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Event:
Empire: X
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akechi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Howardson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akechi somewhat.
Howardson misses with a series of wild punches.
Howardson looks to land a combination but Akechi avoids it well. #TD2#
Akechi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Howardson to the ground. Akechi is now in Howardson's guard.
Akechi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Akechi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Howardson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Akechi is controlling him.
Howardson keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Akechi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Akechi postures up and lands a big shot to Howardson's brow. #T1#
Akechi lands a couple of elbows.
Howardson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akechi.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Akechi working his ground and pound in the gym.
Akechi works over Howardson with some ground and pound from guard.
Akechi distracts Howardson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Akechi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akechi lands a couple of elbows.
Akechi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Akechi stops Howardson from standing up.
Akechi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Akechi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Akechi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Akechi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Akechi lands a couple of digs.
Akechi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Akechi scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Akechi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Akechi lands a couple of elbows.
Howardson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Howardson tries to get out of the position.
Akechi scoring with some ground and pound.
Akechi forces his way into half guard.
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!
Akechi is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Akechi passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Akechi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Howardson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Howardson shrugs it off.
Howardson taking shots to the head.
Akechi raining down shots from the mount!
Akechi working the ground and pound effectively.
Akechi controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Akechi lands a couple of good shots and Howardson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akechi landing with strikes.
Howardson takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#ROC2#Howardson is rocked!
Howardson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akechi on the ground.
Howardson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Howardson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akechi is punishing Howardson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Akechi is raining down hard shots and and Howardson has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jubei Akechi!
Michael Howardson spoke after the fight, saying 'I apologize to my fans for this defeat, I will continue training hard and come back stronger.
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Event:
Empire: Grand Prix 145
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Howardson.
Miles's coach down at AdvancedX was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Miles's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Howardson throws a right and a left that Miles avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Miles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miles dodges the punch combination from Howardson.
#CL#
Howardson drives through and clinches with Miles against the ropes.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike.
Miles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Howardson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howardson.
Howardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Howardson misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Miles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howardson throws a nice looking combination but Miles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miles slips a jab and a cross from Howardson.
Miles takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howardson tries to clinch there but Miles circles away.
Howardson tries to clinch there but Miles circles away.
#T1#
Howardson misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Miles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Howardson tries to bum rush Miles with a series of wild strikes but Miles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miles with the counter takedown but Howardson avoids it easily.
Howardson misses with a double jab.
Miles unleashes a big counter combination but Howardson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Howardson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miles connects with a body shot that sends Howardson's belly button to the back.#CL#
Howardson closes the distance and clinches.
Howardson working aggressively here.
Miles tries a body shot but Howardson blocks it.
Howardson digs a right hand underneath Miles's ribcage. Miles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Howardson throws a head punch that misses.
Miles tries to break the clinch but Howardson is controlling the position. #TD2#
Miles jumps guard and drags Howardson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Miles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howardson's guard. #REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miles's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Miles looking to pass the guard.
Miles throws a strike but Howardson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howardson is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Miles has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Howardson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Miles has tightened it up now! Howardson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ricardo Miles!
Ricardo Miles is the new welterweight champion!
Ricardo Miles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Michael Howardson had this to say: 'I apologize to my fans for this defeat, I will continue training hard and come back stronger.
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Event:
Empire: 6
Date: Jun 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Howardson. Those never looked like landing.
Howardson scores with a one two! Gonclaves had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Howardson instigates a clinch. #TD#
Gonclaves gets control of Howardson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gonclaves will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Howardson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Deep waters. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonclaves is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Gonclaves 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gonclaves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gonclaves trying to control but Howardson is working from the bottom.
Gonclaves 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.
Gonclaves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gonclaves trying to control the position from guard on top but Howardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Gonclaves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gonclaves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gonclaves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gonclaves wants to pass the guard but Howardson is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Howardson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gonclaves advances to half guard.
Gonclaves is trying to control the action in half guard but Howardson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gonclaves wants to pass the guard but Howardson is defending well.
Gonclaves wants to take a breather but Howardson is having none of it. #T2#
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.
Gonclaves tries to pass to full mount but Howardson defends it.
Gonclaves trying to control from half guard but Howardson is working away.
Gonclaves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gonclaves connects with a nice short shot to Howardson's temple. #SUB#
Gonclaves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Howardson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gonclaves.
