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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Howlett throws a body shot but no joy.
Bueller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Eric Bueller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bueller throws a jab but it's blocked by Howlett.
Bueller tries to bum rush Howlett with a series of wild strikes but Howlett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bueller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Howlett is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Howlett misses.
Bueller thuds his right hand into Howlett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Howlett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bueller.
Howlett appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Howlett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bueller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A left lands for Bueller.
Bueller throws a sloppy head kick and Howlett moves out of range easily.
Howlett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bueller.
It seemed like Bueller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Howlett slips under a jab from Bueller.
Bueller throws out a loose jab but Howlett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bueller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Howlett.
Bueller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bueller takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bueller slips a jab from Howlett.#T1#
Bueller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bueller 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.
Bueller scores with a nice head shot.
Bueller connects with a looping right hand.
Howlett tries to move into range but Bueller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bueller wants to land a leg kick but Howlett is out of range.
Bueller misses with a right hand
and Howlett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bueller's knee momentarily.
Howlett's corner calls for a 1-2. Howlett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bueller throws a big shot that misses.
Howlett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bueller tries to clinch but Howlett moves out of range. #CL2#
Howlett gets tackled into the cage by Bueller. Bueller maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bueller.
Bueller lands a body punch.
Bueller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howlett just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Howlett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bueller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Bueller tries to break the clinch but Howlett is controlling the position.
Howlett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bueller or not.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bueller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bueller tries a body shot but Howlett blocks it.
Howlett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Howlett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bueller.
Bueller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bueller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bueller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Howlett walks away with a smile on his face. Bueller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Howlett throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Howlett.
Bueller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Bueller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A clash of legs there as Howlett blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Howlett misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bueller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Howlett throws a looping overhand right but Bueller ducks down to avoid it.
Bueller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bueller tests Howlett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bueller walks into a jab.
Howlett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bueller.
Bueller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Howlett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Howlett throws a hook to the side of Bueller's head but Bueller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Howlett loads up on a big right hand but Bueller slips the punch.
Bueller tries to score with a low kick but Howlett moves his leg out of the way.
Howlett tests Bueller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Howlett blocks a low kick nicely.
Bueller takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Howlett catches Bueller right on the button with a cross.
Howlett slips under a jab.
Howlett blocks a jab.
Howlett half committed to a counter leg kick.
Howlett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bueller throws a sloppy head kick and Howlett moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Howlett. That's going to slow Bueller down.
Howlett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bueller swings away with a body shot that misses
and Howlett counters with a nice leg kick.
Howlett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Howlett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bueller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Howlett.
Howlett misses with a body shot.
Howlett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bueller momentarily.
Howlett checks a leg kick.
Howlett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bueller. That did some damage!
Howlett thuds a left hand into Bueller's body.
Bueller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eric Bueller will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bueller throws a body kick that misses.
Howlett checks the leg kick.
Bueller scores with a hook.
Bueller throws a lazy uppercut
and Howlett counters with a good low kick that Bueller was not able to check.
Howlett misses with a wild body shot.
Bueller throws a series of punches but Howlett avoids them all with ease.
Howlett slips a jab from Bueller.
Bueller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Howlett counters with a solid body kick.
A big left from Howlett misses. #CL#
Bueller tries to keep at a distance but Howlett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bueller looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bueller fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Bueller fails to land.
Howlett is pressed up against the cage. Bueller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Howlett down to the mat. Howlett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Bueller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Howlett checks it well.
Howlett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bueller throws a series of punches but Howlett moves out of range.
Bueller cracks Howlett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bueller misses with a leg kick
and Howlett counters with a good low kick that Bueller was not able to check.
Bueller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Howlett.
Howlett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Howlett moves out of range as Bueller strikes.
Bueller throws a head kick that misses.
Howlett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Howlett avoids a kick to the body.
Bueller clobbers Howlett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Howlett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Howlett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Howlett clobbers Bueller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bueller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Howlett takes a swing at Bueller's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Howlett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bueller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bueller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Howlett swats away the attempt to clinch by Bueller.
James Howlett is winning the standup battle so far.
Howlett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bueller tries to clinch but Howlett is having none of it.
Bueller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Howlett checks it well.
Bueller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Howlett.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Howlett connects with a body shot that sends Bueller's belly button to the back.
Howlett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bueller to score with a decent uppercut.
Bueller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Howlett counters with an inside leg kick.
Howlett avoids the head kick by Bueller.
Howlett half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Howlett tries to keep at a distance but Bueller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Howlett tries to work over Bueller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Howlett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3##BC#
Howlett breaks the clinch.
Howlett lands a head kick. Bueller smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Howlett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bueller is able to avoid easily.
Howlett thuds his right hand into Bueller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#
Bueller is rocked!
Howlett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Howlett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good leg kick by Howlett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Howlett scores with a jab. Bueller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bueller is still on wobbly legs! Can Howlett finish him?
Bueller tries to close the distance and clinch but Howlett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Howlett throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bueller avoids it.
Howlett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bueller throws an overhand right that lands on Howlett's shoulder, as Howlett tries to avoid the shot.
Bueller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Howlett's calf.
Howlett works Bueller's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett throws the left hand but Bueller avoids the punch easily.
And Bueller responds with a good body kick, but Howlett manages to step out the way in time.
Bueller seems to have recovered his senses.
A low kick from Bueller misses
and Howlett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bueller throws a leg kick
and Howlett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bueller's knee momentarily.
A jab from Howlett misses.
Bueller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howlett.
Bueller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
A cross from Bueller lands.
A punch combination from Bueller misses.
Howlett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bueller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bueller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Howlett ducks under a wild hook from Bueller.
Bueller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Howlett.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Howlett checks a leg kick.
Howlett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bueller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bueller thumps Howlett with a low kick.
Howlett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bueller throws out a leg kick but Howlett moves out of range and Bueller only half commits.
Howlett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Bueller takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Howlett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Howlett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Howlett.
Howlett misses with a body shot.
Howlett dips to his left and cracks Bueller with an uppercut!
Howlett misses the shot to the body.
Bueller throws a leg kick
and Howlett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Howlett throws a leg kick which misses Bueller's front leg but catches the back leg as Bueller tries to avoid it.
Howlett missing with a left hand there. Bueller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Howlett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Howlett lands a nice shot to the body.
Bueller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Howlett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bueller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Howlett lands a leg kick that knocks Bueller off balance momentarily.
Howlett throws a jab when Bueller was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bueller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Howlett slips a straight right by Bueller.
Bueller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Howlett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Howlett tried to counter with a leg kick but Bueller avoided it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howlett misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Howlett walks into a left hand.
Bueller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Howlett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bueller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bueller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bueller connects with a solid leg kick.
Howlett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Howlett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bueller scores with a spinning back kick!
Bueller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Howlett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bueller scores with a head kick. Howlett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Howlett tries a head kick but it misses.
Bueller feints and then cracks Howlett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Howlett down.
Bueller thows a leg kick but Howlett checks it
and Howlett counters with a slapping leg kick.
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!
Bueller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Howlett at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Bueller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Howlett digs a good hook to Bueller's body.
#T2#
Bueller throws a big shot that misses.
Howlett moves forwards but Bueller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Bueller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bueller throws a leg kick but Howlett checks it.
Howlett fakes the leg kick and cracks Bueller in the body.
Bueller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Howlett.
Howlett tries to land a front kick but Bueller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bueller avoids the head kick by Howlett.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bueller.
A clash of legs there as Howlett blocks the low kick.
Bueller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Howlett throws out the jab.
Howlett misses with an uppercut.
Howlett throws a head kick that half lands.
Bueller moves to clinch but Howlett breaks away
and Howlett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bueller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3##CL2#
Bueller rushes Howlett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Howlett misses with a body punch.
Howlett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bueller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Howlett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Howlett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice elbow from Bueller.
Howlett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bueller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Howlett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bueller has a couple of punches blocked by Howlett.
Howlett gets underhooks to prevent Bueller's takedown attempt.
#T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Howlett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Howlett lands with a right to the head.
Bueller trying to stall but Howlett improves his position.
Bueller looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howlett.
Howlett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bueller.
James Howlett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Howlett misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Howlett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Howlett 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!
James Howlett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
GAMMA#615 Belliveau v Steam
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Howlett moves out of range as Hauki strikes.
Nice body kick from Howlett.
Hauki digs a good hook to Howlett's body.
Hauki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howlett throwing a counter right hand but Hauki manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Hauki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Howlett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hauki throws out a loose jab but Howlett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hauki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hauki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hauki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Howlett is out of range.
Hauki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hauki throws a wild body kick that Howlett sees coming a mile off.
Hauki blocks a leg kick.
Howlett connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett throws a body kick that misses.
Howlett misses with a right hand
and Hauki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Howlett lunges at Hauki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hauki's hand.
We've been informed that Hauki has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Howlett throws a big shot that misses.
Howlett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hauki's hands.
Howlett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hauki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hauki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A leg kick checked by Hauki.
Howlett slips a straight right by Hauki.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Howlett crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hauki - the referee stops the clock and Howlett gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hauki. Howlett manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Howlett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hauki.
Hauki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hauki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Howlett throws out the jab.
Hauki looks to land a right hand but Howlett moved out of range.
Howlett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Despite the aggression on Hauki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hauki misses with a low kick.
Howlett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hauki moves out of range of the body kick from Howlett.
