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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Howell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Howell avoids the head kick by Varrus.
Varrus tries to clinch but Howell moves out of range.
Howell shoots in but no luck this time.
A thudding body kick lands there by Varrus!
Howell misses with a double jab.
Nice straight punches there by Varrus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Varrus.#CUT2#
It looks like Douglas Howell has been cut.
Howell blocks a head kick by Varrus.
Howell throws a big counter combination but Varrus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Varrus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Howell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Varrus swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Howell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Varrus closes the distance and pushes Howell back into the cage.#T1##TD2#
Varrus decides to pull guard.
Howell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Varrus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Varrus trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Howell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Varrus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Howell wants to control from the top but Varrus keeps moving.
Howell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Howell postures up in Varrus's guard and throws a big left but Varrus blocks it.
Howell throws a big elbow that misses.
Varrus trying to keep a closed guard but Howell is proving a slippery customer.
Varrus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howell is one step ahead there.
Varrus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Varrus wants to get back to his feet but Howell is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Howell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Varrus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Varrus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Howell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Howell is trying to get back to his feet.
Varrus taking a breather here.
Howell tries to escape but Varrus is in control.
Varrus wants to control but Howell is keeping him busy. #T3#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Howell is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Varrus is controlling him well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Howell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Howell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Varrus did well to prevent Howell getting side control.
Varrus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Howell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Howell's back!
Howell is breathing heavily.
Howell wants to get back to his feet.
Howell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A lull in the action here.
Varrus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Howell is trying to stand back up.
Varrus tries to get the hooks in deep but Howell pushed the leg off.
Howell trying to get back to his feet but Varrus is in full control for now.
Howell wants to control his opponent's hands but Varrus gets his hands free.
Howell wants to get back to his feet.
I would not like to be Howell right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Varrus is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Howell wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caius Varrus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douglas Howell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Howell tries to sprawl but Varrus drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Howell has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Varrus is on him like a limpet, forcing Howell back against the cage.#TD2#
Varrus pulls Howell into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Varrus is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Varrus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Howell has his foot on Varrus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Varrus works his way back into a safe position though.
Howell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Varrus wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Varrus looking to sit in guard and control but Howell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Varrus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Howell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Howell preventing the sweep.
Varrus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Howell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Varrus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Howell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Varrus's guard.
Howell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Varrus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Howell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Howell thows a huge punch but Varrus dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Varrus trying to hold on to Howell's head to control him but Howell postures up.
Varrus is breathing heavily.
Howell wants to take a breather but Varrus is having none of it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Varrus. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Howell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Howell working the head and body with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Howell in particular looking to stall.
Howell thows a huge punch but Varrus dodges it nicely.
Howell winds up and cracks Varrus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Howell winds up and cracks Varrus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Varrus tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.#SUB#
Howell is looking for a kimura here.
Howell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Varrus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Howell lands strikes from half guard.
Howell winds up and cracks Varrus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Howell throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Varrus to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Varrus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howell defends it easily.
Howell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Howell stands up over Varrus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Howell is in close to Varrus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Varrus looking for a sweep. Not yet Varrus, not yet.
Howell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Howell with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Varrus is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Howell has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Varrus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Howell.
Howell throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Howell throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Howell wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Howell is trying to work for a sweep but Varrus has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Howell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Douglas Howell'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Varrus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Howell sprawls well initially but Varrus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Howell punching from the bottom.
Howell tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Howell flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB2#
Varrus seems to be looking for submissions.
Howell misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Howell tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Varrus trying to control from half guard but Howell is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Varrus there.
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. Varrus connects with a nice short shot to Howell's temple.
Howell tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Varrus manages to move to mount!
#T1#
Varrus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Varrus lands a heavy elbow.
Howell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Varrus lands a big elbow.
Howell is working to get back to half guard.
Howell is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T2#
Howell throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Howell wants to get back to his feet.
Howell swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #SU2#
Varrus get's back to his feet.#TD2#
Varrus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Howell was covering up waiting for the punch and Varrus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Varrus trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Varrus decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Howell, up you get! #CL2#
Varrus gets a clinch. #T3#
Varrus tries to land knees in the clinch but Howell avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Varrus jumps into guard, dragging Howell to the mat.
Howell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Varrus wants to sweep here but Howell controlling him for the moment.
Howell is looking to work some ground and pound but Varrus has wrist control.
Varrus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Howell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Varrus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Howell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Varrus wants to stand up but Howell is controlling him.
Howell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Howell distracts Varrus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Howell with a nice head shot there.
Howell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Varrus's head.
Varrus keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Varrus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Howell connects with a couple of short punches.
Varrus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Howell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Howell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howell is looking to work some ground and pound but Varrus has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caius Varrus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Varrus 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caius Varrus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Howell circles away.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Howell moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Jackson drives through and clinches with Howell against the cage.
#TD#
Howell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Howell wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Howell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Howell isn't so interested in that idea.
Howell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Howell throws a big elbow that misses.
Howell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Howell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Howell is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Howell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Howell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Howell throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Howell throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Howell is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Howell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Howell throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Howell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Howell won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Howell gets the takedown into side control.