Howardson won't allow Gonclaves to pass to mount. #SUB#
Gonclaves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Howardson wants to stand back up but Gonclaves manages to pass into side control.
Howardson is not content to let Gonclaves control the position.
Gonclaves working the ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Gonclaves crashes against the mat.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Gonclaves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gonclaves is looking to take a break and control but Howardson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonclaves is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Howardson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonclaves advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Gonclaves dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Howardson tries to clinch but Gonclaves is having none of it.
Gonclaves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gonclaves misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gonclaves is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Howardson lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Howardson.
Gonclaves is trying to pull guard but Howardson has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Howardson.
Howardson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gonclaves is trying to pull guard but Howardson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Gonclaves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards.
Howardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards.
Good body shot from Howardson.
Howardson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howardson scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Howardson.
A right hook to the body lands for Howardson.
Howardson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC#
Gonclaves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howardson misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Howardson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonclaves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonclaves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Howardson circles away quickly and effectively.
Howardson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonclaves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Howardson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gonclaves circles away quickly and effectively.
Howardson stalks Gonclaves and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gonclaves's face. Gonclaves staggers backwards, shaken.
Gonclaves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonclaves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Howardson wants to clinch up but Gonclaves keeps it at a distance.
Gonclaves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howardson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Gonclaves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonclaves misses with a double jab.
Gonclaves throws a jab when Howardson was well out of range.
Gonclaves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonclaves looks to land a combination but Howardson avoids it well.
Howardson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonclaves.
Howardson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howardson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gonclaves backs up against the cage.
Michael Howardson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Howardson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Howardson wants to clinch.
Gonclaves was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gonclaves moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gonclaves swats away the attempt to clinch by Howardson.
Howardson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonclaves.
Gonclaves misses with a body shot.
Gonclaves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howardson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonclaves.
Gonclaves takes one to the chin there.
Michael Howardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howardson works over Gonclaves's head and body with a nice combination.
Howardson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howardson unleashes a big counter combination but Gonclaves bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3##CL2#
Howardson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonclaves, pushing him back against the cage.
Howardson scores with a hook to the body.
Gonclaves jumps guard but Howardson stands there with Gonclaves around his waist. Gonclaves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gonclaves drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Howardson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gonclaves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howardson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Howardson. #TD#
Gonclaves manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gonclaves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howardson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Gonclaves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gonclaves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonclaves throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Howardson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonclaves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Howardson is stalling in the full guard.
Gonclaves wants to sweep here but Howardson controlling him for the moment.
Howardson content to stall in guard here.
Gonclaves looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonclaves, not yet.
Gonclaves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gonclaves trying to control the action but Howardson is working from the bottom.
Gonclaves wants to pass to mount but Howardson is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Howardson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##CL2#
Howardson moves into the clinch successfully.
Gonclaves tries to pull guard but Howardson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gonclaves has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Howardson after a bit of a struggle.
Howardson scores with a shot to the side of Gonclaves's head.
Howardson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gonclaves or not.
Howardson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Howardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike.
Gonclaves fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Gonclaves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Howardson.
Howardson stops a takedown attempt from Gonclaves.
Gonclaves is trying to pull guard but Howardson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Howardson lands a right hand. #ROC2#Gonclaves is rocked!
Gonclaves jumps guard but Howardson stands there with Gonclaves around his waist. Gonclaves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howardson.
Oh Gonclaves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howardson scores with a hook to the body.
Howardson lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Howardson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howardson lands a left hand.
Howardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards. #T1#
Howardson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gonclaves to his knees! Howardson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Howardson!
Michael Howardson is the new welterweight champion!
Michael Howardson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Caveman clothing , into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Pedro Gonclaves stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens. Props to winner, good fight man, congratulations. Hope you guys enjoyed the fight. And you know.. I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
Empire: 4
Date: May 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Howardson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonclaves throws out a counter right but Howardson avoids it with no problem.
Howardson misses with a series of wild punches.
Howardson tries to clinch there but Gonclaves circles away.
Gonclaves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howardson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonclaves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Gonclaves throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Gonclaves gets tackled into the cage by Howardson. Howardson maintains the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Howardson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Gonclaves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howardson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Howardson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonclaves.
Howardson scores with a shoulder strike.
Gonclaves jumps guard but Howardson stands there with Gonclaves around his waist. Gonclaves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Howardson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howardson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonclavess head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gonclaves has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A right hand to the body from Howardson.
