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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Howlett scores with a head kick. Cazz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Carter Cazz has been cut.
Cazz tries to land a body kick
and Howlett counters with a left and a right that stings Cazz. #CL#
Cazz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Howlett dodges an elbow strike from Cazz.
Howlett blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Howlett breaks from the clinch.
Cazz wants to clinch up but Howlett keeps it at a distance.
Howlett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cazz avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cazz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Howlett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cazz's waist but Cazz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Howlett off to one side.
Carter Cazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.#T1#
Howlett tries to bum rush Cazz with a series of wild strikes but Cazz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cazz tries to land a leg kick but Howlett saw it coming and moves away.
Howlett thuds his right hand into Cazz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Howlett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cazz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Carter Cazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Cazz clinches with his opponent.
Nice elbow from Cazz.
Cazz is struggling to control the position.
Cazz has a couple of punches blocked by Howlett.
Cazz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cazz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Howlett misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Howlett unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cazz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cazz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Howlett stalling in the clinch but Cazz improves position.
Cazz stalling.
Cazz avoiding damage.
Cazz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Howlett avoids a wild elbow strike from Cazz.
Cazz pushes off an throws an elbow but Howlett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Howlett avoids a wild elbow strike from Cazz.#T3#
Cazz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cazz working aggressively here.
Cazz lands an elbow inside.
Cazz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Howlett is working for takedown but Cazz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Howlett looking to slow down the pace here.
Cazz looking to throw knees to the head but Howlett is blocking nicely.
Cazz throws an elbow but it misses.
Cazz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Howlett gets control of Cazz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Howlett will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've been informed that Howlett has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Howlett pulls Cazz in close to prevent any damage.
Cazz wants to stand and escape but instead Howlett has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Howlett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Howlett controlling from the top position.
Cazz is breathing heavily.
Howlett's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carter Cazz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carter Cazz'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 misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Howlett doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Cazz counters by moving into the clinch.
Howlett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cazz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carter Cazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Howlett lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Howlett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cazz moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Howlett manages to break the clinch.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Howlett. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Howlett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cazz. #CL2#
Howlett forces Cazz back against the cage and clinches.
Cazz tries to work over Howlett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Howlett blocks an elbow strike.
Cazz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Howlett's elbow.
Cazz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Howlett looking for a takedown.
Cazz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Howlett's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Howlett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cazz throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Howlett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Howlett blocks an elbow strike from Cazz.
#TD2#
Howlett jumps guard.
Howlett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cazz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Cazz keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully.
Howlett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Howlett throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Howlett drops back looking for a leg! Cazz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cazz manages to kick Howlett off! Howlett jumps back into Cazz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Howlett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Howlett seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Howlett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Howlett sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cazz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Howlett with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Howlett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Howlett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Howlett pulls Cazz into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howlett controlling the position.
Howlett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
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.
The cut man is working on Carter Cazz'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Howlett shoots for a double leg takedown but Cazz sprawls well. He's pushed Howlett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cazz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Howlett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Howlett misses with a series of wild punches.
Cazz checks a leg kick.
Howlett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Cazz clinches with his opponent.
Cazz misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett tries to pull guard but Cazz holds him up against the cage and eventually Howlett drops back down to his feet.
Howlett blocks the elbow strike.
#TD2#
Howlett gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T1#
Howlett stops Cazz from standing up.
Howlett throwing strikes but missing.
Howlett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cazz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howlett on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Howlett decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cazz, up you get! #CL2#
Howlett moves into the clinch.
Howlett is working for takedown but Cazz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carter Cazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC2#
Howlett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howlett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cazz defends it nicely.
Cazz throws a series of punches but Howlett moves out of range. #CL2#
Howlett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cazz pushes off an throws an elbow but Howlett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Cazz.
Cazz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cazz pushes off an throws an elbow but Howlett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cazz can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action.
#T3#
Howlett goes for a takedown attempt but Cazz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cazz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cazz is looking to chop away at Howlett's legs.
Cazz throws a sloppy head kick
and Cazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Howlett throws a front kick aimed at Cazz's knee but Cazz avoids it well.
Cazz tries to clinch there but Howlett circles away.
As Cazz backs off Howlett throws a huge counter combo but Cazz manages to avoid it all.
