Caulfield lands a nice leg kick that just misses Terrell's sensitive parts. Caulfield closes the distance but Terrell moves to the side and Terrell counters with a nice uppercut. Caulfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Terrell. Terrell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Caulfield thumps Terrell with a low kick.#CL2# Terrell tries to keep at a distance but Caulfield has taken the fight into the clinch. Caulfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Terrell backwards. A head punch on the inside from Caulfield fails to land. Terrell avoids a wild elbow strike from Caulfield. Caulfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Terrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caulfield has a couple of punches blocked by Terrell.
Caulfield has a couple of punches blocked by Terrell.
Caulfield leaning against his opponent.
Terrell prevents a body shot from Caulfield. Terrell scores with a shot to the side of Caulfield's head. #T2# Caulfield blocking some punches.
Terrell working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short uppercut from Terrell. Caulfield scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2# Caulfield manages to break the clinch.
Terrell missing with a left hand there. Caulfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Caulfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Terrell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Caulfield. Caulfield has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. A combination from Caulfield does no damage. Caulfield looks to land a combination but Terrell avoids it well. Caulfield is looking to clinch but Terrell is avoiding it.
Caulfield throws a quick inside leg kick. Caulfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Terrell throws a jab when Caulfield was well out of range. Caulfield throws a combination that misses and Terrell counters with a right hand to the body. Caulfield lands a nice shot that snaps Terrell's head back.
Caulfield misses with a body shot
enabling Terrell to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2# Caulfield closes the distance and clinches.#T3# The referee is keeping an eye on Terrell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Caulfield trying to control the position but instead, Terrell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Caulfield into the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terrell. Caulfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caulfield taking a breather. Terrell lands with a short head shot on the inside. Caulfield throws an elbow but it misses.
Terrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Caulfield uses good head movement to avoid it. Terrell lands with a left to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Terrell. A short uppercut from Caulfield. Caulfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Terrell has double underhooks. #BC2# Caulfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Caulfield tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Terrell is able to avoid easily. Caulfield tries to clinch up but Terrell circles away and keeps his distance. Terrell is looking to counter punch. Caulfield checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4# Terrell thumps Caulfield with a low kick. Terrell dodges the punch combination from Caulfield.
Caulfield closes the distance and lands a one-two. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Caulfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Terrell paws at him with a jab and circles away. Caulfield misses with a double jab.
Caulfield on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Terrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caulfield throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Terrell swings for the body but Caulfield moves out of range.
Terrell throws a shot from downtown. Caulfield moves away and avoids it. Terrell dodges the punch combination from Caulfield.
Caulfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Terrell. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Holden Caulfield will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Caulfield misses the jab. Caulfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Caulfield checks a leg kick. #CL2# Caulfield closes the distance and clinches. Terrell lands with a short shot to the head. Caulfield stalling in the clinch but Terrell improves position. Caulfield takes a shot to the head. A shot in the inside from Caulfield. Terrell blocking some punches.
Caulfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Terrell backwards. Caulfield blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Terrell. Terrell lands a right hand. Caulfield has had enough of the clinch but Terrell keeps him there for the moment. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Caulfield in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Terrell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Caulfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Caulfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Terrell pushes Caulfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1# Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Terrell. Terrell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2# Caulfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Caulfield looks to land a combination but Terrell avoids it well. Terrell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Terrell tries a head kick but it misses.
Terrell scores with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Caulfield. Terrell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Caulfield can pounce on him.
Caulfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Caulfield tries to clinch up. Terrell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Caulfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Caulfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Terrell moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Terrell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2# Terrell moves away from the strike by Caulfield. A left lands for Terrell. Caulfield misses with the combination.
It looked like Terrell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Caulfield delivers a nice body kick. Caulfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Terrell throws a leg kick but Caulfield sees it coming and moves out of range. A jab from Terrell does it's job there. A low kick from Caulfield is predictable there and Terrell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Caulfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Holden Caulfield seems to be getting the better of the standup. Caulfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Terrell to counter with a crisp jab. Terrell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Terrell scores with a shot to the body.
Caulfield looks to land a combination but Terrell avoids it well. Terrell misses with a low kick.#T3# Terrell wants to land a leg kick but Caulfield is out of range. Caulfield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Terrell. Terrell obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Terrell misses its intended target. Caulfield scores with a leg kick.
Terrell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Caulfield.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Caulfield has a couple of punches blocked by Terrell.
Caulfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2# Caulfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Terrell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Caulfield. Caulfield throws a nice outside leg kick. Caulfield tries to clinch up. Terrell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Caulfield throws a combination. Terrell tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Caulfield takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4# Terrell lands a slapping body shot.
