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Event:
HFA 34
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
A big left from Caldwell misses.
A jab from Steppingstone Bonkers Iv misses.
Caldwell slips a straight right by Steppingstone Bonkers Iv.
Caldwell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv misses the body punch
and Caldwell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv lands with a kick to the temple. Caldwell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Karson Caldwell has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv tries a head kick but it misses.
Caldwell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Caldwell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv throws a right hand that Caldwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Caldwell also avoids with ease.
It looked like Caldwell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv misses with an uppercut
and Caldwell counters with a right hand to the body.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv misses with a low kick as Caldwell jumps back.
Caldwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mista Conquivualas Steppingstone Bonkers Iv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv cracks Caldwell with an open hand slap.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caldwell manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Caldwell misses the target.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv throws a hook but Caldwell avoids it easily.
A jab from Steppingstone Bonkers Iv misses.
Caldwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Caldwell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Caldwell blocks an uppercut.
Caldwell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Caldwell lands a hook that snaps the head of Steppingstone Bonkers Iv backwards.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv trying to stall but Caldwell improves his position.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv throws a head punch that misses.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv tries to work over Caldwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv keeps control of Caldwell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Caldwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv blocks an uppercut.
Caldwell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steppingstone Bonkers Iv backwards. #BC2#
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv breaks the clinch.
Caldwell swings for the body but Steppingstone Bonkers Iv moves out of range.
#T3#
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv lands a head kick. Caldwell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv tests Caldwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv throws a shot from downtown. Caldwell moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Steppingstone Bonkers Iv. Beautiful body shot.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Caldwell misses the target.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv throws a right and a left that Caldwell avoids nicely. #T4#
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv misses with a hook. Caldwell ducked under it nicely.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv scores with a decent looking hook.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv misses with a straight right.
Caldwell throwing a counter right hand but Steppingstone Bonkers Iv manages to avoid it.
Caldwell throws a hook but Steppingstone Bonkers Iv blocks it.
Caldwell is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Steppingstone Bonkers Iv's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Caldwell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv lands a big head kick that sends Caldwell tumbling to the mat! Steppingstone Bonkers Iv takes a step backwards and waves Caldwell back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Caldwell is rocked!
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caldwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Caldwell throwing a counter right hand but Steppingstone Bonkers Iv manages to avoid it.
Caldwell moves away from the strike by Steppingstone Bonkers Iv.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mista Conquivualas Steppingstone Bonkers Iv dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karson Caldwell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Caldwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Caldwell throwing a counter right hand but Steppingstone Bonkers Iv manages to avoid it.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv lands a jab to Caldwell's midsection.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv throws an off balance right hand
and Caldwell counters with a straight right hand.
Caldwell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Mista Conquivualas Steppingstone Bonkers Iv has been cut.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Caldwell momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steppingstone Bonkers Iv misses the body punch
and Caldwell counters with a huge left! Steppingstone Bonkers Iv is in big trouble! He's backing up but Caldwell isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Steppingstone Bonkers Iv from any more damage. A dominating finish by Caldwell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karson Caldwell!
Karson Caldwell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HFA 30
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Caldwell lands a jab to the nose.
Caldwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meta.
Meta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meta cracks Caldwell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Caldwell throws an overhand right that lands on Meta's shoulder, as Meta tries to avoid the shot.
Meta connects with a looping right hand.
Meta doesn't manage to clinch there - Caldwell circles away.
Meta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Caldwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the body from Caldwell misses
and Meta counters with a straight right hand.
Caldwell lands the left hand.
Palo Meta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caldwell avoids the body shot from Meta.
Caldwell lands a glancing blow to the side of Meta's head.
Meta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Meta takes a swing at Caldwell's ribcage but misses.
Meta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Meta scores with a body shot.
Meta swings widly with a right hand
and Caldwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meta throws a shot from downtown. Caldwell moves away and avoids it.
Meta has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Aquarium in the buildup to the fight.
