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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Howell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meehan circles away.
Meehan misses the jab.#TD2#
Meehan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Meehan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Meehan trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Meehan gets to his feet. Howell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Howell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Meehan scores with a takedown into Howell's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meehan prevents Howell from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Howell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Howell working a defensive guard here.
Howell with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Meehan can't handle though.
#T1#
Howell striking off his back but it's not causing Meehan any problems.
Meehan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Howell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Howell has his foot on Meehan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Meehan works his way back into a safe position though.
Meehan advances position into side control!
Meehan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Meehan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES#
Howell sneaks out the side door and pushes Meehan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Meehan scores with a kick to the body.
#T2##TD#
Howell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Meehan quickly recovers to half guard.
Howell prevents Meehan from improving his position.
Meehan is trying to control but can't.
Howell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Howell seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Meehan to regain full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howell postures up in Meehan's guard and throws a big left but Meehan blocks it.
Meehan keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Howell is breathing heavily.
Howell stays in close to Meehan's body and controls the position.
Howell wants to control from the top but Meehan keeps moving.
Howell throwing strikes from guard but Meehan blocks nicely. #T3#
Howell is looking to work some ground and pound but Meehan has wrist control.
Meehan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Howell 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.
Meehan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Howell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Meehan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Meehan is in close to Howell's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES#
Howell kicks Meehan off and gets to his feet.
Meehan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Howell is defended easily by Meehan.
Lucas Meehan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Howell avoids the head kick by Meehan.
Howell has his takedown stuffed
and Meehan counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Howell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Meehan.
#CL2#
Meehan closes the distance and pushes Howell back into the cage.#BC2#
Meehan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meehan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Meehan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Meehan lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Howell has his feet on Meehan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucas Meehan 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##TD#
Howell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Meehan is staying active underneath Howell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Meehan is trying to maintain the position but Howell is very close to passing his half guard.
Meehan pushes Howell off looking to stand but Howell dives back in and keeps control.
Howell trying to control from half guard but Meehan is working away.
Howell controlling the action here.
Meehan wants to improve his position but Howell is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell is trying to control the action in half guard but Meehan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Howell. #T1#
Howell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Howell working over Meehan with some ground and pound. Meehan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Howell thows a huge punch but Meehan dodges it nicely.
Meehan controlling the position for now.
Meehan tries to kick Howell off but Howell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Howell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Meehan has hold of Howell's hands but Howell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Howell connects with a nice short shot to Meehan's temple.
Howell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Howell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meehan's head.
Meehan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Howell.
Meehan is breathing heavily.
Howell trying to control from half guard but Meehan is working away.
Howell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Howell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Howell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Howell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Meehan is staying active underneath Howell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Douglas Howell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Howell controlling the pace.
Howell working over Meehan with some ground and pound. Meehan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Howell prevents Meehan from improving his position.
Howell working over Meehan with some ground and pound. Meehan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Howell winds up and cracks Meehan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Howell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Meehan is defending against the submission attempts here by Howell.
Howell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Howell prevents Meehan from improving his position.
Meehan trying to control from the bottom.
Howell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Howell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Howell is controlling the pace.
Howell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Howell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Howell throwing shots but Meehan is blocking nicely.
Howell wants to take a breather but Meehan is having none of it.
Meehan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Meehan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Meehan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Howell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Meehan to the mat! Meehan manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Meehan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Howell has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Howell 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#
Meehan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Meehan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Howell, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Meehan manages to pull guard.
Howell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Howell stands up over Meehan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Howell throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Meehan working for a triangle but Howell defends it easily.
Howell content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell distracts Meehan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Meehan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Howell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Meehan is trying to keep Howell in close.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Meehan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meehan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Howell throwing strikes from guard but Meehan blocks nicely.
Meehan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Howell throws an elbow that misses. Meehan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Howell's guard. Nice move by Meehan!#REVB##ES#
Howell is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Meehan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Meehan has clasped his hands together around Howell's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T2##ES#
Howell sneaks out the side door and pushes Meehan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Howell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Meehan's half guard.
Howell controlling the pace.
Meehan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Howell throwing shots but Meehan is blocking nicely.
Howell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nice strikes from Howell there. #SUB#
Howell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Howell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meehan's head. #T3#
Howell prevents Meehan from improving his position.
Meehan wants to get back to his feet.
Meehan is looking for a sweep. Howell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Howell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Howell works his foot free and advances to mount.
Meehan is trying to escape the mount.
Howell looking to finish Meehan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Meehan!#T4#
Howell raining down shots from the mount!
Meehan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Meehan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Howell with a couple of short strikes.
Howell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Howell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Meehan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howell trying to control but Meehan is having none of it.
Howell lands a big elbow.
