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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Bishop closes the distance and pushes Sloan back into the cage.
Sloan really is a fat lump.
Bishop wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sloan tries to break free but Bishop pushes him back against the cage.
Sloan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Sloan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bishop scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sloan manages to mount him!
Bishop can't escape the position.
Sloan controlling from mount.
Sloan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sloan content just to control the position here.
Bishop trying desperately to get to his feet.
#SUB#
Sloan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bishop can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T1#
Bishop is desperately trying to improve his position but Sloan has a good base and remains in mount.
Sloan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sloan lands a nice shot to the head.
Sloan controlling the pace for now.
Bishop is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop tries to hold on but Sloan pushes him away.
Sloan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB#
Sloan looking to isolate an arm here. Bishop doesn't see it coming and as Sloan extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Sloan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ernest Sloan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Carter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gross is looking to escape.
Carter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gross is trying to maintain the position but Carter is very close to passing his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Carter connects with a nice short shot to Gross's temple.
Carter not doing much here.
Gross keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gross really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Carter is looking to take a break and control but Gross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gross wants to control but Carter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gross is positioning himself well to prevent Carter advancing to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Carter gets a takedown into half guard.
Carter wants to take a breather but Gross is having none of it. #T2#
Gross wants to control but Carter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Carter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gross defending well though. #T3#
Carter is controlling the pace.
Gross controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Carter swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD2#
Carter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gross's guard.
Gross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carter on the ground.
Gross trying to keep a closed guard but Carter is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Carter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carter throwing strikes but missing.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Gross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gross keeping full guard, as Carter tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Carter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Carter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gross to the ground. Carter is now in Gross's guard.
Carter postures up.
Gross keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
Carter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gross has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gross can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carter controls the pace.#T1#
Carter is continuing to stall.
Carter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Carter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gross manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Carter wants to get up but he can't break Gross's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gross is looking to stand up but Carter isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gross is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Gross wants to sweep here but Carter controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gross pulls Carter in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Carter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carter avoids the head kick by Gross.
#CL2#
Carter darts in and clinches Gross up against the cage.
Carter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Carter turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Carter manages to end up in side control.#T3#
Carter is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gross can't do much from the bottom here.
Gross wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gross throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gross trying his best to control but Carter has mounted him.
Gross avoids a series of strikes thrown by Carter.
Gross blocking the ground and pound.
Carter looking to control but Gross is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carter wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gross is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gross is squirming around, avoiding Carter's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Carter has closed the distance and engaged Gross in a clinch.
#TD2#
Carter has clasped his hands together around Gross's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gross tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Gross is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Carter gets his way!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Will Carter go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gross looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T1#
Gross really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Carter's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Carter controls the position.
Carter wants to control but Gross is keeping busy.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Carter looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Gross taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Francis Carter!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Brexton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Monroe Miranda has been cut.
Brexton dives in for a single leg takedown but Miranda sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brexton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miranda as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Brexton closes the distance and clinches.
Brexton'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.
Brexton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miranda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Monroe Miranda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Brexton.#CL#
Miranda clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Brexton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brexton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miranda but Miranda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brexton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Miranda lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Miranda tries to close the distance and clinch but Brexton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brexton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Miranda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Miranda seems to be working for a kimura but Brexton defends the submission attempt.
Miranda wants to stand up but Brexton has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2#
Brexton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miranda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Miranda throwing shots but Brexton is blocking nicely.
Miranda has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Miranda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brexton wants to control but Miranda is keeping busy.
Brexton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miranda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miranda thows a huge punch but Brexton dodges it nicely.
Miranda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brexton defending well though. #T3##SUB#
Miranda wants to work for an arm triangle but Brexton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Miranda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Miranda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brexton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miranda.
Well, if Miranda is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brexton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU#
Miranda decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miranda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brexton's waist but Brexton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miranda off to one side.
Brexton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Miranda shoots in looking for a takedown but Brexton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miranda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monroe Miranda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monroe Miranda's cut.
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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Brexton. Miranda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miranda appears to be looking for a big counter.
