Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Empire: X
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akechi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Howardson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akechi somewhat.
Howardson misses with a series of wild punches.
Howardson looks to land a combination but Akechi avoids it well. #TD2#
Akechi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Howardson to the ground. Akechi is now in Howardson's guard.
Akechi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Akechi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Howardson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Akechi is controlling him.
Howardson keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Akechi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Akechi postures up and lands a big shot to Howardson's brow. #T1#
Akechi lands a couple of elbows.
Howardson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akechi.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Akechi working his ground and pound in the gym.
Akechi works over Howardson with some ground and pound from guard.
Akechi distracts Howardson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Akechi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akechi lands a couple of elbows.
Akechi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Akechi stops Howardson from standing up.
Akechi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Akechi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Akechi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Akechi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Akechi lands a couple of digs.
Akechi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Akechi scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Akechi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Akechi lands a couple of elbows.
Howardson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Howardson tries to get out of the position.
Akechi scoring with some ground and pound.
Akechi forces his way 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!
Akechi is controlling the pace. #T3#
Akechi passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Akechi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Howardson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Howardson shrugs it off.
Howardson taking shots to the head.
Akechi raining down shots from the mount!
Akechi working the ground and pound effectively.
Akechi controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Akechi lands a couple of good shots and Howardson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akechi landing with strikes.
Howardson takes a big shot to the side of the head. #ROC2#Howardson is rocked!
Howardson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akechi on the ground.
Howardson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Howardson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akechi is punishing Howardson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Akechi is raining down hard shots and and Howardson has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jubei Akechi!
Michael Howardson spoke after the fight, saying 'I apologize to my fans for this defeat, I will continue training hard and come back stronger. '.

Event: Empire: 9
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard looks to land a combination. Ruiz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ruiz dodges the punch combination from Howard.
Ruiz misses with a head kick.
Ruiz throws a hook but Howard blocks it.
Ruiz 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.
Ruiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Howard circles away.
Howard throws a right hand that Ruiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruiz also avoids with ease.
Howard throws a right hand that Ruiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruiz also avoids with ease.
Howard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Howard is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Ruiz.
As Ruiz tries to get set, Howard tries to push him back and clinch up but Ruiz manages to avoid the attempt.
Howard swinging wildly here.
Ruiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Howard tries to sprawl out of it but Ruiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Howard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruiz 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 Ruiz off to one side.
Ruiz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michael Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Ruiz.#T1#
Howard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ruiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Howard throws a series of punches but Ruiz moves out of range.
Ruiz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ruiz throws a body kick that misses.
Ruiz fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Ruiz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Howard wants to stand back up but Ruiz manages to pass into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU2#
Ruiz decides to stand back up. #T2#
Howard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Michael Howard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruiz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Howard.
Ruiz throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Ruiz darts in and clinches Howard up against the cage.
Ruiz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Howard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Ruiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Howard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruiz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Ruiz working some strikes from top position.
Ruiz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ruiz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruiz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ruiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Ruiz stands up and waves to Howard to follow him. #TD2#
Ruiz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Howard seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ruiz lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Ruiz is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Ruiz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Glenn Ruiz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Ruiz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ruiz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Howard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruiz on the ground.
Ruiz controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ruiz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Ruiz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ruiz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Howard!
Ruiz controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Ruiz wants to finish this one by submission but Howard is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ruiz.
Ruiz controlling from mount.
Ruiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Ruiz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ruiz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #SUB2#
Ruiz working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Howard looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Ruiz! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Glenn Ruiz!
The defeated Michael Howard had this to say: 'I apologize to my fans for this defeat, I will continue training hard and come back stronger. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clemens misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Romeo.
A punch combination from Romeo misses.
A combination from Clemens does no damage.
Romeo misses with a hook. Clemens ducked under it nicely.
Clemens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romeo dodges the punch combination from Clemens.
Romeo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Romeo throws out a leg kick but Clemens moves out of range and Romeo only half commits.
Romeo tries to clinch but Clemens is having none of it.
Romeo misses with a double jab.
Clemens throws a series of punches but Romeo moves out of range.
Romeo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Clemens fails to land with a series of punches.
Clemens lands a jab-cross combination.
Clemens throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Romeo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clemens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clemens feints a jab promting Romeo to slip. Clemens then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Romeo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Clemens!
Romeo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Romeo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clemens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Romeo steps in with a hook that catches Clemens right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Romeo follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Clemens looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Romeo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith slips a jab from Norman.
Norman lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.#CUT#It looks like John Smith has been cut.#KD#
Norman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Smith sprawling to the canvas! Smith rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Norman finish him?!
A telegraphed right hand from Norman misses the target.
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!
Smith walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Norman swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rollo Norman!

Event: Empire: Grand Prix 145
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Howardson.
Miles's coach down at AdvancedX was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Miles's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Howardson throws a right and a left that Miles avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Miles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miles dodges the punch combination from Howardson. #CL#
Howardson drives through and clinches with Miles against the ropes.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike.
Miles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Howardson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howardson.
Howardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Howardson misses with some punches. #BC2#
Miles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howardson throws a nice looking combination but Miles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miles slips a jab and a cross from Howardson.
Miles takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howardson tries to clinch there but Miles circles away.
Howardson tries to clinch there but Miles circles away. #T1#
Howardson misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Miles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Howardson tries to bum rush Miles with a series of wild strikes but Miles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miles with the counter takedown but Howardson avoids it easily.
Howardson misses with a double jab.
Miles unleashes a big counter combination but Howardson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Howardson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miles connects with a body shot that sends Howardson's belly button to the back.#CL#
Howardson closes the distance and clinches.
Howardson working aggressively here.
Miles tries a body shot but Howardson blocks it.
Howardson digs a right hand underneath Miles's ribcage. Miles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Howardson throws a head punch that misses.
Miles tries to break the clinch but Howardson is controlling the position. #TD2#
Miles jumps guard and drags Howardson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Miles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howardson's guard. #REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miles's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Miles looking to pass the guard.
Miles throws a strike but Howardson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howardson is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Miles has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Howardson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Miles has tightened it up now! Howardson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ricardo Miles!
Ricardo Miles is the new welterweight champion!
Ricardo Miles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Michael Howardson had this to say: 'I apologize to my fans for this defeat, I will continue training hard and come back stronger. '.

