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Event:
Byzantium 17
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Litoris scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Michael Howard has been cut.
Howard slips under a jab.
Litoris throws out a loose jab but Howard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howard misses with a few strikes there.
Litoris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Howard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Litoris.
Howard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Litoris.
Litoris lands a right hook to the body.
Litoris lands with a good body shot.
Howard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Litoris counters with a stiff right hand.
Howard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Litoris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 misses with a double jab
letting Litoris counter with a right hand.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Litoris knocks out Howard with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Litoris before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Litoris picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Litoris!
A very excited looking Mike Litoris made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Byzantium X
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Howard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Richards gets a clinch.
Howard takes a shot to the head.
Richards has Howard pressed against the cage, preventing Howard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Howard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Howard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Howard is trying to push Richards away but Richards has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Richards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Howard's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Richards successfully pulls guard.
Howard throws a strike but Richards rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Howard keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Richards pushes down on Howard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Richards passes to full mount!
Howard is squirming around, avoiding Richards's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Richards jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Howard manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Richards works to advance to full mount. Howard defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Richards lands a big elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Howard has been cut.
Howard takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Poor strikes thrown by Richards there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Richards throwing strikes here but Howard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#SUB2#
Richards is working for a guillotine from mount but Howard frees his head quite easily.
Howard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Richards on the ground.
Richards landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards lands a big shot there that rocks Howard but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#CUT2#Michael Howard's cut is getting worse.#SUB2#
Richards looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2##SUB2#
Richards throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Howard has his hands clasped together but Richards breaks the hold and Howard is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Richards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reed Richards! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard throws an overhand right that lands on O Shannon's shoulder, as O Shannon tries to avoid the shot.
Howard looks to land a combination. O Shannon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
O Shannon fails to land the takedown.
Howard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Howard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Shannon.
Michael Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard misses with a two punch combination.
Howard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some wild striking there from Howard.
Howard misses with a double jab.
Howard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Shannon shoots in and drives through. Howard sprawls well.
Howard is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Shannon circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from O Shannon misses.
O Shannon tries to clinch up.#T1#
O Shannon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Howard is fending him off so far but O Shannon persists. Nope, Howard circles away and we're back to standing.
Michael Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie O Shannon.
Nice takedown defense from Howard. No joy for O Shannon on that attempt.
No joy there for Howard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Howard misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Shannon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Howard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Howard scores with a one two! O Shannon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A combination from Howard does no damage.
And O Shannon tries to counter it with a takedown but Howard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Howard swinging wildly here.
Howard throws a right and a left that O Shannon avoids nicely.
O Shannon ducks under a wild hook from Howard.
O Shannon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
O Shannon wants to clinch.
Michael Howard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howard falls off balance throwing a combination
and O Shannon counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Howard has been cut.#T2#
O Shannon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Howard is fending him off so far but O Shannon persists. Nope, Howard circles away and we're back to standing.
Howard throws a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Shannon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Shannon shoots for a takedown but Howard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Howard misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from O Shannon.
O Shannon jabs Howard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Howard is breathing heavily.
O Shannon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Shannon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Shannon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
O Shannon catches Howard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
O Shannon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Howard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Howard. No joy for O Shannon on that attempt.
O Shannon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - O Shannon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Howard staying out of range there.
Howard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Shannon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Shannon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
O Shannon shoots in looking for a takedown but Howard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing O Shannon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Howard appears to be looking for a big counter.
Howard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Howard.
O Shannon shoots in for a takedown but Howard shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Howard does no damage.
O Shannon shoots for a double leg takedown but Howard sprawls well. He's pushed O Shannon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Howard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Howard.
O Shannon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Howard leaves O Shannon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Howard throws a series of punches but O Shannon moves out of range.
Howard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Howard throws a series of strikes that have O Shannon backpedaling.
Howard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
O Shannon moves into range and clinches up with Howard.
Howard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
O Shannon has Howard pressed against the cage, preventing Howard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Howard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
O Shannon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Howard tries to break the clinch but O Shannon is controlling the position.
O Shannon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Howard prevents it.
#BC2#
O Shannon manages to break the clinch.
Howard throws a combination that misses
and O Shannon counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Michael Howard's cut is getting worse.
