Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Buddha 4
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Howlett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Howlett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Howlett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jernit is holding on to half guard well.
Jernit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jernit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jernit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett tries to free his leg and advance position but Jernit is retaining full guard.
Jernit wants to sweep here but Howlett controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jernit trying to control the position here. #T1#
Howlett won't allow Jernit to sweep him here. #SUB#
Howlett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Howlett stopping the sweep attempt from Jernit.
Jernit pulls Howlett in close to his closed guard and prevents Howlett from doing any damage or advancing position.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Jernit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Howlett won't allow Jernit to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jernit is on top in guard. #REVB#
Howlett looking for a sweep. Not yet Howlett, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SU2#
Jernit gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt.
Howlett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Howlett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jernit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Howlett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Howlett fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Jernit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Howlett takes one to the side of the head.
Howlett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jernit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howlett shoots in looking for a takedown. Jernit tries to sprawl out of it but Howlett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jernit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jernit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Howlett avoids the head kick by Jernit.
Jernit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Howlett has time to react.
Howlett slips a jab from Jernit.#TD#
Howlett drives through with a takedown into Jernit's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jernit has control of Howlett's left arm, preventing Howlett from doing any damage.
Howlett stays in close to Jernit's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jernit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Howlett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jernit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jernit looking for a sweep. Not yet Jernit, not yet.
Howlett wants to pass the guard but Jernit is keeping the position.#T4#
Howlett preventing the sweep.
Jernit is still trying to improve position.
Jernit trying to keep a closed guard but Howlett is proving a slippery customer.
Howlett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jernit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jernit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jernit has Howlett pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howlett shoots in but Jernit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Howlett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jernit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Jernit misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunt Jernit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jernit throws an overhand right that lands on Howlett's shoulder, as Howlett tries to avoid the shot.
Howlett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jernit is fending him off so far but Howlett persists. Nope, Jernit circles away and we're back to standing.
Howlett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jernit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Howlett with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jernit. That's going to slow Howlett down.
Jernit takes a swing at Howlett's ribcage but misses.
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt.
Jernit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howlett moves forwards but Jernit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gunt Jernit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Howlett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jernit connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett tries to clinch but Jernit moves out of range.
A nice side step and Jernit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt.
Jernit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Howlett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Howlett on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howlett has his takedown stuffed
and Jernit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gunt Jernit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jernit lands a leg kick that knocks Howlett off balance momentarily.
Jernit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Howlett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Howlett dives in and grabs Jernit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jernit pushes down on Howlett's head and hops out.
Howlett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jernit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jernit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Howlett.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt - Jernit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Howlett is defended easily by Jernit.#T2#
Jernit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jernit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt
and Howlett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Howlett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jernit. Jernit obviously looking to wear him down.
Howlett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jernit stuffs the takedown.
Nice body punch from Jernit.
James Howlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jernit misses with a wild body shot.
Jernit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jernit misses with a hook. Howlett ducked under it nicely.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Howlett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jernit.
Howlett fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Howlett darts in trying to clinch
and Jernit counters with a right hand to the body.
Howlett moves in looking to clinch but Jernit pushes him off.
Jernit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jernit as he jumps to the side.
Jernit throws out a counter right but Howlett avoids it with no problem.
Howlett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jernit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jernit scores with a three punch combo!
Jernit lands a jab to the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Howlett.
Jernit lands a head shot.
Jernit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Howlett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Howlett shoots in looking for a takedown. Jernit tries to sprawl out of it but Howlett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jernit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jernit lunges at Howlett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Howlett's hand.
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!
Jernit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Howlett shoots in but no luck this time.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jernit as he avoids it easily.
Jernit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Jernit as Howlett shoots in.
Jernit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Jernit finds it's way through Howlett's defenses.
Howlett moves to clinch but Jernit breaks away
and Jernit counters with an outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunt Jernit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jernit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Howlett or perhaps it was just good defense by Jernit, which made it look bad.
Jernit leaves Howlett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jernit with a hook.
Howlett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jernit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jernit slaps away a takedown attempt from Howlett, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jernit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Howlett drives through and clinches with Jernit against the cage. #BC2#
Jernit manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Jernit misses. #T1#
Howlett fails with the takedown
and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut.
Jernit misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Howlett looking to score a takedown here. Jernit is defending well but Howlett drives through and ends up in Jernit's guard.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Jernit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howlett prevents Jernit from getting back to his feet.
Jernit pulls Howlett in close to prevent any damage.
Jernit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jernit is pulling down on Howlett's head to control his posture. #T2#
Jernit trying to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jernit avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Howlett fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jernit sprawls well initially but Howlett persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jernit is trying to get back to full guard.
James Howlett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jernit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jernit is trying to control but can't.
Jernit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jernit.#T3#
Jernit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howlett is one step ahead there.
Howlett trying to control but Jernit is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jernit is on top in guard. #REVB#
Jernit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Howlett trying to keep a closed guard but Jernit is proving a slippery customer.
Howlett looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Howlett controls Jernit momentarily but Jernit frees himself.
Jernit controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jernit has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Howlett is proving hard to escape from.
Howlett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunt Jernit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jernit wants to pass the guard but Howlett is keeping the position.
Jernit keeps trying to improve his position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jernit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jernit lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
James Howlett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howlett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunt Jernit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jernit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunt Jernit!
A victorious Gunt Jernit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Leite vs Magabi
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Lange is looking to clinch but Howlett is avoiding it.
Howlett feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Howlett gets a double leg takedown into Lange's guard.
Howlett tries to free his leg and advance position but Lange is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lange had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howlett defends it easily.
Lange is trying to keep Howlett in close. #SUB#
Lange looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lange looking to control. #SUB2#
Howlett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Howlett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lange throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lange can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Howlett controls the pace.#T1##SUB#
Lange had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howlett defends it easily.
Howlett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lange swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howlett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lange keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully.
Howlett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Lange is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lange goes for a double leg but Howlett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Howlett continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Howlett pulls guard successfully.
Howlett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Lange is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Howlett is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Lange is defending against the submission attempts here by Howlett. #SUB2#
Lange makes his way to full guard, as Howlett worked for a kimura.
Howlett won't allow Lange to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB#
Lange working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howlett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Howlett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Lange is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lange is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Lange working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howlett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Howlett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lange is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Howlett is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lange looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Lange is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lange can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Howlett controls the pace.#SUB#
Lange is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Howlett is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lange escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howlett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lange looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Howlett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Lange looking for a guillotine here but Howlett defends easily.
Lange wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Howlett manages to pass to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Howlett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lange is just riding it out for now. Howlett eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Howlett dominated that 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.#R2##TD2#
Howlett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lange is looking to get back to is feet but Howlett passes into side control.
Howlett trying to control the action but Lange is working from the bottom.
Lange looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lange gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lange is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howlett pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Lange looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Lange is trying to get back to full guard.
Howlett is keen to just control but Lange is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lange wants to improve his position but Howlett is controlling well. #SUB2#
Howlett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Howlett performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Howlett blocks the strikes from Lange.
Lange is trying to get back to full guard.
Lange is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Howlett is working for a kimura but Lange is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Howlett 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.
James Howlett has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Howlett is trying to control. Lange wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Howlett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lange sees it coming and defends easily.
Howlett works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Howlett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Howlett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lange manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lange tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T4#
Howlett makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Howlett.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howlett is trying to keep Lange in close.
Lange has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lange in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Howlett has his foot on Lange's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lange works his way back into a safe position though.
Lange tries to free his leg and advance position but Howlett is retaining full guard.
Howlett looking for a sweep. Not yet Howlett, not yet.
Lange wants to pass the guard but Howlett is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lange defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lange wants to stand and escape but instead Howlett has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Howlett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lange will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Howlett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lange defends it well.
Howlett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD2#
Howlett closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lange quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Howlett in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lange tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Howlett!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Howlett!
James Howlett decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Bonaparte vs Draught
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Adams throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #TD2#
Howlett closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Adams wants to get back to his feet but Howlett is dominant here and he's now got Adams's back!
Adams is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Adams staying busy and making it hard for Howlett to control.
Adams is trying to stand back up.
Will Howlett go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Adams trying to get back to his feet but Howlett is in full control for now.
Adams is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Adams is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Howlett gets his way!
Adams is trying to get back to his feet but Howlett has full control of the position and if anything, Adams has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T1#
Adams trying to control the position but Howlett manages to sink in the hooks.
Adams trying to get back to his feet but Howlett is in full control for now.
Adams looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Adams is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Howlett gets his way!
Adams's coaches at House of 1000 Corpses have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Howlett looking to break Adams's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Adams remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Howlett will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Adams's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Adams trying to get back to his feet but Howlett is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Adams defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Adams is looking to stand up but Howlett won't let him. #T3##SUB2#
Howlett throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Adams escapes and throws Howlett's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU#
Adams decides to stand back up. Adams steps back and let's Howlett get back to his feet.
Adams misses with a wild body shot.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Howlett tries for a takedown but Adams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Howlett moves forwards but Adams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams misses with a wild body shot.
Howlett dives in for a single leg takedown but Adams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Adams gets caught napping as Howlett dives in and scores a takedown. Adams manages to retain guard.#T4#
Adams wants to stand up but Howlett is controlling him. #SUB2#
Howlett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Adams is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Adams has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Adams wants to stand but Howlett is controlling his posture from full guard.
Adams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steel Adams will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Adams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #KD#
Howlett ducks straight into an uppercut from Adams and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Howlett manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#Howlett is rocked!#CUT#It looks like James Howlett has been cut.