Event: FFS 14: Bronson
Date: Jun 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skowronek misses with a two punch combination.
Skowronek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Dudeson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dudeson wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Dudeson drags the fight down to the ground.
Skowronek preventing the sweep.
Dudeson is pulling down on Skowronek's head to control his posture.
Dudeson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dudeson tries to get out of the position.
Dudeson'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.
Dudeson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dudeson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudeson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Skowronek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dudeson.
Dudeson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dudeson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Dudeson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Skowronek taking some punishment here, with Dudeson in his half guard.
Skowronek on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dudeson 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.
Dudeson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skowronek's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dudeson connects with a nice short shot to Skowronek's temple.
Skowronek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dudeson.
Dudeson thows a huge punch but Skowronek dodges it nicely.
Dudeson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dudeson 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.
Skowronek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dudeson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Skowronek pushes Dudeson off looking to stand but Dudeson dives back in and keeps control.
Dudeson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dudeson 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.
Dudeson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Skowronek! More strikes land and this one is all over! Dudeson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dude Dudeson!
Dude Dudeson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Empire: 6
Date: Jun 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Howardson. Those never looked like landing.
Howardson scores with a one two! Gonclaves had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Howardson instigates a clinch. #TD#
Gonclaves gets control of Howardson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gonclaves will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Howardson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Deep waters. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonclaves is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Gonclaves 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gonclaves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gonclaves trying to control but Howardson is working from the bottom.
Gonclaves 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.
Gonclaves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gonclaves trying to control the position from guard on top but Howardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Gonclaves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gonclaves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gonclaves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gonclaves wants to pass the guard but Howardson is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Howardson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gonclaves advances to half guard.
Gonclaves is trying to control the action in half guard but Howardson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gonclaves wants to pass the guard but Howardson is defending well.
Gonclaves wants to take a breather but Howardson is having none of 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.
Gonclaves tries to pass to full mount but Howardson defends it.
Gonclaves trying to control from half guard but Howardson is working away.
Gonclaves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gonclaves connects with a nice short shot to Howardson's temple. #SUB#
Gonclaves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Howardson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gonclaves.
Howardson won't allow Gonclaves to pass to mount. #SUB#
Gonclaves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Howardson wants to stand back up but Gonclaves manages to pass into side control.
Howardson is not content to let Gonclaves control the position.
Gonclaves working the ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Gonclaves crashes against the mat. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Gonclaves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gonclaves is looking to take a break and control but Howardson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonclaves is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Howardson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonclaves advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Gonclaves dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Howardson tries to clinch but Gonclaves is having none of it.
Gonclaves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gonclaves misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gonclaves is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Howardson lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Howardson.
Gonclaves is trying to pull guard but Howardson has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Howardson.
Howardson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gonclaves is trying to pull guard but Howardson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Gonclaves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards.
Howardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards.
Good body shot from Howardson.
Howardson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howardson scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Howardson.
A right hook to the body lands for Howardson.
Howardson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC#
Gonclaves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howardson misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Howardson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonclaves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonclaves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Howardson circles away quickly and effectively.
Howardson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonclaves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Howardson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gonclaves circles away quickly and effectively.
Howardson stalks Gonclaves and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gonclaves's face. Gonclaves staggers backwards, shaken.
Gonclaves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonclaves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Howardson wants to clinch up but Gonclaves keeps it at a distance.
Gonclaves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howardson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Gonclaves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonclaves misses with a double jab.
Gonclaves throws a jab when Howardson was well out of range.
Gonclaves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonclaves looks to land a combination but Howardson avoids it well.
Howardson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonclaves.
Howardson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howardson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gonclaves backs up against the cage.
Michael Howardson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Howardson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Howardson wants to clinch.
Gonclaves was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gonclaves moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gonclaves swats away the attempt to clinch by Howardson.
Howardson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonclaves.
Gonclaves misses with a body shot.
Gonclaves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howardson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonclaves.
Gonclaves takes one to the chin there.
Michael Howardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howardson works over Gonclaves's head and body with a nice combination.
Howardson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howardson unleashes a big counter combination but Gonclaves bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3##CL2#
Howardson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonclaves, pushing him back against the cage.
Howardson scores with a hook to the body.
Gonclaves jumps guard but Howardson stands there with Gonclaves around his waist. Gonclaves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gonclaves drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Howardson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gonclaves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howardson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Howardson. #TD#
Gonclaves manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gonclaves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howardson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Gonclaves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gonclaves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonclaves throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Howardson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonclaves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Howardson is stalling in the full guard.
Gonclaves wants to sweep here but Howardson controlling him for the moment.
Howardson content to stall in guard here.
Gonclaves looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonclaves, not yet.
Gonclaves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gonclaves trying to control the action but Howardson is working from the bottom.
Gonclaves wants to pass to mount but Howardson is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Howardson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##CL2#
Howardson moves into the clinch successfully.
Gonclaves tries to pull guard but Howardson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gonclaves has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Howardson after a bit of a struggle.
Howardson scores with a shot to the side of Gonclaves's head.
Howardson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gonclaves or not.
Howardson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Howardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike.
Gonclaves fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Gonclaves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Howardson.
Howardson stops a takedown attempt from Gonclaves.
Gonclaves is trying to pull guard but Howardson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Howardson lands a right hand. #ROC2#Gonclaves is rocked!
Gonclaves jumps guard but Howardson stands there with Gonclaves around his waist. Gonclaves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howardson.
Oh Gonclaves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howardson scores with a hook to the body.
Howardson lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Howardson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howardson lands a left hand.
Howardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards. #T1#
Howardson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gonclaves to his knees! Howardson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Howardson!
Michael Howardson is the new welterweight champion!
Michael Howardson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Caveman clothing , into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Pedro Gonclaves stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens. Props to winner, good fight man, congratulations. Hope you guys enjoyed the fight. And you know.. I'll be back!'.

