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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Escovedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Piotr Escovedo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escovedo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escovedo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Howlett sprawls well. Howlett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Escovedo gets slowly back to his feet.
Escovedo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howlett throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Escovedo.
Escovedo dives in and grabs Howlett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Howlett pushes down on Escovedo's head and hops out.
Howlett throws a big counter combination but Escovedo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Escovedo.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Escovedo.
Howlett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Howlett shoots for a double leg takedown but Escovedo sprawls well. He's pushed Howlett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Escovedo is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escovedo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escovedo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Howlett swings wildly with an uppercut but Escovedo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escovedo has Howlett pushed against the cage.
Escovedo blocks an uppercut.
Howlett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escovedo closes the distance and clinches.
Howlett misses with a punch to the body.
Howlett looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Howlett blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howlett avoids the head kick by Escovedo.
Escovedo shoots in for a double leg but Howlett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Howlett throws a head kick but Escovedo moves out of range.
Escovedo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Escovedo darts in looking for a takedown but Howlett gets double underhooks and turns Escovedo into the cage.
As Escovedo tries to get set, Howlett tries to push him back and clinch up but Escovedo manages to avoid the attempt.
Escovedo dodges the punch combination from Howlett.
Escovedo swats away the attempt to clinch by Howlett.
Escovedo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Howlett defends well and Escovedo ends up having to push Howlett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett slips a jab and a cross from Escovedo.
Howlett moves into range and clinches up with Escovedo.
Escovedo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Howlett breaks from the clinch.
Piotr Escovedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escovedo fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Escovedo. Those never looked like landing.
Escovedo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Howlett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Escovedo somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escovedo throws a head kick but Howlett moves out of range.
Escovedo slips a jab and a cross from Howlett.
Howlett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Escovedo pinned against the cage. Escovedo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Howlett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Escovedo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Howlett somewhat.
Escovedo tries to clinch there but Howlett circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escovedo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howlett takes the fight into the clinch.
Howlett tries to pull guard but Escovedo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Escovedo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howlett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escovedo can do to turn this around?
Howlett dives in and grabs Escovedo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Escovedo pushes down on Howlett's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Escovedo.
Escovedo swats away the attempt to clinch by Howlett.
Escovedo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Escovedo wants to clinch up but Howlett keeps it at a distance.
Howlett throwing a counter right hand but Escovedo manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Escovedo.
Howlett shoots in and drives through. Escovedo sprawls well.
Howlett throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Escovedo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escovedo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Escovedo.
Escovedo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Howlett's waist but Howlett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Escovedo off to one side.
A head kick misses from Howlett.
James Howlett is winning the standup battle so far.
Howlett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Escovedo counters with a three punch combo that has Howlett backing up. Howlett nods at Escovedo to acknowledge the strikes.
Escovedo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howlett as he avoids it easily.
Escovedo is breathing heavily.
Howlett shoots for a takedown but Escovedo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Howlett tries to bum rush Escovedo with a series of wild strikes but Escovedo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Escovedo shoots in but Howlett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Howlett, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escovedo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Howlett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Escovedo doesn't manage to clinch there - Howlett circles away.
Howlett thows a body kick. Escovedo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Howlett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Escovedo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Howlett is keeping busy.
Howlett prevents the takedown attempt.
Escovedo looking to stall.
Howlett breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Howlett or perhaps it was just good defense by Escovedo, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett closes the distance and clinches.
Howlett misses with the head strike.
Escovedo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Howlett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A bit of stalling here from Howlett.
Escovedo tries to pull guard but Howlett holds him up against the cage and eventually Escovedo drops back down to his feet.
Howlett leaning against his opponent.
Escovedo jumps guard but Howlett turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Escovedo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Escovedo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Howlett walks away with a smile on his face. Escovedo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Escovedo fails with a takedown attempt.
Howlett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escovedo moves away.
Howlett pushes Escovedo up against the cage in a clinch.
Howlett gets control of Escovedo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Howlett will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Howlett wants to control but Escovedo passes easily into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howlett looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Howlett wants to control but Escovedo is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Crunch! Howlett slams his shin into Escovedo's torso.
Escovedo shoots in but no luck this time.
Escovedo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Howlett doesn't seem bothered though.
Escovedo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Escovedo shoots in looking for a takedown but Howlett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Escovedo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Escovedo or perhaps it was just good defense by Howlett, which made it look bad.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Escovedo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett wants to clinch up but Escovedo keeps it at a distance.
As Howlett backs off Escovedo throws a huge counter combo but Howlett manages to avoid it all.
Howlett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Escovedo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Escovedo misses the body punch
and Howlett counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett swinging wildly here.
Escovedo shoots in but Howlett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt - Escovedo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Despite the aggression on Escovedo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No luck for Escovedo with that takedown attempt.
Howlett is looking to clinch but Escovedo is avoiding it.
Escovedo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Howlett as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett gets a clinch.
Escovedo being controlled against the cage.
Escovedo is trying to push Howlett away but Howlett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Howlett slowing the pace effectively.
Escovedo is trying to push Howlett away but Howlett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Escovedo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howlett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Howlett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Escovedo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Escovedo can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escovedo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Howlett manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Howlett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escovedo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Howlett looking for a sweep. Not yet Howlett, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Escovedo is controlling him.
Escovedo stands up and waves to Howlett to follow him.
Escovedo connects with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howlett gets tackled into the cage by Escovedo. Escovedo maintains the clinch.
Howlett is looking to control Escovedo's arms but Escovedo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Howlett has his back to the cage.
Piotr Escovedo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Howlett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Escovedo can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action.
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 James Howlett.
Well Howlett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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