No luck for Brexton with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Brexton has closed the distance and engaged Miranda in a clinch.
Brexton is trying to pull guard but Miranda has him pressed against the cage.
Brexton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brexton stops a takedown attempt from Miranda.
Miranda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Brexton.
Miranda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brexton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monroe Miranda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miranda wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Brexton is trying to drag Miranda to the mat but Miranda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brexton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miranda.
#BC#
Miranda manages to break the clinch.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brexton as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Brexton closes the distance and clinches.
Brexton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Miranda to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Brexton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Miranda uses from the top position.
Miranda throwing strikes but missing.
Brexton trying to keep a closed guard but Miranda is proving a slippery customer.
#T2##SUB2#
Brexton working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Miranda has passed into half guard!
Brexton wants to get back to his feet.
Brexton wants to control but Miranda is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Miranda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Brexton tries to get to full guard but Miranda has control of the leg.
Miranda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brexton is trying to get back to full guard.
Brexton gets back to full guard.
Brexton working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miranda landing with the ground and pound.
Miranda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brexton wants to get back to his feet but Miranda is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Brexton has managed to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miranda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brexton prevents it.
Brexton is pressed up against the cage. Miranda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brexton down to the mat. Brexton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Brexton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Monroe Miranda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brexton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miranda closes the distance and clinches up with Brexton, looking for a takedown. Miranda pushes Brexton against the cage but Brexton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miranda shoots in looking for a takedown but Brexton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miranda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Miranda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brexton on his heels. He'll look to pass Brexton's guard now, I'm sure.
Brexton trying to keep a closed guard but Miranda is proving a slippery customer.
Miranda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Miranda throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brexton looking for a sweep. Not yet Brexton, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brexton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Brexton trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Miranda stands up over Brexton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brexton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miranda's guard. #REVB#
Brexton trying to control but Miranda is working from the bottom.
Miranda wants to hit a switch here but Brexton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Miranda there!
You get the feeling that Miranda really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Miranda is desperately trying to improve his position but Brexton has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Miranda defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brexton.
Brexton throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T2#
Miranda regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brexton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miranda defending well though.
Miranda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brexton trying to control the pace.
Miranda wants to improve his position but Brexton is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brexton in particular looking to stall.
Brexton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miranda keeps working.
Miranda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Brexton not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Brexton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miranda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Monroe Miranda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brexton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miranda manages to get to full guard.
Miranda is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brexton won't allow Miranda to sweep him here.
Brexton wants to control from the top but Miranda keeps moving.
Brexton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brexton wants to get up but he can't break Miranda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brexton fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miranda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brexton is fending him off so far but Miranda persists. Nope, Brexton circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monroe Miranda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miranda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brexton's waist but Brexton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miranda off to one side.
Brexton throws a sloppy head kick and Miranda moves out of range easily.
Chase Brexton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brexton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miranda pinned against the cage. Miranda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Miranda looking to score a takedown here. Brexton is defending well but Miranda drives through and ends up in Brexton's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chase Brexton.
I think Brexton 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Brexton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Carter avoids the head kick by Niambo.
#CL2#
Niambo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Niambo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carter is defending well for now.
Niambo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carter pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Carter gets tackled into the cage by Niambo. Niambo maintains the clinch.
Niambo tries to circle away but Carter has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Niambo tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Niambo'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.#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niambo.
Niambo tries to pull guard but Carter won't allow it.
Carter stalling in the clinch.
Niambo misses with a body punch.
Niambo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Niambo is trying to pull guard but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
Don Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Constantine Niambo.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Niambo has Carter pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Carter breaks the clinch.
Niambo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Niambo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Carter misses the target.
No luck for Niambo with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Carter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Carter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Niambo wants to get back to his feet but Carter is dominant here and he's now got Niambo's back!#T3##SUB#
Niambo showing good submission defense here.
You can see the frustration on Niambo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Niambo covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB#
Carter is looking for the choke from the back position but Niambo is controlling his hands well. #T4##SUB#
Carter is cranking Niambo's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Niambo! He's tightened the choke and Niambo is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don Carter!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Carter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thompson to the mat! Thompson manages to get full guard.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
Carter preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Thompson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson is trying to control the position but Carter postures up.