Event: Empire: 6
Date: Jun 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Howard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Danconia Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Howard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Howard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danconia Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Howard.
Danconia Jr attempts a counter takedown but Howard avoids it well and moves away.
Howard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Michael Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danconia Jr dodges the punch combination from Howard.
Howard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danconia Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Danconia Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Howard swinging wildly here.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Danconia Jr slips a jab and a cross from Howard. #T1#
Howard misses with a few strikes there.
Howard is looking to score with low kicks.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Howard tries to bum rush Danconia Jr with a series of wild strikes but Danconia Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
Danconia Jr blocks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Howard as he connects with a hook.
Howard lands a jab-cross combination.
Danconia Jr blocks a leg kick.
Howard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danconia Jr.
Howard throws a series of punches but Danconia Jr moves out of range.
Howard throws a series of punches but Danconia Jr moves out of range.
Danconia Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
Howard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danconia Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Howard throws a right hand that Danconia Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Danconia Jr also avoids with ease.
Danconia Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Howard looks winded!
Howard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Danconia Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
Howard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Danconia Jr is out of range.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Howard.
Danconia Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Danconia Jr slips a straight right by Howard.
Michael Howard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Danconia Jr.
Howard throws a nice looking combination but Danconia Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
Howard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Danconia Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Howard.
Danconia Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
No joy there for Howard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Danconia Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Howard misses with a two punch combination.
Howard throws a right hand that Danconia Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Danconia Jr also avoids with ease.
Danconia Jr attempts a counter takedown but Howard avoids it well and moves away.
Howard tries to bum rush Danconia Jr with a series of wild strikes but Danconia Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danconia Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Howard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Danconia Jr attempts a counter takedown but Howard avoids it well and moves away.
Howard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Howard motions for Danconia Jr to come forward. Howard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Howard throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Danconia Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Danconia Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Danconia Jr throwing shots but Howard is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danconia Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Howard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Danconia Jr.
Howard has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Danconia Jr 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.
Danconia Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Howard defending well though. #T4#
Danconia Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Danconia Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Danconia Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Danconia Jr.
Danconia Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Danconia Jr works his way into side control.
Danconia Jr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Howard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Danconia Jr.
Howard defending against the ground and pound.
Danconia Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Danconia Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Danconia Jr.
The strikes coming from Danconia Jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Howard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Danconia Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Howard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Howard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danconia Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
Howard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Howard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Francisco Danconia Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howard's corner calls for a 1-2. Howard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Howard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danconia Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Howard tries to bum rush Danconia Jr with a series of wild strikes but Danconia Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Howard does no damage.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Howard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Howard.
Howard throws a series of punches but Danconia Jr avoids them all with ease.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danconia Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Danconia Jr checks a leg kick.
Danconia Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Danconia Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danconia Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Howard is breathing heavily.#T1#
Howard fails to land with a series of punches.
Danconia Jr dodges the punch combination from Howard.
Danconia Jr attempts a counter takedown but Howard avoids it well and moves away.
Howard throws a nice looking combination but Danconia Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
Howard misses with a looping right.
Howard throws a big shot that misses.
Danconia Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Danconia Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
Danconia Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
Howard tries to bum rush Danconia Jr with a series of wild strikes but Danconia Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danconia Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Howard. Those never looked like landing.
Howard misses with a double jab.
Danconia Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Howard throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Howard throws a series of punches but Danconia Jr moves out of range.
Howard throws a series of punches but Danconia Jr moves out of range.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
Howard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Howard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danconia Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Michael Howard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Howard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danconia Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Howard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Howard misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Howard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howard throws a right and a left that Danconia Jr avoids nicely.
Howard looks to land a combination but Danconia Jr avoids it well.
Danconia Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
Howard misses with a series of wild punches.
Danconia Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Howard throws out a leg kick but Danconia Jr moves out of range and Howard only half commits.
Danconia Jr attempts a counter takedown but Howard avoids it well and moves away.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Howard throws a nice looking combination but Danconia Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danconia Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Howard misses with a two punch combination.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Howard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Howard tries to bum rush Danconia Jr with a series of wild strikes but Danconia Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Howard throws a right hand that Danconia Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Danconia Jr also avoids with ease.
Howard swinging wildly here.
Danconia Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
Danconia Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Howard throws the kick towards the body but Danconia Jr avoids it.
Howard throws a head kick but Danconia Jr moves out of range.
Howard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danconia Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
Howard swinging wildly here.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
Danconia Jr slips a jab and a cross from Howard.
Howard misses with a double jab.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
Howard throws a leg kick but Danconia Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Danconia Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Danconia Jr attempts a counter takedown but Howard avoids it well and moves away.
Howard throws a chopping leg kick but Danconia Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Howard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Danconia Jr.
A combination from Howard does no damage.
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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Howard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Danconia Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danconia Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
A clash of legs there as Danconia Jr blocks the low kick.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
Howard looks to land a left hand but Danconia Jr moved out of range nicely.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
Howard throws a right and a left that Danconia Jr avoids nicely.
Danconia Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
Howard throws a low kick but Danconia Jr avoids it.
Danconia Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Howard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danconia Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick from Howard misses.
Howard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Howard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danconia Jr.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Howard misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
No joy there for Howard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Howard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Danconia Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danconia Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Howard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danconia Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
Howard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
Danconia Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Howard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Danconia Jr attempts a counter takedown but Howard avoids it well and moves away.
Howard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danconia Jr attempts a counter takedown but Howard avoids it well and moves away.
Danconia Jr slips a jab and a cross from Howard.
Howard looks to land a combination but Danconia Jr avoids it well.
Howard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Howard misses. #T2#
Howard misses with the combination.
Danconia Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good work by Danconia Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Danconia Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
Danconia Jr attempts a counter takedown but Howard avoids it well and moves away.
Howard misses with a wild combination.
Danconia Jr dodges the punch combination from Howard.
Howard misses with a series of wild punches.
Danconia Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Howard throws a series of punches but Danconia Jr moves out of range. #T3#
Danconia Jr slips a straight right by Howard.
Danconia Jr blocks a head kick by Howard.
No joy there for Howard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Howard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Danconia Jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Howard won't be happy with that.
Danconia Jr throws an elbow but Howard slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from Danconia Jr crashes against the mat.
Howard defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Danconia Jr.
Danconia Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Howard is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Danconia Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Howard defending against the ground and pound.
Danconia Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Francisco Danconia Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danconia Jr misses with the ground and pound.
Danconia Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
Danconia Jr throws an elbow but Howard slips to the side and avoids it well.
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!
Danconia Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Danconia Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Danconia Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Danconia Jr in side control, throwing shots but Howard defends.
Danconia Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Danconia Jr in side control, throwing shots but Howard defends.
Danconia Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Danconia Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Danconia Jr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Danconia Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Danconia Jr in side control, throwing shots but Howard defends.
Howard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Danconia Jr.
Francisco Danconia Jr 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danconia Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.