#T2#
Howlett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hauki.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Howlett, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hauki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Howlett walks into a left hand.
Hauki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hauki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howlett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Howlett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hauki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Howlett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hauki throws a solid leg kick but Howlett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hauki.
Hauki stalks Howlett and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Howlett's face. Howlett staggers backwards, shaken.
Howlett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hauki was well out of range. Poor timing from Howlett.
A chopping leg kick lands by Howlett.
Howlett throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hauki counter with a right hand.
Hauki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Howlett slips under a jab.#T3##KD2#
Hauki drops Howlett with a left right combo! Hauki follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC2#
Howlett is rocked!
Howlett is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hauki is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Oh Howlett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Howlett gets back to half guard.
Howlett seems to have got his legs back now.
Howlett is trying to stand up here but Hauki is controlling him well. #ES#
Howlett kicks Hauki off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hauki throws a low kick but Howlett moves out of range easily.
Howlett throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hauki avoids it.
Howlett avoids the head kick by Hauki.
Hauki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howlett was well out of range. Poor timing from Hauki.
Hauki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Howlett's head.
Hauki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Howlett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hauki scrambles back to his feet.
Howlett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hauki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hauki throws out a powerful jab.
Hauki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Howlett scores with a jab. Hauki acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Howlett ducks under a wild hook from Hauki.
Hauki throws a leg kick that misses.
Howlett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hauki is able to avoid easily.
Hauki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hauki misses with a right hand
and Hauki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Howlett. That's going to slow Hauki down.
Hauki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Howlett checks a leg kick.
Howlett lands a body shot.
Hauki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Howlett was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hauki staying out of range there.
Hauki misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hauki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Howlett is able to avoid easily.
Howlett is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hauki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Howlett half committed to a counter leg kick.
Howlett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howlett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hauki.
Hauki tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taneli Hauki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hauki throws a sloppy head kick and Howlett moves out of range easily.
Hauki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Howlett misses the target.
Howlett throws a hook to the side of Hauki's head but Hauki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Howlett connects with an inside leg kick.
Hauki's corner calls for a 1-2. Hauki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Howlett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hauki lands an overhand right.
Howlett misses with a looping left.
Howlett scores with a hook.
Howlett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Howlett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hauki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hauki scoring well with a low kick there.
Hauki throws a lazy uppercut
and Howlett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hauki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Howlett. Howlett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hauki ducks right into an uppercut from Howlett.
The fighters circling - Hauki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Howlett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hauki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Howlett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hauki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hauki throws a leg kick
and Howlett counters with a nice kick to the body.
Howlett ducks under a wild hook from Hauki.
Howlett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hauki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hauki.
Howlett misses with a looping left.
Howlett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hauki.
Howlett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Howlett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hauki lands with a good body shot.
Hauki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Howlett tries a low kick but Hauki avoids it.
Howlett moves out of range of the leg kick from Hauki.#T2#
Hauki avoids the head kick by Howlett.
Hauki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hauki misses with an uppercut.
Hauki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hauki tried to score with a low kick but Howlett checks it.
Howlett throws a low kick but Hauki moves out of range easily.
Howlett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hauki swats away the attempt to clinch by Howlett.
Hauki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Howlett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Hauki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hauki swings for the body but Howlett moves out of range.
Howlett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hauki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Howlett counters with a body kick that stops Hauki in his tracks momentarily.
A lazy left from Howlett finds it's target.
Howlett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Howlett is looking to chop away at Hauki's legs.
Hauki wants to counter the offense by Howlett and move into the clinch position.
Hauki misses with a straight left.
Howlett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hauki misses with a hook. Howlett ducked under it nicely.
Hauki throws a leg kick
and Hauki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Howlett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Hauki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Howlett.
Hauki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Howlett blocks an uppercut.
Howlett blocks an uppercut.
Hauki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Howlett lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Howlett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Howlett looking to throw knees to the head but Hauki is blocking nicely.
Hauki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Howlett tries to work over Hauki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hauki blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howlett.
Hauki throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hauki.
Hauki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Howletts head.
Hauki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Howletts head.
Hauki struggles to land a body shot inside as Howlett controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Howlett.
Howlett misses with a punch on the inside.
Hauki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Howlett will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hauki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howlett.
Howlett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Howlett.
Howlett misses with a low kick.
Hauki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Howlett.
Hauki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hauki throws a leg kick but Howlett checks it.
Howlett appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Howlett throws a lazy uppercut
and Hauki counters with a leg kick.
Hauki looks to land a right hand but Howlett moved out of range.
Howlett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Howlett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hauki momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hauki lands a right hook to the body.
Howlett lands a glancing blow to the side of Hauki's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hauki misses with a hook
and Howlett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hauki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Howlett counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Hauki tries to score with a low kick but Howlett moves his leg out of the way.
Hauki takes one on the button.
Hauki scores with a punch to the head.
Howlett throws a looping overhand right but Hauki ducks down to avoid it.
Hauki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Howlett half committed to a counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hauki.
Howlett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hauki defending well as Howlett loads up on a big left hand.
Hauki takes a jab right on the kisser.
James Howlett is winning the standup battle so far.
Howlett lands with a shot to the body.
Hauki throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Howlett misses.
Howlett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hauki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howlett throws a solid leg kick but Hauki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Howlett.#T2#
Hauki misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Howlett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hauki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hauki scores with a nice head shot.
Howlett misses with an uppercut. Hauki saw that one coming.
Hauki loads up on a big right hand but Howlett slips the punch.
Howlett throws a hook but Hauki avoids it easily.
Howlett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Howlett lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Howlett. Hauki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Howlett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hauki in his tracks.
Howlett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hauki manages to avoid it.
A jab from Howlett misses.
Howlett works the jab nicely.
Hauki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Hauki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Howlett's sensitive parts.
Howlett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Howlett throws an overhand right that lands on Hauki's shoulder, as Hauki tries to avoid the shot.
Howlett scores with a hook.
Howlett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hauki.
Howlett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hauki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hauki tries to clinch but Howlett is having none of it.
Howlett wants to land a leg kick but Hauki is out of range.
Hauki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hauki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Howlett gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Howlett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Howlett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hauki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Howlett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hauki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hauki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howlett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Howlett dips to his left and cracks Hauki with an uppercut!
Hauki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL2#
Hauki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hauki tries a body shot but Howlett blocks it.
Hauki lands a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hauki.
Hauki misses with a punch on the inside.
Howlett lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hauki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Howlett swings wildly with an uppercut but Hauki uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howlett.
Hauki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Howlett.
I think Howlett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... James Howlett!
During a confident post fight interview, James Howlett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GAMMA#612 Kha v Kakoullis
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Howlett dips to his left and cracks Bennet with an uppercut!
Bennet lands a leg kick that knocks Howlett off balance momentarily.
Howlett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Howlett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Howlett has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bennet misses with a looping left.
Howlett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Howlett throws a shot from downtown. Bennet moves away and avoids it.
Bennet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Howlett.
Howlett throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Bennet.
Bennet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good leg kick by Howlett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A telegraphed right hand from Howlett misses the target.
Howlett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet blocks a low kick nicely.
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Howlett throws out a leg kick but Bennet moves out of range and Howlett only half commits.
Bennet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Howlett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Howlett lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Bennet misses with an uppercut. Howlett saw that one coming.
Bennet works Howlett's body with a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Bennet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bennet.
Bennet throws a right hand that misses
and Howlett counters with a nice leg kick.
Howlett swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet moves out of range of the leg kick from Howlett.
Howlett misses with a body shot.
Bennet misses with a straight left.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Howlett throws a looping overhand right but Bennet ducks down to avoid it.
Bennet throws a hook but Howlett avoids it easily.
Howlett digs a good body shot into Bennet's ribs.
Bennet misses with a hook.
Bennet throws an off balance right hand
and Howlett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Howlett.
Bennet throws a nice looking combination but Howlett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Howlett.
Bennet throws out a loose jab but Howlett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howlett staying out of range there.
Howlett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scotty Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet misses with a looping right.
Bennet takes a swing at Howlett's ribcage but misses.
Howlett was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Howlett misses.
Howlett throws a hook to the side of Bennet's head but Bennet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Howlett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Howlett 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.
Howlett throws a poor cross that misses
and Bennet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Bennet misses.
Howlett cracks the inside of Bennet's front leg.
Howlett slips a straight right by Bennet.
Bennet throws a right hand that misses
and Howlett counters with an outside leg kick.
#T3#
Howlett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bennet if he has to take too many more of those.
Howlett throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Bennet.
Howlett slips under a jab from Bennet.
Bennet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Howlett throws a hook to the side of Bennet's head but Bennet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Howlett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Howlett moves out of range as Bennet strikes.
Howlett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bennet moves out of range as Howlett throws a body kick.
Bennet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Howlett throws a nice head kick!
Howlett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet blocks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet throws out a loose jab but Howlett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet backing away here, and Howlett unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bennet throws a hook but Howlett avoids it easily.#T4#
Bennet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Howlett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bennet lands a front kick.
Howlett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Howlett.
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Howlett ducks down to avoid it.
Bennet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennet misses with an uppercut. Howlett saw that one coming.
Howlett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bennet to score with a decent uppercut.
Howlett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Howlett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bennet looks to land a left hand but Howlett moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howlett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennet.
Howlett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Howlett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bennet's calf.