Howell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Meehan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Meehan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Howell punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Howell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Howell 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Howell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Dickerson shoots in and bounces Meehan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Meehan wants to get back to his feet but Dickerson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Dickerson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #ES2#
Meehan pushes Dickerson off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Meehan gets the takedown into side control.
Dickerson can't do much from the bottom here.
Meehan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickerson keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickerson holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Dickerson is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Dickerson can't do much from the bottom here.
Dickerson really is a fat lump.
Dickerson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Meehan trying to control the position but Dickerson is working away.
Dickerson is holding Meehan down, trying to stall.
Dickerson can't do much from the bottom here.
Dickerson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dickerson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dickerson is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Dickerson manages to get to full guard.
Dickerson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dickerson is controlling Meehan's posture.
Meehan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dickerson's head.
Dickerson looking to control.
Meehan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dickerson wants to get back to his feet but Meehan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Meehan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickerson looking for a sweep. Not yet Dickerson, not yet.
Meehan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dickerson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dickerson trying to control the position here.
Dickerson working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Dickerson wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Meehan stands up from Dickerson's guard - Meehan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lucas Meehan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meehan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dickerson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Meehan defends it nicely.
Dickerson is breathing heavily.
Meehan misses with a body kick.
Meehan shoots in for a takedown but Dickerson shows good takedown defense.
Meehan takes a swing at Dickerson's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Dickerson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Meehan defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Dickerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Meehan. #CL2#
Meehan clinches with his opponent.
Dickerson wants to break free but Meehan has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meehan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dickerson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dickerson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Meehan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Meehan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Meehan trying to control the action but Dickerson is working from the bottom.
Dickerson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dickerson trying to control from the bottom.
Lucas Meehan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dickerson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dickerson wants to control the action here but instead Meehan manages to pass to full mount!
Dickerson wants to control but Meehan is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickerson can't escape the position.
Dickerson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Meehan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Meehan is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Meehan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dickerson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Meehan is working away from the top position though.
Dickerson has his hands clasped together around Meehan's back. He's all about the action.
Dickerson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU2#
Meehan decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Meehan moves into the clinch.
Meehan is trying to pull guard but Dickerson has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Meehan is trying to drag Dickerson to the mat but Dickerson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Meehan tries to score a body lock takedown but Dickerson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Curt Dickerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Meehan.
Meehan is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for Dickerson to work.
Dickerson prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Meehan has hold of one of Dickerson's legs. Dickerson is fighting the takedown attempt but Meehan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dickerson has control of Meehan's left arm, preventing Meehan from doing any damage.
Meehan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Dickerson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Meehan wants to control from the top but Dickerson keeps moving.
Dickerson is adopting a defensive guard.#ES#
Dickerson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Meehan as Dickerson shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dickerson. #CL2#
Meehan darts in and clinches Dickerson up against the cage.#T4#
Dickerson stops a takedown attempt from Meehan.
Dickerson scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Dickerson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meehan throws a sloppy head kick and Dickerson moves out of range easily.
Dickerson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Meehan manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Meehan rushes Dickerson and presses him up against the cage.
Meehan is trying to pull guard but Dickerson has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dickerson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickerson has Meehan pressed against the cage, preventing Meehan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dickerson working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lucas Meehan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Meehan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dickerson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meehan pinned against the cage. Meehan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Meehan closes the distance and clinches.
Dickerson is trying to push Meehan away but Meehan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Meehan breaks the clinch.
Dickerson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Meehan throws a sloppy head kick and Dickerson moves out of range easily.
Meehan fails to land the takedown.#T1##TD#
Dickerson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Meehan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Meehan is trying to control Dickerson's posture but Dickerson avoids it.
Meehan tries to bench press Dickerson off him but Dickerson keeps the position.
Meehan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meehan taking a bit of punishment here - Dickerson scoring with strikes.
Dickerson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dickerson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Meehan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2##SUB#
Dickerson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Meehan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dickerson but great work by Meehan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meehan trying to control the position but Dickerson is working away.
Dickerson is looking for a sweep.
Dickerson regains half guard.
Dickerson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dickerson is looking to escape.
Meehan trying to control the action but Dickerson is working from the bottom.
Dickerson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Dickerson pulls Meehan in to control the position.
Dickerson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dickerson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dickerson looking to control.
Dickerson is adopting a defensive guard.
Meehan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dickerson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Meehan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dickerson to the mat! Dickerson manages to get full guard.
Dickerson managing to control the position.
Dickerson wants to stand up but Meehan is controlling him.
Meehan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dickerson's head.
Dickerson keeping moving, preventing Meehan from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dickerson holds on and takes a little breather.
Curt Dickerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucas Meehan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dickerson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Meehan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meehan 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Meehan!
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