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Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kane.
Kane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howard is looking to counter the offense by Kane and move into the clinch.
Kane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Howard rushes Kane and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane wants to take the fight to the mat but Howard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ernest Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Kane.
Kane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Howard is working for takedown but Kane is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1##BC#
Howard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Howard is looking to clinch but Kane is avoiding it.
Kane fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Kane takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Kane gets control of Howard's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kane will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Howard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Howard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Howard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Howard is looking to work some ground and pound but Kane has wrist control.
Howard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Howard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Howard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Kane is working an open guard so Howard takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Howard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Kane.
Kane fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Kane misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Howard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Howard tries for a takedown but Kane manages to get underhooks.
Kane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Howard.
Kane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Howard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kane has Howard pressed against the cage, preventing Howard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kane wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Howard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Howard looking for a sweep. Not yet Howard, not yet.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
Kane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howard looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Howard dominated that 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.
#R2#
Kane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Howard counters by clinching up. #BC#
Howard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kane can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Kane shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kane slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Kane throws a strike but Howard avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kane 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.
Kane throwing strikes but missing.
Kane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kane trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Howard manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Howard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Howard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Howard landing with the ground and pound.
Kane trying to keep a closed guard but Howard is proving a slippery customer.
Howard throwing strikes but missing.
Howard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Howard chips away with some ground and pound.
Kane pulls Howard in close to prevent any damage.
Howard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Howard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Howard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kane 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.
Howard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howard is one step ahead there.
Howard is looking to work some ground and pound but Kane has wrist control.#ES2#
Kane wriggles free and stands up.
Howard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kane counters with a one-two to the body.
Kane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Howard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Howard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kane.
Kane moves to clinch but Howard breaks away
and Howard counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Kane tries to clinch there but Howard circles away.
Howard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kane wants to clinch.
Howard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Howard clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ernest Howard will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Kane rushes Howard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Howard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kane jumps guard but Howard stands there with Kane around his waist. Kane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kane is trying to pull guard but Howard has him pressed against the cage.
Howard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kane walks away with a smile on his face. Howard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane throws a body shot but no joy.
Howard throws a quick counter head kick but Kane was just out of range.#CL2#
Kane has Howard up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Howard pulls guard successfully.
#T1#
Kane stays in close to Howard's body and controls the position.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Howard controlling the position.
Ernest Howard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Kane stands up from Howard's guard - Kane perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Howard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kane tries a head kick but it misses.
Kane tries for a takedown but Howard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Kane tries to get set, Howard tries to push him back and clinch up but Kane manages to avoid the attempt.
Ernest Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Kane.#CL2#
Kane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kane tries to pull guard but Howard holds him up against the cage and eventually Kane drops back down to his feet.
Kane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Howard pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3#
Kane shoots in looking for a takedown but Howard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Howard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kane.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Howard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Howard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kane.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but Kane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Howard. No joy for Kane on that attempt.
Kane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Howard closes the distance and clinches up with Kane, looking for a takedown. Howard pushes Kane against the cage but Kane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kane moves in looking to clinch but Howard pushes him off.
Kane shoots in looking for a takedown but Howard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kane avoids the head kick by Howard.
Howard fails with a takedown attempt.
Kane throws out a counter right but Howard avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Kane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Howard as he jumps to the side.
Howard tries to counter by clinching up but Kane breaks away and moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Howard wants it to stay on the feet.
Kane lands with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to King Kane.
Well Howard 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernest Howard!
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