Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: XF 3
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Howlett gets caught napping as Dominiguez dives in and scores a takedown. Howlett manages to retain guard.
Howlett wants to get back to his feet but Dominiguez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Howlett is working an open guard so Dominiguez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Howlett throws a right and a left that Dominiguez avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dominiguez! But no joy.
Howlett dives in and grabs Dominiguez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dominiguez pushes down on Howlett's head and hops out.#CL2#
Dominiguez moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Dominiguez has Howlett pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dominiguez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Howlett tumbling to the mat - Dominiguez dives into Howlett's guard.
Howlett is looking to stand back up but Dominiguez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Howlett. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Dominiguez stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Howlett to get to his feet. #T1#
Howlett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Howlett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dominiguez swivels and escapes.
Dominiguez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Howlett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Dominiguez has Howlett up against the cage in a clinch.
Dominiguez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Howlett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dominiguez pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howlett tries to move into range but Dominiguez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Dominiguez! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cruz Dominiguez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Howlett walks into a straight right hand from Jimenez.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
It looked like Howlett was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Howlett shoots in but Jimenez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Howlett misses with a double jab.
Howlett tries to move into range but Jimenez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jimenez lands with a hook. Howlett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jimenez slaps away a takedown attempt from Howlett, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Howlett misses with a double jab
letting Jimenez counter with a right hand.
Howlett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jimenez defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howlett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jimenez throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Howlett crashing down! Howlett tries to stagger back to his feet but Jimenez just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Howlett asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raul Jimenez!

Event: RFLFN-8
Date: Jan 02, 2019

#R1#
Howlett misses with a series of wild punches.
Dormier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howlett sprawls and moves away.
No joy there for Howlett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dormier blocks the body kick. #TD#
Dormier scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Dormier wants to work for an arm triangle but Howlett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Dormier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Howlett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dormier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dormier is trying to work for a kimura but Howlett is defending well. #SUB#
Howlett is defending against the submission attempts here by Dormier.
Howlett wants to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB#
Howlett makes his way to full guard, as Dormier worked for a kimura.
Dormier wants to pass the guard but Howlett is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dormier drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Dormier seems to have locked his on tight now - Howlett screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Dormier, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Caniel Dormier!
A pretty intense looking Caniel Dormier took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: RFL-54
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Howlett is pawing at Glenn, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Glenn's nose. Glenn is badly hurt! Howlett pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Glenn tries desperately to hold on but Howlett is relentless in his assault! As Glenn receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Howlett away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Howlett!