Howard throws a right hand that O Shannon ducks under and follows up with a left that O Shannon also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Howard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Howard'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.#R2#
O Shannon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howard manages to avoid it.
As O Shannon tries to get set, Howard tries to push him back and clinch up but O Shannon manages to avoid the attempt.
Howard tries to bum rush O Shannon with a series of wild strikes but O Shannon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Howard misses with a two punch combination.
Howard falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and O Shannon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by O Shannon.
Howard can't break the clinch.
O Shannon trying to stall but Howard improves his position.
Howard working hard to break the clinch.
Howard can't break the clinch.
Howard being controlled against the cage.
O Shannon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Howard smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard cracks O Shannon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Howard throws a series of punches but O Shannon moves out of range. #T1#
Howard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Shannon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Shannon avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Shannon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Howard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Howard. No joy for O Shannon on that attempt.
O Shannon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Howard tries to avoid it but O Shannon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Howard to the ground. Howard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Michael Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie O Shannon.
O Shannon avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Shannon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Howard lands a lovely overhand right.
O Shannon doesn't manage to clinch there - Howard circles away.
Michael Howard is winning the standup battle so far.
Howard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O Shannon avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Shannon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
O Shannon misses with a wild body shot.
O Shannon dodges the punch combination from Howard.
Howard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Howard misses with a double jab.
Howard falls off balance throwing a combination
and O Shannon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard stuffs the takedown attempt from O Shannon. O Shannon gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circling - O Shannon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Shannon fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Shannon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
Howard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
O Shannon lands a jab to the head.
#T3#
O Shannon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Michael Howard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Howard. Those never looked like landing.
O Shannon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Howard doesn't seem bothered though.
O Shannon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howard as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
O Shannon clinches.
Howard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
O Shannon jumps into guard, dragging Howard to the mat.
Howard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O Shannon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Howard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
O Shannon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howard manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Howard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Shannon can do to turn this around?
O Shannon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
O Shannon wants to pass the guard but Howard is keeping the position.
Howard keeping moving, preventing O Shannon from controlling successfully. #SU2#
O Shannon gets to his feet. Howard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
O Shannon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Howard defends it nicely.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Howard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Howard'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. This is the final round!#R3#
O Shannon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howard manages to avoid it.
Howard misses with a series of wild punches.
Howard lands a two punch combo.
O Shannon shoots in for a takedown but Howard shows good takedown defense.
O Shannon fails to land the takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Howard scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Shannon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Howard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O Shannon somewhat.
Michael Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie O Shannon.
Howard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Howard throws a body punch but O Shannon moves out of range. #T1#
Howard misses with a double jab.
Howard misses with a double jab.
O Shannon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
O Shannon tries for a takedown but Howard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Howard looks to land a combination but O Shannon avoids it well.
O Shannon shoots in for a double leg but Howard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
O Shannon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
O Shannon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
O Shannon dodges the punch combination from Howard.
The fighters circle momentarily. Howard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Howard throws a nice looking combination but O Shannon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Howard throws a left and a right that both miss
and O Shannon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by O Shannon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Shannon.
O Shannon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Howard's waist but Howard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O Shannon off to one side.
O Shannon thuds a left hand into Howard's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howard leaves O Shannon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Howard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Howard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Howard misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Howard. No joy for O Shannon on that attempt.
A combination from Howard does no damage.
O Shannon with the counter takedown but Howard avoids it easily.
Howard stuffs the takedown attempt from O Shannon. O Shannon gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Howard scores with a nice strike.
Howard blocks a jab.
O Shannon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Howard tries to avoid it but O Shannon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Howard to the ground. Howard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Howard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before O Shannon has time to react.
Howard lands with a nice combination. O Shannon backs away looking to recover.
Some wild striking there from Howard.
O Shannon shoots in but no luck this time.
Howard misses with a few strikes there.
Howard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Shannon.
O Shannon looks to score with a jab to the body but Howard is just out of range.
Howard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T4#
O Shannon doesn't manage to clinch there - Howard circles away.
O Shannon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from O Shannon.
Howard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Howard fails to land with a series of punches.
O Shannon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Howard is fending him off so far but O Shannon persists. Nope, Howard circles away and we're back to standing.
