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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Convents (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Manafest - Fire In The Kitchen. Robin Convents has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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268 lbs
25 - 31 - 1 |
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244 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robin Convents!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Howard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Convents avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Howard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Convents is looking to clinch but Howard is avoiding it.
Howard misses with a double jab.
Convents tries a head kick but it misses.
Convents closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Howard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Convents fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howard throws a sloppy head kick and Convents moves out of range easily.
Howard scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Convents takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Convents is looking to clinch but Howard is avoiding it.
Convents shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howard as he avoids it easily.
Howard checks the leg kick.
Convents throws a lazy right hand but Howard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Howard lands with a good body shot.
Howard misses with a few strikes there.
Convents tries to clinch up but Howard circles away and keeps his distance.
Good exchange - Howard coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard throws a right and a left that Convents avoids nicely.
Howard feints a jab promting Convents to slip. Howard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Convents slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Howard misses with a two punch combination.
John Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
Howard misses with a two punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Howard.
Convents throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard works Convents's body with a nice hook.
Howard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Convents. Convents circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Howard misses with a double jab.
Howard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donk. Howard catches Convents right on the button with a cross.
Howard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Convents shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Howard but Howard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Howard misses with a few strikes there.
Howard throws a right and a left that Convents avoids nicely.
Convents tries to clinch there but Howard circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard scores with a nice strike.
Howard scores with a three punch combo!
Convents tries for a takedown but Howard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Convents. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Howard misses with a series of wild punches.
Convents throws out a leg kick but Howard moves out of range and Convents only half commits.
Howard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Convents.
Convents throws a hook but Howard avoids it easily.
Howard misses with a double jab.
Howard connects with an inside leg kick.
Convents misses with a wild combination.
Convents tries to clinch but Howard moves out of range.
Howard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Convents.
Convents tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Howard defends well and Convents ends up having to push Howard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Convents is breathing heavily.
Convents breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Convents.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard misses with a few strikes there.
Convents is looking to clinch but Howard is avoiding it.
Howard keeps the fight on the outside.
Howard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Convents pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Howard lands a jab-cross combination.
Convents tries to clinch up.
Howard lands a leg kick that knocks Convents off balance momentarily.
Howard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Convents fails in his attempt to clinch.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Howard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Howard throws a right and a left that Convents avoids nicely.
Convents doesn't manage to clinch there - Howard circles away.
Howard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Howard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Convents feints and then cracks Howard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Howard down.
Howard misses with a double jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Howard. That's going to slow Convents down.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Convents. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Convents is looking to land body kicks.
Howard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Howard connects with an inside leg kick.
Convents avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
John Howard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Howard!
Howard scores with a sloppy right hand. Convents should have avoided that one.
Convents tries to clinch up but Howard circles away and keeps his distance.
Howard scores with a three punch combo!
Convents throws a head kick but Howard moves out of range.
Howard lands with an overhand left.
Howard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Howard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Convents had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Convents has managed to clinch.
Howard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Howard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Howard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Howard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Convents shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Howard sprawls well. Howard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Convents gets slowly back to his feet.
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.
Convents throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Howard on the side of the head.
Howard has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
A left and a right from Howard both land. Nice combination.
Convents fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howard throws a series of punches but Convents moves out of range.
Robin Convents is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good standup being displayed there by Howard as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Convents takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Howard scores with a punch to the head.
Howard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Howard cracks a nice hook into Convents's ribs.
Danga de danga de dang - Howard scores with a four punch combination!
Howard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Howard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Howard connects with an inside leg kick.
No luck for Convents with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Convents avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard throws a series of punches but Convents avoids them all with ease.
Howard misses with a wild combination.
Convents fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howard misses with a two punch combination.
Howard avoids the head kick by Convents.
Howard scores with a decent looking hook.
Howard swinging wildly here.
Howard is working the combinations to good effect here.
Howard swinging wildly here.
Howard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Convents eats them both and turns towards Howard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Convents tries to score a power double leg takedown but Howard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Convents somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Convents. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Convents circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Howard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Howard blocks a head kick by Convents.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Howard. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Howard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Convents is defended easily by Howard.
Howard lands a really nice looking cross but Convents seems unphased.
Howard scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard throws a series of punches but Convents avoids them all with ease.
John Howard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Howard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Howard is looking to slow Convents down with leg kicks.
Convents takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - Howard coming out on top.
Convents is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Convents misses with the combination.
Howard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Howard throws a right hand that Convents ducks under and follows up with a left that Convents also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard connects with the punch.
Howard fails to land with a series of punches.
Convents misses with a low kick.
Howard blocks a head kick by Convents.
Convents slips a jab and a cross from Howard.
Howard misses with the combination.
Convents misses with a takedown attempt - Howard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Convents throws a sloppy head kick and Howard moves out of range easily.
Howard fails to land with a series of punches.
Convents is looking to clinch.
Howard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Convents bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Howard lands a jab-cross combination.
Convents throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Convents takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Howard!
Howard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Howard throws a series of punches but Convents moves out of range.
Convents tries to clinch but Howard is having none of it.
Convents lands a high kick!
Convents gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Howard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Convents's head.
Howard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Convents eats them both and turns towards Howard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Howard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Convents scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Howard is defending against the submission attempts here by Convents.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Convents wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howard keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Howard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Convents tries to clinch up but Howard circles away and keeps his distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Howard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Convents has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Convents and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Convents takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Howard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Convents moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Convents throws a low kick but Howard moves out of range easily.
Howard lands a two punch combo.
Howard lands a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Howard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice takedown defense from Howard. No joy for Convents on that attempt.
Howard misses with a double jab.
Howard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Howard both land. Nice combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Howard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Convents circles away quickly and effectively.
Howard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Howard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Howard lands a jab to the head.
Convents 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.
Convents shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Howard sprawls well. Howard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Convents gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Convents wants to clinch.
Convents misses with a hook.
Howard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Convents circles away quickly and effectively.
Howard swinging wildly here.
Howard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Convents fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Convents. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Howard. Those never looked like landing.
Convents is looking to clinch.
Howard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Howard.
Convents pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Convents looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Howard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Convents. Convents circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Howard tests Convents's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Howard throws a right and a left that Convents avoids nicely.
John Howard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Howard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Howard connects with a nice looking jab.
Howard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Convents looks for a takedown but Howard sprawls well.
Convents pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice combination there by Howard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Convents's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Howard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Convents scrambles back to his feet.
Howard lands with a nice combination. Convents backs away looking to recover.
An inside leg kick from Howard misses.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Convents tries for a takedown but Howard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Howard fails to land with a series of punches.
Convents takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Donk. Howard catches Convents right on the button with a cross.
Howard tests Convents's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Howard.
Convents throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Howard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Howard lands a jab.
Howard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Convents moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Convents closes this distance looking for a takedown but Howard circles away.
Howard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Convents takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Howard lands a head kick. Convents smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Howard misses with the combination.
Convents shoots in but Howard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Convents takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Howard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Howard lands with a nice combination. Convents backs away looking to recover.
Convents showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
Howard swats away the attempt to clinch by Convents.
Convents shoots in looking for a takedown. Howard tries to sprawl out of it but Convents 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Convents tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robin Convents has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Howard throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
John 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Howard!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John Howard made sure he mentioned Sex Panther! (160q recovery $149), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
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hype
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