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Event:
Skrap Fights 39
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Howell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jabbar scores with a hook to the body. Howell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jabbar enables Howell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jabbar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Howell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jabbar controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself.
Jabbar pulls Howell in to control the position.
Jabbar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jabbar is really struggling to control Howell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Howell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar is trying to keep Howell in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Howell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#
It looks like Leonard Howell has been cut.#T1##TD2#
Howell dives in and scores a takedown into Jabbar's guard.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jabbar seems keen to control Howell's posture.
Jabbar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jabbar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jabbar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jabbar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Howell throwing strikes from guard but Jabbar blocks nicely.
Howell connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Howell advances to half guard.
Jabbar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Jabbar looking for submissions off his back.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jabbar keeps working.
Howell is thwarting Jabbar's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Howell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jabbar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jabbar tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.#T3##SUB2#
Howell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jabbar defends it well.
Howell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jabbar's head.
Jabbar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jabbar is looking for a sweep. Howell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Howell moves nicely into side control.
Jabbar is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A lull in the action here.
Howell working the ground and pound.
Jabbar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jabbar tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jabbar is looking to control Howell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jabbar avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Howell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jabbar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Howell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Howell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Howell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jabbar quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jabbar tries a head kick but it misses.
Jabbar pushes Howell away with a front kick.
Howell wants to clinch up but Jabbar keeps it at a distance.
Leonard Howell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howell shoots for a double leg takedown but Jabbar sprawls well. He's pushed Howell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jabbar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Howell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Howell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jabbar is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Howell in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jabbar is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leonard Howell!
A victorious Leonard Howell 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:
Skrap Fights 26
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Howell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Of Vip definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Howell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Of Vip slips under a jab from Howell.#CL2#
Howell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Of Vip's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Howell doesn't manage to clinch there - Of Vip circles away.
Nice jab there from Of Vip.
Of Vip looks to score with a jab to the body but Howell is just out of range.
Howell shoots in looking for a takedown but Of Vip manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Howell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Of Vip jabs Howell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Howell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Of Vip as he jumps to the side.
Waste Of Vip has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Howell.
Of Vip misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Vip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Howell slips a straight right by Of Vip.
Of Vip misses with a two punch combination.
Of Vip connects with a crisp jab.
Waste Of Vip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of Vip misses with a straight left.
Of Vip moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Of Vip misses with a hook.
Howell shoots in but no luck this time.
Of Vip plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Leonard Howell has been cut.
Howell shoots for a takedown but Of Vip saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Howell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Of Vip as he jumps to the side.
Of Vip lands with a nice body punch.
Of Vip checks a leg kick.
Of Vip was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Of Vip connects with an inside leg kick.
Of Vip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Of Vip dips to his left and cracks Howell with an uppercut!
Of Vip fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Howell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Of Vip scores with a jab to the jaw.
Howell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Of Vip pinned against the ropes. Of Vip gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Of Vip throws out a loose jab but Howell uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Of Vip throws a good cross that connects.
Howell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Of Vip works over Howell's head and body with a nice combination.
Of Vip throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Howell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Howell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Of Vip throws out the jab.
Howell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Of Vip defends it well.
Of Vip moves into range and connects with a jab.
Of Vip tests Howell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Of Vip fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Howell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Howell ducks under a wild hook from Of Vip.
Waste Of Vip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Of Vip lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Of Vip just misses with a punch to the body.
Of Vip scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Howell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice jab there from Of Vip. #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Howell.
Howell checks a leg kick.
Of Vip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Howell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Of Vip counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Of Vip takes a swing at Howell's ribcage but misses.
Howell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Howell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Of Vip.
Howell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Howell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Howell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Howell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Of Vip lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Howell throws a sloppy head kick and Of Vip moves out of range easily.
Of Vip will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Of Vip misses with a straight left. #T4#
Howell checks a leg kick.
Howell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Of Vip defends it well.#TD2#
Howell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An elbow from Howell crashes against the mat.
Howell lands an elbow.
Howell lands some shots froms side control.
Howell is putting a hurting on Of Vip here, landing some big shots from side control.
Howell working the ground and pound.
Of Vip knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howell on the ground.
Howell is chipping away with strikes.
Howell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Of Vip wants to control but Howell postures up.