Bennet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Howlett's sensitive parts.
Howlett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Howlett 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#
Bennet lands with a good body shot.
James Howlett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bennet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Howlett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennet looks to land a left hand but Howlett moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennet misses the target.
Bennet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bennet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bennet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bennet jabs Howlett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bennet throws a shot from downtown. Howlett moves away and avoids it.
Howlett looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Howlett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Howlett just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Howlett.
Howlett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Bennet avoids the body shot from Howlett.
Howlett slips under a jab from Bennet.
Bennet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennet lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bennet throws a hook but Howlett avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Bennet.
Howlett appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bennet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennet lands a really nice looking cross but Howlett seems unphased.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Howlett.
Bennet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bennet throws a right hand that misses
and Howlett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Howlett misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Howlett 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 Bennet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bennet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Bennet on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Howlett tries to work over Bennet's front leg with a kick but Bennet checks it.
Bennet misses with a straight left.
Howlett throws a leg kick #CL#
and Bennet counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bennet. #T2#
Good body shot from Bennet.
Bennet stalls.
Howlett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Howlett.
Bennet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennet throws a jab when Howlett was well out of range.
Howlett throws a hook to the side of Bennet's head but Bennet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Howlett throws a head kick that misses
and Bennet counters with a stiff right hand.
Bennet takes a swing at Howlett's ribcage but misses.
Howlett only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Bennet misses.
Howlett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Howlett is just out of range.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Howlett blocks the low kick.
Howlett feints a counter leg kick.
Howlett throws a head kick but Bennet moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Bennet on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Howlett misses with a left hand
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Bennet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennet drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bennet walks into a left hand.
Howlett ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Howlett misses with a low kick.
Howlett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennet.
Bennet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howlett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennet misses with an uppercut
and Howlett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bennet moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Bennet.
Bennet misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Howlett.
Howlett scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howlett tests Bennet's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Bennet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Howlett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Howlett throws a body shot but no joy.
Howlett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bennet on the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Howlett.
Howlett needs to keep his hands up - Bennet had a free shot at his head there.
Howlett misses with a right hand
and Bennet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennet throws a poor cross that misses
and Howlett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Howlett moves out of range of the strikes.
Howlett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Howlett throws a shot from downtown. Bennet moves away and avoids it.
Howlett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Howlett.
Bennet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Bennet misses.
Howlett throws out a leg kick but Bennet moves out of range and Howlett only half commits.
Howlett cracks Bennet with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Scotty Bennet will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bennet checks the leg kick.
Bennet moves into range and connects with a jab.
Howlett throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennet.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Howlett.
Bennet works the jab nicely.
Bennet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Howlett.
Bennet lands with a slapping head kick.
Howlett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Howlett throws an overhand right that lands on Bennet's shoulder, as Bennet tries to avoid the shot.
Bennet throws a poor cross that misses
and Bennet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennet misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bennet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennet blocks a low kick nicely.
Bennet misses with a straight left.
Howlett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet is looking to slow Howlett down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet clobbers Howlett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Bennet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howlett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Howlett throws a jab when Bennet was well out of range.
Bennet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Howlett counters with a low kick, right behind Bennet 's knee.
Bennet throws a lazy uppercut
and Howlett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bennet scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bennet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Howlett throws a shot from downtown. Bennet moves away and avoids it.
Howlett digs a good hook to Bennet's body.
Bennet throws a big shot that misses.
Bennet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bennet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Howlett throws out the jab.
Bennet throwing a counter right hand but Howlett manages to avoid it.
Bennet throws a good cross that connects.
Howlett staying out of range there.
Bennet misses with a hook
and Howlett counters with a nice body shot.
Bennet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Howlett tries to score with a low kick but Bennet moves his leg out of the way.
Howlett misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Howlett.
Bennet slips a jab from Howlett.
Howlett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bennet.
Howlett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Howlett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Howlett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Howlett.
Bennet misses with a left hand
and Howlett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Howlett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bennet's calf.
Howlett moves out of range of the body kick from Bennet.
Howlett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Howlett.
Howlett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Howlett walks into a stiff left hand from Bennet.
Bennet scores with a one two! Howlett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Howlett ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Howlett. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Howlett thuds a left hand into Bennet's body.
Bennet throws a jab but it's blocked by Howlett.
Howlett keeps Bennet at a distance using the push kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Howlett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet throws a hook but Howlett avoids it easily.
Bennet throws a jab but it's blocked by Howlett.
Bennet throws a hook but Howlett blocks it.
Howlett scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bennet looks to throw the jab but Howlett is out of range.
Howlett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Howlett throws a leg kick but Bennet checks it.
Bennet checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bennet blocks a head kick by Howlett.
Howlett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Bennet misses the target.
Bennet throws a series of punches but Howlett avoids them all with ease.
Howlett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Bennet finds it's 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!
Howlett misses the shot to the body.
Howlett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bennets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bennet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bennet misses with a lunging right hand
and Howlett counters with a nice uppercut.
Howlett misses with a leg kick.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howlett.
The fighters circling - Bennet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Howlett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Howlett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennet.
Bennet misses with a looping left.
Howlett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Howlett.
I think Howlett 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!
A very excited looking James Howlett made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Scotty Bennet stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm shop worn and injury riddled. Time to call it a career.'.
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Event:
GAMMA#607 Lodbrok v Kha
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Howlett misses with a hook.
Howlett throws a leg kick but Akabaro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Akabaro throws a lazy body kick
and Howlett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Howlett tries to score with a low kick but Akabaro moves his leg out of the way.
Howlett lands with a cross.
A jab from Howlett misses.
Akabaro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Howlett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Howlett looks to score with a jab to the body but Akabaro is just out of range.
A left and a right from Akabaro both land. Nice combination.
Akabaro moves out of range of the leg kick from Howlett.
Akabaro throws a head kick but Howlett moves out of range.
Akabaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Howlett finds it's way round the side to connect with Akabaro's head.
We've been informed that Howlett has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Akabaro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett with a jab.
Howlett throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Akabaro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akabaro.
Howlett throws a sloppy head kick and Akabaro moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Howlett.
Howlett misses with a low kick as Akabaro jumps back.
Howlett misses with a wild body shot.
Akabaro darts in trying to clinch
and Howlett counters with a body kick.
Akabaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Howlett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akabaro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Howlett misses with a body shot.
Howlett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akabaro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akabaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Howlett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Howlett misses with a hook to the body
and Akabaro counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akabaro misses with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Akabaro.
Howlett scoring well with a low kick there.
Howlett scores with a leg kick.
Howlett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akabaro at a distance.
Howlett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Howlett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good leg kick by Howlett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akabaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Howlett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Howlett.
Akabaro swings widly with a right hand
and Howlett counters with a stiff right hand.
Akabaro needs to keep his hands up - Howlett had a free shot at his head there.
Howlett throws out a leg kick but Akabaro moves out of range and Howlett only half commits.
Akabaro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3#
Howlett misses with a looping left.
Howlett lands a leg kick that knocks Akabaro off balance momentarily.
Howlett misses with a low kick.
Akabaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Howlett.
A little jabbing left from Howlett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Howlett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akabaro looks for the body kick but Howlett saw that one coming.
Akabaro lands with a straight right. Howlett didn't see that one coming.
Akabaro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Howlett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akabaro scrambles back to his feet.
Howlett cracks Akabaro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Howlett looks to land a body kick but Akabaro moved away.
Howlett digs a good body shot into Akabaro's ribs.
Nice shot by Howlett.
Howlett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akabaro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howlett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akabaro. That did some damage!#T4#
Akabaro throws a leg kick
and Akabaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Howlett throws a leg kick but Akabaro moved away.
Akabaro throws a wild body kick that Howlett sees coming a mile off.
Howlett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Howlett throws a hook to the side of Akabaro's head but Akabaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akabaro misses with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Howlett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Akabaro connects with an inside leg kick.
Howlett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Howlett backs away, Akabaro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Akabaro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Akabaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Howlett throws out the jab.
Akabaro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Howlett. Howlett obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akabaro avoids the body shot from Howlett.
Howlett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Howlett is looking to slow Akabaro down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Akabaro blocks a low kick nicely.
Akabaro tries to score with a low kick but Howlett moves his leg out of the way.
Howlett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akabaro.
Akabaro throws a leg kick but Howlett moved away.
Howlett throws the left hand but Akabaro avoids the punch easily.
Akabaro half committed to a counter leg kick.
Akabaro throws a sloppy head kick and Howlett moves out of range easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Akabaro might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Howlett misses with a body shot.
Howlett throws a body shot but no joy.
Howlett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Howlett throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett lands a nice shot that snaps Akabaro's head back.
That kick from Howlett tenderised Akabaro's leg. Akabaro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akabaro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Howlett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Howlett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Akabaro slips a straight right by Howlett.
Akabaro throwing a counter right hand but Howlett manages to avoid it.#T1#
Akabaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howlett throws a hook but Akabaro avoids it easily.
Akabaro scoring well with a low kick there.
Akabaro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Howlett.
Howlett thumps Akabaro with a low kick.
Akabaro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Howlett's sensitive parts.
Akabaro ducks right into an uppercut from Howlett.
Akabaro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akabaro slips under a jab.
Akabaro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
It looks like Akabaro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Akabaro moves out of range as Howlett strikes.
Akabaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akabaro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
James Howlett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akabaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Howlett lands a nice looking body shot.
Howlett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Howlett missing with a left hand there. Akabaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Akabaro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howlett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akabaro half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big left from Akabaro misses.
Howlett misses with a head kick.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Akabaro on the inside.
Akabaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akabaro lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Akabaro.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howlett.
Akabaro looking to stall.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Howlett avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Howlett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Akabaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howlett.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Howlett fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Akabaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akabaro prevents a body shot from Howlett.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Howlett avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Howlett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Howlett struggles to land a body shot inside as Akabaro controls his hands.
Akabaro tries to work over Howlett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akabaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Howletts head.
Akabaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Howlett.
Howlett can't find room to land a body shot as Akabaro controls the action.
Akabaro works on Howlett's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Akabaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akabaro.
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Howlett controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Howlett as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Akabaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akabaro blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Howlett controls his hands.
Akabaro stalls.
Kwame Akabaro has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Howlett breaks the clinch.
Howlett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Howlett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akabaro doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Howlett misses.
Akabaro misses with a right hand
and Howlett counters with a straight right hand.
Akabaro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Akabaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akabaro avoids the body shot from Howlett.
Akabaro half committed to a counter leg kick.
Howlett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akabaro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Howlett.
Howlett connects with an inside leg kick.
Howlett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akabaro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akabaro tries to score with a low kick but Howlett moves his leg out of the way.
Howlett swings for the body but Akabaro moves out of range.
Akabaro has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Howlett misses with a head kick.
Akabaro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akabaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Howlett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akabaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Howlett.
Akabaro tried to counter with a leg kick but Howlett avoided it.
Howlett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akabaro.
Howlett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akabaro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Howlett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Howlett throws a low kick but Akabaro avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Howlett.
Akabaro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Howlett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akabaro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Howlett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akabaro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akabaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Howlett counters with a low kick, right behind Akabaro 's knee.
Akabaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howlett.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the body
and Howlett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akabaro lands a nice hook to Howlett's body. Howlett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Howlett.
Akabaro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howlett punishes Akabaro's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Akabaro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Howlett.
Akabaro misses with a left hand
and Howlett counters with a stiff right hand.
Howlett misses with a wild body shot.
Akabaro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Akabaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howlett moves out of range of the body kick from Akabaro.
Akabaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howlett.
A swing and a miss from Akabaro.
Howlett avoids the head kick by Akabaro.
And Howlett responds with a good body kick, but Akabaro manages to step out the way in time.#CL2#
Howlett clinches up against the cage.
Akabaro has a couple of punches blocked by Howlett.
Akabaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akabaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Howlett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Howlett blocks it.
#T3#
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Howlett avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Howlett throws a head punch that misses.
Howlett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Howlett.
Howlett misses with a punch on the inside.
Akabaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Howlett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akabaro lands a body punch.
Akabaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro is looking to control Howlett's arms but Howlett gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akabaro has his back to the cage.
Howlett prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Howlett misses with a body punch.
Akabaro is working Howlett over against the cage.
Howlett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howlett.
Howlett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akabaro backwards.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro stalling.
Howlett lands a left hand.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Howlett blocks it.
Kwame Akabaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Howlett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro lands a body punch.
Howlett tries a body shot but Akabaro blocks it.
Akabaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Howlett uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Howlett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Howlett 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!
A very excited looking James Howlett made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Kwame Akabaro was interviewed post fight and said 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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GAMMA#602 Lodbrok v Richards
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Howlett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Goodman's coach down at Globo Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Goodman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Goodman connects with a nice looking jab.
Howlett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Goodman as he connects with a hook.
Howlett misses with an uppercut.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.
Goodman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Howlett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Howlett.
Howlett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Goodman walks into a left hand.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Howlett.
As Goodman backs away, Howlett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Goodman swings widly with a right hand
and Howlett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Goodman lunges at Howlett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Howlett's hand.
Goodman misses with the body kick
and Howlett counters with a straight right hand.
Howlett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Goodman.
Howlett throws a low kick but Goodman moves out of range easily.
Howlett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goodman throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Howlett counters by clinching up.
Howlett misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman lands with a left to the head.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Howlett controls his hands.
#BC#
Howlett breaks the clinch.
Goodman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goodman scores with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goodman, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Howlett.
Howlett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goodman throws a hook but Howlett avoids it easily.
Howlett throwing a counter right hand but Goodman manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman lands with a hook. Howlett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Goodman throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Howlett throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Howlett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goodman slips a straight right by Howlett.
Howlett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman flicks out a counter leg kick but Howlett steps away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Howlett.
Howlett scores with a nice strike.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Howlett moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Howlett ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Howlett.
Goodman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Goodman. Those never looked like landing.
Goodman cracks Howlett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Howlett lands a leg kick that knocks Goodman off balance momentarily.
Howlett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goodman.#T3#
A lazy left from Howlett finds it's target.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman slips a straight right by Howlett.
Goodman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Howlett.
Howlett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Howlett throws a leg kick
letting Goodman counter with a right hand.
Goodman slips under a jab from Howlett.
Goodman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Howlett had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Howlett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Howlett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goodman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Howlett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goodman.
A good leg kick by Howlett.
Howlett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goodman checks it well.
Goodman checks a low kick from Howlett.
Goodman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Howlett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howlett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goodman looks for the body kick but Howlett saw that one coming.
Howlett appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman scores with a jab to the head.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howlett misses with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Howlett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goodman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goodman scores with a decent looking hook.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Howlett moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
Howlett digs a good hook to Goodman's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Howlett saw that one coming.
Howlett on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goodman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Howlett ducks down to avoid it.
Howlett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Howlett misses with a lunging right hand
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Goodman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goodman scores with a nice right hand.
Howlett blocks a jab.
Howlett throwing a counter right hand but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Goodman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A jab from Howlett finds it's way through Goodman's defenses.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howlett manages to avoid it.
Howlett gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Howlett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
Howlett lands with a kick to the temple. Goodman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Howlett throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Goodman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goodman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Howlett counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howlett takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Goodman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Howlett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Howlett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Howlett throws a head kick that misses
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Howlett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goodman finds it's way round the side to connect with Howlett's head. #T1#
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Howlett slips the punch.
Howlett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goodman checks it well.
Howlett misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman avoids a kick to the body.
Howlett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Goodman moves out of range as Howlett throws a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Howlett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Howlett scores with a leg kick.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howlett.
Goodman throws a push kick but Howlett slaps the foot to one side.
Howlett tries to work over Goodman's front leg with a kick but Goodman checks it.
Howlett scores with a nice right hand.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Howlett.
Goodman connects with a single shot there.
Howlett misses with an uppercut
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Howlett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howlett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goodman's head backwards.
Howlett misses with a hook.
Howlett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Goodman tries to land a body kick
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman slips a jab from Howlett.
Howlett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Howlett misses with a head kick.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Howlett.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Howlett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howlett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Goodman scores with a jab.
Goodman slips a jab from Howlett.
Howlett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Howlett.
Goodman tries a quick counter leg kick but Howlett is wise to it.
Goodman misses with a head kick.
Goodman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goodman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howlett manages to avoid it.
Howlett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Howlett.
Howlett on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Howlett slips a straight right by Goodman.
Howlett ducks right into an uppercut from Goodman.
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goodman slips a straight right by Howlett.
Howlett misses with a leg kick
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Howlett throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Goodman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Howlett throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Howlett slips a straight right by Goodman.
Goodman throws a poor cross that misses
and Howlett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Howlett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goodman's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman scores with a sloppy right hand. Howlett should have avoided that one.
Howlett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Howlett misses with a low kick as Goodman jumps back.
A big left from Howlett misses.
Goodman slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Goodman misses.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howlett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman throws a hook but Howlett blocks it.
Goodman misses with a hook
and Howlett counters with a stiff right hand.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howlett manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Howlett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Howlett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Saul Goodman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Goodman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Goodman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Howlett can pounce on him.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howlett.
Howlett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goodman checks a leg kick.
Howlett lands with a shot to the body.
Howlett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Howlett's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Howlett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Howlett throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Howlett throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman throws the left hand but Howlett avoids the punch easily.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Howlett misses its intended target.
Howlett connects with an inside leg kick.
Howlett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Goodman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Howlett throwing a counter right hand but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Howlett there.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Howlett.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goodman.
Howlett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goodman.
Goodman checks a low kick from Howlett.
Howlett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goodman connects with the punch.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Howlett misses with an uppercut.
Goodman throws a body punch but Howlett moves out of range.
Howlett blocks a jab.
A jab from Goodman misses. #T2#
Goodman tries to land a front kick but Howlett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Howlett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goodman! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Howlett throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goodman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Howlett can pounce on him.
Goodman connects with a single shot there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goodman.
Howlett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Howlett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Howlett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman thumps Howlett with a low kick.
Howlett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
A countering left hand to the body from Goodman misses.
Howlett throws a leg kick
letting Goodman counter with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Howlett. That's going to slow Goodman down. #T3#
Goodman ducks right into an uppercut from Howlett.
Left hook, right uppercut from Goodman.
Howlett misses with a low kick.
Howlett throws a leg kick
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab.
Howlett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Donk. Howlett catches Goodman right on the button with a cross.
Goodman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Howlett counters with a thumping low kick.
