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Event:
SyFi 99
Date: Sep 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Viking throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Howard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Viking tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Howard swivels and escapes.
Howard fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Viking rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Howard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Viking has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ivar The Viking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Viking throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Howard counters with a stiff right hand.
The Viking pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Viking showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
Howard defending well as The Viking loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard misses with a leg kick #TD#
and The Viking counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Howard!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
The Viking tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no The Viking has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
The Viking thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB#
The Viking is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Howard looks calm but he's in trouble here. The Viking gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Howard is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! The Viking lets go of the hold and Howard can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivar The Viking!
A pretty intense looking Ivar The Viking took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Singh moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Howard.
#BC2#
Howard breaks the clinch.
Howard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Singh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Singh moves into range and clinches up with Howard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Howard can't find room to land a body shot as Singh controls the action.
Howard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Howard is trying to break the clinch but Singh has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Singh slowing the pace effectively.
Singh effectively controlling the action here.
Singh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Singh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Howard is defending well.
Singh controlling the action here for a moment.
Howard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Howard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Singh blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Howard breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Singh pushes Howard up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Howard manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Singh closes the distance and clinches.
Howard misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Howard breaks from the clinch.
Dalip Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Singh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Howard is looking to clinch but Singh is avoiding it.
Singh swats away the attempt to clinch by Howard.#TD#
Singh 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.
Howard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Singh controls the pace.
Howard wants to get back to his feet but Singh passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Howard wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Singh controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Singh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Singh.
Singh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Howard sprawls well. Howard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Singh gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalip Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Singh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Singh clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Howard manages to break the clinch.
Rutger Howard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Howard gets tackled into the cage by Singh. Singh maintains the clinch.
Howard swings wildly with an uppercut but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Singh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Dalip Singh will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Singh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Singh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Howard is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Howard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Singh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Singh seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh 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.
Singh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Howard looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Singh keeps the fight on the outside.
Singh tries for a takedown but Howard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Singh has managed to clinch.
Howard tries to break free but Singh pushes him back against the cage.
Singh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Singh dodges an elbow strike from Howard.
#BC2#
Howard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Singh misses with a hook
and Howard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Dalip Singh has been cut.
Singh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
Howard tries to close the distance and clinch but Singh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Howard tries to bum rush Singh with a series of wild strikes but Singh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Singh throws a jab but it's blocked by Howard. #CL2#
Howard closes the distance and pushes Singh back into the cage.
Singh presses Howard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Howard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Singh blocks the elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Singh is struggling to control the position.
Howard letting Singh take a breather here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Singh for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Howard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Singh slows down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howard.
Howard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Howard blocks an uppercut.
Singh holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Howard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Singh closes the distance and clinches.#T4##BC2#
Howard manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Singh takes the fight into the clinch.
Howard tries a knee to the head but Singh blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Singh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Howard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Howard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Singh misses with a jab to the body
and Howard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Howard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howard swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Singh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Singh slows down the pace here.
Singh is pushing Howard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
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 Dalip Singh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dalip Singh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Howard looks to clinch #TD#
and Singh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Howard's guard.
Singh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Singh prevents Howard from getting back to his feet.
Singh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Singh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Singh stops Howard from standing up.
Howard is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Singh connects with a single shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Rutger Howard has been cut.#CL#
Singh takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Howard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Howard throws a leg kick but Singh sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Singh clinches up with Howard and pushes him back against the cage.
Dalip Singh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##BC2#
Howard manages to break the clinch.
Singh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Howard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Howard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Howard gets tackled into the cage by Singh. Singh maintains the clinch.
Howard misses with a body punch.
Howard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Howard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Singh blocks the leg kick.
#CL#
Singh closes the distance and pushes Howard back into the cage.
Howard misses with a body punch.
Singh stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Howard manages to break the clinch.
#T3##CL#
Singh clinches up with Howard and pushes him back against the cage.
Dalip Singh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Singh managing to block the knees to the body from Howard.
Howard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rutger Howard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Howard manages to break the clinch.
Singh misses the jab.
Howard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Singh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Howard moves out of range as Singh strikes.
Howard slips a straight right by Singh.
Rutger Howard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot by Singh.
Singh misses with a hook
letting Howard counter with a right hand. #CL#
Singh instigates a clinch.
Howard is trying to break the clinch but Singh is controlling him.#T4#
Howard missing with knees to the body.
Singh dodges an elbow strike from Howard.
Singh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Howard's efforts to push away.
Howard tries to circle away but Singh has him pinned against the cage.
Howard tries a body shot but Singh blocks it.
Howard misses with a body punch.
Singh managing to block the knees to the body from Howard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Singh dodges an elbow strike from Howard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalip Singh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Singh, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dalip Singh!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Howard tries to keep at a distance but Singh has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Howard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Singh clinches up with Howard and pushes him back against the cage.