Howell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Howell really is a fat lump.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Howell is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jackson is trying to control Howell's posture but Howell avoids it.
Howell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Howell lands a few punches from side control.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Howell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Howell there.
Jackson is trying to stand.
Howell is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Howell missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Howell is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Howell to get the leverage.
Howell throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Howell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Howell scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Howell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Howell prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Howell. #T4##SUB#
Howell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Howell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Howell.
Howell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Howell drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Howell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Howell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Howell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jackson works over Howell's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Douglas Howell has been cut.
Howell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?#TD#
Howell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jackson is trying to defend but Howell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Howell throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Howell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Howell.
Howell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Howell has control of the leg.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Howell is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson is trying to stand.
Howell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Howell is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Jackson is staying active underneath Howell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Howell drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Howell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Howell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Howell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Howell thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Howell 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.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Howell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson is staying active underneath Howell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Howell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Howell throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely. #T2#
Howell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Howell maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jackson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Howell has cracked it and Jackson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Howell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Douglas Howell!
Brent Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'Ain't no excuses. Time to get back in the gym and make things right. I'll be back, best believe that.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Howell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meehan circles away.
Meehan misses the jab.#TD2#
Meehan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Meehan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Meehan trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Meehan gets to his feet. Howell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Howell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Meehan scores with a takedown into Howell's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meehan prevents Howell from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Howell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Howell working a defensive guard here.
Howell with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Meehan can't handle though.
#T1#
Howell striking off his back but it's not causing Meehan any problems.
Meehan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Howell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Howell has his foot on Meehan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Meehan works his way back into a safe position though.
Meehan advances position into side control!
Meehan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Meehan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES#
Howell sneaks out the side door and pushes Meehan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Meehan scores with a kick to the body.
#T2##TD#
Howell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Meehan quickly recovers to half guard.
Howell prevents Meehan from improving his position.
Meehan is trying to control but can't.
Howell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Howell seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Meehan to regain full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howell postures up in Meehan's guard and throws a big left but Meehan blocks it.
Meehan keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Howell is breathing heavily.
Howell stays in close to Meehan's body and controls the position.
Howell wants to control from the top but Meehan keeps moving.
Howell throwing strikes from guard but Meehan blocks nicely. #T3#
Howell is looking to work some ground and pound but Meehan has wrist control.
Meehan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Howell 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.
Meehan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Howell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Meehan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Meehan is in close to Howell's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES#
Howell kicks Meehan off and gets to his feet.
Meehan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Howell is defended easily by Meehan.
Lucas Meehan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Howell avoids the head kick by Meehan.
Howell has his takedown stuffed
and Meehan counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Howell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Meehan.
#CL2#
Meehan closes the distance and pushes Howell back into the cage.#BC2#
Meehan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meehan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Meehan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Meehan lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Howell has his feet on Meehan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucas Meehan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Howell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Meehan is staying active underneath Howell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Meehan is trying to maintain the position but Howell is very close to passing his half guard.
Meehan pushes Howell off looking to stand but Howell dives back in and keeps control.
Howell trying to control from half guard but Meehan is working away.
Howell controlling the action here.
Meehan wants to improve his position but Howell is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell is trying to control the action in half guard but Meehan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Howell. #T1#
Howell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Howell working over Meehan with some ground and pound. Meehan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Howell thows a huge punch but Meehan dodges it nicely.
Meehan controlling the position for now.
Meehan tries to kick Howell off but Howell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Howell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Meehan has hold of Howell's hands but Howell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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. Howell connects with a nice short shot to Meehan's temple.
Howell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Howell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meehan's head.
Meehan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Howell.
Meehan is breathing heavily.
Howell trying to control from half guard but Meehan is working away.
Howell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Howell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Howell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Howell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Meehan is staying active underneath Howell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Douglas Howell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Howell controlling the pace.
Howell working over Meehan with some ground and pound. Meehan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Howell prevents Meehan from improving his position.
Howell working over Meehan with some ground and pound. Meehan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Howell winds up and cracks Meehan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Howell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Meehan is defending against the submission attempts here by Howell.
Howell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Howell prevents Meehan from improving his position.
Meehan trying to control from the bottom.
Howell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Howell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Howell is controlling the pace.
Howell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Howell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Howell throwing shots but Meehan is blocking nicely.
Howell wants to take a breather but Meehan is having none of it.
Meehan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Meehan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Meehan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Howell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Meehan to the mat! Meehan manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Meehan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Howell has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Howell dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Meehan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Meehan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Howell, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Meehan manages to pull guard.
Howell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Howell stands up over Meehan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Howell throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Meehan working for a triangle but Howell defends it easily.
Howell content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell distracts Meehan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Meehan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Howell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Meehan is trying to keep Howell in close.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Meehan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meehan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Howell throwing strikes from guard but Meehan blocks nicely.
Meehan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Howell throws an elbow that misses. Meehan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Howell's guard. Nice move by Meehan!#REVB##ES#
Howell is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Meehan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Meehan has clasped his hands together around Howell's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T2##ES#
Howell sneaks out the side door and pushes Meehan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Howell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Meehan's half guard.
