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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Gitinov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Howard circles away.
Howard swings for the body but Gitinov moves out of range.
Gitinov swats away the attempt to clinch by Howard.
Howard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Gitinov has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Gitinov breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Howard has managed to clinch.
Howard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gitinov to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Howard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gitinov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gitinov throws a body kick that misses.
Gitinov with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Howard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Howard goes for a takedown attempt but Gitinov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Howard moves into range and clinches up with Gitinov.#BC2#
Gitinov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gitinov dives in for a single leg takedown but Howard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jamey Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaji Gitinov.#CL#
Howard rushes Gitinov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Howard ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Howard no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Gitinov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gitinov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Howard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gitinov has Howard in his guard.#REVR##SU#
Howard gets to his feet - Gitinov follows without any prompting. #T2#
Gitinov doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Howard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Howard. #BC2#
Gitinov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Gitinov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Howard bucks up and tries to throw Gitinov off but instead Gitinov has got his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Gitinov working for a choke but Howard is defending well.
Howard just trying to survive but Gitinov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Howard is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Howard rolls, trying to escape but Gitinov keeps control of the position.
Gitinov lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Howard hold on?!
Howard tries to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gitinov is trying to control but Howard is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T4#
Gitinov avoids the attempt from Howard to control.
Gitinov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gitinov looking to control but Howard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Howard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gitinov tries to control but Howard wriggling away.
Howard is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamey Howard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Howard throws a combination. Gitinov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Howard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gitinov can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Gitinov forces Howard back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Howard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaji Gitinov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Gitinov has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Gitinov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Howard.
Gitinov unleashes a big counter combination but Howard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gitinov misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Howard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gitinov, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Howard breaks from the clinch.
Gitinov takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Gitinov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL2#
Gitinov closes the distance and clinches.
Howard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gitinov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Howard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gitinov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Howard to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Gitinov manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Gitinov darts in and clinches Howard up against the cage.#BC#
Howard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
Gitinov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Howard defends it well.#CL2#
Gitinov moves into the clinch.
Gitinov has Howard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Howard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Howard is trying to force a seperation but Gitinov has the dominant position.
Gitinov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Howard prevents it.
Jamey Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaji Gitinov.
Howard jumps guard but Gitinov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Howard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gitinov lands a two punch combo.
Gitinov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Howard sprawls well. Howard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gitinov gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Howard does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Howard. Gitinov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Howard tries to clinch up.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gitinov. Howard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gitinov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Howard defends well and Gitinov ends up having to push Howard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Howard throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Howard gets tackled into the cage by Gitinov. Gitinov maintains the clinch.
Gitinov prevents Howard from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Gitinov jumps into guard, dragging Howard to the mat.
Gitinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Howard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Howard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gitinov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Gitinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gitinov has momentary wrist control but Howard slips an elbow through the middle.
Gitinov is looking to sweep but instead, Howard has passed into half guard.
Gitinov trying to hold on to Howard's head to control him but Howard postures up.
Gaji Gitinov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Howard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gitinov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Howard pushes past his half guard into mount!
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 Jamey Howard will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Gitinov scores with a nice right hand.
Howard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jamey Howard is winning the standup battle so far.
Gitinov shoots in for a takedown but Howard shows good takedown defense.
Gitinov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Howard defends well and Gitinov ends up having to push Howard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gitinov has a takedown stuffed.
Jamey Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaji Gitinov.#CL#
Howard has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard tries to pull guard but Gitinov won't allow it.
Howard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gitinov just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Gitinov pulls guard successfully.
Gitinov is adopting a defensive guard.
Gitinov tries to strike from the bottom.
#T1#
Howard throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Howard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gitinov is looking to sweep but instead, Howard has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Howard seems to be working for a kimura but Gitinov defends the submission attempt.
Gitinov trying to hold on to Howard's head to control him but Howard postures up.
#T2#
Gitinov is looking to improve his position.
Howard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Howard stops Gitinov from getting back to his feet.
Gitinov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Howard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#ES2#
Gitinov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Howard keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Gitinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Gitinov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Howard after a bit of a struggle.
Howard jumps guard but Gitinov stands there with Howard around his waist. Howard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Howard pulls Gitinov into guard.