Event: RFL-50 Hungry Lions
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Gutierrez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howlett. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Howlett has knocked Gutierrez down with a huge combo! Howlett steps away and waves a wobbly Gutierrez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Gutierrez is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Oscar Gutierrez has been cut.
Gutierrez misses with a low kick.
A big left from Gutierrez misses.
Howlett misses with a wild body shot.
Gutierrez avoids the head kick by Howlett.
Howlett throws a series of punches but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gutierrez looks to land a body kick but Howlett moved away.
Gutierrez doesn't manage to clinch there - Howlett circles away.
Howlett throws a right and a left that Gutierrez avoids nicely.
Howlett throws a right and a left that Gutierrez avoids nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Gutierrez misses.
Howlett checks a low kick from Gutierrez .
Howlett misses with a two punch combination.
Howlett throws a series of punches but Gutierrez moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Gutierrez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Howlett.
Gutierrez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gutierrez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howlett misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
A punch combination from Howlett misses.
Howlett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gutierrez .
Howlett shoots in for a double leg but Gutierrez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Howlett is breathing heavily.
Howlett throws a combination that misses
and Gutierrez counters with a three punch combo that has Howlett backing up. Howlett nods at Gutierrez to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice body punch from Gutierrez .
Gutierrez motions for Howlett to come forward. Gutierrez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gutierrez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Howlett just misses with a punch to the body.
Gutierrez clobbers Howlett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Howlett tries to keep at a distance but Gutierrez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gutierrez misses with some punches.
Gutierrez connects with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gutierrez gets underhooks to prevent Howlett's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gutierrez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gutierrez tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Gutierrez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gutierrez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gutierrez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Howlett is defending well for now.
Howlett wants to break free but Gutierrez has control.
Gutierrez misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gutierrez .
Howlett tries for a takedown but Gutierrez manages to get underhooks.
Howlett wants a takedown but no success here.
Howlett goes for a takedown attempt but Gutierrez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Howlett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howlett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Howlett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Gutierrez darts in and clinches Howlett up against the cage.#T3#
Howlett avoiding damage as Gutierrez throws knees to the body.
Gutierrez throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gutierrez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Howlett's brow. #BC2#
Gutierrez manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Gutierrez .
Howlett throws a right hand that Gutierrez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gutierrez also avoids with ease.
Howlett misses with a double jab
and Gutierrez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gutierrez misses with the combination.
Howlett looks to land a combination but Gutierrez avoids it well.
Gutierrez looks to land a combination. Howlett sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A left and a right from Howlett both land. Nice combination.
Oscar Gutierrez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Howlett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gutierrez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Howlett takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Gutierrez has Howlett up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
Gutierrez stops a takedown attempt from Howlett.
Gutierrez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Howlett managing to block the knees to the body from Gutierrez .
Gutierrez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Howlett.
Howlett is working for takedown but Gutierrez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gutierrez tries a body shot but Howlett blocks it.
Howlett working hard to break the clinch.
Gutierrez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Howlett.
Howlett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gutierrez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Howlett blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Oscar Gutierrez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gutierrez 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Howlett throws a series of punches but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Howlett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gutierrez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
James Howlett is winning the standup battle so far.
Howlett sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gutierrez throws a sloppy head kick and Howlett moves out of range easily.
As Gutierrez looks to move away, Howlett throws a big counter combo but Gutierrez just gets out of the way.
Gutierrez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Howlett misses the shot to the body.
James Howlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gutierrez doesn't manage to clinch there - Howlett circles away.
Gutierrez tries to land a front kick but Howlett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Howlett throws a nice looking combination but Gutierrez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutierrez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howlett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gutierrez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Gutierrez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Howlett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gutierrez .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Howlett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gutierrez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Howlett feints a jab promting Gutierrez to slip. Howlett then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gutierrez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Gutierrez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Howlett takes a step back to recover.
Gutierrez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gutierrez misses with a head kick.
Howlett misses with a body shot.
Howlett misses with a kick to the body.
Gutierrez misses with a head kick.
Howlett is looking to wear down Gutierrez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gutierrez looks to score with a jab to the body but Howlett is just out of range.
Howlett misses with the combination.
Gutierrez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howlett manages to avoid it.
Howlett tries to bum rush Gutierrez with a series of wild strikes but Gutierrez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gutierrez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howlett.