Caulfield throws a lazy uppercut
and Terrell counters with a lovely straight right hand! Caulfield throws a combination that misses and Terrell counters with a low kick, right behind Caulfield 's knee. Terrell ducks under a wild hook from Caulfield. Terrell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Terrell throws a low kick, looking for Caulfield's leg but Caulfield calmly moves out of range. Caulfield slips under a jab. Caulfield misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Caulfield misses. Caulfield throws a right and a left that both miss. Terrell slips under a jab from Caulfield. Terrell misses with a wild body shot. Caulfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Terrell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Phillip Terrell will probably get the nod. That's time! Terrell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Terrell slips under a jab from Caulfield. Caulfield throws a nice looking combination but Terrell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Terrell feinted there with a counter leg kick. Terrell lands a nice hook to Caulfield's body. Caulfield takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Terrell slips a jab and a cross from Caulfield.
Caulfield throws a series of punches but Terrell moves out of range. Caulfield blocks a head kick by Terrell.
Caulfield looks to land a combination but Terrell avoids it well. Terrell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Caulfield. Caulfield circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Terrell lands with a hook. Caulfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Terrell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Terrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Caulfield controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Caulfield.
Terrell has a couple of punches blocked by Caulfield.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Terrell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A bit of stalling here from Caulfield.
#T1##BC2# Caulfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Terrell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Terrell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Terrell avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Terrell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caulfield. Caulfield missing with a left hand there. Terrell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Caulfield scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Caulfield looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Caulfield misses its intended target. A telegraphed right hand from Terrell misses the target. Caulfield throws out a counter right but Terrell avoids it with no problem. Caulfield moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. An inside leg kick lands from Caulfield. Caulfield throws a right and a left that Terrell avoids nicely. Terrell throws a jab when Caulfield was well out of range. Caulfield moves out of range as Terrell strikes.#T2# Caulfield misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Caulfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Caulfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Good work by Caulfield as he checks the leg kick. Caulfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Terrell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Caulfield's knee momentarily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Caulfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Caulfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Terrell moves away. Caulfield fails in his attempt to clinch. It looked like Terrell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Caulfield stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terrell. Caulfield misses the jab. A quick step to the side and Terrell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. A right-left combo lands from Caulfield. A telegraphed right hand from Terrell misses the target. Terrell throws a hook but Caulfield avoids it easily. Caulfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Terrell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Caulfield throws a combination that misses and Terrell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Caulfield's knee momentarily.#T3# Caulfield lands with a thumping leg kick.
Terrell scores with a three punch combo!
Caulfield's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A nice combination there by Caulfield.
Caulfield moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Caulfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Some wild striking there from Caulfield.
A little feinted left hand from Terrell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Terrell is looking to chop away at Caulfield's legs. Caulfield tries to clinch but Terrell is having none of it. Caulfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Terrell circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Terrell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Holden Caulfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Terrell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Terrell cracks the inside of Caulfield's front leg. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Caulfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Terrell throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4# Terrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caulfield lands a glancing blow to the side of Terrell's head. A punch combination from Caulfield misses. It looked like Terrell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Terrell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Caulfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Caulfield appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2# Caulfield has Terrell up against the cage in a clinch.
Terrell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Terrell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Terrell prevents a body shot from Caulfield. #BC2# Caulfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Terrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Terrell tenderised Caulfield's leg. Caulfield is trying to keep his angry face on. Caulfield misses with a combination
and Terrell counters with a leg kick. Terrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Terrell wants to land a leg kick but Caulfield is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Holden Caulfield. I think Caulfield has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:29 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
FARTMMA 78: Doomsday 2020
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1# Caulfield swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2# Caulfield forces Strdoza back against the cage and clinches. Caulfield lands an uppercut. Caulfield stalling.
Caulfield is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strdoza is defending well for now. Caulfield taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Caulfield throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strdoza blocks it with crossed arms. Caulfield's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Caulfield tries to throw a body punch but Strdoza avoids it by throwing Caulfield back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Caulfield has Strdoza pressed against the cage, preventing Strdoza from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Strdoza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Strdoza tries to pull guard but Caulfield forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Caulfield is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strdoza is defending well for now. Strdoza blocking some punches.
Strdoza prevents a body shot from Caulfield. Caulfield throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1# A hook to the body from Caulfield.
Caulfield has a couple of punches blocked by Strdoza.
A frustrated look appears on Strdoza's face as he tries to break the clinch. Strdoza is trying to break the clinch but Caulfield is controlling him. Strdoza is working for takedown but Caulfield is calmly controlling the position for now. Caulfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strdozas head. #BC2# Caulfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caulfield throws the kick towards the body but Strdoza avoids it. As Caulfield looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Caulfield just gets out of the way.#CL2# Caulfield clinches up against the cage. Strdoza tries to pull guard but Caulfield won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Strdoza. That's going to take a lot out of him. Caulfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Strdoza tries to circle away but Caulfield has him pinned against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Caulfield takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Strdoza tries to break the clinch but Caulfield is controlling the position. Come on Caulfield - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2# Caulfield scores with a shot to the side of Strdoza's head. Caulfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Caulfield avoiding damage.