Meta jabs at Caldwell's body.
Meta slips under a jab.
Caldwell misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Meta as he connects with a hook.
Caldwell misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Meta counters with a crisp one two that drops Caldwell! Meta thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Caldwell to his feet! Caldwell is in big trouble!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caldwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Caldwell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD#
Meta cracks Caldwell with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Meta has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Caldwell to stand back up!#ROC#Caldwell is rocked!
Meta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caldwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Meta.
Caldwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Meta finish him?
Meta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Caldwell seems to have recovered his senses.
Caldwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meta.
Meta misses with a body shot.
Meta jabs Caldwell right on the nose. Caldwell blinks but takes it well.
Caldwell lands a body shot.
Caldwell keeps the fight on the outside.
Meta tests Caldwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Caldwell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Meta misses the shot to the body.
Meta scores with a jab to the body.
Meta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Caldwell's corner calls for a 1-2. Caldwell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Meta lands a slapping body shot.
Caldwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Meta is just out of range.
Meta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the liver by Meta. Beautiful body shot.
Caldwell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Caldwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meta.
Caldwell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Meta misses with a hook
and Caldwell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Caldwell finds it's way through Meta's defenses.
Meta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Meta lands a jab to the head.
Meta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Caldwell doesn't seem bothered though.
Meta swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Caldwell counter with a right hand.
Meta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caldwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caldwell walks into a straight right hand from Meta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Palo Meta dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Caldwell takes one on the button.
Meta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Caldwell momentarily.
Meta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Caldwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Danga de danga de dang - Meta scores with a four punch combination!
Caldwell misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caldwell.
Caldwell with a jab.
Meta misses with a double jab
and Caldwell counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Nice cross by Meta.
Caldwell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meta misses with a hook to the body
and Caldwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Palo Meta has been cut.
Caldwell throws a right hand that misses
and Meta counters with a straight right hand.
Meta ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Caldwell out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Palo Meta!
Palo Meta retains his middleweight title!
Palo Meta thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFA 26
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Michel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Caldwell.
Caldwell throws a looping overhand right but Michel ducks down to avoid it.
Michel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Caldwell misses its target.
Michel scores with a nice head shot.
Caldwell misses with a looping right.
Caldwell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Michel walks into a stiff left hand from Caldwell.
Caldwell ducks under a wild hook from Michel.
Michel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Caldwell finds it's way round the side to connect with Michel's head.
Caldwell throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caldwell swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Michel counters by clinching up.
Michel digs a right hand into Caldwell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Caldwell's gas tank.
Caldwell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Michel prevents Caldwell from breaking the clinch.
Michel stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Caldwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Caldwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Caldwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michel.
#T1##CL2#
Michel moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Caldwell pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michel tries to free his leg and advance position but Caldwell is retaining full guard.
Caldwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Caldwell tries to get out of the position.
Michel trying to control but Caldwell is working from the bottom.
Caldwell controlling the position.
Michel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caldwell is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Caldwell pulls Michel in close to his closed guard and prevents Michel from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Michel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Caldwell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Michel digs a good body shot into Caldwell's ribs.
Michel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Caldwell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Michel scrambles back to his feet.
Michel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Michel there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Caldwell misses with a wild combination.
Caldwell blocks a jab.
Michel missing with a left hand there. Caldwell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Michel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Caldwell counters with a nice uppercut.
Caldwell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Michel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Caldwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caldwell misses with a hook.
Caldwell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Michels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Michel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Michel misses with a body shot.
Caldwell takes a swing at Michel's ribcage but misses.
Michel wants to counter the offense by Caldwell and move into the clinch position.
Caldwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michel.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Michel.#T4#
Caldwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michel.
Caldwell scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michel misses with a body shot.
Caldwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michel moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caldwell. Michel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michel misses with a straight left.
Caldwell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Michel throws a hook but Caldwell blocks it.
Caldwell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Michel jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Michel gets a clinch.