Howard lands a shoulder strike.
Howard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Howard tries a body shot but Singh blocks it.
Howard misses with some punches.
Howard can't find room to land a body shot as Singh controls the action.
Howard lands a shot to the body.
Singh is pushing Howard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Singh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Howard working aggressively here.
Howard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Howard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Singh is stalling here.
Howard misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Singh.
Singh stalling in the clinch.
Singh is looking for a takedown.
Howard blocks a body shot from Singh. #BC2#
Howard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howard tries to clinch up but Singh circles away and keeps his distance.
Singh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Howard forces Singh back against the cage and clinches.
Howard throws a punch but it's blocked by Singh.
A head punch on the inside from Howard fails to land.
Singh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Howard is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howard.
Singh blocks a body shot from Howard. #T2#
Howard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Singh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Howard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Howard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Howard misses with a punch on the inside.
Singh blocking some punches.
Singh effectively controlling the action here.
Singh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Singh misses with a body punch.
Singh is struggling to control the position.
Howard working aggressively here.
Singh wants a takedown.
Howard scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Dalip Singh has been cut.#T3#
Howard misses with the head strike.
Singh keeps control of Howard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Howard breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Singh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Howard is trying to defend but Singh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Singh is controlling the pace.
Howard wants to stand back up but Singh manages to pass into side control.
#T4#
Singh passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Howard!
Howard is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Singh controlling from mount.
We've been hearing that Singh has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You get the feeling that Howard really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rutger Howard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dalip Singh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Singh circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Singh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Howard, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Howard manages to break the clinch.
Howard tries to clinch but Singh is having none of it. #TD#
Singh scores with a takedown into Howard's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Singh dives into side control.
#T1#
Singh slows the pace down.
Singh working the head and body with strikes.
Singh landing strikes.
Howard trying to remain calm as Singh controls from the top position.
Howard is looking to get back to his feet here but Singh is keeping cool and he's managed to take Howard's back.
Singh is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T2#
Singh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Howard is trying to stand back up.
I would not like to be Howard right now.
Howard trying to get back to his feet but Singh is in full control for now. #T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Singh'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.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Singh is working the ground and pound. Can Howard escape?
Singh lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Howard.
#CUT#
It looks like Rutger Howard has been cut.
Singh trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Howard doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalip Singh dominated that second round.
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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Howard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Singh.
Howard tries to bum rush Singh with a series of wild strikes but Singh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Howard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Singh clinches up with Howard and pushes him back against the cage.
Singh blocking some punches.
Howard misses with a punch on the inside.
Howard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Singh backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Singh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Howard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rutger Howard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howard tries to clinch but Singh is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard tries to clinch but Singh moves out of range.
Singh shoots in and drives through. Howard sprawls well.#TD#
Singh closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Howard is looking to escape.#T1#
Singh slows the pace down in half guard.
Singh prevents Howard from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Singh seems content to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Howard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Howard pushes Singh off but Singh dives into side control.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Howard being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Singh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Howard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Howard misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Howard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Singh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Howard, pushing him back against the cage.
Singh prevents a body shot from Howard. #TD#
Howard is fighting off a takedown attempt but Singh is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Howard to the mat. Howard regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Howard is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Singh dives into side control.
#REVB#
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.
Singh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Howard for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Howard is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Singh is controlling him well.
The referee asks Singh politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Singh prefers to stall for the moment though.
Singh moves into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh is landing with some decent strikes but Howard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalip Singh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Singh 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 Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalip Singh!
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Event:
EFA 76 Gigantus vs Figg
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#R1#
The Viking avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
The Viking shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Howard's guard.
The Viking prevents Howard from getting back to his feet.
The Viking postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Viking stays in close to Howard's body and controls the position.
The Viking trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Viking slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Howard gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The Viking has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
The Viking swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivar The Viking!
Ivar The Viking got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
EFA 66 Murphy vs Lancaster
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Howard drives through and clinches with Al Khabbib against the cage.
Howard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Howard.
Al Khabbib jumps guard but Howard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Howard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Howard lands a left hand.
Howard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al Khabbib is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Howard to keep the fight standing.
Howard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Khabbib backwards.
Howard is working Al Khabbib over against the cage.
Al Khabbib looks winded!
Howard scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Howard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Howard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Howard gets through Al Khabbib's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Howard gets through Al Khabbib's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Howard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Howard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howard gets through Al Khabbib's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Howard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Howard lands a nice uppercut.
Howard lands an uppercut.
Howard lands a right hand.
Howard lands a big right hand that drops Al Khabbib! The killer instinct kicks in and Howard finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Howard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rutger Howard!
A determined Rutger Howard didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
EFA 53 Lancaster vs Pendragon
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Howard closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Singh counters with a single leg into guard. Howard didn't expect that.