Howell controlling the pace.
Meehan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Howell throwing shots but Meehan is blocking nicely.
Howell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nice strikes from Howell there. #SUB#
Howell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Howell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meehan's head. #T3#
Howell prevents Meehan from improving his position.
Meehan wants to get back to his feet.
Meehan is looking for a sweep. Howell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Howell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Howell works his foot free and advances to mount.
Meehan is trying to escape the mount.
Howell looking to finish Meehan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Meehan!#T4#
Howell raining down shots from the mount!
Meehan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Meehan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Howell with a couple of short strikes.
Howell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Howell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Meehan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howell trying to control but Meehan is having none of it.
Howell lands a big elbow.
Howell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Meehan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Meehan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Howell punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Howell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Howell 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Howell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Howell.
Kusuma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Howell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Howell remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Howell trying to control the action but Kusuma is working from the bottom.
Howell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Howell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kusuma keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell in side control, throwing shots but Kusuma defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kusuma down.
Kusuma takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Howell really is a fat lump.
Howell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kusuma is avoiding damage well.
Howell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Howell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kusuma has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB#
Howell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Howell controls the position.
Howell working away.
Kusuma looks winded!
Kusuma on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Howell scoring with punches from side control.
Kusuma taking punishment in the form of punches.
Howell lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kusuma is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Howell off and has taken his back!
Howell is trying to stand back up.
Howell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Howell striking from the bottom. #ES#
Howell kicks off Kusuma and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Kusuma closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Howell wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Howell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howell is not content to let Kusuma control the position.#T3#
Howell scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kusuma manages to mount him!
Howell is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Kusuma working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Howell is looking to improve his position but Kusuma isn't that keen on the idea.
Howell is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Howell tries to control Kusuma's body but Kusuma pushes him off. Howell squirms to his side and now Kusuma has his back!
You can see the frustration on Howell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4##SUB2#
Howell preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kusuma.
Howell 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.
Can Howell hold on?! Kusuma is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Kusuma is controlling the position but Howell somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#SUB#
Howell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kusuma is trying to control the action in half guard but Howell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Howell missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Howell 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#
Kusuma throws a sloppy head kick and Howell moves out of range easily. #TD#
Howell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kusuma is trying to defend but Howell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Howell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Howell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Howell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Howell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusuma is trying to stand.
Kusuma is breathing heavily.
Kusuma is looking for a sweep. Howell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Howell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Howell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, Howell seems content to control.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Howell lands a nice short elbow.
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. Howell connects with a nice short shot to Kusuma's temple.
Howell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kusuma can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Howell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kusuma defends it well.
Howell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kusuma trying to control from the bottom.
Howell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Howell scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Howell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kusuma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howell. #SUB#
Howell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kusuma sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Howell lands strikes from half guard.
Kusuma felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kusuma is trying to stand back up but Howell is controlling him
Howell trying to pass the guard but Kusuma defending well.
Well, if Howell 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.
Howell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kusuma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Howell prevents Kusuma from improving his position.#SUB#
Howell wants to work for an arm triangle but Kusuma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Kusuma preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Howell slips a nice elbow through Kusuma's hands, connecting with Kusuma's forehead.
Kusuma is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kusuma is defending against the submission attempts here by Howell.
Howell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kusuma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kusuma pushes Howell off looking to stand but Howell dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Kusuma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howell pulls his head out easily.
Howell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Howell is trying to control. Kusuma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Howell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kusuma is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kusuma throws a sloppy body shot
and Howell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Howell gets a double leg takedown into Kusuma's guard.
Howell trying to control but Kusuma is working from the bottom.
Kusuma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Howell dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Kusuma shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Howell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Howell looking for a guillotine here but Kusuma defends easily.
Kusuma wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Howell trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Howell uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Howell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Howell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kusuma tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Howell is in Kusuma's guard.
Kusuma has Howell pulled in close to control his posture.
Howell with a nice head shot there.
Howell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Douglas Howell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Howell is working Kusuma over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Howell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kusuma working a defensive guard here.
Howell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Howell's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Howell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Howell postures up in Kusuma's guard and throws a big left but Kusuma blocks it.
Howell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Kusuma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Howell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Howell throws a big elbow that misses.
Howell distracts Kusuma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Howell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kusuma wants to stand but Howell is controlling the position.
Howell postures up and lands a big shot to Kusuma's brow.
Howell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Howell is looking to work some ground and pound but Kusuma has wrist control.
Howell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Howell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Howell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kusuma keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Howell looking to score a takedown here. Kusuma is defending well but Howell drives through and ends up in Kusuma's guard.
Kusuma pulls Howell in close to prevent any damage.
Howell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kusuma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howell is looking to work some ground and pound but Kusuma has wrist control.
Howell throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Howell wants to control from the top but Kusuma keeps moving.
Kusuma is looking to stand up but Howell isn't so interested in that idea.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Howell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kusuma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Howell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Howell wants to control from the top but Kusuma keeps moving.
Howell postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Kusuma gets caught flat footed, as Howell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Kusuma pushes Howell off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Anthony Kusuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Douglas Howell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kusuma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Howell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Howell 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Howell!
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