Caulfield stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Caulfield as the two fighters clinch.
Caulfield will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Strdoza up against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Caulfield.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Holden Caulfield. Caulfield tries to score with a low kick but Strdoza moves his leg out of the way. Strdoza is looking to counter punch. Caulfield throws the left hand but Strdoza avoids the punch easily. Good exchange - Caulfield coming out on top.#CUT2# It looks like Chad Strdoza has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Strdoza takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T3# A slapping leg kick lands for Caulfield.
Caulfield throws a lazy head kick and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body. Caulfield connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strdoza. Strdoza circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Caulfield lands with a nice body kick. Caulfield connects with a nice looking jab.
Caulfield throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Strdoza is looking to counter punch. Strdoza staying out of range there. Caulfield with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4# Caulfield just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2# Caulfield closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Strdoza wants a takedown.
Caulfield scores with a nice hook to the head. Strdoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Caulfield stops a takedown attempt from Strdoza.
Caulfield is pushing Strdoza up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Strdoza is looking for a takedown. Strdoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2# Caulfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Caulfield gets in close and instigates a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Caulfield dominated that round. The cut man is working on Chad Strdoza's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Caulfield swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Caulfield. Strdoza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Caulfield jabs Strdoza right on the nose. Strdoza blinks but takes it well. Caulfield has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2# Caulfield instigates a clinch. Caulfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strdoza's elbow. Strdoza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2# Caulfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caulfield takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses. Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Caulfield scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Caulfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2# Caulfield closes the distance and pushes Strdoza back into the cage.#T1# Caulfield lands with a right to the head. Caulfield leaning his opponent against the cage. Caulfield prevents Strdoza from breaking the clinch. Caulfield scores with a nice hook to the head. Caulfield stalling against the cage.
Caulfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Strdoza blocks a body shot from Caulfield. #TD# Strdoza has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Caulfield uses from the top position. #SU2# Caulfield stands up and waves to Strdoza to follow him. Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Strdoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Caulfield misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Caulfield will be more careful next time no doubt. Caulfield throws a body punch but Strdoza moves out of range. Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2# Caulfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Caulfield misses with a wild body shot. A quick step to the side and Strdoza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Caulfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range. Strdoza slips a straight right by Caulfield. Strdoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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! Strdoza staying out of range there. Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Holden Caulfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Caulfield misses with a left hand and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Caulfield throws a hook to the side of Strdoza's head but Strdoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3# A looping hook to the body misses from Caulfield. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet. Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter. Caulfield is looking to clinch. Caulfield digs a good body shot into Strdoza's ribs. Caulfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strdoza momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caulfield. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet. Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. A left lands for Caulfield. Caulfield throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.#T4# Caulfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. It looked like Strdoza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Caulfield throws an overhand right that lands on Strdoza's shoulder, as Strdoza tries to avoid the shot. Strdoza dodges the punch combination from Caulfield.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Caulfield scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Caulfield tries to clinch there but Strdoza circles away.
As Caulfield looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Caulfield just gets out of the way. Strdoza staying out of range there. Caulfield lands a head shot. Caulfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A telegraphed right hand from Caulfield misses the target. Strdoza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Caulfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Chad Strdoza's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Caulfield punishes Strdoza's body with a nice straight punch. Caulfield thuds his right hand into Strdoza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Caulfield wants to clinch up but Strdoza keeps it at a distance. It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Caulfield scores with a kick to the body.
Caulfield misses with a right hand and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body. #KD2# Caulfield lands a big uppercut and Strdoza crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Strdoza looks OK. Caulfield waves Strdoza back to his feet!#ROC2# Strdoza is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Caulfield cracks Strdoza with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Strdoza tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Caulfield pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Strdoza is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holden Caulfield!
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Event:
FARTMMA 74
Date: Dec 04, 2019 |
#R1# Good leg kick by Caulfield there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Caulfield looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Caulfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Caulfield is looking for the big counter here. Gracie lands with a shot to the body. Caulfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Caulfield throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot. Caulfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Caulfield lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Caulfield slips a straight right by Gracie. We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL# Gracie takes the fight into the clinch. Caulfield looking to stall.
#BC2# Caulfield breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Caulfield misses. Caulfield jabs at Gracie's body. Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. This has been an exciting period of action! Caulfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Caulfield tries to clinch up. Gracie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Caulfield connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off. Gracie walks into a jab.#T1# Caulfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.#TD# Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Caulfield was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard. Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Caulfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Caulfield slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.#REVB##SUB# Caulfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Caulfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Caulfield wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2##SUB# Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Caulfield from standing up. #SU2# Caulfield gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Caulfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Caulfield scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL# Gracie closes the distance and clinches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Caulfield throws a head punch that misses. Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Caulfield smiles and moves away.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Caulfield slips the punch. Gracie misses with a body shot.
Caulfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.#T3# Caulfield throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily. Nice defenses there by Gracie. Caulfield takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Caulfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Caulfield slips under a jab from Gracie. Caulfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Caulfield connects with a crisp jab. Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Caulfield does a little dance to reset his feet. Caulfield swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie. Gracie connects with the punch. A big left from Gracie misses. Caulfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caulfield wants to clinch. Caulfield throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Caulfield lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
Caulfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie. Caulfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Caulfield misses with a looping left. Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Caulfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab. Holden Caulfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Caulfield wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance. Caulfield blocks a jab. Nice uppercut lands for Caulfield. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Good leg kick by Caulfield there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy. Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Caulfield. An attempted straight right counter from Gracie misses the target. Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Caulfield moves out of range of the strikes. Gracie misses with a hook. Caulfield throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head. Caulfield tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it. Caulfield has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Caulfield's head. Gracie stuns Caulfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Holden Caulfield will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Caulfield lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily. Caulfield throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely. Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Caulfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie. Caulfield throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off. A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Gracie misses the body punch enabling Caulfield to counter with a crisp jab. Caulfield misses with a double jab.
A big left from Gracie misses. Caulfield stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken. Holden Caulfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A combination from Caulfield does no damage. Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caulfield. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Caulfield! But no joy. Caulfield walks into a straight right hand from Gracie. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A big left from Gracie misses. The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Despite the aggression on Caulfield's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Caulfield.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot. Caulfield throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely. Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1# Gracie lands with a straight right. Caulfield didn't see that one coming. Gracie misses the shot to the body. Holden Caulfield seems to be getting the better of the standup. No joy there for Caulfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caulfield. A good leg kick by Caulfield. An inside leg kick lands from Caulfield. A combination from Caulfield does no damage. Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Caulfield.
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab. Gracie misses with a straight right. Gracie moves out of range of the body kick. Gracie throws a jab when Caulfield was well out of range. Caulfield cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head. Caulfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Caulfield finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Caulfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Gracie throws a right and a left that Caulfield avoids nicely. Caulfield takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Caulfield moved out of range.#T2# Gracie throws a body punch but Caulfield moves out of range. Caulfield is looking to clinch. Left hook, right uppercut from Caulfield. Caulfield lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Caulfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center. Gracie misses with a looping left. Caulfield lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Gracie misses with a left hand and Caulfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Caulfield misses with a two punch combination.
Caulfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A big left from Gracie misses. Nice straight punches there by Gracie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gracie. Caulfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie. Caulfield works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination. Caulfield feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down. Caulfield lands the left hand. Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Caulfield's belly button to the back. Holden Caulfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Caulfield tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range. #T3##KD# Oooooh!!! Gracie has knocked Caulfield down with a huge combo! Gracie steps away and waves a wobbly Caulfield back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Caulfield is rocked!#TD# Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Caulfield is still in real trouble! Can Gracie finish him? Caulfield is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea. Caulfield can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB# Gracie is working for a kimura but Caulfield is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Caulfield pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB# Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Caulfield is defending well.
Gracie stops Caulfield from getting back to his feet.
Caulfield seems to have recovered his senses. Caulfield keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Caulfield wants to get back to his feet. Gracie trying to control from half guard but Caulfield is working away. #SUB# Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Caulfield defends the submission attempt.#T4# Caulfield tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2# Caulfield manages to escape and get back to his feet! A combination from Caulfield does no damage. Gracie throws a hook to the side of Caulfield's head but Caulfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gracie takes one on the button. Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Gracie throws a big shot that misses. Caulfield slips under a jab. Caulfield is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Caulfield works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A lazy body kick from Caulfield and Gracie counters with a two punch combo. Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caulfield circles away quickly and effectively. Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gabriel Gracie will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# Caulfield lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target. Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Caulfield scores with a punch to the head. Gracie staying out of range there. Caulfield lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Caulfield. Caulfield scores with a nice head shot. Caulfield misses with a few strikes there.
Caulfield darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Caulfield throws a right and a left that both miss. Gracie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gracie lands with a shot to the body. Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Caulfield. Caulfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Caulfield throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely. Caulfield is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs. Gracie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Caulfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1# Gracie scores with a decent looking hook. Gracie walks into a jab. Caulfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie. Gracie looks to clinch and Caulfield counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie. #CL# Caulfield tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD# Gracie works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES2# Caulfield pushes Gracie off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Caulfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Caulfield. Caulfield moves out of range as Gracie strikes. Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Caulfield pinned against the cage. Caulfield gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2# Caulfield ducks under a wild hook from Gracie. Caulfield tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range. Caulfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie. #TD# Gracie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Gracie pushing down on Caulfield's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Gracie throwing shots but Caulfield is blocking nicely. Caulfield tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB# Caulfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Caulfield wants to get back to his feet.#SUB# Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Caulfield defends the submission attempt.#T3# Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Caulfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Gracie wants to pass to mount but Caulfield is defending the position. #ES2# Caulfield kicks off Gracie and gets to his feet. Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Caulfield cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head. Caulfield closes the distance and lands a one-two. Caulfield throws a nice inside leg kick. Gracie is looking to clinch but Caulfield is avoiding it.
Caulfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2# Caulfield clinches up against the cage. Gracie keeps control of Caulfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Caulfield is trying to maintain a safe position but Gracie gets an underhook and turns Caulfield into the cage. Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Caulfield shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# Caulfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Caulfield is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Caulfield is defending well. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gracie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Caulfield up against the cage. Caulfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. 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! Gracie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC# Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Caulfield paws at him with a jab and circles away. Caulfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Caulfield lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie fails with the takedown. Caulfield shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gracie eats them both and turns towards Caulfield to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that's the end of the fight! Holden Caulfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Caulfield has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:30 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Caulfield!
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Event:
FARTMMA 68: Halloween Massacre
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1# Backman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caulfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Backman. Backman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Backman looks to throw the jab but Caulfield is out of range. Caulfield throws a series of punches but Backman avoids them all with ease. Caulfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Backman.
Caulfield turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Caulfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Backman circles away.
Caulfield is looking to clinch. Backman fails to land with a series of punches.
Caulfield takes a swing at Backman's ribcage but misses. Caulfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Caulfield definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. The fight stays on the outside here - Caulfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Backman looks to land a combination but Caulfield avoids it well. Backman misses the shot to the body. Caulfield slips a jab and a cross from Backman.
Backman throws a body shot but no joy. #CL# Caulfield rushes Backman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1# Caulfield creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Backman's defenses. Caulfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# Caulfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Backman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Caulfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL# Caulfield moves into the clinch. Caulfield throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Backman. Caulfield digs a right hand into Backman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Backman's gas tank. #BC2# Backman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Backman fails to land with a series of punches.
Caulfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL# Caulfield moves into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Caulfield misses with a knee strike.
Caulfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Backman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Caulfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Backman. Backman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Backman has had enough of the clinch but Caulfield keeps him there for the moment. Caulfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Caulfield.
Stalling in the clinch from Caulfield.
Backman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Backman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Caulfield fails to land. Backman tries to work over Caulfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Backman blocks a body shot from Caulfield. #BC# Caulfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3# Backman lands a right hook to the body.
Backman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Backman misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Caulfield misses. Caulfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Backman. Caulfield does a little dance to reset his feet. Backman thuds a left hand into Caulfield's body. Backman misses with a double jab.
Caulfield tests Backman's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL# Caulfield clinches with his opponent.
Caulfield keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Backman's efforts to push away.#BC# Caulfield manages to break the clinch.
Backman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Caulfield half committed to a counter leg kick. 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 left lands for Backman.#T4# Some wild striking there from Backman.
Backman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Caulfield rather than just go for the knockout. Backman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caulfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Backman. Caulfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Backman has time to react. Caulfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Backman.
Caulfield is looking to clinch but Backman is avoiding it.
Caulfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Backman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Caulfield. Caulfield obviously looking to wear him down.
Holden Caulfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Backman lands a slapping body shot.
Caulfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Backman.
Backman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Backman does no damage. Backman swings for the body but Caulfield moves out of range.
Backman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Backman fails to land with a series of punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Caulfield.
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 Holden Caulfield will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Backman takes a swing at Caulfield's ribcage but misses. #CL# Caulfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Caulfield lands a nice uppercut.#BC# Caulfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. No joy there for Backman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Caulfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Backman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Backman takes a kick to the side of the head. Backman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Backman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Backman throws a series of punches but Caulfield moves out of range. Backman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, 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! Caulfield avoids the body shot from Backman.
Holden Caulfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Caulfield's corner calls for a 1-2. Caulfield obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Backman jabs Caulfield to the body, keeping him at a distance. Backman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A looping hook to the body misses from Backman. Caulfield does a little dance to reset his feet. Backman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1# Backman misses with an uppercut. Caulfield saw that one coming. Caulfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Caulfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Nice body punch from Backman. Backman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caulfield. Caulfield is looking to clinch. Backman tries to bum rush Caulfield with a series of wild strikes but Caulfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault. No joy there for Backman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Caulfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Caulfield lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Caulfield feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Backman's calf. Good leg kick by Caulfield there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Caulfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Backman paws at him with a jab and circles away. Backman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Caulfield to score with a decent uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Caulfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Backman circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Caulfield. Caulfield lands a leg kick that knocks Backman off balance momentarily.#T2# Caulfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Backman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caulfield. George Backman seems to be getting the better of the standup. Caulfield misses with a looping right. Some wild striking there from Backman.
Backman misses with a two punch combination.