Carter lands a couple of elbows.
Carter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter won't allow Thompson to get back to his feet.
Carter won't allow Thompson to sweep him here.
Carter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Carter tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard. #T1#
Carter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Thompson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carter controlling from side mount.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
Carter trying to control the position but Thompson is working away. #SUB2#
Carter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thompson, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Carter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Thompson is trying to control Carter's posture but Carter avoids it.
Carter is staying tight to Thompson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Carter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Carter working away.
Carter taking a breather here.
Thompson is trying to control Carter's posture but Carter avoids it. #T3#
Carter trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.
Thompson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The strikes coming from Carter are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Carter working the ground and pound.
Thompson is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Carter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thompson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carter tries to stand but Thompson is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Thompson is trying to improve his position.
Carter wants to stand but Thompson has his arm trapped.
Thompson tries to bench press Carter off him but Carter keeps the position.
Carter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Thompson tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Thompson struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Carter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carter wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Carter 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#
Thompson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carter circles away.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but Carter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson slips under a jab from Carter.
Sergio Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter scores with a three punch combo!
Carter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Carter.
A lazy body kick from Carter #TD#
and Thompson counters with a shoot takedown. Carter fights it but they end up in guard.
Thompson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carter is proving hard to escape from.
Carter seems keen to control Thompson's posture.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thompson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Carter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thompson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carter is proving hard to escape from.
Carter wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
Thompson wants to stand but Carter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Carter has control of Thompson's left arm, preventing Thompson from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carter fails with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Francis Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter is breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thompson shoots in but Carter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Thompson gets a takedown into half guard.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thompson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Carter manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Thompson wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Thompson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Carter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carter pulls Thompson in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thompson wants to stand but Carter has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thompson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carter defends well and Thompson ends up having to push Carter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Carter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson is trying to push Carter away but Carter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thompson is struggling to control the position.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carter.
Thompson jumps guard but Carter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Carter breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Carter moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.#BC#
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Carter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Carter tries to stand but Thompson is controlling his head.
Thompson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Carter off and has taken his back!
Thompson is hanging on to Carter's back as he tries to escape.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Thompson controls the action.
Thompson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Thompson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
You can see the frustration on Carter's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T1#
Carter is trying to get back to his feet but Thompson has full control of the position and if anything, Carter has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Carter looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Carter tries to break free.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Thompson is hanging on to Carter's back as he tries to escape.
Thompson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Thompson is landing with strikes. Carter can't take much more of this.
Thompson wants to control but Carter is keeping busy.
Thompson has the hooks in. Carter is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Thompson controlling from the back.
Thompson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Carter for as long as he can get away with.
Thompson punches Carter on the ear.
Thompson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Carter wants to get back to his feet.
I would not like to be Carter right now.
Thompson struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T3#
Carter is really stuck here.
Carter is still trying to improve position.
Thompson has Carter flattened out and is raining down punches.
Thompson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Carter.
Carter is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Carter covering up well and avoiding damage.
Thompson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Carter.#T4#
Thompson has the hooks in. Carter is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Thompson is landing with strikes from the back.
Carter is keeping busy.
Thompson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Carter doesn't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter tries to roll but Thompson sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carter 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Carter!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Brexton pushes Russo up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Brexton breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Brexton gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Brexton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Russo tries to buck Brexton off but Brexton is having none of it.
Brexton throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Russo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brexton.
Russo tries to bench press Brexton off him but Brexton keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brexton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2#
Brexton swings around for an armbar but Russo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brexton's guard.
Russo wants to control from the top but Brexton keeps moving. #T1#
Russo is working Brexton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Russo throwing strikes from guard but Brexton blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russo stopping the sweep attempt from Brexton.
Russo looking to sit in guard and control but Brexton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Brexton looking to sit in guard and control but Russo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Brexton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo throws a big right hand that misses.
Russo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2##SUB#
Russo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Russo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brexton wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Brexton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Russo preventing the sweep.