Cazz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Howlett throws out the jab.
Howlett fails with the takedown.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cazz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Howlett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cazz tries to avoid it but Howlett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cazz to the ground. Cazz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Howlett clinches with his opponent.
Howlett avoids a wild elbow strike from Cazz.#BC2#
Howlett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Howlett.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cazz is looking to clinch.
Howlett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Furlan gets tackled into the cage by Howlett. Howlett maintains the clinch.
Howlett lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Howlett gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Furlan regains guard.
Furlan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Furlan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Howlett defends well.
Furlan is trying to control the position but Howlett postures up.
Howlett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Furlan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howlett defends it easily.
Howlett controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB#
Furlan has his foot on Howlett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howlett works his way back into a safe position though.
Furlan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Howlett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Furlan wants to sweep here but Howlett controlling him for the moment.
Howlett slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Furlan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howlett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Howlett stays in close to Furlan's body and controls the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Furlan working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Howlett blocks a head kick by Furlan.
#CL2#
Howlett has Furlan up against the cage in a clinch.
Furlan is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Knees to the body from Howlett.
Howlett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Howlett works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Howlett stays in close to Furlan's body and controls the position. #T4##SUB#
Furlan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howlett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Furlan looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett 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##TD2#
Howlett gets the takedown into side control.
Howlett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Furlan keeps working. #SU2#
Howlett stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Howlett throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Furlan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Howlett is in Furlan's guard.
Howlett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Furlan trying to keep a closed guard but Howlett is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett stays in close to Furlan's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB#
Howlett is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Furlan has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Howlett is looking to defend but Furlan has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Howlett! Furlan pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Howlett taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oscar Furlan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Escovedo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escovedo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Howlett sprawls well. Howlett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Escovedo gets slowly back to his feet.
Escovedo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howlett throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Escovedo.
Escovedo dives in and grabs Howlett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Howlett pushes down on Escovedo's head and hops out.
Howlett throws a big counter combination but Escovedo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Escovedo.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Escovedo.
Howlett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Howlett shoots for a double leg takedown but Escovedo sprawls well. He's pushed Howlett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Escovedo is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1##CL2#
Escovedo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escovedo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Howlett swings wildly with an uppercut but Escovedo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escovedo has Howlett pushed against the cage.
Escovedo blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Howlett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Escovedo closes the distance and clinches.
Howlett misses with a punch to the body.
Howlett looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Howlett blocks an elbow strike.#T2##BC#
Howlett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howlett avoids the head kick by Escovedo.
Escovedo shoots in for a double leg but Howlett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Howlett throws a head kick but Escovedo moves out of range.
Escovedo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Escovedo darts in looking for a takedown but Howlett gets double underhooks and turns Escovedo into the cage.
As Escovedo tries to get set, Howlett tries to push him back and clinch up but Escovedo manages to avoid the attempt.
Escovedo dodges the punch combination from Howlett.
Escovedo swats away the attempt to clinch by Howlett.
Escovedo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Howlett defends well and Escovedo ends up having to push Howlett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Howlett slips a jab and a cross from Escovedo.
#CL#
Howlett moves into range and clinches up with Escovedo.
Escovedo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Howlett breaks from the clinch.
Piotr Escovedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escovedo fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Escovedo. Those never looked like landing.
Escovedo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Howlett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Escovedo somewhat.#T4#
Escovedo throws a head kick but Howlett moves out of range.
Escovedo slips a jab and a cross from Howlett.
Howlett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Escovedo pinned against the cage. Escovedo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Howlett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Escovedo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Howlett somewhat.
Escovedo tries to clinch there but Howlett circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escovedo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Howlett takes the fight into the clinch.
Howlett tries to pull guard but Escovedo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Escovedo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howlett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escovedo can do to turn this around?
Howlett dives in and grabs Escovedo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Escovedo pushes down on Howlett's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Escovedo.
Escovedo swats away the attempt to clinch by Howlett.
Escovedo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Escovedo wants to clinch up but Howlett keeps it at a distance.
Howlett throwing a counter right hand but Escovedo manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Escovedo.
Howlett shoots in and drives through. Escovedo sprawls well.
Howlett throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Escovedo.#T1#
Escovedo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Escovedo.
Escovedo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Howlett's waist but Howlett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Escovedo off to one side.