Howlett throws a series of punches but Gutierrez moves out of range. #T2#
Gutierrez misses with a series of wild punches.
Gutierrez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gutierrez takes a swing at Howlett's ribcage but misses.
Howlett will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL2#
Gutierrez moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howlett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Howlett is trying to push Gutierrez away but Gutierrez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gutierrez landing knees to the body.
Gutierrez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Howlett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gutierrez is defending well.
Howlett tries to score a body lock takedown but Gutierrez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gutierrez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
Howlett tries to circle away but Gutierrez has him pinned against the cage.
Gutierrez lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Howlett tries for a takedown but Gutierrez manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Gutierrez breaks from the clinch.
Gutierrez lands a front kick.
Gutierrez is looking to slow Howlett down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gutierrez .
Gutierrez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Howlett misses with a series of wild punches.
Howlett slips a jab and a cross from Gutierrez .
Some wild striking there from Howlett.
Gutierrez avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid body kick from Gutierrez . #T4#
A punch combination from Howlett misses.
Gutierrez connects with an inside leg kick.
Gutierrez stuffs the takedown.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gutierrez looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Gutierrez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Howlett wants to take the fight to the mat but Gutierrez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gutierrez is working Howlett over against the cage.
Gutierrez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gutierrez has a couple of punches blocked by Howlett. #BC#
Howlett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gutierrez misses with a series of wild punches.
Gutierrez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Howlett blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Gutierrez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oscar Gutierrez 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gutierrez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gutierrez avoids the head kick by Howlett.
Howlett throws a right and a left that Gutierrez avoids nicely.
Gutierrez is looking to clinch.
Howlett slips a jab from Gutierrez .
Howlett moves out of range of the body kick from Gutierrez .
Howlett throws a right hand that Gutierrez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gutierrez also avoids with ease.
Gutierrez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gutierrez missing with a left hand there. Howlett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Howlett - that will leave a mark!
Gutierrez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Howlett. Those never looked like landing.
Gutierrez scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gutierrez lands a nice shot to the body.
Gutierrez misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Howlett! #T1#
Gutierrez feints and then cracks Howlett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Howlett down.
Howlett misses with a combination
and Gutierrez counters with a good low kick that Howlett was not able to check.
Gutierrez tries to clinch but Howlett is having none of it.
Howlett misses with a double jab.
Gutierrez throws a body punch but Howlett moves out of range.
Howlett dives in for a single leg takedown but Gutierrez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gutierrez throws a push kick but Howlett slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Gutierrez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gutierrez looking to throw knees to the head but Howlett is blocking nicely.
Gutierrez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Gutierrez .
Gutierrez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gutierrez lands an elbow that stopped Howlett in his tracks for a moment.
Gutierrez scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Howlett can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gutierrez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Howlett.
Gutierrez 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.
Gutierrez lands a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Howlett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gutierrez is struggling to control the position.
Howlett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gutierrez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Howlett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gutierrez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gutierrez lands an elbow inside that Howlett shrugs off.
Gutierrez lands a shot to the body.
Howlett is looking to break free of the clinch but Gutierrez has double underhooks. #T3#
Gutierrez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Howlett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Howlett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Howlett is trying to push Gutierrez away but Gutierrez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oscar Gutierrez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gutierrez misses with a knee strike.
Howlett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gutierrez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Howlett is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Gutierrez fails to land. #BC2#
Gutierrez 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gutierrez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Howlett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Howlett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gutierrez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Howlett throws a body punch but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Gutierrez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howlett.
Howlett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gutierrez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howlett. #T4#
Gutierrez misses with an uppercut.
Howlett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A shot to the liver by Gutierrez . Beautiful body shot.
Gutierrez is looking to land body kicks.
Gutierrez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gutierrez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Howlett.
Gutierrez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howlett scores with a one two! Gutierrez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
James Howlett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gutierrez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gutierrez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Howlett misses with a double jab.
Gutierrez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Howlett with a body shot.
Oscar Gutierrez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Howlett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Howlett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Howlett takes a kick to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Gutierrez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gutierrez 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Gutierrez !