Howard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gitinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Howard has control of Gitinov's left arm, preventing Gitinov from doing any damage.
Howard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Howard looking for a guillotine here but Gitinov defends easily.
#T4#
Howard is adopting a defensive guard.
Gitinov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gaji Gitinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamey Howard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamey Howard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Howard 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamey Howard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Howard moves into range and clinches up with Blanco.#TD#
Howard gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Blanco regains guard.
#SUB2#
Blanco is looking for a triangle but Howard pushes his legs off easily.
Howard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Blanco has his foot on Howard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howard works his way back into a safe position though.
Howard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Howard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Howard landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Blanco has his foot on Howard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howard works his way back into a safe position though.
Howard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Howard throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Howard stands up and waves to Blanco to follow him. #CL#
Howard pushes Blanco up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Howard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Blanco misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Howard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Howard.
Blanco looks winded!#TD#
Howard pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Howard is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Howard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Howard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Blanco working for a triangle but Howard defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard is working Blanco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blanco has momentary wrist control but Howard slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard stands up over Blanco, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Howard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blanco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howard has managed to get both his arms back between Blanco's legs - danger averted.
Howard tries to stand but Blanco is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Howard throwing strikes from guard but Blanco blocks nicely.
Blanco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Blanco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Howard defends well.
Howard stands up over Blanco, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Howard stands up over Blanco, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Howard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SU#
Howard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Howard has Blanco up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Howard decides to pull guard. #T3#
Howard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blanco is one step ahead there.
Howard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blanco is controlling him. #SUB2#
Blanco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Blanco is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Blanco preventing the sweep.
Howard is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Blanco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blanco stopping the sweep attempt from Howard.#ES#
Howard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Blanco off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Blanco goes for a double leg but Howard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Howard continues to drive forward.
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howard lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Howard closes the distance and pushes Blanco back into the cage.#BC#
Howard manages to break the clinch.
Blanco avoids the head kick by Howard.
Howard is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Howard moves into range and clinches up with Blanco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamey Howard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Blanco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Howard defends well and Blanco ends up having to push Howard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blanco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Howard swivels and escapes.#CL#
Howard has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Howard breaks from the clinch.
Blanco shoots and misses
and Howard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jamey Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romero Blanco.
Blanco takes one on the button.
Blanco blocks a head kick by Howard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Howard has closed the distance and engaged Blanco in a clinch.
Blanco is breathing heavily.#BC#
Howard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Howard clinches up against the cage.#T1##TD#
Howard successfully pulls guard.
Howard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jamey Howard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blanco preventing the sweep.
We've been informed that Blanco has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Howard controlling the position.#SUB2#
Blanco drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Howard dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Howard working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Blanco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Howard working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Blanco has momentary wrist control but Howard slips an elbow through the middle.
Howard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blanco on the ground.
Howard lands a couple of digs.
Howard distracts Blanco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Howard scoring with some ground and pound.
Howard tries to stand but Blanco is controlling from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Howard's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Blanco looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Howard has picked Blanco up and slammed him! Blanco can't keep hold of the triangle and Howard manages to pass to side control!
Howard in side control lands a decent elbow.
Howard lands an elbow.
Blanco gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Howard working Blanco over with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Howard stands up out of the half guard. #CL#
Howard has managed to clinch.
#T3##BC#
Howard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jamey Howard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howard scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Howard has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Howard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blanco takes one on the button.#CL2#
Blanco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Howard, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Howard pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Blanco drops back looking for a leg! Howard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Howard manages to kick Blanco off! Blanco jumps back into Howard's guard.
Howard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Howard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blanco can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Blanco has gone for a leg lock! Howard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blanco's guard.#REVR#
Howard lands a couple of elbows.
Howard working some strikes from top position.
Howard stands up over Blanco, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Blanco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howard wanted to stand there but Blanco had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamey Howard dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Blanco tries for a takedown but Howard circles away easily
and Howard counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Howard gets a clinch. #BC#
Howard manages to break the clinch.
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howard sets himself, and Blanco steps forward looking for the clinch! Howard avoids it this time.
Howard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blanco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Howard gets a clinch.