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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Howard!
A victorious Michael Howard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: FFS 7: South Bay
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skowronek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skowronek has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mendes.
Skowronek swinging wildly here.
Mendes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A low kick lands for Mendes.
Skowronek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mendes.
Mendes wants to land a leg kick but Skowronek is out of range.
Mendes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mendes fails with a takedown attempt.
Skowronek unleashes a big counter combination but Mendes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mendes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skowronek feints the counter takedown.
Mendes slips a jab and a cross from Skowronek.
Skowronek moves into range and throws a lovely three 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!
Skowronek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mendes throws the kick towards the body but Skowronek avoids it.
Skowronek is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Skowronek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendes tries to counter by clinching up but Skowronek breaks away and moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Skowronek. Those never looked like landing.
Mendes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Mendes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skowronek. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Mendes.
Mendes slips a jab and a cross from Skowronek.
Mendes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skowronek.
Mendes dodges the punch combination from Skowronek.
Skowronek avoids the head kick by Mendes.
Skowronek misses with a wild combination.
Mendes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skowronek.
Good leg kick by Mendes.
Skowronek avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Skowronek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mendes fakes the leg kick and cracks Skowronek in the body.
Piotr Skowronek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendes with a nice calf kick.
Mendes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Mendes closes the distance and pushes Skowronek back into the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendes misses with some punches.
Skowronek's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Mendes is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Skowronek gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Mendes.
Skowronek looks winded!
Mendes misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Mendes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Mendes takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Mendes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Mendes has closed the distance and engaged Skowronek in a clinch.
Skowronek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mendes tries to throw a body punch but Skowronek avoids it by throwing Mendes back against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mendes.
Mendes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mendes pushes Skowronek back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riyu Mendes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mendes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 10:9
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 10:9
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riyu Mendes!

Event: Empire: 4
Date: May 17, 2020

#R1#
Howard misses with a combination
and Robshaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Robshaw slips a jab and a cross from Howard.
Howard tries to bum rush Robshaw with a series of wild strikes but Robshaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robshaw looks to land a combination but Howard avoids it well.
Howard misses with a kick to the body.
Robshaw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Howard momentarily. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Howard has been cut.
Robshaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robshaw has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Howard misses with a combination
and Robshaw counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Howard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Howard throws a nice looking combination but Robshaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robshaw.
Howard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robshaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Howard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robshaw misses with an uppercut. Howard saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Michael Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robshaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Robshaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Howard throws a right hand that Robshaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Robshaw also avoids with ease.
Robshaw has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Robshaw misses with a straight left.
Howard takes one on the button.#ROC2#
Howard is rocked!
Robshaw closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Howard! Robshaw dives in looking to finish! Howard is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Robshaw!
The defeated Michael Howard had this to say: 'I apologize to my fans for this defeat, I will continue training hard and come back stronger. '.

Event: Empire: 4
Date: May 17, 2020

#R1#
Howardson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonclaves throws out a counter right but Howardson avoids it with no problem.
Howardson misses with a series of wild punches.
Howardson tries to clinch there but Gonclaves circles away.
Gonclaves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howardson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonclaves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Gonclaves throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Gonclaves gets tackled into the cage by Howardson. Howardson maintains the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Howardson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Gonclaves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howardson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Howardson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonclaves.
Howardson scores with a shoulder strike.
Gonclaves jumps guard but Howardson stands there with Gonclaves around his waist. Gonclaves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Howardson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howardson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonclavess head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gonclaves has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A right hand to the body from Howardson.
Gonclaves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Howardson to keep the fight standing.
Michael Howardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Gonclaves.
Howardson gets through Gonclaves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonclaves jumps guard but Howardson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Howardson.
Howardson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Howardson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gonclaves looks winded!#TD2#
Gonclaves pulls guard successfully. #T1#
Howardson 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.
Howardson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Howardson 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. #SUB2#
Gonclaves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howardson defends it easily.
Howardson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Howardson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Howardson throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howardson 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.
Gonclaves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howardson's guard. #REVB#
Howardson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Gonclaves trying to control but Howardson is working from the bottom.
Gonclaves looking to pass the guard.
Gonclaves working some strikes from top position.
Gonclaves throwing strikes from guard but Howardson blocks nicely.
Howardson keeping moving, preventing Gonclaves from controlling successfully. #T3#
Gonclaves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gonclaves passes Howardson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gonclaves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gonclaves drops an elbow to the side of Howardson's head.
Gonclaves thows a huge punch but Howardson dodges it nicely.
Gonclaves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Gonclaves is trying to work for a kimura but Howardson is defending well.
Howardson is trying to stand up here but Gonclaves is controlling him well.
Gonclaves is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Gonclaves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gonclaves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gonclaves lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gonclaves punishing his opponent with strikes.
Howardson is squirming around, avoiding Gonclaves's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Gonclaves looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Gonclaves is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Howardson is surviving well by controlling Gonclaves's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Gonclaves is working for a guillotine from mount but Howardson frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Gonclaves dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gonclaves throws a body shot but no joy.
Michael Howardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonclaves misses with a few strikes there.
A right-left combo lands from Howardson.
Howardson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Howardson tries to clinch up but Gonclaves circles away and keeps his distance.
Howardson throws a right and a left that Gonclaves avoids nicely.
Howardson misses with a two punch combination.
Gonclaves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Howardson closes the distance and pushes Gonclaves back into the cage.
A short right from Howardson on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonclaves jumps guard but Howardson stands there with Gonclaves around his waist. Gonclaves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gonclaves takes a shot to the head.
Michael Howardson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A knee to the head by Howardson.
Howardson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Howardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gonclaves is trying to break the clinch but Howardson is controlling him.
Gonclaves just leaning against Howardson, taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Howardson.
A head punch on the inside from Howardson fails to land. #T1#
Gonclaves wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Gonclaves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Howardson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike.
Howardson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gonclaves tries to break the clinch but Howardson is controlling the position. #TD2#
Gonclaves has picked Howardson up - he's going for a ride! Gonclaves dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Pedro Gonclaves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonclaves wants to free his trapped foot but Howardson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gonclaves trying to control the action but Howardson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Howardson is defending against the submission attempts here by Gonclaves.
Gonclaves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Gonclaves stops Howardson from getting back to his feet.
Gonclaves tries to pass to full mount but Howardson defends it. #SUB2#
Gonclaves seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Howardson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pedro Gonclaves!
Pedro Gonclaves is the new welterweight champion!
Pedro Gonclaves made sure to mention his sponsor, PEAK in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Michael Howardson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I apologize to my fans for this defeat, I will continue training hard and come back stronger. '.