#CL# Caulfield moves into the clinch.#BC# Caulfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Backman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Backman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caulfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Caulfield tries to clinch but Backman moves out of range. Backman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Backman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Backman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Caulfield. Backman throws a series of strikes that have Caulfield backpedaling.
Backman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Caulfield connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Backman scrambles back to his feet.#T3# Backman misses the jab. Caulfield tries to clinch up but Backman circles away and keeps his distance. Caulfield throws a series of punches but Backman avoids them all with ease. Backman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Backman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Backman throws a body shot but no joy. Backman looks to score with a jab to the body but Caulfield is just out of range. Caulfield throws a combination. Backman tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Caulfield lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Backman backs up against the cage.
Backman tries to move into range but Caulfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Caulfield lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Caulfield dips to his left and cracks Backman with an uppercut! Caulfield fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Caulfield loads up on a big right hand but Backman slips the punch. Backman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Backman lands a jab-cross combination. Backman misses the shot to the body. Backman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4# A jab from Caulfield finds it's way through Backman's defenses. Caulfield closes the distance and lands a one-two. Caulfield scores with a leg kick.
Caulfield misses with a double jab.
Backman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Caulfield lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Backman fails to land with a series of punches.
Backman takes one to the chin there. Caulfield dodges the punch combination from Backman.
Caulfield feinted there with a counter leg kick. Caulfield tries to bum rush Backman with a series of wild strikes but Backman uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Caulfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Backman misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Backman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caulfield circles away quickly and effectively. Caulfield throws a right and a left that both miss. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Backman! But no joy. Caulfield thumps Backman with a low kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Caulfield dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Caulfield swings widly with a right hand
#CL2# and Backman counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Backman working hard to break the clinch.#BC# Caulfield manages to break the clinch.
Caulfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Backman unleashes a big counter combination but Caulfield bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Some wild striking there from Caulfield.
As Caulfield backs off Backman throws a huge counter combo but Caulfield manages to avoid it all. Caulfield tries to clinch but Backman is having none of it. Backman with a body punch. A glancing blow. Caulfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A nice side step and Backman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. An inside leg kick lands from Caulfield. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Backman looks to land a combination but Caulfield avoids it well. Caulfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Backman paws at him with a jab and circles away. A big right from Caulfield misses. Caulfield ducks under a wild hook from Backman. Backman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caulfield. #T1# Caulfield misses with the combination.
Backman throws a body shot but no joy. Caulfield throws a big counter combination but Backman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Backman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caulfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Backman. Caulfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Backman sees it coming and avoids it easily. Caulfield is looking to slow Backman down with leg kicks. Left hook, right uppercut from Caulfield. Backman tries to bum rush Caulfield with a series of wild strikes but Caulfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Backman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Backman there as he acknowledges the shot. Caulfield misses with a double jab.
Backman circles away from the clinch attempt and Backman counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Caulfield misses with the combination.
Caulfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2# The fight stays on the outside here - Caulfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Caulfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Backman throws a right and a left that both miss. Some wild striking there from Backman.
Backman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Caulfield connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Backman scrambles back to his feet. Caulfield misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Backman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Backman throws a combination. Caulfield tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Backman moves out of range as Caulfield throws a body kick.
Backman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Backman does no damage. Backman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caulfield throwing a counter right hand but Backman manages to avoid it.#T3# Caulfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Backman.
Backman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Caulfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Caulfield tries to clinch up. Backman throws a series of punches but Caulfield avoids them all with ease. Caulfield lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Backman misses. Backman just misses with a punch to the body.
Caulfield is looking to clinch but Backman is avoiding it.
Caulfield misses with a combination
#CL2# and Backman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC# Caulfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Caulfield dodges the punch combination from Backman.
A good leg kick by Caulfield. Caulfield throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Backman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4# Backman throws a right and a left that both miss. Backman throws a nice looking combination but Caulfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Caulfield is looking for a counter combo. A looping hook to the body misses from Backman. Caulfield does a little dance to reset his feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Caulfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Caulfield lands with a kick to the ribs.
Backman swings widly with a right hand
and Caulfield counters with a slapping leg kick. Caulfield lands with a cross. Backman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Caulfield.
Backman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL# Caulfield moves into the clinch. Caulfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC# Caulfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
George Backman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Holden Caulfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Backman takes a swing at Caulfield's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to George Backman. Well Caulfield 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Caulfield!
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Event:
FARTMMA 62
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1# Caulfield thows a left - swing and a miss! Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Caulfield. Caulfield scores with a leg kick.
Caulfield misses with a hook to the body
and Strdoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Caulfield thinking. Strdoza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Caulfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Caulfield connects with a looping right hand.
Caulfield misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Caulfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strdoza is looking for a counter combo. Caulfield tries to clinch up. Caulfield throws an off balance right hand
and Strdoza counters with a left to the body. #T1##CL2# Strdoza tries to keep at a distance but Caulfield has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Caulfield manages to break the clinch.