Event: RFL - 46 The New Generation
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1##TD#
Bizzle shoots in and bounces Howlett off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Howlett wants to stand and escape but Bizzle is having none of it.
Bizzle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Howlett has a closed guard, preventing Bizzle from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett wants to stand up but Bizzle is controlling him.
Bizzle's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Bizzle'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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bizzle passes Howlett's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bizzle with the ground and pound but Howlett uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bizzle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bizzle advances to half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Bizzle seems to be looking for submissions.
Howlett is trying to stand up here but Bizzle is controlling him well. #ES2#
Howlett kicks Bizzle off and gets back to his feet.
Howlett looks to throw the jab but Bizzle is out of range.
Howlett throws a right and a left that Bizzle avoids nicely.
Bizzle thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bizzle leaves Howlett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Howlett looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizzle is just out of range.#T3##CL#
Bizzle clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Howlett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howlett misses with a two punch combination.
Bizzle leaves Howlett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bizzle throws a low kick but Howlett avoids it.
Bizzle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howlett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizzle was well out of range. Poor timing from Howlett.#CL#
Bizzle rushes Howlett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Howlett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bizzle after a bit of a struggle.
Bubba Bizzle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Howlett wants a takedown but no success here.
A short body shot lands from Bizzle as the two fighters clinch.
Howlett looks winded!#TD#
Bizzle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bizzle has control of Howlett's left arm, preventing Howlett from doing any damage.
Howlett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bizzle swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Bizzle has control of Howlett's left arm, preventing Howlett from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Howlett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Howlett drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bizzle dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Bizzle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizzle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Howlett's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Bizzle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Bizzle has Howlett up against the cage in a clinch.
Bizzle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howlett can do to turn this around?#BC#
Bizzle manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Howlett. Bizzle does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Bizzle looking to score a takedown here. Howlett is defending well but Bizzle drives through and ends up in Howlett's guard.#SUB#
Bizzle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Howlett dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Howlett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bizzle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Howlett defends well.
Howlett throws an elbow that misses. Bizzle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Howlett's guard. Nice move by Bizzle!#REVR#
Bizzle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bizzle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bizzle throwing strikes from guard but Howlett blocks nicely. #T1#
Bizzle advances to half guard.
Bizzle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #ES2#
Howlett has one foot on Bizzle's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Howlett throws a right and a left that Bizzle avoids nicely.
Howlett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizzle.
Howlett throws a series of strikes that have Bizzle backpedaling. #CUT2#
It looks like Bubba Bizzle has been cut.#T2#
A punch combination from Howlett misses.
Bizzle wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Howlett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizzle was well out of range. Poor timing from Howlett.
We've been told by Bizzle's head coaches at DRAGON MMA - 12 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
James Howlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howlett throws a right and a left that Bizzle avoids nicely.
Howlett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizzle manages to avoid it.#CL#
Bizzle darts in and clinches Howlett up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howlett is trying to drag Bizzle to the mat but Bizzle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Howlett is breathing heavily.#TD#
Bizzle pulls Howlett into guard.
Bizzle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howlett's guard. #REVR#
Bizzle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bizzle seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Howlett for as long as he can get away with.
Howlett wants to stand and escape but Bizzle is having none of it. #T3#
Bizzle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bizzle advances position into side control!
Bizzle misses with the ground and pound.
Howlett is looking to get back to his feet here but Bizzle is keeping cool and he's managed to take Howlett's back.
Bizzle has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Howlett's body. #T4##SUB#
Bizzle has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Howlett! Can he survive? No! He's out! Bizzle gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bubba Bizzle!
A victorious Bubba Bizzle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Torcida 42 - Venom Vs Mikkonen
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1##TD#
Daniels throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Howlett tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Daniels is in Howlett's guard.
Daniels looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Howlett is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Daniels dives into side control.
Howlett is letting Daniels control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Daniels tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Daniels tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Daniels controlling the position from side mount.
Daniels throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Daniels is working to tighten his grip on Howlett's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Howlett has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Daniels is really squeezing tight and eventually Howlett passes out! Daniels breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). AJ Daniels!