Event: FFS 4: Belle Glade
Date: May 15, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skowronek throws a series of punches but Bromham avoids them all with ease.

Bromham decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Skowronek is looking to get back to is feet but Bromham passes into side control.
Bromham lands an elbow.
Bromham is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Skowronek's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bromham misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bromham cracks Skowronek with a big right hand but Skowronek just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Skowronek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bromham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bromham throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bromham is working Skowronek over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bromham is staying tight to Skowronek's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bromham has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Skowronek!
Bromham takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bromham 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bromham misses with a head shot.
Bromham controlling from mount.
Bromham lands a couple of good shots and Skowronek has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bromham trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Skowronek doesn't escape.
Skowronek covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Bromham is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bromham'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.
Bromham gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rowan Bromham showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bromham 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 10:9
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 10:9
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rowan Bromham!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Little tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith misses with a left hand
enabling Little to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Little lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Little misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Little swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Little manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith postures up in Little's guard and throws a big left but Little blocks it.
Little controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Little wants to sweep but no luck.
Little trying to control the position here.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Little had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Little trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith works over Little with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith is in close to Little's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Little is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Little is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Little seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Little has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Smith should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Little has tightened it up now! Smith should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Blake Little!

Event: Empire: 2
Date: May 03, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Howard gets caught napping as Kallas dives in and scores a takedown. Howard manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Kallas throws a sloppy strike and Howard has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Kallas is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Howard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Howard!
A less than humble Michael Howard misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Empire: 2
Date: May 03, 2020

#R1#
Howardson lands a glancing blow to the side of Miles's head.
Miles throws a leg kick but Howardson moved away.
Howardson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miles.
Howardson wants to clinch.
Howardson throws a series of punches but Miles moves out of range.
Miles misses the jab.
Howardson tries to counter with a takedown but Miles is quick to defend against it.
Miles shoots in for a takedown but Howardson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howardson.
Miles throws out a counter right but Howardson avoids it with no problem.
Howardson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Howardson.
Howardson misses with a series of wild punches.
Miles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Howardson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Howardson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Howardson misses with a double jab.
Miles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Michael Howardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miles avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Howardson rushes Miles and presses him up against the cage.
Miles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael Howardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Miles.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Howardson.
Howardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
Miles wants to break free but Howardson has control.
Howardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howardson.
Our sources have told us that Howardson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike.
Howardson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
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!
Howardson lands with a left to the head.
Howardson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howardson swings wildly with an uppercut but Miles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howardson digs a right hand underneath Miles's ribcage. Miles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Howardson lands a nice uppercut.
Howardson lands with a left to the head.
Howardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Howardson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Howardson lands with a right to the head.
Howardson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Howardson lands with a light punch inside.
Howardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Howardson lands a nice shot to the body.
Miles looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Howardson. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Howardson.
Howardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Howardson.
Howardson gets through Miles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Howardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
We've been informed that Miles has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Howardson lands a nice uppercut.
Howardson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Howardson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Howardson fails to land.
Howardson lands an uppercut.
Miles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howardson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Howardson lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Howardson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Howardson.
Howardson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Howardson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Howardson.
A short left from Howardson.
Howardson lands a shot to the body.
Howardson lands with a left to the head.
Howardson lands an uppercut.
Howardson lands a shot to the body.
Miles takes a shot to the head.
Howardson scores a nice knee to the body.
Howardson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
Howardson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Howardson.
Howardson is working Miles over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Howardson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Howardson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Howardson doesn't manage to clinch there - Miles circles away.
Howardson lands with a nice combination. Miles backs away looking to recover.
Howardson throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Howardson has managed to clinch.
Michael Howardson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Howardson misses with the head strike.
Howardson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miless head.
Howardson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miles can do to turn this around?
Howardson pushes Miles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miles takes a shot to the head.
Howardson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Howardson scores with a shot to the side of Miles's head.
Howardson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Howardson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Howardson.
Miles is pushing Howardson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Miles takes a shot to the head. #T1#
A short right from Howardson on the inside. #ROC#
Miles is rocked!
Howardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miles is breathing heavily.
Miles is looking to break free of the clinch but Howardson has double underhooks.
Howardson cracks Miles with a nice body shot.
Howardson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Miles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Howardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
Howardson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Howardson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Howardson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miless head.
Howardson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Miles takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Howardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Howardson.
Howardson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miles is still on wobbly legs! Can Howardson finish him?
Howardson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miles takes a shot to the head.
Howardson pushes Miles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Howardson lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Howardson.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Howardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
Howardson lands with a light punch inside.
Howardson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Howardson. #T3#
Howardson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Howardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
Howardson lands a nice uppercut.
Howardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howardson.
Howardson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Miles! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Howardson is unloading with more strikes now! Miles drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Howardson!
Michael Howardson retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Michael Howardson thanked Caveman clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Empire:1
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Howardson works over Gonclaves's head and body with a nice combination.
Howardson feints a jab promting Gonclaves to slip. Howardson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gonclaves slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Howardson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Howardson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Howardson clinches.
Gonclaves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Howardson walks away with a smile on his face. Gonclaves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gonclaves fails with a takedown attempt.
Howardson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Howardson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gonclaves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howardson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Michael Howardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Gonclaves.#TD2#
Gonclaves pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howardson stays in close to Gonclaves's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Gonclaves working for a triangle but Howardson defends it easily.
Howardson controlling from the top position.
Gonclaves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howardson. #T1##SUB2#
Gonclaves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howardson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Howardson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Howardson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Howardson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gonclaves being controlled here, momentarily.
Gonclaves trying to control the position.
Howardson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #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.
Howardson'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.
Howardson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gonclaves on the ground.
Gonclaves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howardson is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gonclaves has his foot on Howardson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howardson works his way back into a safe position though.
Gonclaves has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Howardson content to stall in guard here.
Howardson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Howardson gets to his feet - Gonclaves follows without any prompting.
Michael Howardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
A combination from Howardson does no damage.
Gonclaves dodges the punch combination from Howardson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gonclaves! But no joy.
Gonclaves takes a swing at Howardson's ribcage but misses.
Howardson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Gonclaves's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gonclaves looks to land a right hand but Howardson moved out of range.
Gonclaves throws a jab when Howardson was well out of range.
Gonclaves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Howardson but Howardson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Howardson feints a jab promting Gonclaves to slip. Howardson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gonclaves slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Howardson tries to clinch there but Gonclaves circles away.
Howardson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Howardson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gonclaves blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Howardson.
Howardson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Howardson.
Howardson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gonclaves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Howardson walks away with a smile on his face. Gonclaves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gonclaves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howardson moves away.
Howardson is looking for a counter combo.
Gonclaves looks winded!#CL#
Howardson clinches.
Howardson lands a body shot.
We've been informed that Gonclaves has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gonclaves is working for takedown but Howardson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Howardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards.
Howardson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Howardson lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Howardson.
Gonclaves tries to break the clinch but Howardson is controlling the position.
Howardson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Howardson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards.
Gonclaves tries to score a body lock takedown but Howardson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Howardson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonclaves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Howardson.
Nice body punch from Howardson.
Still in the clinch, Howardson scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Gonclaves is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Howardson dominated that round.
That's time! Howardson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Howardson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Howardson clinches up against the cage.
Gonclaves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gonclaves is still on wobbly legs! Can Howardson finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Howardson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Howardson scores with a shot to the side of Gonclaves's head.
Howardson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gonclaves to his knees! Howardson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Howardson!
Michael Howardson gave a mention to Caveman clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Pedro Gonclaves was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens. Props to winner, good fight man, congratulations. Hope you guys enjoyed the fight. And you know.. I'll be back!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2020