Of Vip holding on.
Howell lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Of Vip tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waste Of Vip dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Howell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Howell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Of Vip takes a swing at Howell's ribcage but misses.
We've been informed that Howell has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Of Vip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Howell with the counter takedown but Of Vip avoids it easily.
Howell takes a swing at Of Vip's ribcage but misses.
Of Vip throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Howell counters with a shoot takedown. Of Vip fights it but they end up in guard.
Howell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Of Vip working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howell.
Howell postures up and lands a big shot to Of Vip's brow.
Howell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Of Vip controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Howell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Howell wants to control from the top but Of Vip keeps moving.
Howell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Of Vip wants to improve his position but instead Howell has moved into half guard.
Howell working over Of Vip with some ground and pound. Of Vip looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Howell prevents Of Vip from improving his position.
Howell is keen to just control but Of Vip is a slippery customer.#T2#
Howell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Howell is thwarting Of Vip's attempts to control the position.
Of Vip is looking to improve his position.
Howell works his way into full mount!
Of Vip wants to hold on but Howell pushes him away.#SUB2#
Howell working for a submission but Of Vip is keeping him at bay.
Of Vip tries to lock up and control but Howell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Howell raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Howell prevents Of Vip from getting the reversal.
Howell landing strikes, looking to finish!
Howell with the ground and pound from mount.
Howell looking to control but Of Vip is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Howell is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Of Vip can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Howell breaks from Of Vip's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Howell landing punches.
Howell mounts Of Vip! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB2#
Howell is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Of Vip is surviving well by controlling Howell's body position as best he can. #T4#
Howell working the ground and pound effectively.
Of Vip tries to hold on but Howell pushes him away.
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!
Of Vip on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Of Vip tries to get out of the position.
Howell has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Of Vip's face.
#ROC2#
Of Vip is rocked!#SUB2#
Howell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Of Vip is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howell can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howell trying to control but Of Vip is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Howell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonard Howell's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as Howell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Howell looks to land a combination. Of Vip sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Of Vip keeps the fight on the outside.
Howell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A leg kick checked by Of Vip.
Howell misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Of Vip misses.
Howell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Of Vip swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Of Vip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howell moves away.
Of Vip swats away the attempt to clinch by Howell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Vip lands a nice looking body shot.
Howell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Of Vip is fending him off so far but Howell persists. Nope, Of Vip circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Of Vip, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Howell feints the counter takedown.
Of Vip tests Howell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Howell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Howell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Of Vip's waist but Of Vip gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Howell off to one side.
Waste Of Vip has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Howell.
Of Vip swats away the attempt to clinch by Howell.
Of Vip works over Howell's head and body with a nice combination.
A clash of legs there as Howell blocks the low kick.
Of Vip lands with a cross.
Waste Of Vip is winning the standup battle so far.
Of Vip misses with an uppercut.
Howell replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Of Vip blocks it well.
Howell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Of Vip works Howell's body with a nice hook.
Of Vip fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Howell ducks under a wild hook from Of Vip.
Howell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Of Vip tries to land a leg kick but Howell saw it coming and moves away.
Howell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Howell shoots in for a takedown but Of Vip shows good takedown defense. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howell moves forwards but Of Vip connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Of Vip looks to score with a jab to the body but Howell is just out of range.
Of Vip throws a body punch but Howell moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Howell checks a leg kick.
Howell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Of Vip pinned against the ropes. Of Vip gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Howell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Of Vip sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Of Vip's jab looks to have found its range, popping Howell under the eye.#TD2#
Howell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Of Vip has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Howell off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Howell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheers as Of Vip lands an impressive looking overhand right. Howell doesn't seem phased though.
Howell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Of Vip rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Howell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Of Vip loads up on a big right hand but Howell slips the punch.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Howell.
Of Vip does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Howell feints the counter takedown.
Of Vip throws a half hearted mid kick.
Of Vip will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Howell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Of Vip is fending him off so far but Howell persists. Nope, Of Vip circles away and we're back to standing.
Of Vip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Howell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Of Vip leaves Howell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Of Vip tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Howell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A combination from Howell does no damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Of Vip.
Of Vip moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Howell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Of Vip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Howell is looking to slow Of Vip down with leg kicks.
Howell tries to clinch there but Of Vip circles away.