Event: Torcida 38 - Payne Vs Venom
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Howlett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Markov backs up against the cage.
Howlett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Howlett misses with a double jab
and Markov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Markov thuds his shin into the meat of Howlett's side.
Markov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Markov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've been hearing reports that Howlett has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Howlett's calf.
Howlett gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Markov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Howlett misses with a double jab.
Howlett misses with a hook to the body
and Howlett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Markov.
Howlett throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Markov to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Howlett throws a combination that misses
and Markov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Howlett is breathing heavily.
Howlett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Markov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Howlett scrambles back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Markov. That snapped Howlett's head back.
Both fighters circling a little - Markov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Markov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Howlett.
Howlett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Markov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Howlett is rocked!
Markov lands an uppercut, right on the button! Howlett tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alan Markov!
Alan Markov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Torcida 33 - Breed Vs Visigoth
Date: May 20, 2018

#R1#
Howlett throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Lanaster counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Lanaster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Lanaster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Lanaster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Howlett is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Lanaster seems to be working for a kimura but Howlett defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Lanaster is trying for a kimura here. Howlett looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lanaster wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyrian Lanaster!
Tyrian Lanaster gave a mention to Laundry @ 85! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Torcida 29 - Payne Vs Knuckles
Date: May 06, 2018

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Lord. No joy for Howlett on that attempt.
Lord's coach down at Scouse House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lord's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lord dodges the punch combination from Howlett.
Lord showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howlett. #CL2#
Lord clinches with his opponent.
Howlett is trying to drag Lord to the mat but Lord just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lord stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lord scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Lord - that landed with a thud.
Lord digs a right hand into Howlett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Howlett's gas tank.
Lord is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord prevents the takedown attempt.
Howlett is breathing heavily.
Lord lands a nice uppercut.
Lord lands a right hand.
Lord scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Lord.
Lord cracks Howlett with a nice body shot.
Lord stalling. #T1#
Lord lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lord.
Lord lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Lord.
Lord scores with a shot to the side of Howlett's head.
Lord lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howlett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lord pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A body shot lands from Lord.
Howlett takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Howlett is rocked!
Howlett blocks an uppercut.
Oh Howlett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Howlett.
Lord misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
Lord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lord gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Howlett.
Lord misses with the head strike.
Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lord swings wildly with an uppercut but Howlett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howlett seems to have got his legs back now.
Lord lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
Lord creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Howlett with a big uppercut! Howlett tries to clinch up but Lord pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Howlett to the mat! Howlett covers up and Lord unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Logan Lord!
During a confident post fight interview, Logan Lord thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Torcida 24 - Venom Vs Foot
Date: Apr 18, 2018