Caldwell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Caldwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caldwell lands a nice looking body shot.
Caldwell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Michel under the eye.
Michel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Caldwell on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karson Caldwell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Caldwell lands a head shot.
Caldwell misses the jab.
Caldwell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Caldwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michel ducks under a wild hook from Caldwell.
Caldwell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Michel throws a lazy right hand but Caldwell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Caldwell.
Caldwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Michel can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Caldwell gets tackled into the cage by Michel. Michel maintains the clinch.
Caldwell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldwell can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Caldwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Caldwell.
Karson Caldwell is winning the standup battle so far.
Michel throws a shot from downtown. Caldwell moves away and avoids it.
Michel tries to clinch up but Caldwell circles away and keeps his distance.
Michel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Michel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caldwell moves away.
Michel staying out of range there.
Michel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Caldwell with a body shot.
Caldwell throws a big shot that misses.
Caldwell throws a lazy right hand but Michel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Caldwell misses with a body shot.
Jab from Michel.
Caldwell misses with a wild combination.
Caldwell swings widly with a right hand
and Michel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Michel connects with a body shot.
Michel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caldwell.
Michel misses with a lunging right hand
and Caldwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Caldwell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Michel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caldwell moves away.#T2#
Caldwell tests Michel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caldwell moves away.
Michel misses with an uppercut.
Caldwell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Michel forces Caldwell back against the cage and clinches.
Caldwell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Michel.
A frustrated look appears on Caldwell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Caldwell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Michel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Caldwell's efforts to push away.#BC#
Caldwell breaks the clinch.
Michel works Caldwell's body with a nice hook.
Michel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Caldwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Michel to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Caldwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Michel.
Caldwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michel moves away.
Caldwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caldwell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Michel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Michel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caldwell misses with a body shot.
Michel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Caldwell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Michel has time to react.
Caldwell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Michel drives through and clinches with Caldwell against the cage.
#BC2#
Michel breaks from the clinch.
Caldwell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Michel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Caldwell momentarily.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michel throws a hook but Caldwell blocks it.
Caldwell lands a body shot.
Caldwell staying out of range there.
Michel scores with a punch to the head.
Caldwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Michel was well out of range. Poor timing from Caldwell.
Caldwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Michel throws out the jab.
A big left from Caldwell misses.
Caldwell misses with a looping right.
Michel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caldwell.
Caldwell throws a shot from downtown. Michel moves away and avoids it.
Caldwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Michel scores with a nice head shot.
Michel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caldwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Michel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leroy Michel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Michel lands with a straight right. Caldwell didn't see that one coming.
Caldwell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Caldwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michel.
Caldwell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Michel backs up against the cage.
Caldwell throws a body punch but Michel moves out of range.
Caldwell throws a hook to the side of Michel's head but Michel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Michel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Caldwell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Michel on the side of the head.
Michel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caldwell.
A big left from Michel misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Caldwell misses its target.
Caldwell avoids the body shot from Michel.
Caldwell is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Caldwell moves out of range as Michel strikes.
Michel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michel throws a hook to the side of Caldwell's head but Caldwell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Caldwell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Caldwell misses with a hook.
Caldwell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Michel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Michel instigates a clinch.
Caldwell wants to get back to striking at distance but Michel won't allow it.
#BC#
Caldwell breaks the clinch.
Michel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caldwell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Caldwell throws a body punch but Michel moves out of range.
Michel tries to counter by closing the distance.
Michel tries to close the distance and clinch but Caldwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Michel ducks under a wild hook from Caldwell.
Caldwell misses with a straight right.
Michel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Caldwell.
Michel lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Caldwell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Michel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Caldwell.#T2#
Caldwell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Caldwell finds it's target.
Caldwell throws a jab but it's blocked by Michel.
Caldwell connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caldwell moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Caldwell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Michel digs a good body shot into Caldwell's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caldwell. Michel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caldwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Michel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Michel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caldwell.