Of Vip throws a body shot but no joy.
Of Vip missing with a left hand there. Howell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Of Vip misses with a jab to the body
and Howell counters with a two punch combo.
Howell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Of Vip looks to land a body kick but Howell moved away.
Howell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Of Vip misses the shot to the body.
Of Vip throws a body punch but Howell moves out of range.
Howell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Of Vip checks the leg kick nicely there.
Of Vip swings for the body but Howell moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howell closes the distance and clinches up with Of Vip, looking for a takedown. Howell pushes Of Vip against the ropes but Of Vip circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leonard Howell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Of Vip keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leonard Howell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Of Vip cracks Howell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Howell avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waste Of Vip showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Of Vip 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Waste Of Vip!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Waste Of Vip!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Waste Of Vip!
Waste Of Vip wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 4858 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Howell (ranked 4475 p4p, 475 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Howell tries to sprawl but Trump drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Howell
Howell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Howell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trump is pressing down on Howell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Howell is holding on for now.
Trump passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (5) vs (0) Howell
Howell wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Trump (8) vs (0) Howell
Trump controls the position.
Howell rolls, trying to escape but Trump keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell turns into Trump and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (8) vs (2) Howell
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trump has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Howell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Trump dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (10) vs (2) Howell
Howell controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Howell looking for a sweep. Not yet Howell, not yet.
Howell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Howell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Howell is keeping the position.
Howell trying to keep a closed guard but Trump is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Howell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Howell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell wants to hit a switch here but Trump passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Howell there! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (13) vs (2) Howell
Howell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Trump controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Howell wants to hold on but Trump pushes him away.
Trump controlling from the full mount.
Howell reaches up to try and control the position but Trump seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Howell rolls and tries to escape and now Trump has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Trump (16) vs (2) Howell
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howell wants to escape the position.
Trump keeps control of the position easily here as Howell tries to buck him off.
Howell breaks Trump's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (16) vs (4) Howell
Howell trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howell forces his way into half guard.
Trump tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.
Howell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Howell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trump defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trump is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working.
Howell is working for a kimura but Trump is defending it quite comfortably.
Howell wants to pass to mount but Trump is defending the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Howell wants to work for an arm triangle but Trump is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Howell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Howell works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (16) vs (7) Howell
Howell tries to control but Trump wriggling away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Howell goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Trump is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (18) vs (7) Howell
Howell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Howell controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself.
Trump sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Howell's guard.
Howell moves into full guard.
Trump showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Howell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trump passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (21) vs (7) Howell
Trump wants to control but Howell is keeping him busy.
Howell stops Trump from passing to mount.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell is letting Trump control him for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Howell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Howell sneaks back into half guard.
Howell is looking for a sweep. Trump is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trump performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Howell gets back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Trump advances to half guard.
Howell tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg.
Trump seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Howell tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg.
Trump is looking to advance position but Howell won't allow it.
Howell wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
Howell wants to get back to full guard but Trump has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (24) vs (7) Howell
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Trump controlling the position.
Howell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trump wants to control but Howell is keeping him busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Trump gets to mount! Howell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Trump (26) vs (7) Howell
Trump takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Howell is trying desperately to improve position.
Howell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (26) vs (9) Howell
Howell pushes down on Trump's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Howell is working for a submission of some sort.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Howell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trump is just riding it out for now. Howell eventually gives up the hold.
Trump is trying to control but can't.
Howell trying to mount his opponent but Trump defends it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Howell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trump doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howell.
Howell prevents Trump from improving his position.
Trump is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trump defends it well.
Trump slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 26 to 9. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matt Griffin (ranked 4943 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Howell (ranked 4431 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Matt Griffin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up with Howell, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes Howell against the cage but Howell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Griffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Howell is fending him off so far but Griffin persists. Nope, Howell circles away and we're back to standing.
Howell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Howell has Griffin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Howell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Griffin tumbling to the mat - Howell dives into Griffin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Griffin (0) vs (2) Howell
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Griffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howell is one step ahead there.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Griffin is keeping the position.
Griffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell 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.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Howell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Griffin. Score +3 for passing guard: Griffin (0) vs (5) Howell
Griffin is looking for a sweep.
Howell is trying to get an arm triangle but Griffin is defending well.
