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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday VII
Date: Jan 30, 2020 |
#R1#
Howell dodges the punch combination from Baker.
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
Howell with the counter takedown but Baker avoids it easily.
Howell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baker closes the distance and clinches up with Howell, looking for a takedown. Baker pushes Howell against the cage but Howell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Baker clinches up against the cage.
Baker is trying to push Howell away but Howell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Howell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Howell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Baker shoots in for a double leg but Howell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howell stuffs the takedown.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Howell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baker.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Howell.
Howell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baker swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Howell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baker, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Howell drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Howell is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Howell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Howell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Baker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Howell has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Baker wants to control but Howell is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Howell wants to work for an arm triangle but Baker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baker misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Howell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Howell. #SUB2#
Howell is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Howell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Howell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Baker controlling the position for now.
Baker tries to get to full guard but Howell has control of the leg.
Baker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Howell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baker trying to control here.
Howell trying to control from half guard but Baker is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Howell tries to clinch but Baker is having none of it.
Howell has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Baker or perhaps it was just good defense by Howell, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jae Howell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Howell moves into the clinch successfully.
Baker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Baker wants to take the fight to the mat but Howell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Baker has Howell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Howell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Howell tries to pull guard but Baker won't allow it.
Howell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Howell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howell is trying to drag Baker to the mat but Baker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Baker is pushing Howell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Howell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baker's efforts to push away.#BC#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Baker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baker shoots in and drives through. Howell sprawls well.#TD2#
Baker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Howell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Howell wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving. #T2#
Baker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Howell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Howell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Baker will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Howell won't allow Baker to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Baker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Howell's waist but Howell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baker off to one side.
Howell looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Baker fails with the takedown.
Howell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Miles Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Howell manages to pull guard.
Baker wants to stand but Howell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jae Howell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Howell trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Howell holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Baker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baker throws an elbow that misses. Howell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Baker's guard. Nice move by Howell!#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jae Howell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Baker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Howell has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Howell gets control of Baker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Howell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Howell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Howell is pulling down on Baker's head to control his posture.
Baker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Baker throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Howell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Howell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Howell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baker sprawls well. Baker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howell gets slowly back to his feet.
Howell avoids the head kick by Baker.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Howell tries to clinch but Baker is having none of it.
Howell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2##CL2#
Howell forces Baker back against the cage and clinches.
Howell is trying to pull guard but Baker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miles Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jae Howell.
Baker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Howell to keep the fight standing.
Baker can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Howell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baker throws a head kick but Howell moves out of range.
Howell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baker is fending him off so far but Howell persists. Nope, Baker circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Howell as Baker shoots in.
Howell moves in looking to clinch but Baker pushes him off.#T3#
Howell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Howell looking to score a takedown here. Baker is defending well but Howell drives through and ends up in Baker's guard.
Howell stands and throws Baker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Howell working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Howell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Howell in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4##SUB2#
Howell is trying to get an arm triangle but Baker is defending well.
Howell connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Baker some visible discomfort.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baker keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Howell decides to stand up, so the ref orders Baker to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jae Howell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Howell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jae Howell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Tarczynski scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Jae Howell has been cut.
Howell wants to clinch.
Tarczynski keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Tarczynski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarczynski digs a good hook to Howell's body.
Tarczynski throws a head kick that misses.
Tarczynski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Howell wants to clinch.
Tarczynski throws a quick counter kick to the body but Howell avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarczynski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarczynski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tarczynski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tarczynski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Howell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tarczynski lands a really nice looking cross but Howell seems unphased.
Howell closes the distance but Tarczynski moves to the side
and Tarczynski scores with a counter punch that sends Howell to the canvas! Tarczynski smells blood - he's punishing Howell with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Howell has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karol Tarczynski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Duran with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Howell leaves Duran with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Howell tries to clinch but Duran moves out of range. #CL2#
Duran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Howell tries to pull guard but Duran forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Duran changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Howell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jae Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guillermo Duran.
Duran throws a sloppy head kick and Howell moves out of range easily.
Duran dives in and grabs Howell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Howell pushes down on Duran's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Howell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Duran won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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Howell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Duran is trying to work for a sweep but Howell has mounted him!#SUB#
Howell looking to secure an arm triangle but Duran defends it well.