Michel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Michel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Michel tries to counter by closing the distance.
Michel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Caldwell on the side of the head.#T3#
Caldwell loads up on a big right hand but Michel slips the punch.
Michel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caldwell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michel. Caldwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caldwell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Michel throws a right hand that misses
and Caldwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michel takes a swing at Caldwell's ribcage but misses.
Michel scores with a decent looking hook.
Caldwell throws a jab but it's blocked by Michel.
Michel wants to clinch up but Caldwell keeps it at a distance.
Caldwell takes a swing at Michel's ribcage but misses.
Caldwell connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Caldwell.
Caldwell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
Caldwell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Michel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caldwell looks to land a right hand but Michel moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Caldwell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Caldwell.
Michel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caldwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Caldwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michel moves away.
Caldwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Caldwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Michel.
Caldwell sets himself, and Michel steps forward looking for the clinch! Caldwell avoids it this time.
Michel tries to clinch but Caldwell is having none of it.
Caldwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Michel was well out of range. Poor timing from Caldwell.
Michel tries to clinch but Caldwell moves out of range.
Caldwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Michel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karson Caldwell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Caldwell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karson Caldwell!
A very excited looking Karson Caldwell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
NG 15
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Caldwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malinowski.
Caldwell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Malinowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Caldwell circles away.
Caldwell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Malinowski tries to clinch but Caldwell is having none of it.
Caldwell is looking for a counter combo.
Malinowski misses with an uppercut. Caldwell saw that one coming.
Caldwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Malinowski digs a good body shot into Caldwell's ribs.
Malinowski tries to clinch
and Caldwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Cyprian Malinowski has been cut.
Caldwell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malinowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malinowski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Caldwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malinowski wants to clinch
and Caldwell counters with a nice body shot.
Caldwell throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Malinowski counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Caldwell tries to pull guard but Malinowski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Caldwell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Caldwell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Caldwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Malinowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Malinowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU2#
Malinowski stands and steps away. Caldwell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Caldwell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Caldwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Malinowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caldwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A counter left hand to the body from Caldwell misses its target.
Malinowski takes a swing at Caldwell's ribcage but misses.
Malinowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Malinowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Caldwell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malinowski misses with a body shot
enabling Caldwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Caldwell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Caldwell moves away from the strike by Malinowski.
Caldwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malinowski moves away.
Cyprian Malinowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caldwell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malinowski.
Malinowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malinowski lands a body shot.
Malinowski scores with a hook.
Malinowski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malinowski tries to clinch but Caldwell moves out of range.
Caldwell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Caldwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malinowski misses with a body shot.
Caldwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Caldwell throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Malinowski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Malinowski. #T3#
Caldwell tries a body shot but Malinowski blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malinowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malinowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Caldwell's elbow. #BC#
Caldwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malinowski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Caldwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Malinowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Malinowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Caldwell breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Caldwell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malinowski wants to counter with a clinch but Caldwell pushes him away.
Caldwell throws an overhand right that lands on Malinowski's shoulder, as Malinowski tries to avoid the shot.
Malinowski slips under a jab from Caldwell.
Malinowski cracks Caldwell with a good jab.#T4##CL2#
Malinowski moves into the clinch.
Caldwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malinowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caldwell backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caldwell misses with some punches.
Malinowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Caldwell's elbow.
Malinowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caldwell tries to pull guard but Malinowski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Malinowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Caldwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malinowski misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Caldwell breaks from the clinch.
Malinowski moves away from the strike by Caldwell.
Caldwell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Malinowski throws a right hand that misses
and Caldwell counters with a right hand to the body.
Malinowski throws a hook to the side of Caldwell's head but Caldwell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malinowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Caldwell is looking to wear down Malinowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Malinowski throws a shot from downtown. Caldwell moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cyprian Malinowski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cyprian Malinowski'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.#R2#
Malinowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Caldwell misses the target.
Caldwell keeps the fight on the outside.