A head kick misses from Howlett.
James Howlett is winning the standup battle so far.
Howlett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Escovedo counters with a three punch combo that has Howlett backing up. Howlett nods at Escovedo to acknowledge the strikes.
Escovedo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howlett as he avoids it easily.
Escovedo is breathing heavily.
Howlett shoots for a takedown but Escovedo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Howlett tries to bum rush Escovedo with a series of wild strikes but Escovedo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Escovedo shoots in but Howlett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Howlett, right into the meat.
#T2#
Escovedo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Howlett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Escovedo doesn't manage to clinch there - Howlett circles away.
Howlett thows a body kick. Escovedo tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Howlett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Escovedo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Howlett is keeping busy.
Howlett prevents the takedown attempt.
Escovedo looking to stall.
#BC#
Howlett breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Howlett or perhaps it was just good defense by Escovedo, which made it look bad. #T3##CL#
Howlett closes the distance and clinches.
Howlett misses with the head strike.
Escovedo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Howlett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A bit of stalling here from Howlett.
Escovedo tries to pull guard but Howlett holds him up against the cage and eventually Escovedo drops back down to his feet.
Howlett leaning against his opponent.
Escovedo jumps guard but Howlett turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Howlett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Escovedo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Escovedo 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. Escovedo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Escovedo fails with a takedown attempt.
Howlett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escovedo moves away.#CL#
Howlett pushes Escovedo up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Howlett gets control of Escovedo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Howlett will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Howlett wants to control but Escovedo passes easily into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Howlett looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Howlett wants to control but Escovedo is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Crunch! Howlett slams his shin into Escovedo's torso.
Escovedo shoots in but no luck this time.
Escovedo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Howlett doesn't seem bothered though.
Escovedo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Escovedo shoots in looking for a takedown but Howlett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Escovedo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Escovedo or perhaps it was just good defense by Howlett, which made it look bad.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Escovedo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett wants to clinch up but Escovedo keeps it at a distance.
As Howlett backs off Escovedo throws a huge counter combo but Howlett manages to avoid it all.
Howlett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Escovedo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Escovedo misses the body punch
and Howlett counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Howlett swinging wildly here.
Escovedo shoots in but Howlett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt - Escovedo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Despite the aggression on Escovedo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No luck for Escovedo with that takedown attempt.
Howlett is looking to clinch but Escovedo is avoiding it.
Escovedo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Howlett as he jumps to the side. #T2##CL#
Howlett gets a clinch.
Escovedo being controlled against the cage.
Escovedo is trying to push Howlett away but Howlett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Howlett slowing the pace effectively.
Escovedo is trying to push Howlett away but Howlett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Escovedo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howlett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Howlett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Escovedo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Escovedo can't get the takedown.
#T3##TD#
Howlett pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escovedo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Howlett manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Howlett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escovedo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Howlett looking for a sweep. Not yet Howlett, not yet. #T4#
Howlett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Escovedo is controlling him. #SU2#
Escovedo stands up and waves to Howlett to follow him.
Escovedo connects with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Howlett gets tackled into the cage by Escovedo. Escovedo maintains the clinch.
Howlett is looking to control Escovedo's arms but Escovedo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Howlett has his back to the cage.
Piotr Escovedo 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.
Escovedo can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action.
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.
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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Howlett.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baumgartner swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Baumgartner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Baumgartner showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Baumgartner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Howlett sees it coming and defends easily.
Howlett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baumgartner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baumgartner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Baumgartner working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Baumgartner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Howlett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baumgartner.
Howlett is trying to stand back up but Baumgartner is controlling him
Howlett looks winded!#T1#
Baumgartner controlling the action here. #SUB#
Baumgartner maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Howlett could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Baumgartner has cracked it and Howlett is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Baumgartner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Baumgartner!
A victorious Marcus Baumgartner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Soriano manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Howlett on his heels. He'll look to pass Howlett's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howlett looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Soriano tries to free his leg and advance position but Howlett is retaining full guard.
Soriano is working hard here to advance position.
Soriano pushes down on Howlett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Soriano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Howlett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Soriano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Soriano seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Soriano is trying to work for a kimura but Howlett is defending well.
Howlett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soriano wants to pass to mount but Howlett is defending the position.