Duran wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Howell has the hooks in. Duran is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Duran is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Howell gets his way!
#SUB#
Duran fending off the submission attempt from Howell. #T2##SUB#
Duran fending off the submission attempt from Howell.
I really don't envy Duran right now.
#T3#
Duran keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Duran is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Howell gets his way!
Howell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Howell has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Duran is defending well but eventually Howell manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Duran has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jae Howell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2019 |
#R1#
No joy there for HaHammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Howell throws a quick counter head kick but HaHammer was just out of range.
HaHammer throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Howell moves into the clinch.
HaHammer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
HaHammer is trying to force a seperation but Howell has the dominant position.
Howell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
HaHammer manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Howell has HaHammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Howell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as HaHammer walks away with a smile on his face. Howell 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.
HaHammer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice cross by HaHammer.
Howell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
It looks like Jae Howell has been cut.#T1#
HaHammer looks to land a combination. Howell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
HaHammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Howell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Howell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab lands there for HaHammer.#CL#
Howell rushes HaHammer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Howell has HaHammer pressed against the cage.
HaHammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Howell jumps guard.
Howell managing to control the position.
HaHammer is looking to stand up but Howell won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SU2#
HaHammer stands up from Howell's guard - HaHammer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Howell fails with an attempt to clinch.
HaHammer unleashes a big counter combination but Howell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
HaHammer gets in close and tags Howell with a short punch that almost sends Howell to the mat! Oh Howell is in big trouble! He turns his back on HaHammer, trying to create some distance but HaHammer rushes him, striking wildly and Howell goes down! The referee tackles HaHammer into the cage to end the fight! HaHammer is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy HaHammer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Howell rushes Ramul and presses him up against the cage.
Howell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ramul.
#TD#
Howell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Howell has a closed guard, preventing Ramul from standing up.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Ramul from controlling successfully.
Ramul being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell'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.#T1#
Ramul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Ramul from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Howell holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Howell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramul avoids it really well and circles away.
Ramul tries to clinch up but Howell circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ramul misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Howell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ramul is looking to get back to is feet but Howell passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ramul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Howell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ramul down.
#SUB#
Howell tries for a kimura but Ramul is defending well. #SUB#
Howell in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ramul is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jae Howell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Cunha takes the fight into the clinch.
Cunha will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Howell up against the cage.
Howell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Howell jumps guard but Cunha stands there with Howell around his waist. Howell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Howell tries to pull guard but Cunha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jae Howell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cunha tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howell just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell jumps guard but Cunha stands there with Howell around his waist. Howell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Howell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Cunha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Howell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miguel Cunha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cunha or perhaps it was just good defense by Howell, which made it look bad.
Cunha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Howell as he jumps to the side.
Cunha misses with a takedown attempt - Howell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Howell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell throwing shots but Cunha is blocking nicely. #T2#
Howell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Howell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cunha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Howell is looking for a kimura here.
Howell throwing shots but Cunha is blocking nicely.
Howell prevents Cunha from improving his position.#T3#
Cunha moves into full guard.
Howell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Howell stops Cunha from standing up.
Howell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Howell trying to control but Cunha is working from the bottom.
Cunha pulls Howell in close to his closed guard and prevents Howell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cunha should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Howell works over Cunha with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Howell lands a couple of digs.
Howell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cunha controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself. #SUB#
Howell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Howell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cunha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cunha looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jae Howell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Howell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cunha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Howell somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Howell. No joy for Cunha on that attempt. #CL2#
Cunha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cunha is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Cunha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cunha lands with a nice body punch.
Howell fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Howell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cunha looks for a takedown but Howell sprawls well.
Cunha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Howell pinned against the cage. Howell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jae Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Cunha.
Cunha is breathing heavily.#TD#
Howell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cunha's guard.#SUB#
Howell drops back looking for a leg! Cunha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cunha manages to kick Howell off! Howell jumps back into Cunha's guard.
Howell wants to control from the top but Cunha keeps moving. #T2#
Cunha tries to strike from the bottom.
Howell pushes down on Cunha's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Howell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cunha tries to get to full guard but Howell has control of the leg.