Gonclaves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Howardson to keep the fight standing.
Michael Howardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Gonclaves.
Howardson gets through Gonclaves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonclaves jumps guard but Howardson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Howardson.
Howardson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Howardson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gonclaves looks winded!#TD2#
Gonclaves pulls guard successfully.
#T1#
Howardson 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.
Howardson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Howardson 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. #SUB2#
Gonclaves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howardson defends it easily.
Howardson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Howardson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Howardson throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howardson 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.
Gonclaves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howardson's guard. #REVB#
Howardson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Gonclaves trying to control but Howardson is working from the bottom.
Gonclaves looking to pass the guard.
Gonclaves working some strikes from top position.
Gonclaves throwing strikes from guard but Howardson blocks nicely.
Howardson keeping moving, preventing Gonclaves from controlling successfully. #T3#
Gonclaves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gonclaves passes Howardson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gonclaves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gonclaves drops an elbow to the side of Howardson's head.
Gonclaves thows a huge punch but Howardson dodges it nicely.
Gonclaves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Gonclaves is trying to work for a kimura but Howardson is defending well.
Howardson is trying to stand up here but Gonclaves is controlling him well.
Gonclaves is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Gonclaves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gonclaves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gonclaves lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gonclaves punishing his opponent with strikes.
Howardson is squirming around, avoiding Gonclaves's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Gonclaves looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Gonclaves is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Howardson is surviving well by controlling Gonclaves's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Gonclaves is working for a guillotine from mount but Howardson frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Gonclaves dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gonclaves throws a body shot but no joy.
Michael Howardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonclaves misses with a few strikes there.
A right-left combo lands from Howardson.
Howardson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Howardson tries to clinch up but Gonclaves circles away and keeps his distance.
Howardson throws a right and a left that Gonclaves avoids nicely.
Howardson misses with a two punch combination.
Gonclaves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Howardson closes the distance and pushes Gonclaves back into the cage.
A short right from Howardson on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonclaves jumps guard but Howardson stands there with Gonclaves around his waist. Gonclaves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gonclaves takes a shot to the head.
Michael Howardson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A knee to the head by Howardson.
Howardson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Howardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gonclaves is trying to break the clinch but Howardson is controlling him.
Gonclaves just leaning against Howardson, taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Howardson.
A head punch on the inside from Howardson fails to land. #T1#
Gonclaves wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Gonclaves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Howardson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike.
Howardson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gonclaves tries to break the clinch but Howardson is controlling the position. #TD2#
Gonclaves has picked Howardson up - he's going for a ride! Gonclaves dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Pedro Gonclaves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonclaves wants to free his trapped foot but Howardson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gonclaves trying to control the action but Howardson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Howardson is defending against the submission attempts here by Gonclaves.
Gonclaves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Gonclaves stops Howardson from getting back to his feet.
Gonclaves tries to pass to full mount but Howardson defends it. #SUB2#
Gonclaves seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Howardson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pedro Gonclaves!
Pedro Gonclaves is the new welterweight champion!
Pedro Gonclaves made sure to mention his sponsor, PEAK in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Michael Howardson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I apologize to my fans for this defeat, I will continue training hard and come back stronger.
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Event:
Empire: 2
Date: May 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Howardson lands a glancing blow to the side of Miles's head.
Miles throws a leg kick but Howardson moved away.
Howardson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miles.
Howardson wants to clinch.
Howardson throws a series of punches but Miles moves out of range.
Miles misses the jab.
Howardson tries to counter with a takedown but Miles is quick to defend against it.
Miles shoots in for a takedown but Howardson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howardson.
Miles throws out a counter right but Howardson avoids it with no problem.
Howardson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Howardson.
Howardson misses with a series of wild punches.
Miles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Howardson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Howardson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Howardson misses with a double jab.
Miles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Michael Howardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miles avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Howardson rushes Miles and presses him up against the cage.
Miles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael Howardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Miles.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Howardson.
Howardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
Miles wants to break free but Howardson has control.
Howardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howardson.
Our sources have told us that Howardson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike.
Howardson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
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!
Howardson lands with a left to the head.
Howardson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howardson swings wildly with an uppercut but Miles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howardson digs a right hand underneath Miles's ribcage. Miles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Howardson lands a nice uppercut.
Howardson lands with a left to the head.
Howardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Howardson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Howardson lands with a right to the head.
Howardson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Howardson lands with a light punch inside.
Howardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Howardson lands a nice shot to the body.
Miles looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Howardson. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Howardson.
Howardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Howardson.
Howardson gets through Miles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Howardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
We've been informed that Miles has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Howardson lands a nice uppercut.
Howardson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Howardson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Howardson fails to land.
Howardson lands an uppercut.
Miles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howardson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Howardson lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Howardson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Howardson.
Howardson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Howardson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Howardson.
A short left from Howardson.
Howardson lands a shot to the body.
Howardson lands with a left to the head.
Howardson lands an uppercut.
Howardson lands a shot to the body.
Miles takes a shot to the head.
Howardson scores a nice knee to the body.
Howardson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
Howardson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Howardson.
Howardson is working Miles over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Howardson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Howardson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Howardson doesn't manage to clinch there - Miles circles away.
Howardson lands with a nice combination. Miles backs away looking to recover.
Howardson throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Howardson has managed to clinch.
Michael Howardson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Howardson misses with the head strike.
Howardson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miless head.
Howardson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miles can do to turn this around?
Howardson pushes Miles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miles takes a shot to the head.
Howardson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Howardson scores with a shot to the side of Miles's head.
Howardson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Howardson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Howardson.
Miles is pushing Howardson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Miles takes a shot to the head. #T1#
A short right from Howardson on the inside. #ROC#
Miles is rocked!
Howardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miles is breathing heavily.
Miles is looking to break free of the clinch but Howardson has double underhooks.
Howardson cracks Miles with a nice body shot.
Howardson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Miles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Howardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
Howardson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Howardson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Howardson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miless head.
Howardson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Miles takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Howardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Howardson.
Howardson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miles is still on wobbly legs! Can Howardson finish him?
Howardson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miles takes a shot to the head.
Howardson pushes Miles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Howardson lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Howardson.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Howardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
Howardson lands with a light punch inside.
Howardson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Howardson. #T3#
Howardson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Howardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
Howardson lands a nice uppercut.
Howardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howardson.
Howardson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Miles! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Howardson is unloading with more strikes now! Miles drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Howardson!
Michael Howardson retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Michael Howardson thanked Caveman clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Empire:1
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Howardson works over Gonclaves's head and body with a nice combination.
Howardson feints a jab promting Gonclaves to slip. Howardson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gonclaves slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Howardson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Howardson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Howardson clinches.
Gonclaves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Howardson walks away with a smile on his face. Gonclaves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gonclaves fails with a takedown attempt.
Howardson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Howardson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gonclaves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howardson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Michael Howardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Gonclaves.#TD2#
Gonclaves pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howardson stays in close to Gonclaves's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Gonclaves working for a triangle but Howardson defends it easily.
Howardson controlling from the top position.
Gonclaves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howardson. #T1##SUB2#
Gonclaves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howardson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Howardson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Howardson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Howardson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gonclaves being controlled here, momentarily.
Gonclaves trying to control the position.
Howardson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
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.
Howardson'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.
Howardson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gonclaves on the ground.
Gonclaves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howardson is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gonclaves has his foot on Howardson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howardson works his way back into a safe position though.
Gonclaves has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Howardson content to stall in guard here.
Howardson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Howardson gets to his feet - Gonclaves follows without any prompting.
Michael Howardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
A combination from Howardson does no damage.
Gonclaves dodges the punch combination from Howardson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gonclaves! But no joy.
Gonclaves takes a swing at Howardson's ribcage but misses.
Howardson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Gonclaves's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gonclaves looks to land a right hand but Howardson moved out of range.
Gonclaves throws a jab when Howardson was well out of range.
Gonclaves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Howardson but Howardson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Howardson feints a jab promting Gonclaves to slip. Howardson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gonclaves slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Howardson tries to clinch there but Gonclaves circles away.
Howardson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Howardson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gonclaves blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Howardson.
Howardson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Howardson.
Howardson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gonclaves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Howardson walks away with a smile on his face. Gonclaves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gonclaves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howardson moves away.
Howardson is looking for a counter combo.
Gonclaves looks winded!#CL#
Howardson clinches.
Howardson lands a body shot.
We've been informed that Gonclaves has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gonclaves is working for takedown but Howardson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Howardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards.
Howardson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Howardson lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Howardson.
Gonclaves tries to break the clinch but Howardson is controlling the position.