Howard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Howard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and O Shannon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Howard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Shannon on the side of the head.
Howard throws a series of punches but O Shannon avoids them all with ease.
Howard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from O Shannon.
Howard swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Howard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Howard, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Howard! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov Ii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Howard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Howard lands with a nice combination. Kersikov Ii backs away looking to recover.
Kersikov Ii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
Howard moves away from the strike by Kersikov Ii.
Howard misses with a double jab.
Howard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kersikov Ii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Howard as he jumps to the side.
Howard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kersikov Ii is looking for a counter combo.
Howard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice combination there by Howard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Howard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
Kersikov Ii half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kersikov Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kersikov Ii tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
Howard fails to land with a series of punches.
Kersikov Ii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Howard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Howard works over Kersikov Ii's head and body with a nice combination.
Kersikov Ii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
#T1#
Howard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kersikov Ii.
Howard looks winded!
Horrible takedown attempt by Kersikov Ii or perhaps it was just good defense by Howard, which made it look bad.
Kersikov Ii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Michael Howard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Howard wants it to stay on the feet.
Howard wants to counter with a clinch but Kersikov Ii pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitali Kersikov Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howard throws a series of strikes that have Kersikov Ii backpedaling.
Kersikov Ii shoots in and drives through. Howard sprawls well.
Howard slips a jab and a cross from Kersikov Ii.
Kersikov Ii shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Howard pinned against the cage. Howard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kersikov Ii dodges the punch combination from Howard.
Howard is working the combinations to good effect here.
Howard lands a jab-cross combination.
Howard scores with a three punch combo!
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howard tries to bum rush Kersikov Ii with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov Ii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kersikov Ii shoots in and drives through. Howard sprawls well.
Howard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Left hook, right uppercut from Howard.
Kersikov Ii tries to clinch up but Howard circles away and keeps his distance.
Kersikov Ii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Howard.#CUT#It looks like Michael Howard has been cut.
Howard throws a series of punches but Kersikov Ii moves out of range.
Kersikov Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Howard wants to counter the offense by Kersikov Ii and move into the clinch position.
Howard misses with the combination.
Howard misses with a double jab.
Kersikov Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howard moves away.
Howard works over Kersikov Ii's head and body with a nice combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kersikov Ii.
Kersikov Ii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Kersikov Ii is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Howard.
Kersikov Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howard tries to bum rush Kersikov Ii with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov Ii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Howard works Kersikov Ii's body with a nice hook.
Howard scores with a jab. Kersikov Ii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kersikov Ii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kersikov Ii tries to clinch but Howard moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Howard as Kersikov Ii shoots in.
Kersikov Ii sets himself, and Howard steps forward looking for the clinch! Kersikov Ii avoids it this time.
Howard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Howard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Howard misses with a two punch combination.
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 works over Kersikov Ii's head and body with a nice combination.
Howard lands a lovely overhand right.
Kersikov Ii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov Ii. Howard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov Ii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Howard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Howard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kersikov Ii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A left and a right from Howard both land. Nice combination.
Howard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov Ii circles away quickly and effectively.
Kersikov Ii dives in for a single leg takedown but Howard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Howard throws a one two combo.
A nice combination there by Howard.
Howard misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard looks to land a combination but Kersikov Ii avoids it well.
Kersikov Ii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Howard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kersikov Ii. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Howard misses with a series of wild punches.
Kersikov Ii is looking to counter the offense by Howard and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Howard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Howard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kersikov Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howard tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kersikov Ii shoots in for a takedown but Howard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kersikov Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howard slips a jab and a cross from Kersikov Ii.
Good exchange - Howard coming out on top.
Kersikov Ii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Howard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kersikov Ii is looking to take this one to the mat.
Howard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Howard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Howard can't break the clinch.
Howard has had enough of the clinch but Kersikov Ii keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard tries to circle away but Kersikov Ii has him pinned against the cage.
Howard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Howard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Kersikov Ii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kersikov Ii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Howard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Howard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Howard tests Kersikov Ii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vitali Kersikov Ii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howard misses with a series of wild punches.
Kersikov Ii has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitali Kersikov Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov Ii fails to land the takedown.
Howard lands a two punch combo.