Soriano moves nicely into side control. #SU#
Soriano decides to stand back up. #T2##TD#
Soriano closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Howlett's guard.
Howlett keeping moving, preventing Soriano from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Soriano drops back looking for a leg! Howlett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Howlett manages to kick Soriano off! Soriano jumps back into Howlett's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Howlett keeping moving, preventing Soriano from controlling successfully.
Soriano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soriano trying to control the position from guard on top but Howlett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Soriano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Soriano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soriano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Soriano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Soriano tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Soriano is trying to get an arm triangle but Howlett is defending well. #T4#
Howlett is not content to let Soriano control the position.
Howlett prevents Soriano from improving position.
Soriano advances to full mount.
Soriano lands a couple of good shots and Howlett has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Soriano is persistently looking for the submission but Howlett is defending it well.
#SUB#
Soriano working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Soriano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Soriano looks for a takedown but Howlett sprawls well.
Soriano doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Howlett counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Howlett gets underhooks to prevent Soriano's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Soriano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soriano is pressed up against the cage. Howlett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soriano down to the mat. Soriano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Soriano doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Howlett to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Soriano's calf.
Howlett is breathing heavily.#TD#
Soriano fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Howlett to the ground. Soriano is now in Howlett's guard.#T1#
Soriano wants to stand but Howlett has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Soriano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soriano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Soriano is pushing down on Howlett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Howlett is fighting to maintain full guard but Soriano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Soriano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howlett can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Soriano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Soriano wants to take a breather but Howlett is having none of it.
Howlett taking some punishment here, with Soriano in his half guard. #SU#
Soriano decides to return to a standing position. #T2##TD#
Soriano scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Soriano trying to mount his opponent but Howlett defends it.
Soriano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Howlett tries to buck Soriano off but he can't manage it.
Howlett working to try and regain half guard.
Soriano is trying to take his opponent's back.
Howlett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3##SUB#
Soriano working for a submission but Howlett is keeping him at bay.
Soriano landing punches. #SU#
Soriano stands up from mount. Strange move.
Soriano throws a shot from downtown. Howlett moves away and avoids it.
Howlett is looking for the big counter here.
A combination from Howlett does no damage.
Soriano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Howlett checks it well.
Soriano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Soriano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Howlett as he jumps to the side. #T4##TD2#
Howlett gets a takedown into half guard.
Soriano tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Howlett manages to move to mount!
Soriano is trying desperately to improve position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soriano tries to hold on but Howlett postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Soriano dominated that second round.
That's time! Soriano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Soriano drives through with a takedown into Howlett's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've been informed that Howlett has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Soriano looking to pass the guard.
Soriano won't allow Howlett to get back to his feet.
Soriano scoring with punches to the head and body.
Orlando Soriano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett keeping full guard, as Soriano tries to pass.
Soriano won't allow Howlett to get back to his feet.
Soriano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Howlett is in trouble now - Soriano has advanced to mount! #T1##SUB#
Soriano working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Howlett is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Soriano locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Howlett is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Orlando Soriano!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Howlett shoots in and drives through. Borodach sprawls well.
Borodach throws a quick counter head kick but Howlett was just out of range.
Howlett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Borodach tries to avoid it but Howlett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Borodach to the ground. Borodach escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Borodach.
Nice takedown defense from Borodach. No joy for Howlett on that attempt.
Borodach tries to counter by clinching up but Howlett breaks away and moves out of range.
Olexandr Borodach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.#TD#
Borodach throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Howlett was covering up waiting for the punch and Borodach finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Howlett has his feet on Borodach's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A nice inside leg kick there by Howlett. That's going to slow Borodach down.
Borodach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Borodach looks to score with a jab to the body but Howlett is just out of range.
Howlett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Howlett misses with a double jab
and Borodach counters with a right hand to the body. #T1##CL#
Borodach moves into the clinch.
Borodach pushes off an throws an elbow but Howlett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Borodach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Borodach is pushing Howlett up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Howlett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Borodach moves into the clinch.
Howlett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Borodach avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Borodach.
Howlett can't get the takedown.
Borodach has Howlett pressed against the cage, preventing Howlett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Borodach is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Howlett tries for a takedown but Borodach manages to get underhooks.
Borodach is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Borodach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Howlett.