#R1#
Skowronek's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Skowronek duly obliges.
Trump closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skowronek circles away.
Skowronek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Trump counters with a takedown into side control.
Trump looks up at the clock and then as Skowronek takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Trump smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Skowronek takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Skowronek stops Trump from passing to mount.
Trump working the ground and pound but Skowronek is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Skowronek's face as Trump controls the position.
Skowronek taking punishment in the form of punches.
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!
Skowronek is trying to escape the position but Trump is controlling the position. #T1#
Skowronek is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trump working the body and head with strikes.
Trump misses with the ground and pound.
Skowronek is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Trump has just dragged him back down to the mat.
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.
Trump lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Skowronek is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Trump is trying to get an arm triangle but Skowronek is defending well.
Trump moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Skowronek tries to sprawl but Trump drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Trump trying to control the pace.
Trump thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Trump content to control rather than advance.
Trump not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trump working Skowronek over with strikes. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Trump content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Trump might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Trump takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trump controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Trump 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#
Trump shoots in looking for a takedown but Skowronek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Trump's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Skowronek throws a nice looking combination but Trump bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skowronek throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Trump drives through with a takedown into Skowronek's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trump is pushing down on Skowronek's leg trying to pass to half guard. Skowronek is fighting to maintain full guard but Trump has managed to sneak the leg through.
Trump seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skowronek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trump on the ground.#T1#
Trump scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Trump is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trump fails with a takedown attempt.
Skowronek falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Trump counters with a single leg into guard. Skowronek didn't expect that. #T3#
Trump in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skowronek can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trump controls the pace.
Trump is in close to Skowronek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Trump controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trump cracks Skowronek with a solid left hand.
Trump is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trump stands and throws Skowronek's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Skowronek taking punishment in the form of punches.
Don Trump has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Trump showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Trump shoots in but Skowronek avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Skowronek lands a jab-cross combination.
A punch combination from Skowronek misses.
Skowronek misses with a few strikes there.
Trump lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Trump misses with an attempted mid kick.
Skowronek falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
so Trump counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Trump has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trump sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Skowronek's guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Trump lands a nice short elbow.
Trump passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Trump with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Trump tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Trump's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#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.
Trump is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Skowronek can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Trump controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Trump jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Skowronek manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Trump is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Skowronek is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Skowronek is being controlled here. #T3#
Trump cracks Skowronek with a big elbow.
Trump content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Trump working the ground and pound from side control.
Trump taking a breather here.
More stalling from Trump.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Trump looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Trump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Trump comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Trump 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Trump!
In his post fight interview, Don Trump started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Rise of The Empire
Date: Apr 12, 2020

#R1##CL2#
I Pivo has managed to clinch. #BC2#
I Pivo breaks the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - I Pivo has eaten all the pies!
I Pivo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard. #CL#
Howard moves into range and clinches up with I Pivo.#BC#
Howard breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Howard moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from I Pivo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Pivo throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Howard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Howard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Howard circles away from the clinch attempt.
I Pivo tries to bum rush Howard with a series of wild strikes but Howard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Howard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Howard scores with a one two! I Pivo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick from I Pivo lands but Howard takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Howard has been cut.
Howard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Michael Howard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howard is breathing heavily.
I Pivo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Howard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by I Pivo.
Howard swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD2#
I Pivo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Howard tries to kick I Pivo off in order to stand up. I Pivo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T2#
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!
I Pivo wants to control but Howard is keeping him busy.
I Pivo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Howard's legs.
Howard is not content to let I Pivo control the position.
Howard on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
I Pivo has hold of Howard's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Howard tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - I Pivo cranks the arm and Howard screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Howard, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nico I Pivo!
Nico I Pivo is the new super heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Nico I Pivo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Michael Howard was interviewed post fight and said 'I apologize to my fans for this defeat, I will continue training hard and come back stronger. '.

