Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: 300.F.C FIGHT 5
Date: Oct 08, 2022

Andy Liu really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 173.7, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Jayson Howard was cancelled.

Event: 300.F.C FREE FIGHTS
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Liu dives in and grabs Howard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Howard pushes down on Liu's head and hops out.#TD#
Howard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Liu!
Howard throws a strike aimed at the side of Liu's head but Liu avoids it well.
Howard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Howard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liu is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Howard are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Liu being controlled for a moment.
Liu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Howard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Liu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu can't do much from the bottom here.
Liu is looking to regain half guard here but Howard keeps moving and retains side control.
Liu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Howard.
Liu parries the strikes from Howard easily there. Howard is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Liu to escape. #T1#
Liu wants to control but Howard postures up.#SU#
Howard has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Liu lands a nice looking body shot.
Jayson Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Howard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Liu did well to prevent Howard getting side control.
Liu pushes Howard off looking to stand but Howard dives back in and keeps control.
Howard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liu defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Howard controlling the position easily from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Howard there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Howard controlling his opponent.
Liu wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Howard. #T2#
Liu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Liu holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Howard tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Howard looking to ground and pound but Liu is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Howard misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Liu tries to reverse the position but Howard maintains control.
Howard landing shots from mount.
Liu looks winded!
Howard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Liu's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Poor strikes thrown by Howard there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Howard throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Howard thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB#
Howard is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Liu has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T3#
Howard sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Howard lands a big elbow.
Howard misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Liu is working to get back to half guard.
Howard throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #SUB#
Howard looking to secure an arm triangle but Liu defends it well.
Liu holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Howard tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Howard throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Liu because Howard loaded up on that one. #T4#
Howard throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Liu because Howard loaded up on that one.
Howard with good strikes from the mount here!
Liu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Howard. #SUB#
Howard is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Liu to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Liu shrugs it off.
Liu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Howard.
Liu throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
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!
Howard trying to control but Liu is having none of it.
Howard looking to ground and pound but Liu is blocking nicely.
A big strike lands for Howard! That's really hurt Liu and he's turned his back - Howard keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Howard jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayson Howard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Rafiq feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rafiq postures up.
Rafiq controlling from the top position.
Howard looking to control.
Rafiq is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Howard keeping full guard, as Rafiq tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rafiq closes this distance looking for a takedown but Howard circles away.
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
Rafiq changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Howard fails with the takedown.
Jayson Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Rafiq manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Howard on his heels. He'll look to pass Howard's guard now, I'm sure.
Rafiq content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rafiq is stalling in the full guard.
Howard is trying to keep Rafiq in close. #T2#
Rafiq not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Howard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Rafiq closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Howard quickly recovers to half guard.
Rafiq lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rafiq working Howard over with strikes. #T3#
Rafiq works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rafiq controlling the pace for now.
Rafiq lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rafiq looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Rafiq quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Rafiq but it's paid off an Howard is forced to tap! Nice work by Rafiq.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Islam Rafiq!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Athol with a jab.
Athol scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Howard doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Athol rushes Howard and presses him up against the cage.
Athol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Athol digs a right hand underneath Howard's ribcage. Howard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Athol lands with a left to the head.
Athol struggles to land a body shot inside as Howard controls his hands.
Howard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Athol has him pressed against the cage.
Athol lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Howard.
A short right from Athol.
Athol lands a hook that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
Howard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Athol gets through Howard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard prevents a body shot from Athol.
Athol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Howard is trying to force a seperation but Athol has the dominant position.#T1#
Howard swings wildly with an uppercut but Athol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Athol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Athol scores with a nice short uppercut.
Athol lands a nice uppercut.
Athol tries to throw a body punch but Howard avoids it by throwing Athol back against the cage.
Athol pushes Howard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Howard takes a shot to the head.
Athol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Athol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Athol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Athol lands a left and a right that send Howard crashing to the mat, dazed. Athol thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Howard is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jayson Howard has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howard glances at the clock... BAM! Athol nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Howard crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Howard is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rory Athol!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Howard.
Athol tries to counter with a clinch but Howard shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Athol moves into the clinch.
Howard blocking some punches.
Howard has had enough of the clinch but Athol keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Athol.
Athol scores with a shot to the side of Howard's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Athol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Athol.
Athol lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Athol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Athol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Athol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Athol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Athol. #T1#
A short right from Athol.