#R1#
Howlett avoids the head kick by Grant.
Grant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Howlett counters with a left and a right that stings Grant.
Grant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howlett moves away.
Grant throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick #KD#
and Howlett counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Grant down! Howlett is looking to finish but Grant is intelligently defending himself. #ROC#
Grant is rocked!
Grant looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howlett landing some decent shots from guard.
Grant is still in real trouble! Can Howlett finish him?
Howlett is in close to Grant's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Howlett looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Howlett distracts Grant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Howlett chips away with some ground and pound.
Howlett works over Grant with some ground and pound from guard.
Howlett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Howlett controlling from the top position.
Howlett is working Grant over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Howlett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Howlett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Howlett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howlett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Howlett chips away with some ground and pound.
Howlett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Howlett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Howlett 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.#SUB#
Howlett drops back looking for a leg! Grant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grant manages to kick Howlett off! Howlett jumps back into Grant's guard.
Howlett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Howlett lands a couple of digs.
Howlett slips nicely into half guard.
Grant is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Howlett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Howlett working Grant over with strikes. #T2#
Howlett working over Grant with some ground and pound. Grant looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SU#
Howlett decides to stand up.
Grant throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Howlett shoots in for a double leg counter - driving through into a slam and Grant is out! The slam has knocked him out cold! Devastating for Grant but Howlett is celebrating as the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). James Howlett!

Event: Torcida 18-Woodsen Vs Deluccio
Date: Mar 28, 2018

#R1#
Jakku connects with a right hand. Howlett shakes it off.#TD#
Howlett tries to sprawl but Jakku drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Howlett is trying to escape back to his feet but Jakku uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Jakku throws a strike aimed at the side of Howlett's head but Howlett avoids it well.
Jakku controlling from side mount. #SU#
Jakku stands up and we're back to a striking position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakku darts in looking for a takedown but Howlett gets double underhooks and turns Jakku into the cage.
Howlett unleashes a big counter combination but Jakku bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've been hearing reports that Jakku has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Jakku scores with a takedown into Howlett's guard.#T1#
Jakku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU#
Jakku gets to his feet. Howlett looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jakku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howlett unleashes a big counter combination but Jakku bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jakku.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakku prevents Howlett from escaping the position.
Howlett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jakku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Jakku decides to stand up, so the ref orders Howlett to his feet.
Jakku shoots in for a takedown but Howlett shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on Howlett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Jakku gets a double leg takedown into Howlett's guard.#T2#
Howlett is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jakku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jakku looking to pass the guard.
Jakku scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Jakku showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jakku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jakku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Howlett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jakku controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jakku shoots for a takedown but Howlett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Howlett throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minkki Jakku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jakku.
Jakku shoots and misses
and Howlett counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Jakku has his takedown stuffed
and Howlett counters with a left and a right that stings Jakku.
Jakku fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Jakku throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Howlett tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jakku is in Howlett's guard.
Jakku controls from within his opponent's guard.
Howlett keeping full guard, as Jakku tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Minkki Jakku dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Jakku.
As Jakku backs off Howlett throws a huge counter combo but Jakku manages to avoid it all.
Jakku tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Howlett defends well and Jakku ends up having to push Howlett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Howlett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jakku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Howlett unleashes a big counter combination but Jakku bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jakku lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Howlett leaves Jakku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Jakku backs off Howlett throws a huge counter combo but Jakku manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minkki Jakku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Howlett gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jakku to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jakku is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Howlett keeping full guard, as Jakku tries to pass.
Howlett wants to stand and escape but Jakku is having none of it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Jakku 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.
Jakku postures up and lands a big shot to Howlett's brow.
Jakku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Howlett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jakku controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been informed that Howlett has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jakku misses with a takedown attempt
and Howlett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Jakku is looking to clinch but Howlett is avoiding it.
Howlett unleashes a big counter combination but Jakku bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jakku moves in looking to clinch but Howlett pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Howlett. No joy for Jakku on that attempt.
Despite the aggression on Howlett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jakku tries to close the distance and clinch but Howlett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Howlett throws a counter combo.#TD#
Jakku shoots in and bounces Howlett off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jakku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Howlett wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jakku manages to pass to side control. #T4#
Howlett is trying to stand. #SUB#
Jakku 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 Jakku.
Jakku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howlett can do to turn this around?
Jakku slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Minkki Jakku 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#
Jakku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jakku gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Howlett counters with a one-two to the body.
Howlett stuffs the takedown attempt from Jakku. Jakku gets slowly back to his feet.
Jakku is looking to clinch but Howlett is avoiding it.
Howlett unleashes a big counter combination but Jakku bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Minkki Jakku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Howlett circles away.
Despite the aggression on Howlett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minkki Jakku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jakku shoots in but no luck this time.
Howlett unleashes a big counter combination but Jakku bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Jakku shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Howlett manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Howlett pushes Jakku off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Jakku tries for a takedown but Howlett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jakku looks for a takedown but Howlett sprawls well.
Howlett throws a counter combo.
Jakku throws a sloppy head kick
and Howlett counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Jakku badly! Howlett follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Jakku out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Howlett finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Howlett!