Howard is wriggling around but Singh manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Singh is taking a breather. Howard 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard is trying to escape back to his feet but Singh uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard is letting Singh control him for a moment. #T1#
Singh lands a decent elbow from side control.
Howard has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Singh is staying tight to Howard's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Singh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Singh working the head with strikes.
Howard being controlled for a moment.
Howard tries to buck Singh off but Singh is having none of it.
Singh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Singh in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Howard bucks up and tries to throw Singh off but instead Singh has got his back!
Howard is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Singh cracks Howard with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Howard from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#T3#
Howard is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
More stalling from Singh.
Singh lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Singh.
Singh keeps control of the position easily here as Howard tries to buck him off.
Howard is really stuck here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Howard is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
What can Howard do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Howard is trying to stand back up.
I would not like to be Howard right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalip Singh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Singh keeps the fight on the outside.
Howard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Singh fails with a takedown attempt.
Howard tries to clinch but Singh moves out of range. #CL2#
Singh moves into the clinch.
Howard misses with the head strike.
Howard has a couple of punches blocked by Singh.
Howard working aggressively here.
Singh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Howard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Dalip Singh has been cut.
Howard misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh stalls.
Howard misses with a body punch.
Singh blocks an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Howard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Singh backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Howard.
Singh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Rutger Howard has been cut.
Singh stalling in the clinch but Howard improves position.
Singh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Howard blocking some punches.
Singh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Howard up against the cage.
Howard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Howard lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Howard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#
That has opened up Dalip Singh's cut even more.
Howard working aggressively here.
Howard misses with some punches.
Singh tries to stall but Howard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Singh throws a punch but it's blocked by Howard.
Howard misses with some punches.
Howard lands a hook that snaps the head of Singh backwards.
Howard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Howard misses with a punch on the inside.
Howard misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Howard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Singh blocks an uppercut.
Rutger Howard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Singh stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Howard misses with a punch to the body.
Howard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Howard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Howard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Singh blocking some punches.
Howard throws a head punch that misses.
Singh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Howard misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Howard fails to land.
Howard working aggressively here.
Howard tries to throw a body punch but Singh avoids it by throwing Howard back against the cage.
Singh has Howard pressed against the cage.
Howard misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Howard misses with the head strike.
Howard lands a shoulder strike.
Howard misses with the head strike.
Howard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Singh.
Howard throws a head punch that misses.
Howard letting Singh take a breather here.
Howard swings wildly with an uppercut but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howard misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howard.
Singh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rutger Howard dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Singh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Howard, pushing him back against the cage.
Singh stalling against the cage.
Singh is trying to maintain a safe position but Howard gets an underhook and turns Singh into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dalip Singh.
Howard looks to clinch #TD2#
and Singh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Howard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Singh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Howard is wriggling around but Singh manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard is trying to control but Singh passes into side control!
#T1#
Singh cracks Howard with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Singh controls the position.
Singh is continuing to stall.
Howard tries to bench press Singh off him but Singh keeps the position.
Howard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Howard tries to get out of the position.
A lull in the action here as Singh stalls from top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Howard is trying to improve his position.
Singh scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Singh 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Howard is looking to get back to his feet here but Singh is keeping cool and he's managed to take Howard's back.
I would not like to be Howard right now.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Singh is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Howard. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Howard is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Singh is hanging on to Howard's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howard is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Singh lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalip Singh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Singh 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalip Singh!
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Event:
EFA 42 Randleman vs Siliva
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Howard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Howard lands a left hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Prince Goro has been cut.
Howard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goro's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Goro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Goro on the inside.
Howard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goro prevents a body shot from Howard.
Howard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goros head.
Howard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Howard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Howard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Howard tries to work over Goro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Howard lands a shoulder strike.
Howard lands a left hand.
Howard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goro backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Howard.
Howard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goro or not.
Goro looks winded!
Goro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goro misses with the head strike.
Howard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Howard on the inside.
Howard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Howard scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Howard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howard lands with a right to the head.
Howard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Goro is rocked!
Howard gets through Goro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goro is still on wobbly legs! Can Howard finish him?
Howard pushes Goro against the cage. Howard is working some dirty boxing. Howard pushes off with a quick right hook! Goro goes down! Goro tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Howard moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rutger Howard!
A relieved looking Rutger Howard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
EFA 28 Gigantus vs Winter
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1##KD#
Howard lands a big right hand that sends Lewis crashing to the mat! Howard stays standing though and waves Lewis back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Bane Lewis has been cut.
Lewis shoots in and drives through. Howard sprawls well.
Lewis throws a right and a left that Howard avoids nicely. #CL2#
Lewis clinches with his opponent.
Howard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lewis looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#KD#
Howard drops Lewis onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lewis is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Lewis is rocked!
Howard is muscling Lewis up against the cage and as Lewis bounces back off, Howard cracks him with a huge right hand! Lewis crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rutger Howard!
An out of breath Rutger Howard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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