Blanco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Howard ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Howard no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Howard controlling Blanco's posture.
Howard keeping full guard, as Blanco tries to pass.
Howard lands a decent punch to the body there.
Howard wants to sweep here but Blanco controlling him for the moment.
Howard controlling the position.#SUB2#
Blanco drops back looking for a leg! Howard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Howard manages to kick Blanco off! Blanco jumps back into Howard's guard.
Howard has Blanco pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Howard wants to sweep here but Blanco controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Blanco drops back looking for a leg! Howard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Howard manages to kick Blanco off! Blanco jumps back into Howard's guard.
Howard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Howard continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL#
Howard darts in and clinches Blanco up against the cage.#TD#
Howard jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Blanco drops back, looking for a kneebar! Howard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Howard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Howard! #REVR#
Blanco is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Howard stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Howard moves into range and clinches up with Blanco.#T4##TD#
Howard pulls Blanco into guard.
Howard has control of Blanco's left arm, preventing Blanco from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Blanco drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Howard dives on top into guard.#REVR##SU#
Howard stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
Blanco with the counter takedown but Howard avoids it easily.
Blanco goes for a double leg but Howard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Howard continues to drive forward.
Jamey Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romero Blanco.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blanco. Blanco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blanco tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Romero Blanco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamey Howard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Howard lands the left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamey Howard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Howard 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamey Howard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Jiboia misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Howard misses the target.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Jiboia instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Jiboia ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jiboia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Howard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Jiboia has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Howard is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jiboia.
Howard tries to stand but Jiboia is controlling his head.
Howard working the body and head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Jiboia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jiboia is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Howard is controlling him well.#SUB#
Howard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jiboia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Jiboia regains half guard.
Jiboia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Howard is working away from the top position though.
Howard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jiboia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Howard.
Jiboia wants to improve his position but Howard is controlling well.
#SUB#
Howard is working for a kimura but Jiboia is defending it quite comfortably.
Jiboia wants to control but Howard is keeping busy.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Howard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jiboia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jiboia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Howard wants to stand but Jiboia is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Jiboia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howard defends it easily.
Howard lands a couple of elbows.#T3##SUB2#
Jiboia looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Howard has picked Jiboia up and slammed him! Jiboia can't keep hold of the triangle and Howard manages to pass to side control!
Jiboia struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jiboia sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Howard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jiboia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Howard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Howard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jiboia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jiboia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Jiboia is trying to control. Howard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Howard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jiboia has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Howard working a defensive guard here.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Howard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Howard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiboia wants to control from the top but Howard keeps moving.
Howard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jiboia on the ground.
Jiboia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arturo Jiboia will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jiboia looks for a takedown but Howard sprawls well.
Howard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jiboia.
Jiboia shoots in but Howard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Howard misses with a leg kick.
Jiboia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Jiboia instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jiboia jumps into guard, dragging Howard to the mat.
Jiboia controls Howard momentarily but Howard frees himself.
Howard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Howard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Howard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Howard scoring with some ground and pound.
Jiboia trying to keep a closed guard but Howard is proving a slippery customer.
Howard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jiboia looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Howard has picked Jiboia up and slammed him! Jiboia can't keep hold of the triangle and Howard manages to pass to side control!
Jiboia is breathing heavily.
Jiboia tries to buck Howard off but Howard is having none of it.
Howard is putting a hurting on Jiboia here, landing some big shots from side control.
Howard scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Howard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jiboia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Jiboia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Jiboia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Jiboia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jiboia wants to control but Howard is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Howard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Howard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Jiboia gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Howard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Howard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jiboia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howard has managed to get both his arms back between Jiboia's legs - danger averted.
Howard with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Jiboia has his foot on Howard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howard works his way back into a safe position though.
Jiboia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jiboia trying to control the position.
Howard wanted to stand there but Jiboia had control of the position.
Jiboia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Howard wanted to stand there but Jiboia had control of the position. #SU#
Howard stands and steps away. Jiboia gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Howard throws a push kick but Jiboia slaps the foot to one side.
Jiboia tries to counter with a clinch but Howard shakes him off and moves away.