Adams cracks Howlett with a solid left hand.
Howlett is still in real trouble! Can Adams finish him?
Adams wanted to stand there but Howlett had control of the position. #SU#
Howlett is working an open guard so Adams takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howlett misses with a takedown #KD#
and Howlett is countered with a crisp right hand from Adams that sends him to the canvas! Adams follows him to the mat into side control. #SU#
Adams decides to stand up, so the ref orders Howlett to his feet.
Adams lands a big right hook! Howlett looks hurt but is still standing! Adams lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Howlett falls down and Adams dives in with a huge hammer fist! Howlett's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Adams runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steel Adams!
Steel Adams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Fleshou 3
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Howlett moves out of range of the body kick.
Howlett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nichols wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nichols misses with an uppercut. Howlett saw that one coming.#CL#
Nichols rushes Howlett and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Nichols's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nichols 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.
Nichols looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Nichols.
Howlett feints the counter takedown.
Nichols tries to work over Howlett's front leg with a kick but Howlett checks it.
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Nichols.
Nichols tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howlett was well out of range. Poor timing from Nichols.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Paul Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Nichols. Those never looked like landing.
Nichols lands a nice shot that snaps Howlett's head back.
Howlett slips under a jab.
Nichols throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Howlett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nichols throws a front kick aimed at Howlett's knee but Howlett avoids it well.
Howlett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1##TD2#
Howlett feints and as Nichols raises his hands in defense, Howlett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Howlett drops back looking for a leg! Nichols is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nichols manages to kick Howlett off! Howlett jumps back into Nichols's guard.
Howlett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Howlett is pressing down on Nichols's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nichols is holding on for now.
Nichols knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howlett on the ground.
Howlett is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Howlett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nichols keeps working. #T2#
Nichols is looking for a sweep. Howlett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Howlett moves nicely into side control.
Nichols is trying to get back to half guard.
Nichols is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Howlett is controlling him well.
Nichols is not content to let Howlett control the position.
Nichols wants to get back to his feet but Howlett is dominant here and he's now got Nichols's back!#T3##SUB2#
Howlett working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Howlett tightening his grip on Nichols, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Howlett working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Nichols is doing well to defend. Howlett seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Nichols is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Howlett!
James Howlett decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Buddha vs Talvela
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
A jab lands there for Porto.
Porto connects with a single shot there.
Howlett tries for a takedown but Porto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Porto is looking to counter punch.
Howlett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Porto swivels and escapes.
Nice uppercut lands for Porto. That snapped Howlett's head back.
Howlett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nero Porto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Howlett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Porto just misses with a punch to the body.
Howlett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Porto throws out a powerful jab.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Porto as he jumps to the side.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt
and Porto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Howlett on the side of the head.
Porto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Porto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porto misses with a straight right.
Howlett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Howlett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Porto scores with the left hand. Howlett knows he should have avoided that one.
Howlett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Howlett staying out of range there.
Porto throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Howlett counters with a takedown into side control.
Porto tries to bench press Howlett off him but Howlett keeps the position.
Porto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Howlett's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Howlett wants to take a breather but Porto is having none of it.
Porto tries to get to full guard but Howlett has control of the leg. #T2#
Porto is not content to let Howlett control the position.
Porto is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Howlett is working for a kimura but Porto is defending it quite comfortably.
Porto gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Porto has his foot on Howlett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howlett works his way back into a safe position though.
Porto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howlett's guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Porto stands up over Howlett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Porto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Porto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howlett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howlett wants to sweep here but Porto controlling him for the moment.
Porto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Porto with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porto throws a big right hand that misses.
Porto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Porto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howlett keeps working. #SUB#
Porto is trying to get an arm triangle but Howlett is defending well. #SUB#
Porto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Howlett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Howlett can't do much from the bottom here.
Howlett on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Howlett can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Porto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Porto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Porto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nero Porto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Howlett shoots and misses
and Porto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Porto throws an overhand right that lands on Howlett's shoulder, as Howlett tries to avoid the shot.
Howlett with the counter takedown but Porto avoids it easily.
James Howlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howlett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Howlett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nero Porto is winning the standup battle so far.
Porto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Porto lands with a shot to the body.
Porto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Howlett shoots and misses
and Porto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Porto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Howlett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Porto.
Porto throws a jab when Howlett was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Porto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Howlett doesn't seem phased though.
Howlett moves out of range as Porto strikes.
Porto stuffs the takedown.
Nero Porto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Porto scores with a sloppy right hand. Howlett should have avoided that one.
Howlett ducks right into an uppercut from Porto. #TD2#
Howlett drives through with a takedown into guard.
Porto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Howlett puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Howlett trying to pass the guard but Porto defending well.
Howlett trying to control the action but Porto is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porto is pressing down on Howlett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Porto looking for a guillotine here but Howlett defends easily.
Howlett trying to control but Porto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Howlett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Porto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howlett has managed to get both his arms back between Porto's legs - danger averted.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Porto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howlett's guard. #REVR#
Porto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Porto trying to control but Howlett is working from the bottom.
Howlett wants to sweep here but Porto controlling him for the moment.
Porto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Porto lands a couple of elbows.
Porto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howlett can do to turn this around?
Porto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Howlett trying to keep a closed guard but Porto is proving a slippery customer.
Porto landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Porto scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Howlett has an active guard here but Porto has managed to pass into half guard.
Porto stalling away here and it's allowed Howlett to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Porto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Porto throws a big elbow that misses.
Porto advances position into side control!
Porto lands an elbow. #T4#
Howlett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Porto's best efforts.
Porto is nestled in close to Howlett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Porto working Howlett over with strikes. #SUB#
Porto is trying to work for a kimura but Howlett is defending well.
Porto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Howlett trying to control here.
Howlett tries to roll over but Porto keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Porto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nero Porto 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##TD2#
Howlett fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Porto sprawls well initially but Howlett persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Porto is looking to improve his position.
Porto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Porto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Howlett puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Porto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Porto manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Porto is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Howlett rolls with it to try and escape but Porto cranks on the arm and Howlett is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nero Porto!
A relieved looking Nero Porto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Cedillo vs Dreth
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Pandeya bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Howlett's head backwards.
Howlett blocks a leg kick.
Howlett feinted with a counter takedown.
Howlett ducks under a wild hook from Pandeya.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown but Pandeya shows good takedown defense.
Howlett tries to clinch but Pandeya moves out of range.
Howlett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pandeya 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.
Pandeya lands with a hook. Howlett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Howlett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandeya misses with a looping right.
Howlett checks a low kick from Pandeya.
Pandeya displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Howlett.
Pandeya thuds a left hand into Howlett's body.
Howlett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Howlett needs to keep his hands up - Pandeya had a free shot at his head there.
Pandeya stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pandeya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Howlett.
Pandeya lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howlett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pandeya avoids it really well and circles away.
Howlett wants to clinch.#T1#
Howlett shoots in but Pandeya avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pandeya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pandeya connects with a body shot.
Pandeya throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Howlett counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Howlett won't allow Pandeya to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Howlett drops back looking for a leg! Pandeya is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pandeya manages to kick Howlett off! Howlett jumps back into Pandeya's guard.
Pandeya keeping full guard, as Howlett tries to pass.
Pandeya working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Pandeya 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.
Pandeya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Pandeya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Howlett postures up.
Pandeya wants to sweep but no luck.
Howlett trying to control but Pandeya is working from the bottom.
Howlett is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pandeya is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pandeya lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Pandeya drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Howlett manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pandeya has Howlett in his guard.#REVR##T3#
Pandeya wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Pandeya looking for a guillotine here but Howlett defends easily.
Pandeya keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully.
Pandeya controls Howlett momentarily but Howlett frees himself. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pandeya 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.#SUB2#
Pandeya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howlett defends it easily.
Pandeya trying to control the position.
Pandeya 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.#SUB2#
Pandeya working for submissions but it's allowed Howlett to get to half guard. #SUB#
Howlett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pandeya is just riding it out for now. Howlett eventually gives up the hold.
Pandeya holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saurabh Pandeya dominated that round.
That's time! Howlett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Howlett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pandeya lands with a light punch inside.
Howlett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pandeya gets underhooks to prevent Howlett's takedown attempt.
Pandeya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pandeya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Howlett fails to pull guard.
Pandeya tries to work over Howlett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Pandeya.
Howlett blocks a body shot from Pandeya.
Pandeya lands a body punch.
Pandeya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Howletts head.
Pandeya has a couple of punches blocked by Howlett.
Pandeya lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Howlett.
Pandeya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Howlett successfully pulls guard.
James Howlett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pandeya slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howlett prevents Pandeya from improving position.
Howlett is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Howlett is not content to let Pandeya control the position.
Howlett prevents Pandeya from improving position. #SUB2#
Pandeya thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pandeya moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Pandeya has control of Howlett's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Howlett regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Howlett is trying to escape the mount.
Howlett regains half guard.
Pandeya is looking to take a break and control but Howlett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howlett is looking for a sweep. Pandeya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pandeya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Howlett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pandeya has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Pandeya controlling from the full mount.
Howlett is looking to get to half guard.
Pandeya wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Pandeya moves to the back. #SUB2#
Pandeya working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pandeya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Howlett looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Howlett tries to escape but Pandeya has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4##SUB2#
Pandeya has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Howlett rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Howlett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Howlett keeping moving, preventing Pandeya from controlling successfully.