Donk. Howlett catches Goodman right on the button with a cross.
Howlett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Howlett defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howlett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodman. Goodman obviously looking to wear him down.
Howlett connects with a jab.#T4#
Howlett throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Howlett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Howlett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goodman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Howlett scrambles back to his feet.
Goodman swings widly with a right hand
and Howlett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Goodman throws the left hand but Howlett avoids the punch easily.
James Howlett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howlett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goodman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Howlett blocks a low kick nicely.
Howlett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodman.
Howlett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Howlett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Howlett connects with a body shot.
Goodman moves out of range of the strikes.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Howlett misses the shot to the body.
Goodman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Howlett. Howlett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman scores with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saul Goodman.
I've got Goodman 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!
After the fight, Saul Goodman 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.
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Event:
GAMMA#597 Wolek v Bunga
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Howlett throws a poor cross that misses
and Laoka counters with a stiff right hand.
Howlett throws out a powerful jab.
Howlett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laoka slips under a jab from Howlett.
Laoka throwing a counter right hand but Howlett manages to avoid it.
A big right from Howlett misses.
Howlett throws a body kick that misses
and Laoka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laoka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laoka throws a poor cross that misses
and Howlett counters with a nice uppercut.
Howlett slips a jab from Laoka.
We've been informed that Howlett has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Laoka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Laoka misses with a hook to the body
and Laoka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Howlett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laoka lands a body shot.
Laoka throws a hook but Howlett avoids it easily.
Howlett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Laoka is able to avoid easily.
Laoka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Howlett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laoka with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Laoka misses with a straight right.
Howlett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laoka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Howlett goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Laoka tries a low kick but Howlett avoids it.
Laoka blocks a leg kick.
Laoka throws a sloppy head kick
and Howlett counters with a nice body shot.
Howlett throws out a powerful jab.
Laoka tries to land a leg kick but Howlett saw it coming and moves away.
Howlett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laoka looks to throw a body kick
and Howlett counters with an inside leg kick.
Laoka is looking to slow Howlett down with leg kicks.
Howlett checks a low kick from Laoka.
Howlett lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howlett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Howlett lands a glancing blow to the side of Laoka's head.
Laoka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laoka throws the left hand but Howlett avoids the punch easily.
Howlett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laoka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID267K) in the buildup to the fight.
Howlett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Laoka.
Nice uppercut there from Laoka.
An inside leg kick lands from Laoka.
Howlett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laoka looks to score with a jab to the body but Howlett is just out of range.
Laoka scores with a nice head shot.
Howlett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Laoka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Howlett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laoka throws out a loose jab but Howlett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howlett throws the left hand but Laoka avoids the punch easily.
Laoka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Laoka throws a right hand that misses
and Howlett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Howlett is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Laoka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Laoka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Howlett.
Laoka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Howlett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A countering left hand to the body from Howlett misses.
Laoka throws a low kick, looking for Howlett's leg but Howlett calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Howlett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the liver by Howlett. Beautiful body shot.
Howlett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Howlett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laoka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Howlett throws out a loose jab but Laoka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howlett.
Nice body punch from Howlett.
Howlett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laoka. That did some damage!
Laoka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Howlett.
Howlett works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howlett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Laoka is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Laoka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Howlett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laoka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Howlett throws out the jab.
Laoka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Howlett drops his hands momentarily and Laoka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Howlett.
Laoka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Laoka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Howlett lands a leg kick that knocks Laoka off balance momentarily.
Howlett lands a nice shot that snaps Laoka's head back.
Laoka lands a nice hook to Howlett's body. Howlett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Howlett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laoka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Howlett.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laoka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Howlett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Laoka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Howlett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Laoka has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Howlett misses with a low kick.
Laoka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Howlett just manages to avoid it.
Howlett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Howlett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Howlett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laoka manages to avoid it.
Laoka is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Laoka is predictable there
and Howlett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Laoka misses.
Howlett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Howlett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laoka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Howlett misses with a straight left.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Laoka might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Laoka throws a leg kick which misses Howlett's front leg but catches the back leg as Howlett tries to avoid it.
Howlett lands with an overhand left.
Howlett throws a head kick that misses.
Laoka throws a body kick that misses.
Laoka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laoka checks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laoka lands a front kick.#T1#
Laoka scores with a leg kick.
Laoka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice leg kick lands there from Howlett.
Donk. Laoka catches Howlett right on the button with a cross.
Laoka scores with a head kick.
Howlett scores with a push kick.
Howlett lands a leg kick that knocks Laoka off balance momentarily.
Howlett throws a hook but Laoka avoids it easily.
Howlett throws a sloppy head kick and Laoka moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Howlett.
Laoka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howlett throws a leg kick which misses Laoka's front leg but catches the back leg as Laoka tries to avoid it.
Howlett cracks Laoka with an open hand slap.
Laoka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Howlett counters with a nice kick to the body.
Howlett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laoka can pounce on him.
#T2#
Laoka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Laoka.
Laoka thuds a left hand into Howlett's body.
Howlett drops his hands momentarily and Laoka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Howlett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laoka moves away.
Laoka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Howlett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laoka.
Laoka misses with a hook. Howlett ducked under it nicely.
Laoka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howlett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Howlett thumps Laoka with a low kick.
Laoka tries to clinch there but Howlett circles away.
#CL#
Laoka clinches with his opponent.
Laoka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laoka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laoka misses with a punch to the body.
Laoka throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Laoka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laoka avoiding damage as Howlett throws knees to the body.
Howlett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Howlett lands with a right to the head.
Laoka with a knee to the head.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but Howlett blocks with his arms.
Laoka misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laoka.
Laoka tries a knee to the head but Howlett blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Howlett working aggressively here.
Howlett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laoka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Laoka can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action.
Laoka tries to work over Howlett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Laoka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Laoka is trying to maintain a safe position but Howlett gets an underhook and turns Laoka into the cage.
A short left from Laoka.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laoka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laoka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laoka misses with some punches.
Laoka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Laoka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hand to the body from Howlett.
Howlett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but Howlett blocks with his arms.
Laoka looking to throw knees to the head but Howlett is blocking nicely.
Howlett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Laoka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Howlett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Katsu Laoka will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Howlett throws a shot to the body.
Howlett keeps the fight on the outside.
Howlett tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Laoka. Those never looked like landing.
Laoka checks a leg kick.
It looked like Laoka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Howlett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laoka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Howlett throws out the jab.
Howlett throws a push kick but Laoka slaps the foot to one side.
Howlett lands a right hook to the body.
Laoka scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Laoka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Howlett.
Howlett misses with a hook
and Laoka counters with a left and a right that stings Howlett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laoka.
A swing and a miss from Howlett.
Laoka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Howlett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laoka.
Howlett scores with a jab to the head.
Laoka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howlett moves away.
Howlett feints and then cracks Laoka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laoka down.
Laoka throws an overhand right that lands on Howlett's shoulder, as Howlett tries to avoid the shot.
Howlett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laoka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Howlett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Howlett misses with a straight left.
Laoka throws a lazy right hand but Howlett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Howlett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Howlett misses with a hook. Laoka ducked under it nicely.
Laoka throws the left hand but Howlett avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Howlett.
Howlett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Howlett misses with the combination.
Laoka feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Laoka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Howlett thuds his right hand into Laoka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laoka throws a right hand that Howlett ducks under and follows up with a left that Howlett also avoids with ease.
Laoka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Howlett.
Howlett connects with a jab.
Howlett misses with a left hand
and Laoka counters with a leg kick.
Laoka misses with a body shot.
Howlett tries a head kick but it misses.
Howlett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laoka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laoka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Howlett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Howlett jabs Laoka right on the nose. Laoka blinks but takes it well.
Howlett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Laoka's head.
Laoka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Laoka throws a low kick but Howlett avoids it.
James Howlett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laoka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Laoka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Laoka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Howlett's sensitive parts.
Howlett throws a looping overhand right but Laoka ducks down to avoid it.
Howlett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Howlett lands a jab.
Laoka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laoka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laoka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Howlett. That snapped Laoka's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Howlett tries to keep at a distance but Laoka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Howlett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laoka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Howlett blocking some punches.
Laoka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Laoka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Laoka misses with a knee to the head.
Howlett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laoka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Howlett trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laoka.
Howlett cracks Laoka with a nice body shot.
Laoka misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Howlett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Howlett 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!
A relieved looking James Howlett thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GAMMA#591 Gunnar v Torres
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Hauki misses with a looping left.
Howlett throws a leg kick that misses.
Howlett has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Howlett slips a jab and a cross from Hauki.
Howlett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Howlett finds it's way through Hauki's defenses.
Hauki throws a chopping leg kick but Howlett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Howlett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Howlett.
Howlett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hauki with a body shot.
Howlett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Howlett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hauki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hauki throws a leg kick
and Howlett counters with an outside leg kick.
Hauki throws a front kick aimed at Howlett's knee but Howlett avoids it well.
A nice side step and Howlett releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hauki lands with a right hand.
Howlett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Howlett lands a nice looking body kick.
Howlett misses with a hook.
It looked like Hauki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howlett cracks the inside of Hauki's front leg.
Howlett scores with a jab.
Hauki defending well as Howlett loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Hauki misses with a body punch
and Howlett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hauki's knee momentarily.
Howlett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hauki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Howlett checks a leg kick nicely.