Jiboia avoids the head kick by Howard.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howard wants to clinch up but Jiboia keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Howard moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamey Howard dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Howard misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Jiboia counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jamey Howard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jiboia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Howard's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard is trying to stand.
Howard wants to improve his position but Jiboia is controlling well.
Jiboia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howard keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Jiboia is looking for a kimura but Howard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jiboia to get the leverage.
Jiboia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Jiboia is thwarting Howard's attempts to control the position.
Howard is not content to let Jiboia control the position.
Howard tries to roll over but Jiboia keeps him under control.
Howard trying to control here.
Jiboia prevents Howard from improving his position.
Jiboia wants to take a breather but Howard is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Howard trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Jiboia finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Howard throws a leg kick
and Jiboia counters with a three punch combo that has Howard backing up. Howard nods at Jiboia to acknowledge the strikes.
Howard throws a sloppy head kick and Jiboia moves out of range easily.
Jamey Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Jiboia looking to score a takedown here. Howard is defending well but Jiboia drives through and ends up in Howard's guard.
Jiboia content to stall in guard here.
Howard has control of Jiboia's left arm, preventing Jiboia from doing any damage. #T3#
Jiboia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Howard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jiboia controls the pace.
Jiboia landing some decent shots from guard.
Howard being controlled here, momentarily.
Jiboia is working Howard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jiboia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jiboia's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Jiboia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Howard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jiboia has Howard in his guard.#REVR#
Howard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Jiboia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Howard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Jiboia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jiboia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Howard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matsumoto, pushing him back against the cage.
Matsumoto keeps control of Howard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Matsumoto turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Matsumoto wants to control but Howard is keeping him busy.
Matsumoto throws a strike aimed at the side of Howard's head but Howard avoids it well.
Howard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Matsumoto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Howard is trying to get back to full guard.
Howard wants to control but Matsumoto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsumoto tries to pass to full mount but Howard defends it. #SUB2#
Matsumoto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Howard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Howard manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Howard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsumoto is one step ahead there.
Matsumoto is looking to stand up but Howard won't let him.
Howard pulls Matsumoto in to control the position.
Matsumoto distracts Howard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Matsumoto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Matsumoto looking to sit in guard and control but Howard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Howard throws an elbow that misses. Matsumoto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Howard's guard. Nice move by Matsumoto!#REVB##T2#
Howard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matsumoto looking to sit in guard and control but Howard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Matsumoto trying to control the position here.
Howard throws a big elbow that misses.
Howard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matsumoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matsumoto has his hands on Howard's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Matsumoto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Howard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matsumoto pulls Howard in close to his closed guard and prevents Howard from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Howard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Howard is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Matsumoto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Matsumoto has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Howard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsumoto trying to control the position.
Howard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matsumoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamey Howard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Matsumoto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Howard quickly recovers to half guard.
Matsumoto controlling the action here.
Howard is concentrating on defense, preventing Matsumoto from advancing position.
Matsumoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Howard trying to control from the bottom.
Matsumoto working over Howard with some ground and pound. Howard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Matsumoto wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsumoto drops an elbow to the side of Howard's head.
Matsumoto trying to mount his opponent but Howard defends it.
Howard preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Howard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matsumoto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matsumoto's back!#SUB#
Howard is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Matsumoto knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Matsumoto for a finish. #SUB#
Howard looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Matsumoto right now.
Howard softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#T2#
Matsumoto trying to control the hands but Howard won't let him.
Matsumoto covering up well under a series of strikes from Howard.
Matsumoto just trying to survive but Howard is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Matsumoto is covering up but some of the strikes from Howard are getting through and doing damage.
Matsumoto trying to control the position but Howard manages to sink in the hooks.
Matsumoto tries to break free.
Howard has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Matsumoto.
Howard lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Matsumoto.
#T3#
Howard connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Matsumoto to escape the position.
Matsumoto trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Matsumoto showing good submission defense here.
Howard avoiding Matsumoto 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Matsumoto showing good submission defense here.
#T4##SUB#
Matsumoto showing good submission defense here.
Matsumoto tries to escape but Howard has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howard avoiding Matsumoto 's attempts to control his hands.