Pandeya is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pandeya tries to free his leg and advance position but Howlett is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pandeya trying to control the position from guard on top but Howlett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pandeya tries to free his leg and advance position but Howlett is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saurabh Pandeya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Howlett or perhaps it was just good defense by Pandeya, which made it look bad.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pandeya lands with a good body shot.
Howlett fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pandeya! But no joy.#TD#
Howlett shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pandeya is trying to defend but Howlett finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pandeya manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Howlett postures up.
Pandeya is controlling Howlett's posture.#SUB2#
Pandeya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howlett defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB2#
Pandeya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howlett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pandeya looking for a sweep. Not yet Pandeya, not yet.
Howlett advances position into side control!
Pandeya is not content to let Howlett control the position.
Pandeya sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Pandeya wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Howlett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Pandeya is defending against the submission attempts here by Howlett.
Pandeya is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Howlett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Howlett's back!#SUB2#
Pandeya is persistently looking for the submission but Howlett is defending it well. #SUB2#
Pandeya is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Howlett knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Howlett for a finish. #SUB2#
Pandeya patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Pandeya trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Pandeya is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Howlett defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Pandeya working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pandeya is trying to stick to Howlett's back but Howlett is turning into Pandeya. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pandeya's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Howlett.
Pandeya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howlett is one step ahead there.
Howlett postures up. #T4#
Howlett won't allow Pandeya to sweep him here.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandeya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pandeya is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pandeya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pandeya can't keep his opponent in guard - Howlett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Howlett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pandeya gets back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saurabh Pandeya.
Well Pandeya 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saurabh Pandeya!
A very excited looking Saurabh Pandeya made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Fleshou Jr
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Dan throws a leg kick but Howlett moved away.#CL2#
Dan has Howlett up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Dan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dan but Dan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dan throws a sloppy head kick and Howlett moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Dan gets a double leg takedown into Howlett's guard.
Dan trying to control the position from guard on top but Howlett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dan throws a strike but Howlett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Howlett controls the pace.#SUB2#
Howlett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Howlett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Dan is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Dan has his foot on Howlett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howlett works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Howlett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howlett has managed to get both his arms back between Dan 's legs - danger averted.
Howlett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howlett is trying to control the position but Dan postures up.
Howlett is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Howlett keeping moving, preventing Dan from controlling successfully.
Howlett is trying to keep Dan in close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Howlett wants to sweep but no luck.
Howlett 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##SUB#
Howlett maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Howlett has cracked it and Dan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Howlett!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Howlett!
A relieved looking James Howlett thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Cedillo
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Howlett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Howlett wants to clinch up but Aengus keeps it at a distance.
Howlett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aengus throws a hook but Howlett blocks it.
Aengus scores with a jab. Howlett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Howlett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aengus counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Aengus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Howlett, pushing him back against the cage.
Howlett looking for a takedown.
Caelan Aengus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Aengus lands a hook that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
Howlett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aengus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Howlett ducks under a wild hook from Aengus.
Howlett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aengus.
Nice sprawl there from Aengus as Howlett shoots in.
Aengus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aengus scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aengus lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Howlett has Aengus up against the cage in a clinch. #T1##BC#
Aengus breaks the clinch.
Aengus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aengus throws a shot from downtown. Howlett moves away and avoids it.
Aengus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aengus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Howlett fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Aengus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
It looks like Aengus has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Howlett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aengus counters with a stiff right hand.
Aengus throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Howlett counters with a shoot takedown. Aengus fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
Aengus manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Aengus is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Aengus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aengus throws a jab but it's blocked by Howlett.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aengus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Howlett's head backwards.
A jab from Aengus misses.
Howlett moves away from the strike by Aengus. #T2#
The fighters circling - Aengus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aengus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aengus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Howlett staying out of range there.
Aengus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aengus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aengus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Howlett under the eye.
Howlett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aengus swivels and escapes.
Aengus throwing a counter right hand but Howlett manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Howlett moves out of range as Aengus strikes.
Howlett changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Howlett goes for a double leg but Aengus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aengus continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Aengus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Howlett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Howlett. #CL#
Aengus rushes Howlett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Aengus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Howlett slips under a jab.
Caelan Aengus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aengus throws a big shot that misses.
Howlett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Howlett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Aengus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Howlett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aengus counters with a straight right hand.
Aengus works the jab nicely.
Howlett has a takedown stuffed.
Aengus is looking to counter punch.
Aengus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aengus scores with a nice strike.
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt.
Aengus connects with a nice looking jab.
Aengus misses with a hook #TD2#
and Howlett counters with a shoot takedown. Aengus fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aengus wants to stand and escape but Howlett is having none of it. #T4#
Howlett sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Aengus working for a triangle but Howlett defends it easily.
Aengus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Howlett wants to control from the top but Aengus keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aengus is trying to control the position but Howlett postures up.
Aengus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Howlett is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caelan Aengus dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Howlett gets the takedown into side control.

Aengus explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL#
Aengus rushes Howlett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Aengus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Aengus misses the target.
Howlett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Howlett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Aengus has closed the distance and engaged Howlett in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aengus scores with a shot to the side of Howlett's head. #BC#
Aengus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James Howlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aengus with a jab.
Aengus throws a good cross that connects.
Aengus connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Aengus takes the fight into the clinch.
Howlett jumps guard but Aengus stands there with Howlett around his waist. Howlett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Howlett manages to pull guard. #T1##SUB2#
Howlett isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aengus stacks Howlett on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Aengus!
Aengus trying to control the action but Howlett is working from the bottom. #SU#
Aengus stands up and beckons Howlett to his feet.
Aengus lands with a hook. Howlett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aengus sizes up Howlett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aengus throws a hook to the side of Howlett's head but Howlett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aengus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Howlett defending well as Aengus loads up on a big left hand.
Aengus misses with an uppercut. Howlett saw that one coming.#T2#
Howlett has a takedown stuffed.
Howlett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
Aengus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Aengus misses.
Caelan Aengus is winning the standup battle so far.
Howlett slips under a jab.
Howlett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aengus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Caelan Aengus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
A jab from Aengus misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aengus throws out a loose jab but Howlett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aengus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aengus throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Howlett counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Aengus wants to get back to his feet.
Howlett keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aengus is trying to stand up here but Howlett is controlling him well. #T3##SUB2#
Howlett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aengus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aengus is trying to stand back up but Howlett is controlling him
Aengus desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Howlett is trying to work for a kimura but Aengus is defending well. #SUB2#
Howlett is trying to work for a kimura but Aengus is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aengus trying to hold on to Howlett's head to control him but Howlett postures up.
Howlett is trying to control. Aengus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Aengus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Howlett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aengus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aengus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aengus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howlett jumps guard but Aengus stands there with Howlett around his waist. Howlett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Aengus.
Aengus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Howlett.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caelan Aengus dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Howlett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aengus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Howlett somewhat.
Aengus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howlett can do to turn this around?
A punch lands to the side of Howlett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Howlett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aengus throws out the jab.
Howlett walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheers as Aengus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Howlett doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Aengus clinches up with Howlett and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Aengus fails to land.
Aengus scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett is working for takedown but Aengus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aengus lands with a light punch inside.
Aengus works on Howlett's body with a couple of short punches.
Howlett jumps guard but Aengus stands there with Howlett around his waist. Howlett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Caelan Aengus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Aengus looking to stall.
Caelan Aengus has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Aengus scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Aengus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Aengus misses the target.
Aengus missing with a left hand there. Howlett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aengus lands a nice shot that snaps Howlett's head back.
Aengus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Howlett on the side of the head.
Aengus misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Aengus misses its intended target.
Nice takedown defense from Aengus. No joy for Howlett on that attempt.
Aengus throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Howlett counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Aengus manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Howlett keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aengus gets underhooks to prevent Howlett's takedown attempt.
Howlett has Aengus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aengus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Howlett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Howlett looking for a takedown. #T2##BC#
Aengus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aengus's corner calls for a 1-2. Aengus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Howlett with a poor takedown
and Aengus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aengus lands a lovely overhand right.
Aengus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howlett changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aengus connects with a crisp jab.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt
and Aengus counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Howlett is rocked!
Aengus scores with a nice head shot.
Howlett is still on wobbly legs! Can Aengus finish him?
A jab lands there for Aengus.
Howlett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aengus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aengus lands with a cross.
Howlett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aengus pinned against the cage. Aengus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice shot by Aengus.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Aengus.
Howlett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aengus lands a jab to the head.
Howlett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aengus works the jab nicely.
Aengus lands a glancing blow to the side of Howlett's head.#CL#
Aengus closes the distance and pushes Howlett back into the cage.
Howlett jumps guard but Aengus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Aengus breaks from the clinch.
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt.
Howlett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Howlett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Howlett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aengus avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Aengus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Aengus instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Aengus.
Aengus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Howlett.
Aengus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Howlett wants a takedown.
Aengus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Howlett jumps guard but Aengus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aengus is struggling to control the position.
James Howlett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aengus is pressed up against the cage. Howlett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aengus down to the mat. Aengus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caelan Aengus!
A very excited looking Caelan Aengus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Thai 3
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Lincoln finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Lincoln on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Howlett tries to clinch up but Lincoln circles away and keeps his distance.
Howlett defending well as Lincoln loads up on a big left hand.
Howlett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Howlett has his takedown stuffed
and Lincoln counters with a left to the body.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howlett avoids the body shot from Lincoln . #TD2#
Lincoln gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lincoln looking to control but Howlett passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howlett stops Lincoln from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Lincoln is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howlett pulls his head out easily.