Athol lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Howard takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Athol.
Athol cracks Howard with a nice body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Athol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Athol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Athol lands a left hand.
Athol lands a hook to the side of the head.
Athol lands a body punch.
Howard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Athol backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Athol lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
A right hand to the body from Athol.
Howard is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Athol.
Athol lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Howard or not.
Howard wants to get back to striking at distance but Athol won't allow it.
Athol lands an uppercut.
Athol looking for a takedown.
Athol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Athol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Howard can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Athol.#ROC2#Howard is rocked!
A short uppercut from Athol.
Oh Howard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Athol.
Athol pushes Howard against the cage. Athol is working some dirty boxing. Athol pushes off with a quick right hook! Howard goes down! Howard tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Athol moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rory Athol!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2022

#R1#
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
Barjow feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Howard misses with a head kick.
Jayson Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Howard.
Barjow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barjow dodges the punch combination from Howard.
Barjow fails with the takedown.
Howard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barjow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Howard.
Howard throws a nice looking combination but Barjow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barjow circles away quickly and effectively.
Howard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barjow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Howard throws a nice looking combination but Barjow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barjow changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Barjow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Howard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Barjow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barjow.
Howard fails with the takedown
and Barjow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barjow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Howard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Howard.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barjow sprawls well. Barjow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howard gets slowly back to his feet.
Barjow avoids the head kick by Howard.
A head kick by Howard misses
and Barjow counters with a two punch combo.
Howard looks winded!
Howard throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Barjow shoots in for a takedown but Howard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Howard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barjow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barjow dives in and grabs Howard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Howard pushes down on Barjow's head and hops out.#CL#
Barjow drives through and clinches with Howard against the cage.
Barjow struggles to land a body shot inside as Howard controls his hands.
Barjow looking for a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barjow drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Howard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barjow. #BC#
Barjow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barjow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Howard. Those never looked like landing.
Barjow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Howard swivels and escapes.
A punch lands to the side of Howard 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Barjow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Howard, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Barjow manages to break the clinch.
Barjow blocks a head kick by Howard.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Howard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Howard tries to clinch there but Barjow circles away.
Barjow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Howard is fending him off so far but Barjow persists. Nope, Howard circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Barjow gets a clinch.
Barjow jumps guard but Howard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Howard tries a body shot but Barjow blocks it. #T4#
Barjow is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Barjow breaks the clinch.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barjow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Barjow throws a leg kick which misses Howard's front leg but catches the back leg as Howard tries to avoid it.
Howard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barjow wants to clinch.#CL#
Barjow takes the fight into the clinch.
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 Mike Barjow will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barjow is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Howard.
Barjow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barjow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Howard goes for a double leg but Barjow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barjow continues to drive forward.
Horrible takedown attempt by Howard or perhaps it was just good defense by Barjow, which made it look bad.
Howard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barjow has a takedown stuffed.
Barjow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Howard as he connects with a hook.
Barjow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Howard fails to land the takedown.
Barjow half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mike Barjow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayson Howard.#T1#
Barjow has a takedown stuffed.
A nice combination there by Barjow.
Sloppy strikes from Howard. Those never looked like landing.
Barjow dives in for a single leg takedown but Howard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Barjow.
Barjow is working for takedown but Howard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barjow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barjow blocking some punches.
Barjow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howard just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2##BC#
Barjow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barjow tries to close the distance and clinch but Howard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barjow avoids the head kick by Howard.
Barjow throws a sloppy head kick and Howard moves out of range easily.
Jayson Howard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Howard shoots in and drives through. Barjow sprawls well.
Howard throws a sloppy head kick and Barjow moves out of range easily.
Howard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Barjow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barjow tries to pull guard but Howard won't allow it.
Barjow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barjow wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Howard. #T3#
Barjow fails to pull guard.
Howard is trying to break free.
Barjow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Howard walks away with a smile on his face. Barjow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
Howard closes the distance and clinches up with Barjow, looking for a takedown. Howard pushes Barjow against the cage but Barjow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Howard fails with the takedown.#CL#
Barjow closes the distance and clinches.
Howard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Barjow breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Howard misses with a kick to the body.
Barjow tries to clinch but Howard moves out of range.
Barjow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Howard.
Barjow shoots in but no luck this time.
Howard wants to counter the offense by Barjow and move into the clinch position.
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
Barjow is looking to clinch.
Barjow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barjow fails to land the takedown.