Griffin tries to bench press Howell off him but Howell keeps the position.
Howell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Howell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Griffin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Howell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Griffin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Howell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Griffin (0) vs (8) Howell
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Griffin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Howell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Griffin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Howell controlling his opponent.
Griffin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Howell.
Howell working for a guillotine from mount but Griffin is in no mood to give up.
Howell wants to finish this one by submission but Griffin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Howell.
Howell looking to control but Griffin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Griffin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Griffin (0) vs (11) Howell
Howell working for a choke but Griffin is defending well.
Griffin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Howell patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Howell has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Griffin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Howell keeps control of the position as Griffin tries to break free.
Howell is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Griffin tries to roll but Howell sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howell doesn't have the hooks in and Griffin manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Griffin (2) vs (11) Howell
Griffin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Howell dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Griffin (2) vs (13) Howell
Griffin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Howell passes into half guard.
Griffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howell pulls his head out easily.
Griffin actively working from the bottom here.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.
Howell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Griffin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Griffin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Howell uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Griffin (2) vs (16) Howell
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Howell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Howell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Griffin, who protects the arm well.
Griffin is looking to regain half guard here but Howell keeps moving and retains side control.
Howell trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Howell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Griffin is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Howell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Howell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Griffin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Howell is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Griffin (2) vs (18) Howell
Howell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Griffin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Griffin shrugs it off.
Howell looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Griffin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Griffin (2) vs (21) Howell
Howell trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Howell is hanging on to Griffin's back as he tries to escape.
Griffin is working hard here to advance position.
Griffin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Howell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Griffin has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Howell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Howell is working for a kimura but Griffin is defending it quite comfortably.
Griffin wants to improve his position but Howell is controlling well.
Howell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Howell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Griffin is just riding it out for now. Howell eventually gives up the hold.
Howell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Howell seems to be working for a kimura but Griffin defends the submission attempt.
Howell is looking for a kimura but Griffin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Howell to get the leverage.
Griffin won't allow Howell to pass to mount.
Griffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howell pulls his head out easily.
Griffin actively working from the bottom here.
Griffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howell pulls his head out easily.
Howell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Griffin defends it well.
Howell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Howell wants to work for an arm triangle but Griffin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howell is trying to control the action in half guard but Griffin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Griffin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Griffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Howell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Howell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Griffin (2) vs (24) Howell
Griffin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Howell's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Howell! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Griffin has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leonard Howell!
After winning the bout, Leonard Howell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trey Brown (ranked 1923 p4p, 233 weight class) and Leonard Howell (ranked 4429 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Trey Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Howell tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown looks for a takedown but Howell sprawls well.
Howell has managed to clinch.
Howell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brown turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (4) vs (0) Howell
Howell can't do much from the bottom here.
Howell is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Howell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Howell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Howell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell controlling the position well.
Howell is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown prevents Howell from improving his position.
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Howell is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Howell tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell keeps trying to improve his position.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Howell is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Howell is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Howell is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is working for a kimura but Howell is defending it quite comfortably.
Brown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Howell is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Howell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Howell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Howell is retaining full guard.
Howell pulls Brown in close to his closed guard and prevents Brown from doing any damage or advancing position.
Howell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (4) vs (2) Howell
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Howell looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (6) vs (2) Howell
Howell keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Howell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Howell keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Howell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown drops back looking for a leg! Howell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Howell manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Howell's guard.
Howell trying to control the position.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Howell has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Howell is retaining full guard.
Brown is fighting to break Howell's control of his arms but Howell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Howell is continuing to stall.
Howell has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howell is keeping the position for now.
Brown passes Howell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Howell defends it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Howell trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howell keeps working.
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
Howell is trying to control but can't.
Howell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (6) vs (6) Howell
Howell looking to break Brown's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brown remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Howell will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Brown wants to escape the position.
Howell has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brown has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Brown fending off the submission attempt from Howell.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to escape the position.
Howell doesn't have the hooks in and Brown manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (8) vs (6) Howell
Howell wants to improve his position but instead Brown has moved into half guard.
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Howell is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Howell wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brown is keen to just control but Howell is a slippery customer.
Howell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Howell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (8) vs (8) Howell
Howell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Howell seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.