Howlett controlling the action here. #T1##SUB2#
Howlett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lincoln doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howlett.
Lincoln tries to kick Howlett off but Howlett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Lincoln kicks off Howlett and gets to his feet.
Howlett tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lincoln makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Howlett really felt that one!#T2##TD2#
Howlett closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lincoln to the mat! Lincoln manages to get full guard.
Lincoln is trying to control the position but Howlett postures up.
Howlett wants to control from the top but Lincoln keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howlett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lincoln looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howlett is one step ahead there.
Howlett is looking to work some ground and pound but Lincoln has wrist control.
Howlett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Howlett trying to control but Lincoln is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Howlett advances to half guard. #T3#
Lincoln is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lincoln slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Howlett won't allow Lincoln to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Howlett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lincoln has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howlett has managed to get both his arms back between Lincoln 's legs - danger averted.
Howlett trying to control but Lincoln is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Howlett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lincoln counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander Lincoln has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt - Lincoln sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Howlett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Howlett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Howlett shoots and misses
enabling Lincoln to counter with a crisp jab.
Lincoln fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Howlett checks it well.
Howlett tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lincoln counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Howlett shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lincoln 's guard.
Lincoln controls Howlett momentarily but Howlett frees himself.
Howlett pushing down on Lincoln 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Howlett tries to pass to full mount but Lincoln defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Lincoln dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Howlett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lincoln throws a hook but Howlett blocks it.#TD2#
Howlett fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lincoln to the ground. Howlett is now in Lincoln 's guard.
Lincoln wants to sweep here but Howlett controlling him for the moment.
Howlett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lincoln swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lincoln is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howlett can do to turn this around?
Lincoln wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett trying to control but Lincoln is working from the bottom.
Lincoln tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Howlett prevents Lincoln from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Howlett looking to sit in guard and control but Lincoln gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Howlett isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lincoln stacks Howlett on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lincoln !
Howlett controls the position for a moment.
Lincoln tries to advance to mount but Howlett denies him. #SU#
Lincoln stands up and beckons Howlett to his feet.
Howlett fails with the takedown
and Lincoln cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lincoln swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lincoln tried to counter with a leg kick but Howlett avoided it.
James Howlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lincoln as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Lincoln on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alexander Lincoln has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Howlett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lincoln manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Howlett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lincoln !
Lincoln wants to get back to his feet but Howlett drags him back down.#SUB2#
Howlett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Howlett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Howlett prevents Lincoln from escaping the position.
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!
Lincoln is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Howlett trying to control the position but Lincoln is working away. #SUB2#
Howlett is trying to get an arm triangle but Lincoln is defending well.
Lincoln tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lincoln is pushing Howlett's head away, looking to escape. Howlett manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Howlett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lincoln keeps working.
James Howlett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lincoln tries to bench press Howlett off him but Howlett keeps the position.
Howlett trying to control the action but Lincoln is working from the bottom.
Lincoln is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Howlett is trying to get an arm triangle but Lincoln is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Lincoln will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lincoln 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lincoln keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lincoln appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alexander Lincoln is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A clash of legs there as Howlett blocks the low kick.
Lincoln scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Lincoln has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Howlett walks into a straight right hand from Lincoln .
Howlett dodges the punch combination from Lincoln .
And Howlett tries to counter it with a takedown but Lincoln pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Howlett misses with a takedown
and Lincoln connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Howlett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Lincoln as Howlett shoots in.
Lincoln is looking to counter punch.
Alexander Lincoln has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Lincoln bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Howlett's head.
Lincoln is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Howlett tries for a takedown but Lincoln circles away easily
and Lincoln counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Howlett closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lincoln connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lincoln connects with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Howlett.
Lincoln appears to be looking for a big counter.
Howlett walks into a left hand.
Howlett shoots for a double leg takedown but Lincoln sprawls well. He's pushed Howlett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lincoln circles away from the clinch attempt.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Lincoln to counter with a crisp jab.
Howlett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lincoln swivels and escapes.
Howlett blocks a jab.
Lincoln keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Lincoln throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Howlett on the side of the head.
Lincoln misses with a looping right.
Alexander Lincoln is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lincoln with a jab.
Howlett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincoln looks to land a combination but Howlett avoids it well.
Howlett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lincoln works the jab nicely.
Howlett misses with a takedown
and Lincoln makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Howlett shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Howlett trying to control from half guard but Lincoln is working away. #T3#
Lincoln is holding on to half guard well.
Howlett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lincoln knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howlett on the ground.
Howlett is looking to advance position but Lincoln won't allow it.
Lincoln desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lincoln is trying to control but can't.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lincoln is trying to stand back up but Howlett is controlling him #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Howlett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Howlett checks a leg kick.
Lincoln throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Howlett fails with the takedown.
Howlett fails to land the takedown.
Howlett moves away from the strike by Lincoln .
Lincoln misses with a straight right.
James Howlett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howlett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Lincoln showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lincoln , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Lincoln !
A very excited looking Alexander Lincoln made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Barboza
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Howlett's shoulder, as Howlett tries to avoid the shot.
Howlett on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Howlett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Howlett shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Howlett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Howlett moves into the clinch successfully.
Petrov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like James Howlett has been cut.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Howlett gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Petrov regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howlett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Petrov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Howlett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Howlett trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Howlett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howlett on the ground.
Howlett content to stall in guard here.
Howlett stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Howlett dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Howlett is looking to clinch.
Petrov throws a shot to the body.
Good work by Howlett as he checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.
Petrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Howlett tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petrov defends well and Howlett ends up having to push Petrov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grigoriy Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Petrov lands a nice shot that snaps Howlett's head back.
Petrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Howlett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrov swings for the body but Howlett moves out of range.
Petrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Howlett shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrov sprawls well. He's pushed Howlett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howlett manages to avoid it.#T3#
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Howlett is out of range and Petrov settles back down.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howlett moves away.
Howlett closes the distance and clinches up with Petrov, looking for a takedown. Howlett pushes Petrov against the cage but Petrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Howlett shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Howlett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Howlett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Petrov with a jab.
Howlett looks for a takedown but Petrov sprawls well.
Petrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Howlett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petrov to score with a decent uppercut.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Howlett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Petrov - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Howlett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov scores with a nice right hand.
Howlett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Howlett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Grigoriy Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howlett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Howlett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Howlett tries to move into range but Petrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petrov scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Petrov is predictable there #TD2#
and Howlett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Petrov's guard.
Howlett advances position into side control!
Howlett tries to advance to mount but Petrov denies him.
Petrov is trying to control Howlett's posture but Howlett avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Petrov being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petrov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Petrov is not content to let Howlett control the position. #SUB2#
Howlett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Howlett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Howlett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working.
Petrov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ice Cream Parlour, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Howlett goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Petrov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Howlett's guard! Nice work there by Petrov!
Petrov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Petrov wants to control from the top but Howlett keeps moving. #SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrov defends well.
Howlett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrov's guard. #REVB#
Howlett wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Howlett looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Howlett trying to move into half guard but instead Petrov has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a triangle but Petrov pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Howlett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Howlett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Howlett tries for a takedown but Petrov circles away easily
and Petrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Howlett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Howlett closes the distance and clinches up with Petrov, looking for a takedown. Howlett pushes Petrov against the cage but Petrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grigoriy Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Howlett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Howlett is defended easily by Petrov.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrov pinned against the cage. Petrov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petrov stalks Howlett and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Howlett's face. Howlett staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Howlett drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howlett can do to turn this around?
Howlett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Petrov leaves Howlett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Petrov is looking to slow Howlett down with leg kicks.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD2#
Howlett gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Howlett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Petrov, who protects the arm well.
An elbow from Howlett crashes against the mat. #T2#
Petrov is trying to control Howlett's posture but Howlett avoids it.
Petrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Howlett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Howlett has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Howlett swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Petrov is now in Howlett's guard. A big mistake from Howlett there, giving up the dominant position!
Petrov trying to control but Howlett is working from the bottom. #T3#
Howlett tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Howlett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Howlett keeps moving.
Petrov preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Howlett looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Howlett keeps moving. #SUB2#
Howlett working for submissions but it's allowed Petrov to get to half guard.
Howlett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howlett wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grigoriy Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Petrov 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Our winner, Grigoriy Petrov, 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.

Event: SMASH:Tryastsyn v Dankovich 2
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Howlett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martola's waist but Martola gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Howlett off to one side.
Martola looks to land a left hand but Howlett moved out of range nicely.
Martola thuds his right hand into Howlett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Howlett scores with a takedown into Martola's guard.#SUB2#
Martola looking for a guillotine here but Howlett defends easily.
Martola pulls Howlett in to control the position. #SUB2#
Howlett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howlett has managed to get both his arms back between Martola's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Howlett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Howlett is pushing down on Martola's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martola is fighting to maintain full guard but Howlett has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Martola is trying to get back to full guard.
Martola keeps trying to improve his position.
Martola desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martola is looking to improve his position.
Martola is trying to control but can't.
Martola is looking to improve his position.
Howlett frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Howlett trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2##SUB#
Howlett is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Martola to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Martola shrugs it off.
Martola keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Howlett wants to take Martola's back here but Martola is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Martola working to try and regain half guard.
Martola looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Martola is really stuck here.
Howlett tries to keep control of the position but Martola is staying busy.
Martola trying to control the action but Howlett just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Howlett is hanging on to Martola's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Martola preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Howlett. #SUB#
Howlett working for a choke but Martola is defending well.