Malinowski misses with a body punch
and Caldwell counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Malinowski gets a clinch. #BC#
Caldwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malinowski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Caldwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malinowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caldwell.
Caldwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malinowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caldwell.
Malinowski looks to throw the jab but Caldwell is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Caldwell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malinowski misses the shot to the body.
Caldwell loads up on a big right hand but Malinowski slips the punch.#T1#
Malinowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Caldwell counters with a straight right hand.
Malinowski lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Malinowski closes the distance and clinches.
Malinowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD#
Caldwell jumps guard and drags Malinowski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Caldwell can't keep his opponent in guard - Malinowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Malinowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Malinowski tries to pass to full mount but Caldwell defends it.
Malinowski throwing shots but Caldwell is blocking nicely.
Malinowski lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Caldwell tries to roll over but Malinowski keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Malinowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Malinowski prevents Caldwell from improving his position.
Malinowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malinowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Caldwell has hold of Malinowski's hands but Malinowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Malinowski throws a strike but Caldwell avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Malinowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malinowski controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Malinowski stands up and waves to Caldwell to follow him.
Malinowski tries to clinch up
and Malinowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Cyprian Malinowski's cut even more.
Malinowski lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Malinowski gets a clinch.
Malinowski throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Caldwell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malinowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Malinowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caldwell backwards.
Malinowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caldwell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Caldwell tries to break the clinch but Malinowski is controlling the position.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Malinowski 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.
Caldwell lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malinowski.
Malinowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Malinowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Caldwell's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caldwell gets through Malinowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Malinowski on the inside.
Malinowski lands with a light punch inside.
Caldwell blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Malinowski.
Caldwell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Malinowski to keep the fight standing.
Malinowski lands a right hand.
Malinowski takes a shot to the head.
Malinowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Caldwells head.
Caldwell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malinowskis head.
Cyprian Malinowski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Malinowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malinowski has a couple of punches blocked by Caldwell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyprian Malinowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cyprian Malinowski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Malinowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Caldwell scores with the left hand. Malinowski knows he should have avoided that one.
Karson Caldwell is winning the standup battle so far.
Malinowski lands with a good body shot.
Malinowski misses with a body shot.
Malinowski cracks a nice hook into Caldwell's ribs.
Caldwell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malinowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Malinowski misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caldwell. Malinowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Malinowski misses.
Malinowski misses with a left hand
and Caldwell counters with a nice uppercut.
Malinowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malinowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Caldwell has time to react.#T1#
Malinowski tries to clinch up.
Malinowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Caldwell.
Malinowski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Some wild striking there from Caldwell.
Malinowski tries to counter with a clinch but Caldwell shakes him off and moves away.
Malinowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Malinowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Caldwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caldwell slips under a jab.
Caldwell moves out of range as Malinowski strikes.
Caldwell throwing a counter right hand but Malinowski manages to avoid it.
Malinowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Caldwell counters with a series of strikes. Malinowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Malinowski misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Malinowski throws a right hand that misses
and Caldwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malinowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Caldwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Malinowski closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caldwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caldwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Caldwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malinowski staying out of range there.#CL2#
Malinowski forces Caldwell back against the cage and clinches.
Malinowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caldwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Caldwell blocks an uppercut.
Malinowski lands a shoulder strike.
Caldwell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Caldwell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malinowski backwards.
Caldwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Caldwell can't find room to land a body shot as Malinowski controls the action.
Caldwell jumps guard but Malinowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Malinowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Caldwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caldwell lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malinowski.
A short right from Malinowski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malinowski.
Malinowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malinowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Caldwell misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Caldwell.
Malinowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Caldwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malinowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malinowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Caldwell's elbow.
A short right from Caldwell.
Malinowski misses with some punches.
Malinowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malinowski tries a body shot but Caldwell blocks it.
Malinowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malinowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caldwell jumps guard but Malinowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Malinowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Caldwell's elbow.
Malinowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malinowski misses with the head strike.
Malinowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Malinowski fails to land.
Caldwell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Malinowski blocks an uppercut.
Caldwell throws a punch but it's blocked by Malinowski.
Caldwell tries to pull guard but Malinowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Caldwell drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karson Caldwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caldwell jumps guard but Malinowski stands there with Caldwell around his waist. Caldwell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Malinowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Caldwell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Caldwell blocking some punches.
Malinowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Malinowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Caldwells head.
Malinowski works on Caldwell's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyprian Malinowski really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cyprian Malinowski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Caldwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malinowski misses the shot to the body.
Malinowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Caldwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malinowski throws out the jab.
Malinowski darts in trying to clinch
and Caldwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Caldwell circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malinowski cracks Caldwell with an open hand slap.
Caldwell cracks Malinowski with an open hand slap.
Malinowski takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1##CL2#
Malinowski moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Malinowski fails to land.
Caldwell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Malinowski walks away with a smile on his face. Caldwell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Caldwell slips a jab from Malinowski.
A little feinted left hand from Caldwell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malinowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Caldwell counters with a straight right hand.
Malinowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Malinowski misses with an uppercut
and Caldwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot by Malinowski.
Malinowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Caldwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Malinowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caldwell.
Malinowski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Caldwell on the side of the head.
Malinowski misses the body punch
and Caldwell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malinowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Caldwell at a distance.
Malinowski misses the body punch
and Caldwell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Malinowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Caldwell jumps guard but Malinowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Caldwell has a couple of punches blocked by Malinowski.
Malinowski tries a body shot but Caldwell blocks it.
#BC#
Caldwell breaks the clinch.
Malinowski jabs Caldwell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malinowski throws a hook but Caldwell blocks it.
Malinowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Caldwell.#T3##CL2#
Malinowski drives through and clinches with Caldwell against the cage.
#BC#
Caldwell manages to break the clinch.
Malinowski throws a shot from downtown. Caldwell moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Caldwell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malinowski tries to clinch but Caldwell moves out of range.
Caldwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Malinowski gets a clinch.
Malinowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malinowski scores with a shot to the side of Caldwell's head.
Malinowski is leaning against Caldwell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Caldwell tries to pull guard but Malinowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Caldwell drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karson Caldwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malinowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Caldwell or not.
Caldwell is trying to pull guard but Malinowski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Malinowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malinowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Caldwell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Malinowski lands a shoulder strike.
Caldwell blocking some punches.
#T4#
Malinowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Caldwell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malinowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malinowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caldwell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Malinowski walks away with a smile on his face. Caldwell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Malinowski tries to clinch up.
Caldwell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malinowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caldwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Malinowski.
Malinowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Malinowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Caldwell throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Malinowski counters by clinching up.
Caldwell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Malinowski walks away with a smile on his face. Caldwell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Malinowski lands with a nice body punch.
Malinowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyprian Malinowski dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Cyprian Malinowski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Malinowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Malinowski misses with a body punch
and Caldwell counters with a stiff right hand.
Malinowski throws an overhand right that lands on Caldwell's shoulder, as Caldwell tries to avoid the shot.
Malinowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malinowski walks into a straight right hand from Caldwell.
Malinowski lands an overhand right.
Caldwell scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldwell cracks a nice hook into Malinowski's ribs.
Malinowski tries to clinch
and Caldwell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Malinowski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Caldwell counters with a three punch combo that has Malinowski backing up. Malinowski nods at Caldwell to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Malinowski tries to clinch up.#T1#
Malinowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caldwell.
Malinowski lands with an overhand left.
Caldwell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Caldwell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malinowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Malinowski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Caldwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malinowski swings widly with a right hand
and Caldwell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Malinowski wants to clinch.
Caldwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Malinowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Malinowski throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Caldwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Caldwell misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Malinowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Caldwell jumps guard but Malinowski stands there with Caldwell around his waist. Caldwell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Caldwell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caldwell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Malinowski to keep the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Malinowski.