Cunha trying to control but Howell postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Howell seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cunha is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jae Howell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Howell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tone did well to prevent Howell getting side control.
Howell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Howell working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Howell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Howell is working away from the top position though.
Tone wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Howell in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Tone tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Howell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jae Howell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Marshall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Howell moves into the clinch successfully.
Marshall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Howell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marshall just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marshall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Howell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Howell pulls guard effortlessly.
Marshall throws an elbow that misses. Howell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marshall's guard. Nice move by Howell!#REVR#
Marshall wants to hit a switch here but Howell passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Marshall there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Howell throws a wild left hand from mount and Marshall manages to wriggle his way back to half guard. #SUB#
Howell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marshall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howell.
Howell prevents Marshall from improving his position.#T2#
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.
Howell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marshall is looking for a sweep. Howell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marshall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.
Marshall trying to control but Howell postures up.
Howell prevents Marshall from improving his position.#SUB#
Howell is working for a kimura but Marshall is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Marshall gets full guard.
Marshall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howell.
Howell postures up.
Marshall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Howell is looking to work some ground and pound but Marshall has wrist control.
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.
Howell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marshall circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Howell closes the distance and pushes Marshall back into the cage.
Come on Howell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Marshall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jae Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonel Marshall.
Marshall tries to pull guard but Howell holds him up against the cage and eventually Marshall drops back down to his feet.
Howell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marshall's elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jae Howell 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#
Marshall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Howell's waist but Howell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marshall off to one side.
Howell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marshall is fending him off so far but Howell persists. Nope, Marshall circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Howell closes the distance and clinches.
Marshall goes for a takedown attempt but Howell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Howell wants to clinch up but Marshall keeps it at a distance.
Howell avoids the body shot from Marshall.
Howell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Howell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Howell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marshall.
Marshall tries to score a body lock takedown but Howell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jae Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonel Marshall.#T1##TD#
Howell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Howell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Marshall throws an elbow that misses. Howell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marshall's guard. Nice move by Howell!#REVR#
Marshall looking for a sweep. Not yet Marshall, not yet.
Marshall has momentary wrist control but Howell slips an elbow through the middle.#SU#
Howell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Marshall shoots in for a takedown but Howell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Howell has closed the distance and engaged Marshall in a clinch.
Marshall has Howell pressed against the cage, preventing Howell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Howell effectively controlling the action here.
Howell jumps guard but Marshall turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Howell tries to score a body lock takedown but Marshall shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marshall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howell just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Howell manages to pull guard.
We've been informed that Marshall has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Marshall is looking to work some ground and pound but Howell has wrist control.
Marshall looking to pass the guard.
Howell controlling the position.
Howell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Howell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marshall can do to turn this around?
Marshall throwing strikes from guard but Howell blocks nicely.
Marshall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Howell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Howell controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jae Howell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marshall. Marshall obviously looking to wear him down.
Marshall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marshall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marshall fails with the takedown.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Howell. No joy for Marshall on that attempt.
Howell looks to clinch
and Marshall counters with a nice leg kick.
Marshall fails with a takedown attempt.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marshall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howell manages to avoid it.
Howell wants to clinch but Marshall slips to the side
and Marshall counters with an inside leg kick.
Marshall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Howell defends well and Marshall ends up having to push Howell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jae Howell dominated that second round.
That's time! Howell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Howell fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Howell moves into the clinch successfully.
Howell has Marshall pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Marshall successfully pulls guard.
Marshall wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Howell with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Marshall controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Marshall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howell. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Howell is looking to clinch but Marshall is avoiding it.
#CL#
Howell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marshall tries to pull guard but Howell won't allow it.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Howell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marshall smiles and moves away.
Marshall connects with a leg kick. Howell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD#
Howell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Howell showed some decent athleticism there.
Howell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Howell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Marshall wants to get back to full guard but Howell has passed into side control.
Marshall is looking to regain half guard here but Howell keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Howell is trying to get an arm triangle but Marshall is defending well. #SUB#
Howell tries for a kimura but Marshall is defending well.
Howell in side control, throwing shots but Marshall defends. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marshall struggling a bit here.
Marshall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leonel Marshall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jae Howell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jae Howell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Howell, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jae Howell!
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