Martola can't escape the position. #SUB#
Howlett looking for the choke but no joy.
Martola tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Martola tries to reverse the position but Howlett maintains control.#SUB#
Howlett has control of Martola's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Martola regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Martola tries to hold on but Howlett pushes him away. #SUB#
Howlett is working for a guillotine from mount but Martola frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Martola tries to improve his position but Howlett has taken his back! Howlett has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Martola tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Howlett pushes Martola away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Howlett!
James Howlett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Materlak
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kentas 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.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kentas sprawls well. Kentas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howlett gets slowly back to his feet.
Kentas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Howlett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Howlett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kentas swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howlett looks for a takedown but Kentas sprawls well.
Howlett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kentas.
Kentas swats away the attempt to clinch by Howlett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Howlett tries to sprawl but Kentas drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kentas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howlett wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Kentas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Howlett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kentas.
Kentas wants to pass to mount but Howlett is defending the position.
Howlett regains full guard. Nicely done.
Howlett keeping moving, preventing Kentas from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kentas 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.
Kentas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Howlett keeping moving, preventing Kentas from controlling successfully.
Kentas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Howlett haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kentas looking to pass the guard.
Kentas trying to control but Howlett is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kentas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Howlett controls Kentas momentarily but Kentas frees himself.
Kentas forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Kentas is trying to control the action in half guard but Howlett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Howlett is looking for a sweep. Kentas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kentas throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Howlett to regain full guard.
Kentas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kentas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howlett swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kentas 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.
Kentas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kentas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
Howlett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kentas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Howlett on the side of the head.
Howlett slips a jab from Kentas.
Howlett attempts a counter takedown but Kentas avoids it well and moves away.
Howlett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kentas pinned against the cage. Kentas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Howlett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kentas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Howlett moves into range and clinches up with Kentas.
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Howlett's elbow.
Nice body punch from Kentas - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kentas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Kentas scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Howlett lands a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Kentas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howlett defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kentas is looking for a triangle but Howlett pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Howlett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Howlett avoids the body shot from Kentas.
James Howlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kentas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Howlett is out of range.
Kentas connects with a nice looking jab.
Kentas connects with a nice looking jab.
Kentas misses with a double jab #TD#
so Howlett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Howlett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kentas is looking to regain half guard here but Howlett keeps moving and retains side control.
James Howlett 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#
Howlett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kentas, who protects the arm well.
Kentas is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Howlett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kentas wants to control but Howlett postures up.
Kentas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kentas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kentas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Kentas actively working from the bottom here.
Kentas is looking to improve his position.
Howlett is looking to take a break and control but Kentas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Howlett prevents Kentas from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kentas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kentas is staying active underneath Howlett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kentas is trying to maintain the position but Howlett is very close to passing his half guard.
Kentas is looking for a sweep. Howlett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kentas is trying to maintain the position but Howlett is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Howlett wants to work for an arm triangle but Kentas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Kentas is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Kentas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kentas trying to control but Howlett postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kentas throws a big shot that misses.
Howlett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Howlett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Howlett feints and as Kentas raises his hands in defense, Howlett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Kentas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kentas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kentas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Kentas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howlett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Howlett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kentas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kentas trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Kentas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Howlett 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 Kentas.
Howlett works to advance to full mount. Kentas defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kentas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kentas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howlett is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that James Howlett will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kentas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howlett moves away.
Kentas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howlett was well out of range. Poor timing from Kentas.#CL#
Howlett moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Kentas manages to break the clinch.
Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kentas connects with a body shot that sends Howlett's belly button to the back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Howlett.
Kentas unleashes a big counter combination but Howlett bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Howlett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas misses with a looping left.
Howlett checks a low kick from Kentas.
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Kentas misses with a leg kick.
Rimtas Kentas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Howlett dives in and grabs Kentas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kentas pushes down on Howlett's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown but Kentas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kentas scores with a hook.
Kentas missing with a left hand there. Howlett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Howlett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kentas was covering up waiting for the punch and Howlett finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Kentas has his foot on Howlett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howlett works his way back into a safe position though.
Kentas wants to sweep here but Howlett controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kentas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kentas looking for a guillotine here but Howlett defends easily.
Kentas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Kentas 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.#SUB2#
Kentas looking for a guillotine here but Howlett defends easily. #SUB2#
Kentas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howlett defends it easily.
Howlett wants to pass the guard but Kentas is keeping the position.
Howlett trying to control but Kentas is working from the bottom. #T3#
Howlett passes into half guard.
Kentas trying to hold on to Howlett's head to control him but Howlett postures up.
Howlett wants to take a breather but Kentas is having none of it.
Kentas gets full guard.
Kentas is trying to control the position but Howlett postures up.
Howlett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kentas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kentas being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Kentas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howlett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #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.#SUB2#
Kentas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Howlett stacks Kentas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Howlett!
Kentas is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Howlett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kentas is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Howlett stalls from top position.
Kentas is looking to reverse the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rimtas Kentas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kentas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rimtas Kentas!
During a confident post fight interview, Rimtas Kentas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Khan vs Mukunzi
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Tonon throws a nice looking combination but Howlett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Howlett gets a double leg takedown into Tonon's guard.
Howlett stopping the sweep attempt from Tonon.
Tonon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howlett's guard. #REVR#
Howlett 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.
Howlett keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Howlett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tonon manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Howlett postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon managing to control the position.
Tonon looking to control. #T1#
Howlett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tonon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully.
Tonon wants to sweep here but Howlett controlling him for the moment.
Tonon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howlett manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Howlett keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Tonon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Howlett keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howlett is keeping the position for now.
Tonon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Howlett keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Howlett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tonon content to stall in guard here.
Tonon with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Howlett is retaining full guard.
Tonon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Howlett manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Tonon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howlett is one step ahead there.
Tonon pulls Howlett in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Howlett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Tonon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Tonon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Tonon is pulling down on Howlett's head. It's preventing any offense from Howlett, at least for the moment.
Tonon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tonon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tonon trying to control the position here.
Tonon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tonon misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Howlett will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Howlett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tonon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Howlett scrambles back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Tonon.
Tonon connects with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Tonon as Howlett shoots in.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tonon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Howlett shoots in and drives through. Tonon sprawls well.
Tonon looks to land a combination but Howlett avoids it well.
Tonon closes the distance and clinches up with Howlett, looking for a takedown. Tonon pushes Howlett against the cage but Howlett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Howlett changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tonon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howlett can do to turn this around?
Howlett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Damian Tonon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Tonon cracks Howlett with a good jab.#CL2#
Howlett rushes Tonon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Howlett wants a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Tonon lands a takedown into guard.
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Howlett is retaining full guard.
Howlett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonon is one step ahead there.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Howlett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tonon stopping the sweep attempt from Howlett.
Tonon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tonon.
Tonon stands and throws Howlett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Damian Tonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Howlett wants to control but Tonon postures up.
Tonon trying to control the position but Howlett is working away. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tonon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Howlett is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Howlett takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Tonon advances to mount.
Tonon controlling the pace for now.
Howlett sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Tonon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tonon tries to pass to full mount but Howlett defends it.
Howlett is staying active underneath Tonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Howlett wants to control the action here but instead Tonon manages to pass to full mount!
Howlett tries to hold on but Tonon postures up.
Tonon content just to control the position here.
Howlett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Howlett is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action.
Tonon controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howlett regains half guard.
Tonon wants to control but Howlett is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Tonon dominated that second round.
That's time! Tonon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Howlett.
Tonon with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Howlett counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tonon!
Tonon tries to control but Howlett manages to take his back.
Howlett is not going to allow Tonon to sit and survive in this position.
Howlett doesn't have the hooks in and Tonon manages to turn into his guard.
Howlett trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Howlett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tonon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Howlett keeps moving. #T1#
Tonon 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.
Tonon trying to control but Howlett is working from the bottom.
Tonon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tonon is trying to control. Howlett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tonon prevents Howlett from improving his position.
Tonon stalling away here and it's allowed Howlett to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tonon trying to control but Howlett is working from the bottom.
Howlett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonon is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Howlett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Howlett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Tonon gets caught flat footed, as Howlett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tonon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howlett is one step ahead there.
Tonon is trying to keep Howlett in close.
Howlett is pushing down on Tonon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tonon is fighting to maintain full guard but Howlett has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tonon wants to control but Howlett is keeping busy.
Tonon moves into full guard.
Howlett wants to pass the guard but Tonon is keeping the position.#T4#
Tonon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tonon 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Howlett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Howlett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tonon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tonon pulls Howlett in close to his closed guard and prevents Howlett from doing any damage or advancing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Howlett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Howlett has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!
James Howlett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Hatfield
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Howlett shoots in looking for a takedown but Meine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Howlett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Meine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Howlett avoids the head kick by Meine.
Howlett feints the counter takedown.
Nice body kick from Meine.#CL#
Meine closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Howlett jumps into guard, dragging Meine to the mat.
Meine postures up. #SUB2#
Howlett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Howlett is trying to control the position but Meine postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Meine has gone for a leg lock! Howlett slips out almost immediately though and dives into Meine's guard.#REVB#
Meine keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully. #T1#
Howlett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Howlett drops back looking for a leg! Meine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meine manages to kick Howlett off! Howlett jumps back into Meine's guard.
Meine seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Meine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Howlett slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Howlett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Howlett is posturing up here but Meine has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Howlett tries to roll out but it's too tight and Howlett has to tap! Slick submission there by Meine!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudolf Meine!