Event: Rise of The Empire
Date: Apr 12, 2020

#R1#
Howardson misses with a wild combination.
Carter is looking to clinch but Howardson is avoiding it.
Michael Howardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howardson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carter throws a big counter combination but Howardson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Howardson misses with the combination.
Carter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Howardson. #CL2#
Howardson takes the fight into the clinch.
Howardson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Howardson manages to break the clinch.
Howardson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Howardson throws a nice looking combination but Carter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carter misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Howardson clinches up with Carter and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howardson lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Howardson lands a nice uppercut.
Carter jumps guard but Howardson stands there with Carter around his waist. Carter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Carter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Howardson throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Howardson working aggressively here.
Carter looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Howardson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Howardson scores with a shot to the side of Carter's head.
Carter tries to pull guard but Howardson holds him up against the cage and eventually Carter drops back down to his feet.
Howardson pushes Carter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carter is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howardson.
Howardson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Howardson - that landed with a thud.
Carter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Howardson to keep the fight standing.
Howardson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Carter taking a breather.
Carter looking to stall.
Maybe Carter would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.#T2#
Howardson lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howardson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howardson is working Carter over against the cage.
Howardson lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Howardson.
Howardson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike.
Howardson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howardson lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Howardson. #BC2#
Howardson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Howardson works over Carter's head and body with a nice combination.
Howardson scores with a nice strike.
Howardson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Howardson darts in and clinches Carter up against the cage.
Howardson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Howardson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carters head.
Howardson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carters head.
Howardson lands with a left to the head.
Howardson pushes Carter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Howardson. #BC2#
Howardson manages to break the clinch.
Howardson throws a series of strikes that have Carter backpedaling.
Howardson tries to bum rush Carter with a series of wild strikes but Carter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Howardson tries to get set, Carter tries to push him back and clinch up but Howardson manages to avoid the attempt.
Howardson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Howardson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter closes the distance but Howardson moves to the side
and Howardson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carter dodges the punch combination from Howardson.
Howardson throws a combination. Carter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Howardson clinches up against the cage.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Howardson. #BC2#
Howardson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carter is looking to clinch.
Howardson looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well. #CL2#
Howardson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Howardson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Howardson lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Howardson on the inside. #BC2#
Howardson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howardson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carter.
Carter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Howardson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Howardson.
Howardson fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howardson swinging wildly here.
Carter throws a series of punches but Howardson avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Howardson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Howardson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carter tries to clinch but Howardson is having none of it.
Howardson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Howardson does no damage.
It looked like Carter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Howardson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Howardson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Howardson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howardson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Howardson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Howardson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Howardson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Howardson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howardson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carter wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Howardson. #CUT2#
It looks like AJ Carter has been cut.
Michael Howardson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carter backwards. #T1#
Howardson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Howardson is working Carter over against the cage.
Howardson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carters head.
Howardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
A short right from Howardson.
Carter tries to circle away but Howardson has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Howardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Howardson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carter tries to counter by clinching up but Howardson breaks away and moves out of range.
Howardson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Howardson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Howardson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
AJ Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howardson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively.
Michael Howardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howardson misses with a combination
and Carter counters with a two punch combo.
Howardson lands a jab to Carter's midsection.
Howardson tries to bum rush Carter with a series of wild strikes but Carter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Carter throws a leg kick
enabling Howardson to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Howardson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Howardson lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Howardson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Howardson lands a nice uppercut.
Howardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Howardson pushes Carter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Howardson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Howardson on the inside.
Howardson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Howardson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
Howardson scores with a shot to the side of Carter's head.
Howardson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howardson lands a body shot. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Howardson.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carter has had enough of the clinch but Howardson keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Howardson breaks the clinch.
Howardson misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Howardson closes the distance and clinches.
Howardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
A shot in the inside from Howardson.
Carter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Howardson lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Carter is trying to break the clinch but Howardson has him pressed against the cage.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Howardson lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howardson.
Howardson managing to block the knees to the body from Carter.
Howardson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Howardson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike.
Howardson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Howardson lands an uppercut.
Howardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Howardson lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Howardson digs a right hand into Carter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carter's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howardson lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Howardson. #BC2#
Howardson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Howardson throws a series of punches but Carter moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Howardson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on AJ Carter's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Howardson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Michael Howardson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Carter.
Howardson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Carter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jab from Howardson.#CL2#
Howardson rushes Carter and presses him up against the cage.
Howardson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Howardson.
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!
Howardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carter wants to stall. #BC2#
Howardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Howardson misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Howardson does no damage.
Howardson digs a good hook to Carter's body. #T1#
Carter slips a jab and a cross from Howardson.
Carter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Howardson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Howardson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Howardson unleashes a big counter combination but Carter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Howardson pushes him off.#CL2#
Howardson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Howardson lands a left hand. #BC2#
Howardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Howardson is fending him off so far but Carter persists. Nope, Howardson circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Howardson has closed the distance and engaged Carter in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howardson.
Howardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Howardson pushes Carter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Howardson lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howardson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Howardson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Howardson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Howardson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Howardson lands a right hand.
Howardson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Howardson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carters head.
Howardson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Howardson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Howardson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Howardson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Howardson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Howardson.
Howardson lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Howardson - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Howardson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Nice body punch from Howardson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Howardson.
Howardson lands an uppercut.
Howardson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Howardson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carter.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howardson.
Howardson lands a nice shot to the body.
Howardson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Howardson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howardson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carters head.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Carter is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Howardson.
Oh Carter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howardson lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Howardson.
Howardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carter backwards. #T4#
Howardson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
AJ Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howardson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howardson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Howardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Howardson lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Howardson.
Howardson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Howardson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Howardson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howardson lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#BC2#
Howardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Howardson misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Howardson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Howardson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 24:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 24:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Howardson!
Michael Howardson is the new welterweight champion!
Michael Howardson made sure to mention his sponsor, Caveman clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2020