Hauki backing away here, and Howlett unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hauki misses with a low kick as Howlett jumps back.
Hauki moves in looking to clinch but Howlett pushes him off.
Howlett throws a lazy right hand but Hauki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Howlett throws out a loose jab but Hauki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taneli Hauki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hauki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Howlett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hauki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Ground Zero in the buildup to the fight.
Hauki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Howlett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hauki has time to react.#CL2#
Hauki tries to keep at a distance but Howlett has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Howlett breaks from the clinch.
Hauki throws a solid leg kick but Howlett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hauki.
Howlett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
A big right from Hauki misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howlett connects with an inside leg kick.
Hauki moves away from the strike by Howlett.
Hauki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Howlett. That did some damage!
Howlett takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
Hauki has Howlett up against the cage in a clinch.
Howlett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2#
Howlett has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hauki is trying to keep an underhook but Howlett manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Howlett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hauki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Howlett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hauki keeps working. #T3#
Howlett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hauki is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Hauki actively working from the bottom here.
Hauki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Howlett scoring with some ground and pound.
Hauki is pulling down on Howlett's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Hauki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Howlett has picked Hauki up and slammed him! Hauki can't keep hold of the triangle and Howlett manages to pass to side control!
Howlett controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Howlett lands a nice forearm strike.
Hauki is letting Howlett control him for a moment.
An elbow from Howlett crashes against the mat.
Howlett gets to mount! Hauki was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hauki wants to control but Howlett is having none of it.
Howlett lands a big elbow.
Howlett scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hauki?
Howlett is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hauki can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Howlett connects with a bit shot that sees Hauki covering up! More strikes from Howlett and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Howlett is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Howlett!
James Howlett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
gc115
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Huseyin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huseyin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Howlett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID266K) in the buildup to the fight.
Huseyin throws a right hand that Howlett ducks under and follows up with a left that Howlett also avoids with ease.
Huseyin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL2#
Huseyin forces Howlett back against the cage and clinches.
Huseyin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Howlett lands with a left to the head.
Huseyin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Huseyin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huseyin blocks a body shot from Howlett.
Huseyin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huseyin misses with some punches.
Huseyin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Howlett misses with a punch on the inside.
Huseyin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Huseyin scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huseyin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huseyin misses with a body punch.
Howlett lands a shoulder strike.
Howlett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Howlett looking to throw knees to the head but Huseyin is blocking nicely.
#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Howlett.
We've been informed that Huseyin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Howlett lands a body punch. #BC#
Howlett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howlett ducks under a wild hook from Huseyin.
Huseyin moves in looking to clinch but Howlett pushes him off.
It looked like Howlett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Howlett lands with a good body shot.
Good shot there by Howlett.
Howlett misses with a hook. Huseyin ducked under it nicely.
Huseyin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Howlett's head backwards.
Huseyin throws the left hand but Howlett avoids the punch easily.
Howlett was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Huseyin throws a jab but it's blocked by Howlett.
Howlett missing with a left hand there. Huseyin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huseyin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howlett manages to avoid it.
Huseyin misses with a double jab.
Howlett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howlett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huseyin.
#T2#
Howlett keeps the fight on the outside.
Huseyin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Howlett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huseyin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Howlett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Huseyin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Howlett digs a right hand into Huseyin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Huseyin's gas tank.
Good body shot from Howlett.
Huseyin looks winded!
Huseyin swings wildly with an uppercut but Howlett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howlett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huseyin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Howlett on the inside.
Howlett tries to throw a body punch but Huseyin avoids it by throwing Howlett back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Howlett.
Howlett lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin has been cut.#BC#
Howlett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Howlett feints and then cracks Huseyin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Huseyin down.
Huseyin throws a nice looking combination but Howlett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howlett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Howlett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Howlett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Huseyin's sensitive parts.
Howlett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huseyin.
Howlett connects with a single shot there.
Howlett lands a nice shot that snaps Huseyin's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Howlett as he connects with a hook.
Huseyin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Howlett counters with a nice uppercut.
Huseyin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Howlett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huseyin.
Huseyin misses with a wild combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Howlett.
Huseyin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Howlett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howlett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Huseyin throws an off balance right hand
and Howlett counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Howlett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huseyin moves away.
Howlett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Huseyin tries to clinch but Howlett is having none of it.
Howlett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huseyin.
Howlett connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Howlett.
Howlett dips to his left and cracks Huseyin with an uppercut!
Howlett lands a leg kick that knocks Huseyin off balance momentarily.
Huseyin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howlett.
Huseyin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Howlett loads up on a big right hand but Huseyin slips the punch.
Huseyin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Howlett throws a looping overhand right but Huseyin ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huseyin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Howlett scores with a jab to the body.
Howlett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huseyin.
Nice body kick there by Howlett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Howlett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Huseyin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Huseyin closes the distance but Howlett moves to the side
and Howlett counters with a nice body kick.
Huseyin swings widly with a right hand
and Howlett counters with a stiff right hand.
Howlett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huseyin moves away.
Huseyin misses with a combination
and Howlett counters with a good low kick that Huseyin was not able to check.
Howlett throws out a loose jab but Huseyin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howlett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huseyin.
Howlett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Huseyin on the side of the head.
Howlett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huseyin can do to turn this around?
Howlett is looking to slow Huseyin down with leg kicks.
Howlett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Huseyin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Howlett counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huseyin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Howlett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Huseyin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Howlett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Huseyin slips under a jab from Howlett.
Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huseyin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Howlett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Huseyin's knee momentarily.
Huseyin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Huseyin tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Howlett counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Huseyin closes the distance and clinches.
Huseyin throws a punch but it's blocked by Howlett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huseyin.
Huseyin can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action.
Huseyin misses with some punches.
Howlett throws a punch but it's blocked by Huseyin.
Howlett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huseyin.
Howlett misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Huseyin fails to land.
Huseyin has a couple of punches blocked by Howlett.
Huseyin swings wildly with an uppercut but Howlett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huseyin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Howlett missing with knees to the body.
Huseyin lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Huseyin.
Huseyin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Howlett prevents a body shot from Huseyin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huseyin.
Huseyin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
Huseyin working aggressively here.
Howlett lands with a right to the head.
Howlett scores a nice knee to the body.
Huseyin misses with some punches.
Howlett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Huseyin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Huseyin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Huseyin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Howlett blocks an uppercut.
Howlett blocking some punches.
Huseyin lands a hook that snaps the head of Howlett backwards. #T3#
Howlett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howlett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howlett blocks an uppercut.
Howlett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Howlett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Howlett can't find room to land a body shot as Huseyin controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Howlett.
Howlett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Howlett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huseyin pushes Howlett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Howlett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howlett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Howlett clinches.
Huseyin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huseyin lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huseyin.
Huseyin throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huseyin blocking some punches.
#T4##BC#
Howlett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howlett throws a jab when Huseyin was well out of range.
Howlett throws out a loose jab but Huseyin uses good head movement to avoid it.
James Howlett is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Huseyin drives through and clinches with Howlett against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Huseyin.
Howlett misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howlett.
Huseyin throws a punch but it's blocked by Howlett.
Huseyin tries to throw a body punch but Howlett avoids it by throwing Huseyin back against the cage.
Howlett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huseyin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
Howlett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Howlett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Howlett scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howlett tries a body shot but Huseyin blocks it.
Howlett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Howlett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Huseyin misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Howlett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Huseyin's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Howlett tries to keep at a distance but Huseyin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Huseyin blocks an uppercut.
Huseyin throws a head punch that misses.
Howlett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Howlett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huseyin.
Huseyin lands with a light punch inside.
Huseyin throws a punch but it's blocked by Howlett.
Huseyin struggles to land a body shot inside as Howlett controls his hands.
Huseyin prevents a body shot from Howlett.
Huseyin digs a right hand into Howlett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Howlett's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huseyin misses with some punches.
Howlett can't find room to land a body shot as Huseyin controls the action.
Howlett throws a head punch that misses.
Howlett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Huseyin tries to work over Howlett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Howlett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Howlett.
Howlett lands an uppercut.
Howlett misses with some punches.
Huseyin tries to throw a body punch but Howlett avoids it by throwing Huseyin back against the cage.
Howlett lands a hook that snaps the head of Huseyin backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Howlett.
Howlett blocks a body shot from Huseyin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Howlett.
Howlett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huseyin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Howlett scores with a shoulder strike.
Howlett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Huseyin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Howlett lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Huseyin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Howlett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howlett lands a body shot.
Huseyin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Howlett scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Huseyin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Howlett pressing his opponent against the cage.
Howlett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huseyin lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Howlett.
Huseyin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huseyin throws a head punch that misses.
Huseyin tries to work over Howlett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Howlett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Huseyin or not.
Howlett throws a punch but it's blocked by Huseyin.
Howlett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huseyin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huseyin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Howlett cracks Huseyin with a nice body shot.
Huseyin misses with a punch on the inside.
Huseyin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Huseyin fails to land.
Huseyin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Howlett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Howlett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Huseyin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huseyin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Howlett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Huseyin misses with some punches.
Huseyin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huseyin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Howlett lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Howlett. #BC#
Howlett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huseyin avoids the head kick by Howlett.
Huseyin takes a swing at Howlett's ribcage but misses.
Huseyin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Howlett to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Huseyin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huseyin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Huseyin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Howlett jabs at Huseyin's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huseyin looks to throw the jab but Howlett is out of range.