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Kentas
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Hatfield lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Howlett blocks the leg kick.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Howlett.
Hatfield throws a leg kick which misses Howlett's front leg but catches the back leg as Howlett tries to avoid it.
Hatfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Howlett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Hatfield bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Howlett's head.
Howlett tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hatfield defends well and Howlett ends up having to push Hatfield into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hatfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hatfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hatfield throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Howlett counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hatfield is looking to stand back up but Howlett counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hatfield. #REVR#
Howlett prevents Hatfield from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howlett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett prevents Hatfield from standing back up.
Howlett trying to control from half guard but Hatfield is working away.
Hatfield won't allow Howlett to pass to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Howlett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hatfield doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howlett.
Howlett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hatfield keeps working. #SUB#
Hatfield looking for submissions off his back.#ES#
Hatfield kicks Howlett off and gets back to his feet.
A slow jab from Hatfield misses its intended target. #T2#
A jab from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howlett moves away.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Howlett saw that one coming.#TD2#
Howlett scores with a takedown into Hatfield's guard.
Hatfield is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Howlett dives into side control.
Howlett trying to control the action but Hatfield is working from the bottom.
Hatfield is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Howlett trying to control the action but Hatfield is working from the bottom.
Hatfield tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3#
Hatfield is trying to stand back up.
Hatfield prevents Howlett from getting a body triangle.
Hatfield is trying to get back to his feet but Howlett has full control of the position and if anything, Hatfield has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Howlett tightening his grip on Hatfield, looking for the choke. #T4##SUB2#
Hatfield showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Howlett is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hatfield is defending well though. Howlett let's go of the attempt for now.
Hatfield trying to get back to his feet but Howlett is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Howlett dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hatfield misses the jab.
Howlett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hatfield throws a right hand that Howlett ducks under and follows up with a left that Howlett also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Hatfield as Howlett shoots in.
Howlett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.
Howlett shoots in and drives through. Hatfield sprawls well.
James Howlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A clash of legs there as Howlett blocks the low kick.
Hatfield with a jab.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Howlett shoots in but Hatfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riley Hatfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Hatfield fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Howlett checks it well.
Hatfield connects with an inside leg kick.
Howlett tries to clinch up.
Howlett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hatfield throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Howlett counters with a single leg into guard. Hatfield didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howlett won't allow Hatfield to get back to his feet.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet but Howlett passes into half guard.
Howlett is looking to advance position but Hatfield won't allow it. #T1#
Howlett stops Hatfield from getting back to his feet.
Howlett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Howlett passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hatfield!
Hatfield is squirming around, avoiding Howlett's attempts to control the action.
Hatfield is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Howlett sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Howlett takes Hatfield's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hatfield is in trouble.
Hatfield is trying to stand back up. #T2##SUB2#
Hatfield showing good submission defense here.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Howlett working for a choke but Hatfield is defending well.
Hatfield trying to get back to his feet but Howlett is in full control for now. #T3##ES#
Hatfield is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Howlett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hatfield defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Howlett.
Decent striking displayed by Hatfield there.
Howlett slips a jab from Hatfield.
A lazy left from Hatfield finds it's target.
Hatfield scores with a hook.
Hatfield throws a hook but Howlett blocks it.
A lazy left from Hatfield finds it's target.#CL2#
Howlett has taken the fight to the clinch.
Howlett is working for takedown but Hatfield is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Howlett shoots for a takedown but Hatfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Howlett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hatfield swivels and escapes.#T4#
Howlett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.#TD2#
Howlett drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hatfield wants to stand up but Howlett is controlling him. #ES#
Hatfield has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Howlett has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Hatfield breaks the clinch.
Hatfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Howlett. Howlett gets slowly back to his feet.
Hatfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howlett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Hatfield dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Hatfield. Those never looked like landing.
Howlett dives in and grabs Hatfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hatfield pushes down on Howlett's head and hops out.
Howlett shoots in looking for a takedown but Hatfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Howlett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hatfield is looking to counter punch.
Hatfield lands a jab to the nose.
Riley Hatfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Hatfield misses with a low kick.
Hatfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hatfield but Hatfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Riley Hatfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Hatfield misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Hatfield gets caught napping as Howlett dives in and scores a takedown. Hatfield manages to retain guard.
Howlett slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Howlett wants to work for an arm triangle but Hatfield is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hatfield tries to kick Howlett off in order to stand up. Howlett Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Howlett controls the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howlett prevents Hatfield from escaping the position.#T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Howlett.
Howlett advances to mount.
Howlett tries to control but Hatfield wriggling away.
Howlett sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Howlett throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Howlett thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Howlett wants to take his opponent's back but Hatfield doesn't allow it.
Howlett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Hatfield is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Howlett has taken his back!
Hatfield trying to get back to his feet but Howlett is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Hatfield showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Howlett looking for the RNC.
Hatfield is trying to stand back up. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Howlett has his opponent's back but Hatfield is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Howlett.
Howlett blocks a jab.
Howlett moves away from the strike by Hatfield.
Howlett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatfield throws out the jab.
Howlett closes the distance and clinches up with Hatfield, looking for a takedown. Howlett pushes Hatfield against the cage but Hatfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hatfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Howlett saw that one coming.
Hatfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hatfield lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Hatfield misses with a low kick.
Hatfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut lands for Hatfield. That snapped Howlett's head back.
Howlett shoots in looking for a takedown but Hatfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Howlett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Howlett slips the punch.
Howlett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatfield lands a really nice looking cross but Howlett seems unphased.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Howlett blocks a jab.
Hatfield lands with a straight right. Howlett didn't see that one coming.
Hatfield throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hatfield scores with a jab. Howlett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Riley Hatfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Howlett.
Hatfield cracks Howlett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Howlett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hatfield defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Hatfield showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hatfield 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Hatfield!
Riley Hatfield decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Barbosa vs Lee
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Victor slaps away a takedown attempt from Howlett, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Victor misses with a wild combination.
Howlett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Victor.
Howlett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Howlett looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Victor manages to get to full guard.
Howlett trying to control but Victor is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor 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.#SUB2#
Victor is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Victor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Howlett controls the pace.
Howlett passes into half guard.
Victor tries to get to full guard but Howlett has control of the leg.
Victor is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Victor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Howlett controlling the action here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Howlett is looking for a kimura but Victor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Howlett to get the leverage.
Howlett takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Howlett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Howlett wants to control but Victor is keeping him busy.
Howlett prevents Victor from improving his position.
Victor works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Victor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Howlett trying to control but Victor is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Victor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howlett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Howlett slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Victor tries to buck Howlett off but Howlett is having none of it.
Howlett moves into full mount! #SUB#
Victor has left one of his arms exposed and Howlett doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Victor screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Howlett!
After winning the bout, James Howlett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Erdogan vs Barkley
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1##TD#
Bonifacio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Howlett to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bonifacio controlling the position.
Howlett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Howlett is fighting to break Bonifacio 's control of his arms but Bonifacio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett wants to control from the top but Bonifacio keeps moving. #T1#
Howlett sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Howlett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bonifacio !
Howlett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonifacio keeps working. #SUB#
Howlett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bonifacio is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Howlett tries for a kimura but Bonifacio is defending well.
Howlett wants to take a breather but Bonifacio manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Howlett.
Bonifacio wants to sweep but no luck.
Bonifacio controls Howlett momentarily but Howlett frees himself.
Bonifacio tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Howlett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Howlett slips nicely into half guard.
Howlett with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Howlett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bonifacio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Howlett controlling the action here.
Howlett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Howlett trying to control the action but Bonifacio is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bonifacio is defending against the submission attempts here by Howlett.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howlett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bonifacio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Howlett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Howlett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Howlett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bonifacio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Howlett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Bonifacio as Howlett shoots in.
Bonifacio is looking to clinch.
Bonifacio wants to clinch.
Bonifacio scores with a nice head shot.
James Howlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonifacio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bonifacio wants it to stay on the feet.
Bonifacio misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett shoots in looking for a takedown. Bonifacio tries to sprawl out of it but Howlett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bonifacio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bonifacio 's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bonifacio 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonifacio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Bonifacio misses with a wild body shot.
Bonifacio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Howlett misses with a takedown
and Bonifacio counters with a right hand to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Bonifacio .
Howlett shoots for a takedown but Bonifacio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bonifacio is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Howlett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Howlett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Howlett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Howlett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bonifacio is just riding it out for now. Howlett eventually gives up the hold.
Bonifacio wants to control but Howlett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bonifacio is looking for a sweep. Howlett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bonifacio looks like he's trying to stand up.
Howlett is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bonifacio trying to control from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonifacio is not content to let Howlett control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Bonifacio keeps the fight on the outside.
Howlett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bonifacio pinned against the cage. Bonifacio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bonifacio but Bonifacio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Howlett closes the distance and clinches up with Bonifacio , looking for a takedown. Howlett pushes Bonifacio against the cage but Bonifacio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bonifacio swings for the body but Howlett moves out of range.
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt.
Bonifacio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bonifacio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howlett tries to counter with a takedown but Bonifacio is quick to defend against it.
A punch combination from Bonifacio misses.
Bonifacio swinging wildly here.
Bonifacio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Bonifacio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Howlett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bonifacio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Howlett with a poor takedown
enabling Bonifacio to counter with a crisp jab.
Bonifacio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bonifacio wants it to stay on the feet.
Howlett avoids the body shot from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio misses the shot to the body.