#R1#
Cannonier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skowronek's waist but Skowronek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cannonier off to one side.
Cannonier misses with a body shot.
Skowronek looks for the body kick but Cannonier saw that one coming.
Cannonier wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cannonier has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA London, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Skowronek.
Skowronek misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Cannonier was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Skowronek misses with a wild combination.
Cannonier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skowronek sprawls well. Skowronek wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cannonier gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Skowronek clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Skowronek wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Skowronek pulls guard successfully.
Cannonier wants to stand but Skowronek has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cannonier looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Skowronek scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Skowronek lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
Cannonier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skowronek avoids it really well and circles away.
Skowronek wants to counter with a clinch but Cannonier pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Cannonier . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannonier is breathing heavily.
Cannonier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Cannonier clinches.
Cannonier is trying to break the clinch but Skowronek is controlling him.
Skowronek tries to score a body lock takedown but Cannonier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Skowronek manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Cannonier closes the distance and pushes Skowronek back into the cage.
Skowronek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cannonier . #TD#
Cannonier has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Skowronek uses from the top position. #T3#
Skowronek controls from within his opponent's guard.
Skowronek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cannonier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skowronek is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cannonier is on top in guard. #REVR#
Skowronek is looking to sweep but instead, Cannonier has passed into half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Skowronek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cannonier passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cannonier lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Piotr Skowronek will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cannonier throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cannonier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skowronek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Skowronek. #TD2#
Skowronek changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cannonier looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cannonier prevents Skowronek from improving position.
Skowronek wants to control but Cannonier is keeping him busy.
Skowronek is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier is looking for a sweep.
Cannonier can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Skowronek throws a strike aimed at the side of Cannonier 's head but Cannonier avoids it well.
Cannonier manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cannonier striking from half guard on the bottom.
Cannonier is concentrating on defense, preventing Skowronek from advancing position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cannonier punching from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cannonier closes the distance and clinches up with Skowronek, looking for a takedown. Cannonier pushes Skowronek against the cage but Skowronek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Skowronek tries to clinch up but Cannonier circles away and keeps his distance.
Cannonier tries for a takedown but Skowronek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Skowronek throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cannonier .
Skowronek throws a head kick that Cannonier semi-blocks. #CL#
Cannonier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cannonier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cannonier lands a body punch. #TD#
Cannonier is trying to trip Skowronek. He has hold of a leg but Skowronek is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cannonier persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Skowronek wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Skowronek throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cannonier throws a head kick but Skowronek moves out of range.
No joy there for Skowronek, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Cannonier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Skowronek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Cannonier closes the distance and pushes Skowronek back into the cage.
Skowronek is trying to force a seperation but Cannonier has the dominant position.
Skowronek is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Cannonier . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannonier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skowronek is defending well for now.#BC2#
Skowronek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Skowronek fails with a takedown attempt.
Cannonier has a takedown stuffed.
Skowronek closes the distance and clinches up with Cannonier , looking for a takedown. Skowronek pushes Cannonier against the cage but Cannonier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Cannonier drives through and clinches with Skowronek against the cage.
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!
Skowronek wants a takedown but no success here.
We've been informed that Skowronek has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cannonier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Skowronek is defending well.
Skowronek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cannonier is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Skowronek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cannonier 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Skowronek swinging wildly here.
DJ Cannonier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannonier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Skowronek defends well and Cannonier ends up having to push Skowronek into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Skowronek looks to land a combination. Cannonier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cannonier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skowronek misses with a right hand #CL#
and Cannonier counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cannonier .
Skowronek wants to take the fight to the mat but Cannonier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Skowronek has had enough of the clinch but Cannonier keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Cannonier jumps guard. #T1#
Cannonier is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skowronek is trying to maintain the position but Cannonier is very close to passing his half guard.
Skowronek is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Cannonier seems to be working for a kimura but Skowronek defends the submission attempt.
Skowronek moves into full guard. #T2#
Cannonier won't allow Skowronek to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Skowronek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cannonier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cannonier passes Skowronek's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Skowronek is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Cannonier working Skowronek over with strikes.
Cannonier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skowronek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Skowronek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skowronek has hold of Cannonier 's hands but Cannonier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Skowronek is staying active underneath Cannonier , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Skowronek looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skowronek is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Piotr Skowronek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cannonier feints a jab promting Skowronek to slip. Cannonier then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Skowronek slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Cannonier clinches up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Cannonier showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Skowronek 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Skowronek!
In his post fight interview, Piotr Skowronek started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wright is defended easily by Howardson.#CL2#
Wright closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wright looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Howardson.
Wright wants to break free but Howardson has control. #T1#
Wright tries to pull guard but Howardson holds him up against the cage and eventually Wright drops back down to his feet.
Michael Howardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Wright.
Howardson leaning against his opponent.
Howardson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Howardson gets underhooks to prevent Wright's takedown attempt.
Wright tries to work over Howardson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Howardson just leaning against Wright, taking a breather.
Howardson tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Howardson lands a nice shot to the body.
Wright jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Howardson walks away with a smile on his face. Wright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Wright has managed to clinch.
Howardson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Howardson manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Howardson clinches with his opponent.
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Howardson just leaning against Wright, taking a breather. #BC#
Howardson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Howardson misses with a head kick. #T3##CL2#
Howardson gets tackled into the cage by Wright. Wright maintains the clinch.
Wright tries to pull guard but Howardson holds him up against the cage and eventually Wright drops back down to his feet.
Wright blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Howardson has Wright pushed against the cage.
Howardson scores with a hook to the body.
Wright goes for a takedown attempt but Howardson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Howardson has closed the distance and engaged Wright in a clinch. #T4#
A hook to the body from Howardson.
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Howardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wright tries for a takedown but Howardson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Wright rushes Howardson and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Howardson on the inside.
Howardson lands an uppercut.
Howardson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Howardson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright goes for a takedown in the clinch but Howardson prevents it.
Howardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Howardson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Howardson throws a right hand that Wright ducks under and follows up with a left that Wright also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Wright fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Howardson, pushing him back against the cage.
Howardson lands with a light punch inside.
Michael Howardson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wright tries for a takedown but Howardson manages to get underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Howardson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howardson.#ROC#
Wright is rocked!
Howardson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wright is still on wobbly legs! Can Howardson finish him?
Howardson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Howardson dips a shoulder and cracks Wright with a mighty uppercut! Wright falls back against the cage and Howardson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Wright is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Howardson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Howardson!
A less than humble Michael Howardson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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