Howardson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Howardson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonclaves backwards.
Gonclaves tries to score a body lock takedown but Howardson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Howardson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonclaves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Howardson.
Nice body punch from Howardson.
Still in the clinch, Howardson scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Gonclaves is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Howardson dominated that round.
That's time! Howardson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Howardson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Howardson clinches up against the cage.
Gonclaves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gonclaves is still on wobbly legs! Can Howardson finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Howardson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Howardson scores with a shot to the side of Gonclaves's head.
Howardson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gonclaves to his knees! Howardson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Howardson!
Michael Howardson gave a mention to Caveman clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Pedro Gonclaves was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens. Props to winner, good fight man, congratulations. Hope you guys enjoyed the fight. And you know.. I'll be back!'.
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Event:
Rise of The Empire
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Howardson misses with a wild combination.
Carter is looking to clinch but Howardson is avoiding it.
Michael Howardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howardson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carter throws a big counter combination but Howardson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Howardson misses with the combination.
Carter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Howardson. #CL2#
Howardson takes the fight into the clinch.
Howardson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Howardson manages to break the clinch.
Howardson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Howardson throws a nice looking combination but Carter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carter misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Howardson clinches up with Carter and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howardson lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Howardson lands a nice uppercut.
Carter jumps guard but Howardson stands there with Carter around his waist. Carter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1#
Carter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Howardson throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Howardson working aggressively here.
Carter looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Howardson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Howardson scores with a shot to the side of Carter's head.
Carter tries to pull guard but Howardson holds him up against the cage and eventually Carter drops back down to his feet.
Howardson pushes Carter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carter is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howardson.
Howardson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Howardson - that landed with a thud.
Carter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Howardson to keep the fight standing.
Howardson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Carter taking a breather.
Carter looking to stall.
Maybe Carter would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.#T2#
Howardson lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howardson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howardson is working Carter over against the cage.
Howardson lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Howardson.
Howardson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike.
Howardson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howardson lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Howardson. #BC2#
Howardson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Howardson works over Carter's head and body with a nice combination.
Howardson scores with a nice strike.
Howardson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Howardson darts in and clinches Carter up against the cage.
Howardson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Howardson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carters head.
Howardson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carters head.
Howardson lands with a left to the head.
Howardson pushes Carter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Howardson. #BC2#
Howardson manages to break the clinch.
Howardson throws a series of strikes that have Carter backpedaling.
Howardson tries to bum rush Carter with a series of wild strikes but Carter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Howardson tries to get set, Carter tries to push him back and clinch up but Howardson manages to avoid the attempt.
Howardson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Howardson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter closes the distance but Howardson moves to the side
and Howardson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carter dodges the punch combination from Howardson.
Howardson throws a combination. Carter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Howardson clinches up against the cage.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Howardson. #BC2#
Howardson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carter is looking to clinch.
Howardson looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well. #CL2#
Howardson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Howardson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Howardson lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Howardson on the inside. #BC2#
Howardson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howardson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carter.
Carter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Howardson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Howardson.
Howardson fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howardson swinging wildly here.
Carter throws a series of punches but Howardson avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Howardson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Howardson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carter tries to clinch but Howardson is having none of it.
Howardson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Howardson does no damage.
It looked like Carter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Howardson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Howardson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Howardson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howardson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Howardson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Howardson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Howardson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Howardson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howardson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carter wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Howardson. #CUT2#
It looks like AJ Carter has been cut.
Michael Howardson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carter backwards. #T1#
Howardson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Howardson is working Carter over against the cage.
Howardson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carters head.
Howardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
A short right from Howardson.
Carter tries to circle away but Howardson has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Howardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Howardson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carter tries to counter by clinching up but Howardson breaks away and moves out of range.
Howardson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Howardson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Howardson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
AJ Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howardson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively.
Michael Howardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howardson misses with a combination
and Carter counters with a two punch combo.
Howardson lands a jab to Carter's midsection.
Howardson tries to bum rush Carter with a series of wild strikes but Carter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Carter throws a leg kick
enabling Howardson to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Howardson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Howardson lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Howardson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Howardson lands a nice uppercut.
Howardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Howardson pushes Carter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Howardson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Howardson on the inside.
Howardson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Howardson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
Howardson scores with a shot to the side of Carter's head.