Howlett fails with the takedown
and Bonifacio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonifacio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Howlett attempts a counter takedown but Bonifacio avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Howlett dives in and scores a takedown into Bonifacio 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howlett trying to control but Bonifacio is working from the bottom.
Howlett looking to sit in guard and control but Bonifacio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Howlett is trying to keep Bonifacio in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luigi Bonifacio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bonifacio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Howlett.
James Howlett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Howlett is trying to get an arm triangle but Bonifacio is defending well. #SUB#
Howlett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bonifacio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howlett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Howlett working away.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Howlett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Howlett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Howlett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bonifacio has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Howlett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bonifacio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Howlett advances to mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Howlett looking to control but Bonifacio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Howlett swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bonifacio is now in Howlett's guard. A big mistake from Howlett there, giving up the dominant position!
Bonifacio is looking to pass into half guard but Howlett pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Howlett is in guard.#REVR#
Bonifacio keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully.
Howlett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bonifacio keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully. #T3#
Howlett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bonifacio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Howlett seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Howlett wants to control from the top but Bonifacio keeps moving.
Howlett is really struggling to control Bonifacio but he's trying to hold on to the position.#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.
Howlett looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Howlett 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.
Howlett slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howlett trying to advance position but Bonifacio counters by regaining guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Howlett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Howlett 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!
James Howlett thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Luigi Bonifacio had this to say: 'I am the BEST!'.

Event: Bellicose 140
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
No luck for Howlett with that takedown attempt.
Matthew throws a hook to the side of Howlett's head but Howlett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Howlett closes the distance and clinches up with Matthew, looking for a takedown. Howlett pushes Matthew against the cage but Matthew circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Howlett is looking to clinch.
Matthew appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matthew circles away from the clinch attempt
and Matthew counters with a right hand to the body.
Matthew looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Howlett closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matthew to the mat! Matthew manages to get full guard.
Matthew 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthew is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Matthew keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully.
Howlett trying to move into half guard but instead Matthew has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Matthew controls from within his opponent's guard.
Howlett working a defensive guard here.
Howlett tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Howlett working for a triangle but Matthew defends it easily.
Matthew sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Howlett keeping moving, preventing Matthew from controlling successfully.
Matthew really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howlett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Howlett controls Matthew momentarily but Matthew frees himself.
Howlett is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matthew is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Howlett has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Matthew doesn't defend quickly enough and Howlett has managed to lock this one up! Can Matthew escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Howlett on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Howlett!
An out of breath James Howlett thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bellicose 133
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Takeda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Howlett counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Takeda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takeda.
Howlett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Howlett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takeda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howlett has managed to get both his arms back between Takeda's legs - danger averted.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howlett advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda tries to improve position but can't.
Howlett trying to control the position but Takeda is working away.
Howlett misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Howlett wants to take a breather but Takeda manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Howlett.
Howlett scoring with some ground and pound.
Howlett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeda keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Howlett postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Takeda is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Howlett, into his guard. #REVR#
Howlett trying to control the position. #T2#
Takeda wants to control from the top but Howlett keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Old School Training inform us that Howlett has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Takeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howlett is keeping the position for now.
Takeda 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.
Takeda preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Howlett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takeda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takeda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Takeda trying to control but Howlett is working from the bottom. #T3#
Takeda slips nicely into half guard.
Howlett wants to improve his position but Takeda is controlling well.
Takeda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Howlett is defending against the submission attempts here by Takeda.
Takeda controlling the action here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takeda trying to control from half guard but Howlett is working away.
Howlett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Howlett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Howlett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Howlett is on top in guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeda keeping full guard, as Howlett tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Howlett dominated that round.
That's time! Takeda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Howlett throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Takeda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Howlett is in Takeda's guard.
Howlett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Howlett postures up.
Takeda keeping full guard, as Howlett tries to pass. #SUB2#
Howlett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Takeda is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Takeda has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Takeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James Howlett has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Howlett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howlett looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Takeda puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Howlett is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Takeda wants to control but Howlett is keeping him busy.
Takeda passes to side control.
Takeda trying to control the action but Howlett is working from the bottom.
Howlett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Howlett manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Howlett is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Takeda reverses the position - he's now on top in Howlett's guard.
Takeda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Takeda wants to pass the guard but Howlett is keeping the position.
Howlett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeda manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Howlett slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Takeda is refusing to be controlled, as Howlett sits in half guard.
Takeda wants to control but Howlett is keeping busy. #SUB#
Howlett moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Takeda.#SUB2#
Howlett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #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.#SUB2#
Howlett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takeda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takeda regains half guard there - taking advantage of Howlett's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeda tries to roll over but Howlett keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Howlett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as Howlett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Howlett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Takeda is staying active underneath Howlett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takeda is looking for a sweep. Howlett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Howlett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Takeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howlett pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Takeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a kimura here.
Howlett wants to take a breather but Takeda is having none of it. #SUB2#
Howlett is trying to work for a kimura but Takeda is defending well. #SUB2#
Howlett wants to work for an arm triangle but Takeda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Howlett is thwarting Takeda's attempts to control the position.
Takeda is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Howlett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeda keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Howlett defending well as Takeda loads up on a big left hand.
Howlett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeda.
Nice uppercut there from Takeda.
Takeda connects with a jab.
Takeda misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Howlett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Takeda was covering up waiting for the punch and Howlett finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Howlett tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeda is retaining full guard.
Shingen Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Howlett trying to control but Takeda is working from the bottom.
Howlett won't allow Takeda to sweep him here.
Howlett trying to control but Takeda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takeda keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Howlett goes for a double leg but Takeda avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Takeda continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Howlett moves into range and clinches up with Takeda.
Howlett tries to pull guard but Takeda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Takeda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Howlett has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Howlett gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Howlett moves into full mount! Takeda won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James Howlett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Howlett trying to control but Takeda is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Howlett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Howlett winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!
Our winner, James Howlett, 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.

Event: Bellicose 126
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Nyla misses with a straight right. #CL#
Howlett takes the fight into the clinch.
Howlett looking for a takedown.
Howlett wants a takedown.
Howlett jumps guard but Nyla stands there with Howlett around his waist. Howlett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Howlett jumps guard.
Howlett seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Howlett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nyla's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Howlett is looking for a triangle but Nyla pushes his legs off easily.
Nyla is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Howlett working a defensive guard here.
Howlett controlling the position.
Howlett trying to control the position.
Nyla won't allow Howlett to sweep him here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nyla controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Howlett is looking to clinch but Nyla is avoiding it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Howlett moves into range and clinches up with Nyla.
Howlett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nyla avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nyla.
Nyla fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nyla throws a punch but it's blocked by Howlett.
Nyla is working Howlett over against the cage.#TD#
Howlett jumps guard and drags Nyla to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Howlett looking for a sweep. Not yet Howlett, not yet.
Nyla really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howlett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Howlett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nyla's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nyla preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB#
Howlett isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nyla stacks Howlett on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nyla!
Howlett tries to bench press Nyla off him but Nyla keeps the position.
Howlett prevents Nyla from moving into mount.
Howlett is not content to let Nyla control the position.
Howlett wants to control but Nyla postures up.
Nyla in the domination position with Howlett hanging on.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Howlett is trying to improve his position.
Howlett looks to move to half guard but instead Nyla has passed into mount! Damn!
Howlett is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nyla takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howlett can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sammy Nyla will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Howlett has a takedown stuffed.
Howlett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Howlett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nyla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nyla loads up on a big right hand but Howlett slips the punch.#TD#
Howlett is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nyla's half guard.#SUB#
Howlett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nyla has managed to free his arm - good work.
Howlett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nyla keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Howlett seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Howlett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Howlett wants to free his trapped foot but Nyla is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nyla is staying active underneath Howlett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nyla trying to control but Howlett postures up.
Nyla won't allow Howlett to pass to mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Howlett is working hard here to advance position.
Nyla is staying active underneath Howlett, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Howlett seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Nyla is defending against the submission attempts here by Howlett.
Howlett is looking to take a break and control but Nyla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Howlett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nyla.
Howlett drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nyla sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Nyla gets tackled into the cage by Howlett. Howlett maintains the clinch.
Howlett is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Howlett works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nyla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James Howlett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Howlett looking to pass the guard.
Howlett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Nyla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Howlett is pushing down on Nyla's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nyla is fighting to maintain full guard but Howlett has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Howlett wants to work for an arm triangle but Nyla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Howlett in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Howlett is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nyla is doing well to control the position and prevent Howlett from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Howlett dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Howlett doesn't manage to clinch there - Nyla circles away.
Nyla throws a hook but Howlett blocks it.
Howlett drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nyla sprawls and moves away.
Nyla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howlett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howlett shoots in looking for a takedown. Nyla tries to sprawl out of it but Howlett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nyla manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Howlett shoots in and drives through. Nyla sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Nyla. No joy for Howlett on that attempt.
Howlett tries for a takedown but Nyla circles away easily
and Nyla makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyla lands a jab to the nose.
Howlett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nyla pinned against the cage. Nyla gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nyla throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Howlett has his takedown stuffed
and Nyla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Howlett gets the takedown into side control.
Nyla wants to control but Howlett postures up.
Howlett in the domination position with Nyla hanging on.
Nyla is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nyla is not content to let Howlett control the position.
Nyla tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T2##SUB#
Howlett working for a submission but Nyla is keeping him at bay.
Howlett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nyla prevents Howlett from taking his back.
Howlett misses with a head shot.
Howlett wants to take his opponent's back but Nyla doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Howlett jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nyla is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nyla and Howlett has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T3##SUB#
Howlett goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nyla rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Howlett's guard! Nice work there by Nyla!