Huseyin misses with a lunging right hand
and Howlett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Howlett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Huseyin throws an off balance right hand
and Huseyin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James Howlett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Huseyin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Huseyin misses.
Huseyin misses with a looping left.
Huseyin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Huseyin misses with a left hand
and Howlett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Howlett cracks a nice hook into Huseyin's ribs.
Howlett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howlett lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Howlett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Howlett 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!
A victorious James Howlett thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Howlett throws the kick towards the body but Noel avoids it.
Howlett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Howlett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Howlett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Howlett misses with a looping right.
Noel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Noel throws a hook to the side of Howlett's head but Howlett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Howlett catches Noel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ava Noel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howlett is looking to land body kicks.
Noel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howlett scores with a hook to the body. Noel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Howlett ducks under a wild hook from Noel.
Noel scores with a jab.
Noel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Howlett counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noel misses with an uppercut
and Howlett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Howlett staying out of range there.#T1##CL2#
Noel forces Howlett back against the cage and clinches.
Howlett working aggressively here.
Howlett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Howlett lands a left hand.
Howlett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Noel blocking some punches.
Howlett struggles to land a body shot inside as Noel controls his hands.
Howlett misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Noel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noel swings for the body but Howlett moves out of range.
Howlett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Howlett lands a jab.
Noel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Noel duly obliges.
Noel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Noel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noel misses the jab.#T2#
Howlett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Noel misses the target.
A jab from Noel misses.
Howlett scoring well with a low kick there.
Noel tries to clinch but Howlett moves out of range.
Howlett appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Howlett cracks the inside of Noel's front leg.
Noel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Howlett misses with a left hand
and Noel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Howlett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A lazy left from Noel finds it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noel checks a leg kick.
Jab from Noel.
Howlett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Noel instigates a clinch.
Howlett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Howlett is working for takedown but Noel is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Howlett misses with the head strike.
Howlett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Noel tries to break free but Howlett pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howlett.
Howlett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Howlett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Howlett.
Noel prevents a body shot from Howlett. #BC2#
Noel breaks the clinch.
Noel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab from Howlett.
Howlett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Howlett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Noel at a distance.
Howlett jabs Noel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Noel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Howlett darts in and clinches Noel up against the cage.
Howlett lands with a left to the head. #T4#
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!
Noel blocks a body shot from Howlett. #BC2#
Noel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howlett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Noel tries to close the distance and clinch but Howlett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Howlett connects with an inside leg kick.
Noel takes a swing at Howlett's ribcage but misses.
Howlett appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Noel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Howlett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noel throws out the jab.
Noel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Noel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Howlett.
Howlett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noel. That did some damage!
Noel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Howlett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howlett lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Howlett.
Noel misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Howlett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noel.
Howlett cracks a nice hook into Noel's ribs.
Noel tries to bum rush Howlett with a series of wild strikes but Howlett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Howlett throwing a counter right hand but Noel manages to avoid it.
Noel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Howlett misses with a head kick.
Howlett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A swing and a miss from Noel.
Howlett throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Howlett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noel throws a jab when Howlett was well out of range.
Howlett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Noel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howlett jabs Noel right on the nose. Noel blinks but takes it well.
Noel misses with a shot to the body
letting Howlett counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Howlett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noel throws out the jab.
Howlett feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Howlett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noel.
Howlett appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Howlett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Noel misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Howlett misses the target.
Howlett tries to clinch up but Noel circles away and keeps his distance.
Howlett lands a head kick. Noel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ava Noel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howlett missing with a left hand there. Noel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Howlett there.
Noel slips a straight right by Howlett.
Howlett thumps Noel with a low kick.
Howlett throws a body punch but Noel moves out of range.
Noel throws a body punch but Howlett moves out of range.
Howlett cracks Noel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Howlett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noel can do to turn this around?
Howlett throws a looping overhand right but Noel ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Noel blocks the low kick.
Noel scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Noel misses the target. #T2#
Noel lands with an uppercut that bounces Howlett off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howlett appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Howlett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noel moves away.
It seemed like Noel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Noel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howlett.
Noel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Howlett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Noel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Howlett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Howlett needs to keep his hands up - Noel had a free shot at his head there.
Noel misses with a double jab
and Howlett counters with a low kick, right behind Noel 's knee.
Howlett lands a nice looking kick to the body. Noel takes a step back to recover.
Decent striking displayed by Howlett there.
Noel misses with a hook
and Howlett counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Noel scores with a leg kick.
Noel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Noel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Howlett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice uppercut there from Howlett.
Noel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Howlett with a jab.
James Howlett is winning the standup battle so far.
Noel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Howlett circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Howlett instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Noel breaks the clinch.
Noel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Howlett throws the left hand but Noel avoids the punch easily.
Howlett misses with a body shot.
Noel looks to score with a jab to the body but Howlett is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howlett blocks a jab.
Noel throws a right and a left that Howlett avoids nicely. #T4#
Noel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Howlett takes a swing at Noel's ribcage but misses.
Howlett misses with a looping right.
Noel throws a good cross that connects.
Howlett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Noel in his tracks.
Howlett misses with a straight left.
Howlett ducks under a wild hook from Noel.
Noel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Howlett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Howlett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Howlett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noel.
Noel throws a hook to the side of Howlett's head but Howlett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Noel.
Noel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noel throws an off balance right hand
and Howlett counters with a nice uppercut.
Howlett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that second round.
That's time! Howlett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Howlett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Noel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Howlett misses with a wild body shot.
Howlett misses with a hook. Noel ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Howlett.
The fighters circle momentarily. Noel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Howlett.
Howlett feints and then cracks Noel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Noel down.
Noel wants to clinch up but Howlett keeps it at a distance.
Noel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Howlett throws the left hand but Noel avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Howlett fires out a quick counter leg kick but Noel just manages to avoid it.
Noel cracks the inside of Howlett's front leg.
Howlett blocks a jab.
Noel moves away from the strike by Howlett.
Howlett closes the distance looking to clinch
and Noel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Howlett cracks Noel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Howlett connects with a single shot there.
Howlett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howlett misses with a straight right.
Howlett throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Noel to counter with a crisp jab.
Howlett lands a head kick!
Howlett blocks a head kick by Noel.
Noel fails to land with a series of punches.
Howlett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Howlett motions for Noel to come forward. Howlett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Noel does no damage.
Howlett lands with a straight right. Noel didn't see that one coming.#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!
Noel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Howlett lands a nice looking body shot.
Howlett tries to land a leg kick but Noel saw it coming and moves away.
Howlett's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Howlett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Noel throws a lazy right hand but Howlett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Howlett avoids the body shot from Noel.
Noel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Howlett throws out the jab.
A head kick by Noel misses
and Howlett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Howlett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Noel checks it well.
Howlett checks a leg kick.
Noel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Howlett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Howlett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A right-left combo lands from Noel. #T3#
Howlett connects with a solid leg kick.
Howlett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Noel moves out of range as Howlett strikes.
Howlett throws a low kick, looking for Noel's leg but Noel calmly moves out of range.
Noel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Noel throws a right hand that Howlett ducks under and follows up with a left that Howlett also avoids with ease.
Noel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Noel duly obliges.
Noel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Noel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Howlett staying out of range there.
Howlett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Noel's head backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Howlett, right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Noel.
Howlett looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Noel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Howlett momentarily.
#T4#
Noel swinging wildly here.
Noel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Noel avoids the body shot from Howlett.
Noel slips under a jab.#CL2#
Noel closes the distance and pushes Howlett back into the cage.
Noel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ava Noel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Howlett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short right from Howlett on the inside. #BC2#
Noel breaks from the clinch.
Howlett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Howlett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Howlett thuds a left hand into Noel's body.
Noel scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noel misses with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ava Noel.
Well Howlett 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!
James Howlett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
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Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Hanson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Howlett!
Howlett pushes Hanson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hanson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hanson controls the position from side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hanson is looking to take a break and control but Howlett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howlett managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hanson.
Howlett is pushing Hanson's head away, looking to escape. Hanson manages to hold on to the position though.
Howlett gets back to half guard.
Howlett is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Howlett kicks off Hanson and gets to his feet.
Hanson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Howlett tries to move into range but Hanson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howlett lands a leg kick that knocks Hanson off balance momentarily.#T1#
Howlett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howlett misses with an uppercut. Hanson saw that one coming.
Hanson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hanson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Howlett defends well and Hanson ends up having to push Howlett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hanson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A combination from Hanson does no damage.
Hanson shoots and misses
enabling Howlett to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikkard Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howlett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sloppy strikes from Hanson. Those never looked like landing.
Howlett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hanson shoots for a takedown but Howlett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Howlett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanson's hands.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanson moves in looking to clinch but Howlett pushes him off.
Howlett swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanson.
A countering left hand to the body from Howlett misses.
Hanson wants to land a leg kick but Howlett is out of range.
Hanson backing away here, and Howlett unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Howlett looks to land a right hand but Hanson moved out of range.
Howlett throws a nice outside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Howlett. Beautiful body shot.
Hanson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanson moves out of range as Howlett strikes.
Hanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Howlett.
Hanson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Howlett slaps away a takedown attempt from Hanson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Howlett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Howlett.#T3#
Hanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Howlett misses with a body shot.
Howlett delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Hanson.