Howardson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howardson lands a body shot. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Howardson.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carter has had enough of the clinch but Howardson keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Howardson breaks the clinch.
Howardson misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Howardson closes the distance and clinches.
Howardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
A shot in the inside from Howardson.
Carter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Howardson lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Carter is trying to break the clinch but Howardson has him pressed against the cage.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Howardson lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howardson.
Howardson managing to block the knees to the body from Carter.
Howardson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Howardson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike.
Howardson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Howardson lands an uppercut.
Howardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Howardson lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Howardson digs a right hand into Carter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carter's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howardson lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Howardson. #BC2#
Howardson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Howardson throws a series of punches but Carter moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Howardson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on AJ Carter's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Howardson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Michael Howardson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Carter.
Howardson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Carter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jab from Howardson.#CL2#
Howardson rushes Carter and presses him up against the cage.
Howardson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Howardson.
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!
Howardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carter wants to stall.
#BC2#
Howardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Howardson misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Howardson does no damage.
Howardson digs a good hook to Carter's body.
#T1#
Carter slips a jab and a cross from Howardson.
Carter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Howardson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Howardson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Howardson unleashes a big counter combination but Carter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Howardson pushes him off.#CL2#
Howardson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Howardson lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Howardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Howardson is fending him off so far but Carter persists. Nope, Howardson circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Howardson has closed the distance and engaged Carter in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howardson.
Howardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Howardson pushes Carter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Howardson lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howardson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Howardson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Howardson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Howardson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Howardson lands a right hand.
Howardson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Howardson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carters head.
Howardson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Howardson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Howardson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Howardson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Howardson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Howardson.
Howardson lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Howardson - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Howardson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Nice body punch from Howardson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Howardson.
Howardson lands an uppercut.
Howardson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Howardson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carter.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howardson.
Howardson lands a nice shot to the body.
Howardson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Howardson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howardson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carters head.
Howardson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Carter is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Howardson.
Oh Carter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howardson lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Howardson.
Howardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carter backwards. #T4#
Howardson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
AJ Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howardson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howardson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Howardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Howardson lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Howardson.
Howardson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Howardson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Howardson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howardson lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#BC2#
Howardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Howardson misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Howardson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Howardson 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 24:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 24:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Howardson!
Michael Howardson is the new welterweight champion!
Michael Howardson made sure to mention his sponsor, Caveman clothing in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wright is defended easily by Howardson.#CL2#
Wright closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wright looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Howardson.
Wright wants to break free but Howardson has control.
#T1#
Wright tries to pull guard but Howardson holds him up against the cage and eventually Wright drops back down to his feet.
Michael Howardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Wright.
Howardson leaning against his opponent.
Howardson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Howardson gets underhooks to prevent Wright's takedown attempt.
Wright tries to work over Howardson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Howardson just leaning against Wright, taking a breather.
Howardson tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Howardson lands a nice shot to the body.
Wright jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Howardson walks away with a smile on his face. Wright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Wright has managed to clinch.
Howardson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Howardson manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Howardson clinches with his opponent.
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Howardson just leaning against Wright, taking a breather. #BC#
Howardson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Howardson misses with a head kick.
#T3##CL2#
Howardson gets tackled into the cage by Wright. Wright maintains the clinch.
Wright tries to pull guard but Howardson holds him up against the cage and eventually Wright drops back down to his feet.
Wright blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Howardson has Wright pushed against the cage.
Howardson scores with a hook to the body.
Wright goes for a takedown attempt but Howardson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Howardson has closed the distance and engaged Wright in a clinch.
#T4#
A hook to the body from Howardson.
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Howardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wright tries for a takedown but Howardson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Wright rushes Howardson and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Howardson on the inside.
Howardson lands an uppercut.
Howardson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Howardson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright goes for a takedown in the clinch but Howardson prevents it.
Howardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Howardson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Howardson throws a right hand that Wright ducks under and follows up with a left that Wright also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Wright fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Howardson, pushing him back against the cage.
Howardson lands with a light punch inside.
Michael Howardson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wright tries for a takedown but Howardson manages to get underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Howardson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howardson.#ROC#
Wright is rocked!
Howardson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wright is still on wobbly legs! Can Howardson finish him?
Howardson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Howardson dips a shoulder and cracks Wright with a mighty uppercut! Wright falls back against the cage and Howardson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Wright is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Howardson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Howardson!
A less than humble Michael Howardson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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