Howard cracks Kersikov Ii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Howard connects with a jab.
Kersikov Ii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Howard.
Kersikov Ii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov Ii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov Ii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Howard lands a two punch combo.
#T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Howard scores with a four punch combination!
Kersikov Ii shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Howard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov Ii darts in looking for a takedown but Howard gets double underhooks and turns Kersikov Ii into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kersikov Ii is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Howard.
Howard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Michael Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Howard scores with a one two! Kersikov Ii had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Howard.
A combination from Howard does no damage.
Kersikov Ii misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov Ii misses with a takedown attempt - Howard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A left and a right from Howard both land. Nice combination.
Sloppy strikes from Howard. Those never looked like landing.
Kersikov Ii appears to be looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Kersikov Ii.
#T3#
Kersikov Ii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
Howard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kersikov Ii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kersikov Ii fails with a takedown attempt.
Howard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kersikov Ii.
Howard stalks Kersikov Ii and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kersikov Ii's face. Kersikov Ii staggers backwards, shaken.
Howard looks to land a combination. Kersikov Ii sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
Howard fails to land with a series of punches.
Howard tries to bum rush Kersikov Ii with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov Ii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kersikov Ii doesn't manage to clinch there - Howard circles away.
#T4#
Kersikov Ii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Howard swivels and escapes.
Kersikov Ii is looking to clinch but Howard is avoiding it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov Ii fails with a takedown attempt.
Howard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kersikov Ii dodges the punch combination from Howard.
Kersikov Ii went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kersikov Ii scores with a kick to the body.
Kersikov Ii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kersikov Ii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Howard slaps away a takedown attempt from Kersikov Ii, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Howard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Howard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kersikov Ii swings for the body but Howard moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Howard!
Howard misses with a double jab.
As Howard looks to move away, Kersikov Ii throws a big counter combo but Howard just gets out of the way.
Howard throws a series of strikes that have Kersikov Ii backpedaling.
A combination from Howard does no damage.
Kersikov Ii is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Howard.
Kersikov Ii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kersikov Ii shoots in looking for a takedown but Howard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kersikov Ii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kersikov Ii lands with a nice body kick.
Kersikov Ii shoots in and drives through. Howard sprawls well.
Kersikov Ii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard stuffs the takedown.
Howard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitali Kersikov Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Howard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kersikov Ii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Howard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Kersikov Ii with that takedown attempt.
Howard wants to counter the offense by Kersikov Ii and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Kersikov Ii takes one on the button.
Howard lands with a nice combination. Kersikov Ii backs away looking to recover.
Howard looks to land a combination but Kersikov Ii avoids it well.
Kersikov Ii fails to land the takedown.
Howard fails to land with a series of punches.
Kersikov Ii looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kersikov Ii slips a jab and a cross from Howard.
Kersikov Ii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kersikov Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Howard as Kersikov Ii shoots in.
Howard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
Howard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov Ii.
Kersikov Ii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Howard circles away.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
Kersikov Ii seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
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!
Kersikov Ii swings for the body but Howard moves out of range.
Kersikov Ii fails to land the takedown.
A nice combination there by Howard.
Kersikov Ii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kersikov Ii fails with a takedown attempt.
Howard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Howard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Kersikov Ii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Howard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kersikov Ii on the side of the head.#CL#
Kersikov Ii clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Kersikov Ii breaks the clinch.
Kersikov Ii misses with a low kick.
Kersikov Ii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Howard defends well and Kersikov Ii ends up having to push Howard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Howard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Howard throws a series of strikes that have Kersikov Ii backpedaling.
No joy there for Kersikov Ii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Howard tries to counter with a clinch but Kersikov Ii shakes him off and moves away.
Howard scores with a one two! Kersikov Ii had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kersikov Ii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Howard as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Howard scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov Ii slips a jab and a cross from Howard.
Kersikov Ii dives in for a single leg takedown but Howard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Howard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Howard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Howard leaves Kersikov Ii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Howard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Howard duly obliges.
Howard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kersikov Ii fails to land the takedown.
Kersikov Ii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Howard swivels and escapes.
Vitali Kersikov Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Howard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kersikov Ii looks for the body kick but Howard saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Howard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Howard 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Howard! |
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