Russo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Russo won't allow Brexton to sweep him here.
Brexton wants to stand and escape but Russo is having none of it.
Russo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brexton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Russo's guard. #REVB#
Brexton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brexton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU2#
Brexton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Brexton closes the distance and clinches.
Russo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brexton pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Brexton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Brexton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Russo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Brexton presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Russo jumps guard but Brexton stands there with Russo around his waist. Russo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4##TD#
Russo is trying to trip Brexton. He has hold of a leg but Brexton is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Russo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Brexton manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Russo is breathing heavily.
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!#TD2#
Russo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brexton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brexton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Russo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brexton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brexton throwing strikes from guard but Russo blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Brexton 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##TD2#
Brexton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brexton wants to control but Russo is keeping him busy.
Chase Brexton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brexton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Russo's legs.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Brexton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brexton is looking to take a break and control but Russo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Russo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Brexton throws a strike aimed at the side of Russo's head but Russo avoids it well.#SU2#
Brexton stands up. #TD2#
Brexton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Russo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Brexton throws an elbow that misses. Russo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brexton's guard. Nice move by Russo!#REVR#
Russo being controlled here momentarily.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Brexton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Russo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Russo wants to control from the top but Brexton keeps moving.
Brexton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Russo looking to sit in guard and control but Brexton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Brexton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brexton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brexton content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Brexton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brexton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brexton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brexton looking to sit in guard and control but Russo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Brexton trying to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brexton working a defensive guard here.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Brexton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Brexton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brexton wants to stand and escape but Russo is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Russo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brexton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Russo counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chase Brexton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Russo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Russo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brexton.
Brexton tries to clinch up#TD#
and Russo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Brexton manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Russo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Brexton breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Brexton gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brexton works his way into full mount! #T1#
Russo can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Brexton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Russo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brexton throws a wild left hand from mount and Russo manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Brexton throws a strike but Russo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brexton trying to control but Russo is working from the bottom. #T2#
Russo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brexton content to stall in guard here.
Brexton advances to half guard.
Brexton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brexton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Russo's head.
Brexton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brexton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Brexton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brexton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brexton trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Brexton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Russo's guard.
Brexton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Brexton is looking to pass into half guard but Russo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Russo is in guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brexton has his hands on Russo's head, controlling the position.
Sheldon Russo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chase Brexton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chase Brexton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brexton 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Brexton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Niambo avoids the head kick by Caldwell.
#CL2#
Niambo gets a clinch.
Niambo tries to pull guard but Caldwell holds him up against the cage and eventually Niambo drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Niambo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Niambo is trying to force a seperation but Caldwell has the dominant position.
Niambo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Caldwell backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Adalberto Caldwell has been cut.
Caldwell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Niambo to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Caldwell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niambo won't allow Caldwell to sweep him here. #SU2#
Niambo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Caldwell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Niambo is trying to break the clinch but Caldwell has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Caldwell connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Constantine Niambo has been cut.
Caldwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niambo's elbow. #TD#
Caldwell jumps guard and drags Niambo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Niambo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caldwell wants to sweep but no luck.
Niambo wants to pass the guard but Caldwell is keeping the position.#SU2#
Caldwell is working an open guard so Niambo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Niambo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Caldwell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Niambo rushes Caldwell and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Caldwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Niambo fails with the takedown#CL#
and Caldwell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Caldwell.
Niambo tries to land knees in the clinch but Caldwell avoids the damage to the body.
Niambo wants to take the fight to the mat but Caldwell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Adalberto Caldwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Constantine Niambo.#BC#
Caldwell manages to break the clinch.
Niambo throws a head kick but Caldwell moves out of range.
#CL#
Caldwell forces Niambo back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Caldwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Niambo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Niambo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Caldwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3##CL2#
Niambo rushes Caldwell and presses him up against the cage.
Niambo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Niambo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Caldwell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Niambo tries to score a body lock takedown but Caldwell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Caldwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caldwell misses with a two punch combination.
Niambo shoots in looking for a takedown but Caldwell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Niambo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Caldwell looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T4#
Niambo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Caldwell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Niambo.