Nyla slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nyla stopping the sweep attempt from Howlett.
Nyla showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Howlett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nyla is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Howlett seems keen to control Nyla's posture.
Howlett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Howlett is trying to hold Nyla in close to prevent damage but Nyla has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Howlett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nyla pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howlett wants to improve his position but Nyla is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Nyla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nyla has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Nyla!

Event: Bellicose 114
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Howlett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Howlett has his takedown stuffed
and Boonliang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Howlett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boonliang counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Howlett has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rak Boonliang!
Rak Boonliang retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Rak Boonliang, 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.

Event: Bellicose 101 - Prospects 4
Date: May 25, 2022

#R1#
Romero looks to land a left hand but Howlett moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Howlett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Howlett moves into full mount! Romero won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Howlett quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Howlett but it's paid off an Romero is forced to tap! Nice work by Howlett.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Howlett!
A very excited looking James Howlett made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Bellicose 90
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Ramano as Howlett shoots in.
Ramano tests Howlett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been hearing reports that Howlett has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Howlett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ramano throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Ramano gets tackled into the cage by Howlett. Howlett maintains the clinch.
Ramano has a couple of punches blocked by Howlett.
Ramano tries a body shot but Howlett blocks it.
Howlett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Ramano.
Ramano lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ramano.
Howlett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ramano after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Howlett gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howlett content to control rather than advance.
Howlett wants to advance to full mount but Ramano doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T1#
Howlett prevents Ramano from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howlett trying to control but Ramano is working from the bottom.
Howlett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramano is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Howlett trying to control but Ramano is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Howlett avoids the body shot from Ramano.
Ramano throws a sloppy head kick and Howlett moves out of range easily.
Howlett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ramano misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD#
Howlett dives in and scores a takedown into Ramano's guard.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howlett looking to sit in guard and control but Ramano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ramano with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Howlett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ramano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ramano postures up in Howlett's guard and throws a big left but Howlett blocks it.
Ramano distracts Howlett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howlett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Ramano chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ramano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Howlett's head.#SUB#
Ramano stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Howlett has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Ramano manages to get his head free but now Howlett has transitioned to an armbar! Ramano grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Howlett! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Howlett!
After winning the bout, James Howlett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose 83
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Howlett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Howlett trying to pass the guard but Boonliang defending well. #SUB2#
Howlett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boonliang is just riding it out for now. Howlett eventually gives up the hold.
Boonliang won't allow Howlett to pass to mount.
Boonliang pushes Howlett off looking to stand but Howlett dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boonliang is looking to improve his position.
Howlett is pressing down on Boonliang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boonliang is holding on for now. #T1#
Boonliang wants to control but Howlett is keeping busy.
Howlett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boonliang keeps working.
Boonliang wants to get back to full guard.
Boonliang is looking to control Howlett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boonliang avoid being mounted?
Boonliang is concentrating on defense, preventing Howlett from advancing position.
Howlett tries to pass to full mount but Boonliang defends it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boonliang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boonliang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boonliang throws a lazy right hand but Howlett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Howlett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Howlett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boonliang defends it nicely.
Howlett tries to clinch but Boonliang is having none of it.
Boonliang misses with a hook. Howlett ducked under it nicely.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boonliang sprawls well. Boonliang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howlett gets slowly back to his feet.
Rak Boonliang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Howlett slips under a jab from Boonliang.
Howlett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Boonliang to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Howlett gets a double leg takedown into Boonliang's guard.
Howlett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Boonliang wants to stand up but Howlett is controlling him.
Howlett slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Howlett is looking to pass into half guard but Boonliang pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Boonliang is in guard.#REVR#
Howlett looking to control.
Howlett 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.#SUB2#
Howlett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Howlett looking for a guillotine here but Boonliang defends easily. #SUB2#
Howlett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boonliang defends it easily.#T4#
Howlett looking for a sweep. Not yet Howlett, not yet.
Howlett is pulling down on Boonliang's head. It's preventing any offense from Boonliang, at least for the moment.
Boonliang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howlett is looking to sweep but instead, Boonliang has passed into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rak Boonliang will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Boonliang tries a head kick but it misses.
Howlett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boonliang defends it well.
James Howlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boonliang sprawls well. Boonliang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howlett gets slowly back to his feet.
Howlett moves in looking to clinch but Boonliang pushes him off.
Good standup being displayed there by Boonliang as he connects with a hook.
Howlett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Howlett fails with the takedown.
Rak Boonliang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boonliang sprawls well. Boonliang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howlett gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Boonliang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown but Boonliang shows good takedown defense.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boonliang throws out a powerful jab.
Howlett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boonliang.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Howlett is defended easily by Boonliang.
Horrible takedown attempt by Howlett or perhaps it was just good defense by Boonliang, which made it look bad.
A counter left hand to the body from Boonliang misses its target.
Howlett goes for a double leg but Boonliang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boonliang continues to drive forward.
We've been told by Boonliang's head coaches at Andy's Sweaty Men that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boonliang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boonliang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Howlett moves to clinch but Boonliang breaks away
and Boonliang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Howlett misses with a takedown
and Boonliang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boonliang with a jab.
Boonliang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boonliang throws a looping overhand right but Howlett ducks down to avoid it.
Howlett avoids the body shot from Boonliang.
Rak Boonliang is winning the standup battle so far.
Howlett fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Howlett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boonliang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Howlett is rocked!
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt
and Boonliang counters with a left to the body.
Howlett fails with the takedown
and Boonliang counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boonliang's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boonliang duly obliges.
Howlett is still on wobbly legs! Can Boonliang finish him?
Howlett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boonliang tries to avoid it but Howlett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boonliang to the ground. Boonliang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boonliang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Howlett misses with a takedown
and Boonliang counters with a big right hand! Oh Howlett is in trouble here! Boonliang follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rak Boonliang!
Rak Boonliang retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Rak Boonliang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Covington vs Boonliang
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Howlett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bayo.
And Howlett tries to counter it with a takedown but Bayo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bayo. Howlett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Howlett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bayo! #CL#
Bayo moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Bayo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Howlett shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howlett wants to pass the guard but Bayo is defending well.
Howlett wants to take a breather but Bayo is having none of it. #T1#
Howlett is thwarting Bayo's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Howlett seems content to control.
Bayo is trying to stand back up but Howlett is controlling him
Bayo tries to roll over but Howlett keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Howlett wants to work for an arm triangle but Bayo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Howlett seems to be working for a kimura but Bayo defends the submission attempt.
Bayo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howlett on the ground.#SUB2#
Howlett is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Bayo tries to kick Howlett off in order to stand up. Howlett Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Bayo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Howlett has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Howlett trying to control the action but Bayo is working from the bottom.
Bayo is looking to reverse the position.
Howlett trying to control the position but Bayo is working away.
Bayo wants to get back to his feet but Howlett is dominant here and he's now got Bayo's back!#T3##SUB2#
Bayo won't enjoy being in this position. Howlett looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Bayo is tapping - it's over boys! Howlett picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Howlett!
A victorious James Howlett thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Kanud vs Summers
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1##TD#
Howlett dives in and scores a takedown into Rollz's guard.
Howlett wants to pass the guard but Rollz is keeping the position.
Howlett passes Rollz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Howlett passes the guard and advances to mount!
Howlett controlling from mount.
Rollz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett looking to finish with strikes here! #T1#
Howlett controlling from mount.
Rollz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Howlett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rollz is looking to escape.
Howlett controlling the position easily from mount.
Howlett throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Howlett with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T2#
Howlett fails to take his opponent's back.
Howlett controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rollz has given up his back here. Will Howlett look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Rollz tries to break free. #SUB#
Howlett looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Rollz taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Howlett!
James Howlett thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bellicose - Bayo vs Strom
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Howlett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vajag finds it's way round the side to connect with Howlett's head.
Howlett fails with the takedown
and Vajag counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Howlett decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Howlett is looking to take a break and control but Vajag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vajag is trying to stand back up but Howlett is controlling him
Vajag is trying to get back to full guard.
Howlett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vajag defending well though. #SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Howlett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Howlett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vajag sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Howlett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vajag sees it coming and defends easily.
Vajag is not content to let Howlett control the position.#T1#
Vajag looks like he's trying to stand up.
Howlett prevents Vajag from improving his position.
Vajag tries to kick Howlett off but Howlett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Howlett wants to pass to mount but Vajag is defending the position.
Howlett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vajag keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Howlett maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Vajag could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Howlett has cracked it and Vajag is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Howlett!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Howlett!
James Howlett decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bellicose - Goon vs Bors
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
OMalley shoots in for a double leg but Howlett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Howlett fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Howlett dives in and scores a takedown into OMalley's guard.
OMalley wants to stand and escape but Howlett is having none of it. #SUB#
Howlett 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.
OMalley is trying to keep Howlett in close.
OMalley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Howlett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Howlett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Howlett passes OMalley's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Howlett 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. #T1#
Howlett takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Howlett is trying for a kimura here. OMalley looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Howlett wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Howlett!
After winning the bout, James Howlett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose - Bayo vs Cutler
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1##TD2#
De Klerk gets caught flat footed, as Howlett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Klerk is looking to stand up but Howlett isn't so interested in that idea.
Howlett controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howlett slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
De Klerk wants to get back to his feet but Howlett drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Howlett in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... De Klerk is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Howlett!
During a confident post fight interview, James Howlett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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