Howlett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#KD2#
Howlett knocks Hanson to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC2#
Hanson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Rikkard Hanson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howlett fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Howlett throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Howlett working away.
Howlett controlling the position. #T4#
An elbow from Howlett crashes against the mat.
Hanson is looking for a sweep.
Hanson is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howlett in side control lands a decent elbow.
Howlett looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hanson is avoiding damage well.
Hanson regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Howlett there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hanson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Howlett.
Howlett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hanson tries to kick Howlett off but Howlett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Howlett is nestled in close to Hanson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rikkard Hanson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Howlett.
Hanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice jab there from Howlett.
Howlett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Hanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Howlett counters with a straight right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Howlett as Hanson shoots in.
Howlett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howlett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Howlett.
Hanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Howlett throws a hook but Hanson blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Howlett.
#T1#
Hanson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howlett as he avoids it easily.
Howlett lands a lovely overhand right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Howlett!
A chopping leg kick lands by Howlett.
Hanson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rikkard Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howlett misses with a body shot.
Howlett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanson is looking to chop away at Howlett's legs.
James Howlett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Howlett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanson manages to avoid it.
Hanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Howlett is looking to slow Hanson down with leg kicks.
Hanson tries to work over Howlett's front leg with a kick but Howlett checks it.
Howlett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hanson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Howlett checks a low kick from Hanson.
Hanson backing away here, and Howlett unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Howlett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hanson's calf.
Rikkard Hanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett stuns Hanson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Howlett blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Howlett. Beautiful body shot.
Howlett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No luck for Hanson with that takedown attempt.
Howlett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hanson with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikkard Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howlett walks into a left hand.
Howlett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Howlett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hanson checks it well.
Hanson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Howlett pinned against the cage. Howlett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Howlett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
A lazy left from Howlett finds it's target.
Nice shot by Howlett.
A big left from Hanson misses.
Hanson throws a series of strikes that have Howlett backpedaling.
Howlett throws a body punch but Hanson moves out of range.
Hanson goes for a double leg but Howlett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Howlett continues to drive forward.
Hanson shoots and misses
and Howlett counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanson misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Howlett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#KD2#
Howlett connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Hanson to the floor! Howlett dives in looking for the finish!
Oh Hanson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Hanson quite badly. Hanson pulls Howlett in close trying to recover. Howlett postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Hanson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Hanson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Howlett!
A very excited looking James Howlett made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Akabaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Howlett is just out of range.
Akabaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Howlett.
An attempted straight right counter from Akabaro misses the target.#CL#
Akabaro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Howlett, pushing him back against the cage.
Akabaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Howlett lands with a left to the head.
Howlett prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action.
Akabaro pushes Howlett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Akabaro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Akabaro.
Howlett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Howlett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A knee to the head by Howlett.
Howlett misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Akabaro.
Howlett blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Akabaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Howlett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Howlett has a couple of punches blocked by Akabaro.
Akabaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Howlett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
I was talking to Akabaro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akabaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Howlett tries to land knees in the clinch but Akabaro avoids the damage to the body.
Howlett tries to work over Akabaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Howlett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akabaro blocking some punches.
Akabaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Howletts head.
Howlett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Howlett.
We've been informed that Howlett has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akabaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
Howlett can't find room to land a body shot as Akabaro controls the action.
Howlett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Akabaro lands with a right to the head.
Akabaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akabaro lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akabaro.
Akabaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akabaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Akabaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akabaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howlett.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Howlett's elbow.
Akabaro 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 Howlett.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Akabaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akabaro lands a nice shot to the body.
Howlett has had enough of the clinch but Akabaro keeps him there for the moment.
Howlett blocks a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro gets through Howlett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Akabaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akabaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Howlett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Howlett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akabaro's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Akabaro as the two fighters clinch.
Akabaro misses with some punches.
Howlett scores with a shoulder strike.
Akabaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Howlett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akabaro backwards.
Howlett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akabaro blocks it with crossed arms.
Howlett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Akabaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Akabaro.
Howlett throws a head punch that misses.
Akabaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Howlett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Akabaro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akabaro.
Howlett struggles to land a body shot inside as Akabaro controls his hands.
Howlett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akabaro backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akabaro.
Akabaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Howlett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akabaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro working aggressively here.
Howlett misses with some punches.
Howlett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howlett.
A head punch on the inside from Howlett fails to land.
Good body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro blocking some punches.
Akabaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akabaro has Howlett pressed against the cage, preventing Howlett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akabaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Howlett misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Akabaro.
Howlett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Akabaro.
Howlett looks winded!
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akabaro scores with a hook to the body.
Howlett prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro blocks an elbow strike from Howlett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howlett blocks a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Howlett's elbow.
Akabaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akabaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akabaro is leaning against Howlett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akabaro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Akabaro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Akabaro thows a body kick. Howlett tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Howlett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akabaro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Howlett scrambles back to his feet.
Howlett moves out of range of the body kick.
Akabaro connects with a nice looking jab.
Akabaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Howlett is just out of range.
Akabaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Howlett counter with a right hand.
Howlett misses with a body shot.
Akabaro throws a body punch but Howlett moves out of range.
Howlett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akabaro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Howlett.
Akabaro checks a leg kick.
Howlett throws a sloppy head kick
and Akabaro counters with a nice body kick.
Akabaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Howlett throws out a counter right but Akabaro avoids it with no problem.#T1#
A big right from Howlett misses.
Howlett misses with a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Akabaro.
Howlett takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Howlett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Howlett throws a jab but it's blocked by Akabaro.
Howlett blocks a head kick by Akabaro.
Akabaro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akabaro throws a leg kick
and Howlett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akabaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akabaro doesn't manage to clinch there - Howlett circles away.
Akabaro blocks the body kick.
Akabaro thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
Howlett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akabaro avoids the body shot from Howlett.
Akabaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Howlett throws out the jab.
Akabaro looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Akabaro defending well as Howlett loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akabaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howlett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akabaro misses with a kick to the body.
Akabaro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Akabaro darts in and clinches Howlett up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Howlett.
Nice body punch from Howlett.
Akabaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Howlett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Akabaro. #T3#
Howlett working aggressively here.
Howlett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akabaro misses with some punches.
Akabaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Howlett controls his hands.
Howlett misses with a punch on the inside.
Howlett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kwame Akabaro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Akabaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akabaro avoiding damage as Howlett throws knees to the body.
Akabaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Howlett.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akabaro.
Howlett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Howlett swings wildly with an uppercut but Akabaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akabaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akabaro prevents a body shot from Howlett.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action.
Good body shot from Howlett.
Akabaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Akabaro fails to land.
Akabaro pushes Howlett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Howlett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett blocks a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Howlett is breathing heavily.
Akabaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akabaro misses with some punches.
Akabaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Akabaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akabaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howlett can do to turn this around?
Howlett gets through Akabaro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akabaro blocking some punches.
Howlett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akabaro misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Howlett fails to land.
Howlett blocking some punches.
Akabaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Akabaro.
Akabaro gets through Howlett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Akabaro dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Howlett sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Akabaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howlett.
Akabaro thows a leg kick but Howlett checks it
letting Howlett counter with a right hand. #CL#
Akabaro moves into the clinch successfully.
Howlett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Howlett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akabaro.
Akabaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Howlett lands a shoulder strike.
Akabaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett tries to land a knee to the head but Akabaro blocks with his arms.
Akabaro misses with a body punch.
Akabaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akabaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Howlett misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Akabaro.
Howlett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Akabaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akabaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akabaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akabaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akabaro takes a shot to the head.
Howlett blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Akabaro fails to land.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action.
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike.
Akabaro presses Howlett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Akabaro.
Akabaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Akabaro tries to work over Howlett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro gets through Howlett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Howlett misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howlett has had enough of the clinch but Akabaro keeps him there for the moment.
Howlett misses with a punch to the body.
Howlett prevents a body shot from Akabaro. #T2#
Akabaro lands with a left to the head.
Akabaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akabaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Akabaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Howlett prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro has a couple of punches blocked by Howlett.
Howlett blocking some punches.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action.
Akabaro lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howlett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akabaro.
Akabaro blocks a body shot from Howlett.
Akabaro blocks a body shot from Howlett.
Akabaro throws a head punch that misses.
Akabaro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akabaro scores with a hook to the body.
Akabaro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akabaro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Howlett blocks it.
#T3#
Howlett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akabaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howlett.
A short right from Akabaro.
Akabaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Howlett tries to break the clinch but Akabaro is controlling the position.
Akabaro blocks an uppercut.
Howlett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akabaro.
Howlett throws a head punch that misses.
Akabaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Howlett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Howlett throws a head punch that misses.
Akabaro is leaning against Howlett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Akabaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akabaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Howlett throws a punch but it's blocked by Akabaro. #BC2#
Howlett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kwame Akabaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Akabaro moves into range and clinches up with Howlett.
Akabaro cracks Howlett with a nice body shot.
Akabaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Howlett throws a head punch that misses.
Howlett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Howlett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James Howlett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a body shot.
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akabaro lands with a left to the head.
Akabaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Howlett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akabaro digs a right hand into Howlett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Howlett's gas tank.
Akabaro lands a shot to the body.
Akabaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action.
Akabaro has a couple of punches blocked by Howlett.
Howlett misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Akabaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akabaro 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Akabaro!
A relieved looking Kwame Akabaro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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