Caulfield has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2# Caulfield clinches up with Strdoza and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Strdoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Caulfield. Those never looked like landing. Caulfield tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2# Caulfield forces Strdoza back against the cage and clinches. Strdoza looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Caulfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strdozas head. #BC# Strdoza manages to break the clinch.
Caulfield takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses. It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Nice body punch from Caulfield. #T2# Caulfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Caulfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strdoza paws at him with a jab and circles away. Caulfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Strdoza keeps the fight on the outside. Caulfield moves in looking to clinch but Strdoza pushes him off. Caulfield throws a head kick that misses and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. No joy there for Caulfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Caulfield scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Strdoza takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Caulfield looks to land a combination but Strdoza avoids it well. #T3# Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caulfield. Caulfield misses with a shot to the body and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Caulfield. Caulfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Strdoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Caulfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Caulfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Caulfield. Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Caulfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo. Caulfield throws a combination. Strdoza tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Caulfield stuns Strdoza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Caulfield tries to clinch but Strdoza is having none of it. #T4# A low kick from Caulfield is predictable there and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo. Caulfield moves in looking to clinch but Strdoza pushes him off. As Caulfield looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Caulfield just gets out of the way. Strdoza moves out of range as Caulfield strikes. Strdoza is looking for a counter combo. Holden Caulfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Caulfield lands a jab to the nose. Caulfield tries to clinch up and Strdoza counters with a stiff right hand. Strdoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Caulfield. Caulfield scores with a hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Caulfield 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# Caulfield missing with a left hand there. Strdoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Strdoza slips under a jab. Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter. Caulfield throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strdoza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Caulfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Caulfield backing up. Caulfield nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes. Caulfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Caulfield throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Caulfield fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Caulfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strdoza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Caulfield throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Strdoza walks into a straight right hand from Caulfield. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Caulfield shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Strdoza eats them both and turns towards Caulfield to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1# Caulfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Caulfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it. Holden Caulfield seems to be getting the better of the standup. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Caulfield.
No joy there for Caulfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Caulfield is looking to clinch. Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. A low kick from Caulfield is predictable there #KD# and Strdoza counters with a crisp one two that drops Caulfield! Strdoza thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Caulfield to his feet! Caulfield is in big trouble!#ROC# Caulfield is rocked! Caulfield throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Caulfield has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chad Strdoza! Chad Strdoza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2019 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from Pique. Caulfield does a little dance to reset his feet. Pique misses with a wild body shot. Caulfield changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Caulfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pique throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Caulfield misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Caulfield shoots in but Pique avoids the takedown attempt easily. Pique throws a hook to the side of Caulfield's head but Caulfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Caulfield is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pique with a body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Caulfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Pique circles away.
Caulfield fails in his attempt to clinch. Caulfield throws a head kick but Pique moves out of range.
Holden Caulfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Caulfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pique paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1##TD2# Caulfield closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pique's guard. Caulfield wants to control from the top but Pique keeps moving. Caulfield is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Caulfield stopping the sweep attempt from Pique. Pique is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pique not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pique seems keen to control Caulfield's posture. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Caulfield prevents Pique from getting back to his feet. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2# Pique looks for the body kick but Caulfield saw that one coming. Pique keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pique is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Pique feints and then cracks Caulfield's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Caulfield down. Caulfield takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Pique looks to land a body kick but Caulfield moved away. Caulfield tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pique sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Caulfield somewhat. Pique looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Juan Pique has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Caulfield. Pique keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Pique swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3# Caulfield has a takedown stuffed. Pique looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pique displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Caulfield. Caulfield misses with a takedown attempt - Pique sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Pique jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Caulfield shoots in looking for a takedown. Pique tries to sprawl out of it but Caulfield keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pique manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Pique throwing a counter right hand but Caulfield manages to avoid it. Juan Pique is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4# Pique with a body punch. A glancing blow. Pique tries a low kick but Caulfield avoids it. Caulfield takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pique keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Caulfield throws a looping overhand right but Pique ducks down to avoid it. Pique moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pique keeps the fight on the outside. Pique is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Caulfield throws a low kick, looking for Pique's leg but Pique calmly moves out of range. Pique was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Pique throws a lazy right hand but Caulfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pique dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Pique swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Caulfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Pique. Caulfield wants to counter with a clinch but Pique pushes him away. Pique stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pique wants it to stay on the feet. Caulfield shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Pique throws a half hearted mid kick. Pique lands with a nice body kick. Pique is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caulfield can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pique jabbing away but nothing is landing. And Caulfield tries to counter it with a takedown but Pique pushes his down on his head and steps out. Caulfield closes the distance and clinches up with Pique, looking for a takedown. Caulfield pushes Pique against the cage but Pique circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Juan Pique has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Caulfield. Pique swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2# Caulfield darts in and clinches Pique up against the cage.#T1# Caulfield jumps guard but Pique turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Pique tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Caulfield tries a body shot but Pique blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Pique lands on the inside with an uppercut. Caulfield trying to land knees to the body.
Caulfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pique throws a punch but it's blocked by Caulfield. Pique controlling the action here for a moment.
Pique throws a punch but it's blocked by Caulfield. Caulfield managing to block the knees to the body from Pique.
Caulfield tries to pull guard but Pique forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Pique swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Pique struggles to land a body shot inside as Caulfield controls his hands.
Pique misses with a punch to the body.
Caulfield blocks an uppercut.
Pique misses with a hook from the clinch. Caulfield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pique stops a takedown attempt from Caulfield.
Pique struggles to land a body shot inside as Caulfield controls his hands.
Caulfield prevents a body shot from Pique. Pique can't find room to land a body shot as Caulfield controls the action.
Caulfield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pique walks away with a smile on his face. Caulfield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Caulfield moves away from the strike by Pique. Caulfield dives in for a single leg takedown but Pique sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Pique appears to be looking for a big counter. A telegraphed right hand from Pique misses the target. Pique moves out of range of the body kick from Caulfield.
A swing and a miss from Pique.#T3# Caulfield dives in for a single leg takedown but Pique sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2# Caulfield clinches with his opponent.
Caulfield misses with a hook from the clinch. Caulfield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pique prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pique. Pique misses with some punches.
Caulfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pique pushes Caulfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Caulfield is breathing heavily. Pique misses with a body punch.
Pique tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Caulfield's elbow. #BC# Pique manages to break the clinch.
Holden Caulfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2# Caulfield closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pique to the mat! Pique manages to get full guard. Pique has control of Caulfield's left arm, preventing Caulfield from doing any damage. #T4# Pique is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Pique trying to control the position here. Caulfield won't allow Pique to sweep him here. Pique is adopting a defensive guard. Pique looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pique wants to stand but Caulfield is controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pique dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Caulfield moves out of range of the leg kick from Pique.#CL2# Caulfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Caulfield prevents a body shot from Pique. Pique misses with some punches.
Pique throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Caulfields head. Caulfield jumps guard but Pique turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Caulfield is trying to push Pique away but Pique has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Pique misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pique misses with a hook from the clinch. Pique misses with a hook from the clinch. Pique struggles to land a body shot inside as Caulfield controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pique prevents the takedown attempt.
Pique blocks the elbow strike.
Caulfield blocks a body shot from Pique. Pique misses with a hook from the clinch. Pique tries a body shot but Caulfield blocks it.
#T1# Pique tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Pique misses with a punch to the body.
Pique tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Pique struggles to land a body shot inside as Caulfield controls his hands.
Caulfield can't get the takedown.
Juan Pique has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Caulfield. Pique misses with a punch to the body.
Caulfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pique avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Pique throws a head punch that misses. Juan Pique has scored more points in the clinch so far. Caulfield blocks a body shot from Pique. Caulfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pique has him pressed against the cage. Pique misses with a hook from the clinch. A right hand to the body from Pique.
Caulfield jumps guard but Pique stands there with Caulfield around his waist. Caulfield gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Caulfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Pique tries to throw a body punch but Caulfield avoids it by throwing Pique back against the cage. Caulfield misses with an elbow over the top.#BC# Pique pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Caulfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pique as he avoids it easily. Pique looks to score with a jab to the body but Caulfield is just out of range. Caulfield moves out of range of the body kick. Pique misses with an uppercut. Caulfield saw that one coming. Caulfield ducks under a wild hook from Pique. Caulfield steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pique. Pique throws a shot from downtown. Caulfield moves away and avoids it. Caulfield with the counter takedown but Pique avoids it easily. Pique is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caulfield. Pique throws a push kick but Caulfield slaps the foot to one side. Caulfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pique as he avoids it easily. Caulfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pique sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Caulfield misses with a hook. Pique ducked under it nicely. #T3# Pique throws a body shot but no joy. A little jabbing left from Caulfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2# Caulfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pique, pushing him back against the cage. Pique is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Caulfield is defending well for now. Pique fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pique swings wildly with an uppercut but Caulfield uses good head movement to avoid it. Pique throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Caulfield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pique walks away with a smile on his face. Caulfield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Pique throws a body shot but no joy. A telegraphed right hand from Pique misses the target. Caulfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pique throws out a loose jab but Caulfield uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# A big right from Pique misses. Pique ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caulfield moves away. Caulfield blocks a low kick nicely. A kick lands to the mid section there for Pique. Caulfield on the wrong end of a nice hook. Caulfield dives in for a single leg takedown but Pique sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Pique throws a big shot that misses. Pique goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Caulfield dives in for a single leg takedown but Pique sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Caulfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Pique jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Holden Caulfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pique throws a leg kick but Caulfield sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Juan Pique showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pique, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Pique! Juan Pique 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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