Event: Torcida 12 - Breed Vs Spremni
Date: Feb 28, 2018

#R1#
Daniels closes the distance looking to clinch
and Howlett counters with a straight right hand.
Howlett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daniels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but Howlett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Howlett appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Daniels rushes Howlett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Howlett is trying to force a seperation but Daniels has the dominant position.
Howlett can't break the clinch. #T1#
Howlett is looking to break free of the clinch but Daniels has double underhooks. #BC2#
Howlett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howlett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Howlett counters with a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Howlett as Daniels shoots in.
Howlett steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Daniels clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Howlett breaks from the clinch.
Daniels throws a series of punches but Howlett avoids them all with ease.
Daniels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Howlett pinned against the cage. Howlett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2##TD#
Daniels looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Daniels controls from within his opponent's guard.
Daniels seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Howlett for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Howlett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Daniels is controlling him.
Daniels engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #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.#SU#
Daniels gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Daniels darts in trying to clinch
and Howlett counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL#
Daniels instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Howlett breaks the clinch.
Howlett keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Howlett releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
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 AJ Daniels will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Daniels shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Howlett manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Howlett manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Daniels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Daniels shoots in and bounces Howlett off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Daniels 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.
Howlett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daniels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daniels advances position into side control!#T1#
Daniels tries to advance to mount but can't.
Daniels landing strikes. #SUB#
Daniels wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Howlett, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Daniels is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Howlett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Howlett is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SU#
Daniels stands up and we're back to a striking position.
AJ Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniels shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Howlett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Daniels fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Howlett to the ground. Daniels is now in Howlett's guard.#SU#
Howlett is working an open guard so Daniels takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Howlett stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Daniels has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daniels is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Howlett is defending well.
Daniels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howlett can do to turn this around?#TD#
Daniels has picked Howlett up - he's going for a ride! Daniels dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daniels missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SU#
Daniels decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Daniels throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Howlett tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Daniels is in Howlett's guard.
Daniels looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Daniels prevents Howlett from getting back to his feet.
Howlett keeping full guard, as Daniels tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daniels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howlett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Daniels controls the pace.
Howlett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Daniels dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Howlett replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Daniels blocks it well.
Daniels tries for a takedown but Howlett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daniels shoots and misses
and Howlett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt
and Howlett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daniels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howlett thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howlett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Daniels with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daniels 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 Daniels off to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Howlett misses.#T1#
Daniels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Howlett is looking for the big counter here.
Daniels wants to clinch.
James Howlett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daniels fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Howlett avoids it really well and circles away.
Daniels throws a leg kick but Howlett moved away.
And Howlett responds with a good body kick, but Daniels manages to step out the way in time.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Howlett leaves Daniels with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Howlett doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Daniels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Howlett swivels and escapes.
Howlett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daniels.
Daniels shoots and misses
and Howlett counters with a nice body shot.
Daniels shoots in for a double leg but Howlett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Howlett appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Daniels or perhaps it was just good defense by Howlett, which made it look bad. #T3#
Daniels moves to clinch but Howlett breaks away
and Howlett counters with a right hand to the body.
Howlett slaps away a takedown attempt from Daniels, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And Howlett responds with a good body kick, but Daniels manages to step out the way in time.
Daniels shoots and misses
and Howlett counters with a left to the body.
Daniels finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Daniels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Daniels gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Howlett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Howlett keeps the fight on the outside.
Howlett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daniels.
James Howlett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Howlett as he jumps to the side.
AJ Daniels 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!
Howlett swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
Howlett now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Howlett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Daniels 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 Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... AJ Daniels!