Constantine Niambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niambo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caldwell.
Niambo tries for a takedown but Caldwell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Niambo looks winded!
Niambo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Caldwell misses with a straight left.
Caldwell wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Niambo pushes Caldwell up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adalberto Caldwell will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Niambo has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Niambo closes the distance and pushes Caldwell back into the cage.#BC2#
Niambo breaks the clinch.
Niambo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Caldwell lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Niambo forces Caldwell back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niambo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Caldwell has him pressed against the cage.
Niambo letting Caldwell take a breather here.
Niambo wants to take the fight to the mat but Caldwell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Adalberto Caldwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Constantine Niambo.#T1#
Caldwell tries for a takedown but Niambo manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Caldwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Niambo or perhaps it was just good defense by Caldwell, which made it look bad.
As Niambo looks to move away, Caldwell throws a big counter combo but Niambo just gets out of the way.
Caldwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Niambo with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Caldwell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Caldwell. #BC#
Caldwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niambo moves out of range of the leg kick from Caldwell.#CL#
Caldwell darts in and clinches Niambo up against the cage.
Niambo fails to pull guard.
Caldwell has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
Niambo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Niambo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Niambo is breathing heavily.#BC#
Caldwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Niambo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Caldwell avoids it really well and circles away.
Niambo moves out of range as Caldwell strikes.
Caldwell throws a right hand that Niambo ducks under and follows up with a left that Niambo also avoids with ease.#T3#
Caldwell leaves Niambo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Caldwell throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Niambo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Niambo. #TD#
Caldwell gets control of Niambo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Caldwell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Caldwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Caldwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Niambo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Caldwell, up you get!
A head kick misses from Caldwell.
Niambo connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Niambo clinches with his opponent.
Niambo is trying to pull guard but Caldwell has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Niambo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Caldwell to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Caldwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niambo misses with a takedown attempt
and Caldwell counters with a head kick. #CL2#
Niambo clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Caldwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Niambo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Niambo avoids the head kick by Caldwell.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Niambo or perhaps it was just good defense by Caldwell, which made it look bad.
Niambo takes a swing at Caldwell's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adalberto Caldwell dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Niambo blocks a head kick by Caldwell.
#CL2#
Niambo instigates a clinch.
Caldwell stops a takedown attempt from Niambo.
Constantine Niambo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Niambo tries for a takedown but Caldwell manages to get underhooks.
Caldwell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Niambo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Caldwell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Niambo walks away with a smile on his face. Caldwell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Caldwell clinches up with Niambo and pushes him back against the cage.
Niambo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Caldwell to keep the fight standing.
Adalberto Caldwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Constantine Niambo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Caldwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Niambo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Caldwell is looking to counter with head kicks.
Niambo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL2#
Niambo instigates a clinch.
Caldwell stops a takedown attempt from Niambo.
#BC#
Caldwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Niambo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Caldwell pinned against the cage. Caldwell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from Caldwell.
Caldwell misses with a straight left.
Caldwell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Caldwell. #T2#
Niambo misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Caldwell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Niambo is trying to force a seperation but Caldwell has the dominant position.
Niambo is looking to break free of the clinch but Caldwell has double underhooks.
Niambo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Caldwell just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Caldwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Niambo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Caldwell swivels and escapes.
Caldwell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Caldwell has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Caldwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caldwell darts in trying to clinch
and Niambo counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Caldwell misses with a head kick.
Niambo misses with a series of wild punches.
Niambo throws a sloppy head kick and Caldwell moves out of range easily.
Caldwell tries to clinch up but Niambo circles away and keeps his distance.
Caldwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niambo can do to turn this around?
Caldwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caldwell leaves Niambo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Caldwell lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Caldwell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Niambo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Niambo ducks under a wild hook from Caldwell.
Niambo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Caldwell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Caldwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caldwell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caldwell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Caldwell throws a sloppy head kick and Niambo moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niambo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Caldwell as he avoids it easily.
Caldwell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Constantine Niambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adalberto Caldwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Caldwell misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adalberto Caldwell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Caldwell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adalberto Caldwell!
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