Howlett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Howlett clinches with his opponent.
Borodach misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Howlett breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Howlett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Borodach pinned against the cage. Borodach gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Howlett looks winded!
Howlett shoots in and drives through. Borodach sprawls well.
Borodach tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Howlett swivels and escapes.
Borodach misses with a few strikes there.
Borodach fails to land the takedown.
Howlett is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Borodach tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Howlett defends well and Borodach ends up having to push Howlett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Borodach moves into the clinch.
Howlett is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Borodach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL2#
Howlett clinches.
Borodach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Borodach is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Howlett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Howlett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Borodach has a takedown stuffed.
Howlett has his takedown stuffed
and Borodach counters with a head kick. That will keep Howlett thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olexandr Borodach dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Borodach throws a looping overhand right but Howlett ducks down to avoid it.
Howlett fails with the takedown
and Borodach counters with a series of strikes. Howlett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Borodach takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Borodach 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.
Howlett is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Borodach sprawls well. Borodach wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howlett gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Borodach fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Howlett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Olexandr Borodach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Borodach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howlett was well out of range. Poor timing from Borodach.
Borodach 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.
Borodach has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Howlett takes the fight into the clinch.
Howlett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Borodach to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Borodach tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Howlett smiles and moves away.
Howlett shoots in but no luck this time.
Borodach shoots in looking for a takedown. Howlett tries to sprawl out of it but Borodach keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Howlett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Howlett appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Howlett shoots in for a double leg but Borodach sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Howlett is breathing heavily.
Borodach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Borodach throws a left and a right that both miss
and Howlett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Howlett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Borodach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Howlett throws a series of punches but Borodach moves out of range.
As Howlett looks to move away, Borodach throws a big counter combo but Howlett just gets out of the way.
Olexandr Borodach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Borodach misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Howlett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Borodach is pressed up against the cage. Howlett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Borodach down to the mat. Borodach avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Howlett dives in for a single leg takedown but Borodach sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Borodach gets tackled into the cage by Howlett. Howlett maintains the clinch.
Borodach can't break the clinch.
Borodach tries to circle away but Howlett has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Borodach breaks the clinch.
Borodach misses with a takedown attempt - Howlett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Howlett now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Howlett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Borodach sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Howlett somewhat.
Borodach scores with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howlett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Howlett checks a leg kick.
Borodach lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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 Olexandr Borodach will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Borodach looks for a takedown but Howlett sprawls well.
Howlett misses with a head kick.
Howlett misses with a two punch combination.
Olexandr Borodach is winning the standup battle so far.
Howlett tries to clinch up.
Howlett shoots for a double leg takedown but Borodach sprawls well. He's pushed Howlett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Borodach.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Borodach sprawls well. Borodach wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howlett gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
A head kick misses from Borodach.
Howlett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Borodach fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olexandr Borodach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borodach changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Howlett tries to avoid it but Borodach manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Howlett to the ground. Howlett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Borodach stuffs the takedown.
Howlett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Borodach is fending him off so far but Howlett persists. Nope, Borodach circles away and we're back to standing.
Howlett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Borodach.
Howlett with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Borodach counters by clinching up.
Borodach looking for a takedown. #BC#
Borodach breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Howlett misses with an uppercut. Borodach saw that one coming.
It looked like Borodach was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Howlett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Borodach fails to land the takedown.
Borodach fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Howlett counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Borodach has a couple of punches blocked by Howlett.
#BC#
Borodach manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Borodach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Howlett shoots for a takedown but Borodach saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3##CL2#
Howlett has Borodach up against the cage in a clinch.
Howlett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Borodach just stands there and leans against the cage.
Borodach will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Howlett up against the cage.
Howlett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Borodach looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Howlett manages to break the clinch.
Borodach shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howlett as he avoids it easily.
Borodach moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHowlett.#T4#
Howlett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Borodach as he jumps to the side.
Olexandr Borodach is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Borodach tries a head kick but it misses.
Borodach shoots for a takedown but Howlett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Howlett wants to counter the offense by Borodach and move into the clinch position.
Borodach looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howlett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Borodach is fending him off so far but Howlett persists. Nope, Borodach circles away and we're back to standing.
Borodach fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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 Olexandr Borodach.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Borodach, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Olexandr Borodach!
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