Event: Torca Fight Night I
Date: Feb 14, 2018

#R1#
Belkacem closes the distance and clinches up with Howlett, looking for a takedown. Belkacem pushes Howlett against the cage but Howlett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Howlett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Howlett wants it to stay on the feet.
Belkacem feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Howletts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Belkacem misses with a takedown attempt - Howlett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Belkacem.
Belkacem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Howlett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belkacem misses with an uppercut
and Howlett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Belkacem swings widly with a right hand
and Howlett counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Belkacem is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Horrible takedown attempt by Belkacem or perhaps it was just good defense by Howlett, which made it look bad. #T1#
Belkacem throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Howlett counters with a solid body kick.
Belkacem looks winded!
Belkacem with a poor takedown
and Howlett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Belkacem misses with a lunging right hand
and Howlett counters with a low kick, right behind Belkacem 's knee.
Belkacem with a poor takedown
and Howlett counters with a leg kick.
Belkacem throws a combination that misses
and Howlett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Belkacem's knee momentarily.
Belkacem dives in and grabs Howlett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Howlett pushes down on Belkacem's head and hops out.
Belkacem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Howlett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Belkacem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Howlett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Belkacem falls off balance throwing a combination
and Howlett counters with a two punch combo.
Belkacem throws a head kick that misses
and Howlett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belkacem fails to land the takedown.
Belkacem misses with a lunging right hand
and Howlett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Belkacem's knee momentarily.
Belkacem is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A shot to the body from Belkacem misses
and Howlett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Belkacem fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Howlett avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Belkacem throws a right hand that misses
and Howlett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belkacem connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Howlett momentarily.
Belkacem fails with the takedown
and Howlett counters with a left to the body.
Belkacem has his takedown stuffed
and Howlett counters with a right hand to the body.
Belkacem misses with a takedown attempt
and Howlett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Belkacem throws a lazy uppercut
and Howlett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belkacem misses with a kick to the body
and Howlett finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Belkacem throws a poor cross that misses
and Howlett counters with a left to the body.
Belkacem shoots and misses
and Howlett counters with an outside leg kick.
Belkacem doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Howlett counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belkacem lands a jab to the head.
Belkacem misses with a body kick.
Belkacem has his takedown stuffed
and Howlett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Howlett dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Howlett slaps away a takedown attempt from Belkacem, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Howlett defending well as Belkacem loads up on a big left hand.
Howlett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Belkacem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Howlett half committed to a counter leg kick.
Belkacem with a lazy takedown attempt
and Howlett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Belkacem shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Howlett pinned against the cage. Howlett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Belkacem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belkacem falls off balance throwing a combination
and Howlett counters with a good, hard body kick but Belkacem shrugs it off.
Belkacem is breathing heavily.#T1#
Belkacem tries to bum rush Howlett with a series of wild strikes but Howlett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Howlett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big left from Belkacem misses.
Belkacem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Howlett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belkacem throws out the jab.
Howlett appears to be looking for a big counter.
Belkacem misses with a hook
and Howlett counters with a nice uppercut.
Belkacem misses with a lunging right hand
and Howlett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Belkacem misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Belkacem throws a combination that misses
and Howlett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Howlett is looking to wear down Belkacem with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Belkacem misses with a takedown
and Howlett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Belkacem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belkacem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Howlett makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Belkacem really felt that one!
Howlett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belkacem can do to turn this around?
Belkacem throws a right hand that misses
and Howlett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Belkacem shoots in looking for a takedown but Howlett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belkacem's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Howlett quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Belkacem fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Belkacem misses with a takedown
and Howlett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Belkacem misses with a takedown attempt
and Howlett counters with a nice uppercut.
Belkacem doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Howlett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belkacem throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Howlett counters with a good, hard body kick but Belkacem shrugs it off.
Sergio Belkacem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belkacem throws a poor cross that misses
and Howlett counters with a leg kick.
Belkacem looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Belkacem shoots and misses
and Howlett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice takedown defense from Howlett. No joy for Belkacem on that attempt.
Howlett is looking to counter with a body kick.
Howlett is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Belkacem tries for a takedown but Howlett circles away easily
and Howlett counters with a three punch combo that has Belkacem backing up. Belkacem nods at Howlett to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belkacem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Howlett counters with a nice leg kick.
Belkacem tries for a takedown but Howlett circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Howlett dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Belkacem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Howlett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Belkacem misses with a hook
and Howlett counters with a nice body shot.
Howlett avoids the head kick by Belkacem.
It looked like Howlett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Belkacem might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Howlett has got the better of the exchanges.
Belkacem doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Howlett counters with a leg kick.
Belkacem misses with a takedown attempt
and Howlett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Belkacem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett slaps away a takedown attempt from Belkacem, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Howlett is looking to counter with head kicks.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Belkacem.
Belkacem misses with a right hand
and Howlett counters with a nice kick to the body. #T1#
A low kick from Belkacem is predictable there
and Howlett counters with a thumping low kick.
Belkacem shoots and misses
and Howlett counters with a nice body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Howlett as Belkacem shoots in.
As Belkacem looks to move away, Howlett throws a big counter combo but Belkacem just gets out of the way.
Belkacem misses with a takedown attempt
and Howlett counters with a right hand to the body.
Belkacem shoots in but Howlett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Belkacem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Howlett finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Belkacem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Howlett counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Belkacem with a poor takedown
and Howlett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Belkacem misses with an uppercut
and Howlett counters with an inside leg kick.
Belkacem shoots for a takedown but Howlett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Howlett counters with a quick kick to the body but Belkacem blocks it.
Belkacem misses with a takedown
and Howlett counters with a nice body kick.
Belkacem doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Howlett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belkacem shoots and misses
and Howlett counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Belkacem shoots and misses
and Howlett counters with a left to the body.
James Howlett is winning the standup battle so far.
Belkacem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Howlett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Belkacem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Belkacem with a poor takedown
and Howlett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Belkacem throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Howlett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Belkacem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Howlett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Belkacem thinking. #T4#
Belkacem misses with a lunging right hand
and Howlett counters with a body kick that stops Belkacem in his tracks momentarily.
Belkacem has his takedown stuffed
and Howlett counters with a right hand to the body.
Belkacem's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Belkacem throws a lazy uppercut
and Howlett counters with a nice uppercut.
Belkacem fails with the takedown
and Howlett counters with a solid body kick.
Belkacem fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Howlett avoids it really well and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Howlett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Howlett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!
In defeat, Sergio Belkacem stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will return stronger. Thank you to my opponent for the fight.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2018

#R1#
Howlett pushes Thornton away with a front kick.
Thornton checks a low kick from Howlett.
Thornton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Howlett.
Howlett connects with a body shot that sends Thornton's belly button to the back.
Thornton takes one to the chin there.
Howlett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Howlett throws a body kick that misses.
Howlett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thornton if he has to take too many more of those.
Howlett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thornton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howlett connects with a body shot that sends Thornton's belly button to the back.
Thornton drops his hands momentarily and Howlett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thornton is breathing heavily.
Howlett scores with a jab. Thornton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thornton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Howlett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Howlett pushes Thornton away with a front kick.
Howlett thuds a left hand into Thornton's body.
Howlett lands a right hook to the body.
Howlett lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thornton will feel that in the morning.
Howlett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Howlett throws a shot to the body.
Howlett scores with a push kick.
Howlett is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thornton rather than just go for the knockout.
Howlett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Howlett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Howlett is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thornton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thornton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Howlett is looking to slow Thornton down with leg kicks. #T2#
Howlett fakes the leg kick and cracks Thornton in the body.
Howlett lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#
Thornton is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Thanh Thornton has been cut.
Thornton leaves his chin hanging out and Howlett seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Thornton crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Howlett!

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