Caldwell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Malinowski walks away with a smile on his face. Caldwell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karson Caldwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malinowski throws a body punch but Caldwell moves out of range.
Caldwell throwing a counter right hand but Malinowski manages to avoid it.
Malinowski misses with a hook to the body
and Malinowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malinowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Caldwell counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Malinowski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Malinowski.#T3#
A big left from Caldwell misses.
Caldwell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malinowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Caldwell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malinowski.
It looked like Caldwell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Malinowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caldwell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Malinowski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Caldwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malinowski misses with a wild body shot.
Caldwell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Malinowski wants to clinch up but Caldwell keeps it at a distance.
Malinowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#The cut above Cyprian Malinowski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Malinowski sizes up Caldwell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Malinowski misses with a hook.
Caldwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Caldwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malinowski throws an off balance right hand
and Caldwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Caldwell misses with a jab to the body
#CL2#
and Malinowski moves into the clinch.
Malinowski lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malinowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Caldwell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Malinowski to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Caldwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malinowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Malinowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Malinowski throws an overhand right that lands on Caldwell's shoulder, as Caldwell tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Caldwell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karson Caldwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caldwell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Karson Caldwell.
I think Malinowski 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyprian Malinowski!
Cyprian Malinowski is the new middleweight champion!
Cyprian Malinowski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
NextGen 9
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Plecak throws a head kick that misses
and Caldwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Liam Plecak has been cut.
Caldwell lands with a right hand.
Plecak closes the distance but Caldwell moves to the side
letting Caldwell counter with a right hand.
Caldwell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Plecak's hands.
Caldwell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Plecak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Plecak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC#Plecak is rocked!
Plecak misses with a kick to the body.
Plecak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Plecak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Plecak is still on wobbly legs! Can Caldwell finish him?
Plecak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Plecak tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Caldwell misses the target.
Plecak seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Plecak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Plecak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Caldwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Caldwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Caldwell digs a good hook to Plecak's body.
Caldwell scores with a hook to the body. Plecak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut there from Caldwell.
Caldwell closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Caldwell connects with a nice cross there... Plecak is looking wobbly and Caldwell recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Plecak to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Caldwell jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Karson Caldwell!
Karson Caldwell retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Karson Caldwell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
NextGen 3
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Caldwell counters with a nice uppercut.
Caldwell misses with a double jab
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Caldwell tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Caldwell blocks a jab.
Jackson slips a straight right by Caldwell.
Caldwell scores with a punch to the head.
Caldwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Caldwell connects with a body shot.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Caldwell's leg but Caldwell calmly moves out of range.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Caldwell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Caldwell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Caldwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Caldwell.
Jackson misses with a combination
enabling Caldwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Caldwell missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caldwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Caldwell scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Jackson swings for the body but Caldwell moves out of range.
Karson Caldwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Caldwell moves away and avoids it.
Caldwell is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Caldwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Caldwell saw that one coming.
Caldwell cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Caldwell.
Caldwell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Jackson throws a right hand that Caldwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Caldwell also avoids with ease.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Caldwell.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caldwell lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Caldwell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caldwell.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caldwell circles away quickly and effectively.
Caldwell throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Caldwell lands with a shot to the body.
Caldwell staying out of range there.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Caldwell has knocked Jackson down with a huge combo! Caldwell steps away and waves a wobbly Jackson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Caldwell throws an uppercut from hell that sends Jackson clean off his feet! He's out cold! Caldwell stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karson Caldwell!
Karson Caldwell is the new middleweight champion!
Karson Caldwell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
OPG: Fight Night 4
Date: Jul 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Caldwell lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Reylam Tagalog has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Caldwell.
Tagalog lands a nice looking body kick.
Caldwell scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Caldwell.
Caldwell stuffs the takedown.
Tagalog doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Caldwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Caldwell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Caldwell lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Tagalog.