Brown wants to improve his position but Howell is controlling well.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Howell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Howell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Howell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Howell trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Howell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Howell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brown is looking for a triangle but Howell pushes his legs off easily.
Howell pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Howell trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Howell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Howell is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Howell trying to work for an americana but Brown has managed to regain full guard.
Howell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howell has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Brown working for a triangle but Howell defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown throws his legs up looking for a submission but Howell uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (11) Howell
And that's the end of the fight!
Howell wins on points by 11 to 8.
Our winner, Leonard Howell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 24
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Howell shoots in and drives through. Gustafsson sprawls well.
Gustafsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gustafsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Howell fails to land the takedown.
Simon Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Howell.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gustafsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Howell, which made it look bad.
Howell with the counter takedown but Gustafsson avoids it easily.#TD#
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gustafsson postures up.
#SUB2#
Howell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gustafsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gustafsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson throwing strikes from guard but Howell blocks nicely. #SUB#
Gustafsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustafsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Howell is keeping the position.#T1#
Gustafsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Howell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Howell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gustafsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gustafsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Howell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Howell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Howell is pulling down on Gustafsson's head to control his posture.
Gustafsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Howell is keeping the position.
Gustafsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Howell has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gustafsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Howell pulls Gustafsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Gustafsson from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Gustafsson 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.
Howell is looking to stand up but Gustafsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Gustafsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Howell trying to control the position here.
Gustafsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Howell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustafsson 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.#T3##SUB2#
Howell is looking for a triangle but Gustafsson pushes his legs off easily.
Gustafsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gustafsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Howell has wrist control.#SUB#
Gustafsson drops back looking for a leg! Howell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Howell manages to kick Gustafsson off! Gustafsson jumps back into Howell's guard.
Howell looking for a sweep. Not yet Howell, not yet.
Gustafsson advances to half guard. #SUB#
Howell is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafsson.
Howell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gustafsson tries to pass to full mount but Howell defends it.
Gustafsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Gustafsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Howell is trying to control but can't.
Howell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gustafsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Howell's head.
Howell pulls Gustafsson in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Howell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Howell can't keep his opponent in guard - Gustafsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Howell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell is looking to sweep but instead, Gustafsson has passed into half guard.
Gustafsson passes to side control.
Howell can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Gustafsson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gustafsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Howell tries to avoid it but Gustafsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Howell to the ground. Howell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gustafsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howell can do to turn this around?
Howell closes the distance and clinches up with Gustafsson, looking for a takedown. Howell pushes Gustafsson against the cage but Gustafsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Howell.
Howell shoots in looking for a takedown. Gustafsson tries to sprawl out of it but Howell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gustafsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Howell tries to clinch up.
Gustafsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Howell defends well and Gustafsson ends up having to push Howell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Howell tries to sprawl but Gustafsson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson trying to advance position but Howell counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Gustafsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustafsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Howell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustafsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Howell wants to sweep here but Gustafsson controlling him for the moment.
Gustafsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Howell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Howell is trying to control the position but Gustafsson postures up.
Howell is adopting a defensive guard.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Howell is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gustafsson 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. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Gustafsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Howell dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Howell lands a couple of digs.
Howell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Gustafsson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gustafsson wants to sweep here but Howell controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gustafsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Howell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Howell wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Gustafsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Howell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Howell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Howell stays in close to Gustafsson's body and controls the position.
Howell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gustafsson is looking for a triangle but Howell pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Howell won't allow Gustafsson to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Howell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Howell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gustafsson has his foot on Howell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howell works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB#
Gustafsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Howell has passed into half guard!
Gustafsson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Howell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gustafsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Howell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gustafsson is refusing to be controlled, as Howell sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Howell passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Howell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Gustafsson dives in and scores a takedown into Howell's guard.
Howell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gustafsson's guard. #REVB#
Howell wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Howell works over Gustafsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Howell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gustafsson's head.#SUB2#
Howell drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Howell off! Howell jumps back into Gustafsson's guard. #SUB#
Howell is sitting in close to Gustafsson's body. Gustafsson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Howell is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Howell is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gustafsson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Simon Gustafsson!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 17
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Williams clinches up with Howell and pushes him back against the cage.