Matsumoto looking very determined here, making life difficult for Howard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamey Howard dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Matsumoto darts in looking for a takedown but Howard gets double underhooks and turns Matsumoto into the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Howard.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matsumoto or perhaps it was just good defense by Howard, which made it look bad.
Matsumoto shoots and misses
and Howard counters with a left and a right that stings Matsumoto.
Jamey Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Matsumoto.
Matsumoto throws a wild body kick that Howard sees coming a mile off.
That kick from Howard tenderised Matsumoto's leg. Matsumoto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matsumoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard tries to clinch up but Matsumoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsumoto looks for a takedown but Howard sprawls well.
Howard seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Matsumoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Howard sprawls well. Howard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matsumoto gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
A head kick misses from Howard.
Howard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsumoto can do to turn this around?
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howard throws a head kick but Matsumoto moves out of range.
Howard tries to clinch but Matsumoto is having none of it.
Howard 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.
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown but Howard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Julian Matsumoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsumoto shoots in and drives through. Howard sprawls well.#CL#
Howard moves into the clinch.#TD#
Howard pulls guard effortlessly.
Howard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matsumoto's guard. #REVR##T2#
Howard is working Matsumoto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SU#
Howard stands up from Matsumoto's guard - Howard perhaps looking for a knockout.
Matsumoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Howard.
Matsumoto avoids the head kick by Howard.
#CL#
Howard forces Matsumoto back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Howard pulls Matsumoto into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsumoto wants to stand but Howard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Matsumoto throws a strike but Howard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Howard landing with the ground and pound.
Howard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matsumoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Howard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Howard throwing strikes from guard but Matsumoto blocks nicely.
Matsumoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Matsumoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Howard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Howard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU#
Howard stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Matsumoto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Matsumoto showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Howard manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Matsumoto keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Howard gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Matsumoto is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Matsumoto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamey Howard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Howard 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamey Howard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Howard gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jamey Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krimson Gracie.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Howard circles away.
It appears Howard was looking to counter with a kick there.
Howard leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Howard stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Howard throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Howard circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie wants to counter the offense by Howard and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Howard clinches. #BC#
Howard manages to break the clinch.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Howard avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Howard sprawls well. Howard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Howard!
Gracie looks winded!
Howard tries to improve position but can't.
Howard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Howard is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Howard tries to improve position but can't.
Howard is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Howard is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. #T2#
Howard keeps Gracie under control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Howard, who protects the arm well.
Howard isn't going anywhere.
Howard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Howard is defending well.
Howard is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Howard is holding Gracie down, trying to stall.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Howard is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Howard is trying to improve his position.
Howard is holding Gracie down, trying to stall.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Howard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Howard is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Howard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Howard keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howard is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamey Howard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Howard throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Howard closes the distance and clinches.
Howard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Howard prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Howard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Howard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Howard holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Howard is retaining full guard.
Gracie stands and throws Howard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Howard is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Howard tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Howard parries the strikes from Gracie easily there. Gracie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Howard to escape.
#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Howard is defending well.
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Howard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Howard struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Howard, who protects the arm well.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Howard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Howard is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Howard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie working away.
Howard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Howard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Howard is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount.
Gracie wants to control but Howard is keeping him busy.
Howard tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howard is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krimson Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Howard but Howard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Howard as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Howard to the mat! Howard manages to get full guard.
Krimson Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Howard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie prevents Howard from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Howard works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Howard looking for a sweep. Not yet Howard, not yet.
Howard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Howard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jamey Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krimson Gracie.
Howard misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Howard closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Howard decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Howard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Howard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Howard! #REVR##SUB#
Howard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Howard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Howard landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard working the head and body with strikes.
Howard lands an elbow. #SUB#
Howard tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well. #SUB#
Howard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Howard's best efforts.
Howard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Howard working the head and body with strikes. #SU#
Howard postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gracie to stand up.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Howard is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Howard circles away and we're back to standing.
Krimson Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
Krimson Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Howard defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Howard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4##CL#
Howard darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
Howard goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Howard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Howard counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Howard throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Gracie feints and as Howard raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Howard pushes Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Howard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Howard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Howard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Howard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamey Howard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Howard 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamey Howard!
Krimson Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'Good fight!'.
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