Tagalog takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Caldwell throws a series of punches but Tagalog moves out of range.
Caldwell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tagalog gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Karson Caldwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caldwell jabs at Tagalog's body.#T1#
Caldwell lands a head shot.#CUT#That has opened up Reylam Tagalog's cut even more.
Caldwell lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#Tagalog is rocked!
Tagalog looks winded!
Tagalog takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tagalog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Caldwell counters with a huge left! Tagalog is in big trouble! He's backing up but Caldwell isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tagalog from any more damage. A dominating finish by Caldwell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karson Caldwell!
Karson Caldwell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
OPG 3: Rising Up
Date: Jun 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caldwell.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Caldwell scores with a jab to the body.
Caldwell dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Jackson misses with a combination
and Caldwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Caldwell scores with a body shot.
Caldwell ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Caldwell scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Caldwell throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caldwell.
Jackson scores with a one two! Caldwell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Caldwell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caldwell's corner calls for a 1-2. Caldwell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Caldwell dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
#T1#
Caldwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Caldwell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Caldwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caldwell throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Caldwell swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Caldwell's head but Caldwell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Caldwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Caldwell misses with an uppercut.
Caldwell scores with a jab.
Caldwell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donk. Caldwell catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Caldwell moved out of range nicely.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Caldwell scores with a hook.#T2#
Caldwell misses with a hook.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson throws a low kick but Caldwell avoids it.
Jackson throws a hook but Caldwell blocks it.
Caldwell misses with an uppercut
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Caldwell jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson looks winded!
Caldwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Caldwell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Caldwell.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Caldwell avoids nicely.
Caldwell misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson throws a right hand that Caldwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Caldwell also avoids with ease.
Caldwell scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Caldwell catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Caldwell digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Caldwell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Caldwell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Caldwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Caldwell finish him?
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Caldwell digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Karson Caldwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caldwell cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Caldwell drops Jackson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Caldwell follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karson Caldwell! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Caldwell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mcintyre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Caldwell as he jumps to the side.
Mcintyre closes the distance but Caldwell moves to the side
and Caldwell counters with a two punch combo.
Caldwell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Caldwell tries to keep at a distance but Mcintyre has taken the fight into the clinch.
Caldwell scores with a shot to the side of Mcintyre's head.
Caldwell tries to circle away but Mcintyre has him pinned against the cage.
Mcintyre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Caldwell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Caldwell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Caldwell.
A short left from Caldwell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcintyre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aryan Mcintyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Caldwell.#T1#
Caldwell lands a right hand.
Mcintyre tries to pull guard but Caldwell holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcintyre drops back down to his feet.
Caldwell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Caldwell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mcintyre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Caldwell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Caldwell scores with a hook to the body.
Caldwell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcintyre backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mcintyre tries to pull guard but Caldwell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Caldwell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mcintyre takes a shot to the head.
Caldwell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mcintyre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Caldwell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Caldwell tries to break the clinch but Mcintyre is controlling the position. #T2#
Caldwell lands a shoulder strike.
Caldwell works on Mcintyre's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Mcintyre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcintyre misses with a takedown attempt
and Caldwell counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcintyre ducks right into an uppercut from Caldwell.
Mcintyre misses with a takedown attempt
and Caldwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcintyre is breathing heavily.
Caldwell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mcintyre on the side of the head.
A left lands for Caldwell.
Mcintyre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mcintyre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mcintyre tries to clinch
and Caldwell counters with a nice uppercut.
Caldwell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Mcintyre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Caldwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Mcintyre is rocked!
Mcintyre closes the distance but Caldwell moves to the side
letting Caldwell counter with a right hand.
Oh Mcintyre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mcintyre fails with the takedown
and Caldwell scores with a counter punch that sends Mcintyre to the canvas! Caldwell smells blood - he's punishing Mcintyre with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Mcintyre has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karson Caldwell! |
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