Williams tries to work over Howell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Howell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Howell tightens his grip and picks Williams up, before dumping him to the ground. Williams manages to land in guard.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Howell is working Williams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Howell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Howell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Howell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howell has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB2#
Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Howell defends well.#SUB#
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Williams pushes a forearm under Howell's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Howell is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Williams!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 11
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Howell has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Howell has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Litamen regains guard immediately.
Howell lands a couple of digs.
Litamen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howell is one step ahead there.
Howell wants to control from the top but Litamen keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Howell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Litamen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Howell 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. #T1#
Litamen is controlling Howell's posture.
Howell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Howell has gone for a leg lock! Litamen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Howell's guard.#REVB#
Litamen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Howell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Litamen is one step ahead there.
Litamen trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Howell managing to control the position.
Litamen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Howell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Litamen postures up in Howell's guard and throws a big left but Howell blocks it. #SUB#
Litamen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Howell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Litamen has managed to get both his arms back between Howell's legs - danger averted.
Litamen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Howell has his foot on Litamen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Litamen works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Litamen trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Litamen postures up in Howell's guard and throws a big left but Howell blocks it.
Litamen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Howell shoots for a double leg takedown but Litamen sprawls well. He's pushed Howell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Litamen slaps away a takedown attempt from Howell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Litamen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Litamen misses with a kick to the body.
Howell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Litamen defends well and Howell ends up having to push Litamen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonard Howell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4##TD#
Howell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Howell showed some decent athleticism there.
Litamen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Litamen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Litamen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been informed that Litamen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell trying to control but Litamen is working from the bottom.
Litamen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Howell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Litamen. No joy for Howell on that attempt.
Litamen feints a counter leg kick.#TD#
Litamen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Howell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Litamen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Howell trying to control but Litamen is working from the bottom.
Leonard Howell 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.#SUB#
Howell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Litamen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Litamen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1##SUB2#
Litamen 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.
Litamen content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Howell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Litamen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Howell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Howell has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Howell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Litamen can do to turn this around?#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Litamen keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Litamen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Litamen keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Howell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Litamen's head.#T3#
Howell throwing strikes but missing.
Litamen keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Litamen working a defensive guard but Howell manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB#
Howell is trying to get an arm triangle but Litamen is defending well.
Litamen tries to bench press Howell off him but Howell keeps the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Litamen keeps working.
Litamen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Litamen manages to get to full guard.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Litamen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Howell 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Litamen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Litamen throws a push kick but Howell slaps the foot to one side.
Howell moves in looking to clinch but Litamen pushes him off.
Litamen with the counter takedown but Howell avoids it easily.#TD#
Howell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Litamen!
Howell working away.
Litamen isn't going anywhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Litamen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Howell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Howell looks up at the clock and then as Litamen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Howell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1##SUB#
Howell is trying to get an arm triangle but Litamen is defending well. #SUB#
Howell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Howell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Howell is trying to get an arm triangle but Litamen is defending well.
Litamen wants to control but Howell postures up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Litamen is looking to regain half guard here but Howell keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Howell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Litamen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Litamen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Howell off and has taken his back!
Howell is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Litamen looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Howell showing good submission defense here.
#T3#
Howell tries to escape but Litamen has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Litamen looking for the RNC.
Howell tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Litamen has control of Howell's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Howell regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Litamen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Litamen landing shots from mount.
Howell tries to hold on but Litamen postures up.
Howell blocking the ground and pound.
Howell wants to hold on but Litamen pushes him away.
Litamen unloads with some shots from mount but Howell bucks and avoids them well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Litamen looking to ground and pound but Howell is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Litamen working for a submission but Howell is keeping him at bay.
Marku Litamen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonard Howell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Howell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marku Litamen.
I think Howell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Howell!
An out of breath Leonard Howell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Howell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nicomachus counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Leonard Howell has been cut.
Howell misses with a takedown
and Nicomachus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Howell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nicomachus counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonard Howell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howell is breathing heavily.
Howell with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Nicomachus counters with a crisp right hand that drops Howell! Nicomachus lets Howell back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Howell is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howell shoots in but Nicomachus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nicomachus is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Howell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nicomachus counters with a nice leg kick.
Howell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nicomachus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Howell swings widly with a right hand
and Nicomachus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Howell with a poor takedown
and Nicomachus counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Howell is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aristotle Nicomachus!
Aristotle Nicomachus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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