Howard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Howard.
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Barjow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jayson Howard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Howard shoots in and drives through. Barjow sprawls well.
Mike Barjow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barjow stuffs the takedown attempt from Howard. Howard gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Howard as Barjow shoots in.
Howard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barjow as he jumps to the side.
As Howard tries to get set, Barjow tries to push him back and clinch up but Howard manages to avoid the attempt.
Mike Barjow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayson Howard.
Howard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barjow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Howard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barjow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barjow looks for a takedown but Howard sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard stuffs the takedown.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Howard darts in looking for a takedown but Barjow gets double underhooks and turns Howard into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barjow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Barjow lands with a nice combination. Howard backs away looking to recover.
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barjow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Howard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Howard swats away the attempt to clinch by Barjow.
A head kick misses from Howard. #CL#
Barjow gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Barjow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Howard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Barjow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barjow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Howard is fending him off so far but Barjow persists. Nope, Howard circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
Howard tries to clinch up.
As Howard tries to get set, Barjow tries to push him back and clinch up but Howard manages to avoid the attempt.
Barjow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Howard pinned against the cage. Howard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
Howard stuffs the takedown.
Howard misses with a head kick. #CL#
Howard tries to keep at a distance but Barjow has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
Barjow prevents Howard from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Barjow breaks the clinch. #T3#
Barjow fails with the takedown.
As Barjow backs off Howard throws a huge counter combo but Barjow manages to avoid it all.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barjow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Howard fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Barjow drives through and clinches with Howard against the cage.
Barjow goes for a takedown attempt but Howard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barjow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howard swats away the attempt to clinch by Barjow.
Howard is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Barjow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Barjow clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Barjow breaks the clinch.
Barjow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Howard pinned against the cage. Howard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Howard goes for a double leg but Barjow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barjow continues to drive forward.
Barjow misses with an uppercut. Howard saw that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Barjow closes the distance and pushes Howard back into the cage.#BC#
Barjow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Barjow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barjow 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Mohammad misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Mohammad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mohammad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Howard working hard to break the clinch.
Howard tries to circle away but Mohammad has him pinned against the cage.
Mohammad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mohammad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Howard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Howard looking to throw knees to the head but Mohammad is blocking nicely.
Mohammad misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Mohammad.
A nice left hand lands by Mohammad.
Howard takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Howard.
Mohammad pushes Howard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Mohammad scores with a shot to the side of Howard's head.
Mohammad gets through Howard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mohammad avoiding damage.
A short left from Mohammad.
Mohammad throws a punch but it's blocked by Howard.
Howard tries to break free but Mohammad pushes him back against the cage.
Mohammad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mohammad stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howard.
Mohammad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Howard is breathing heavily.
A short left from Mohammad. #ROC2#Howard is rocked!
Mohammad misses with some punches.
Oh Howard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Mohammad fails to land.
Howard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mohammad swings wildly with an uppercut but Howard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howard seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Mohammad taking a breather.
Mohammad has a couple of punches blocked by Howard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mohammad - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mohammad misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard wants to get back to striking at distance but Mohammad won't allow it.
Howard blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mohammad.
Mohammad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Mohammad - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mohammad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mohammad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Howard.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Mohammad.
Mohammad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mohammad.
Mohammad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mohammad lands with a light punch inside.
Mohammad is working Howard over against the cage.
Mohammad creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Howard with a big uppercut! Howard tries to clinch up but Mohammad pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Howard to the mat! Howard covers up and Mohammad unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hassan Mohammad!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Howard throws a sloppy head kick and Yamasaki moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Yamasaki has managed to clinch.
Howard tries to break the clinch but Yamasaki is controlling the position.
Howard throws a head punch that misses.
Howard wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Yamasaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yamasaki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Howard is out of range. #TD2#
Yamasaki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yamasaki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
Yamasaki controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yamasaki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Yamasaki content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Yamasaki wants to stand but Howard has his arm trapped.
Yamasaki working away.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yamasaki cracks Howard with a big elbow.
Howard is working to avoid the ground and pound but Yamasaki connects with a decent elbow.
Howard is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Yamasaki tries for a kimura but Howard is defending well. #SUB2#
Yamasaki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yamasaki is staying tight to Howard's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Yamasaki working the head with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yamasaki controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Yamasaki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yamasaki working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yamasaki landing a few strikes.
Yamasaki is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Howard will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Yamasaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yamasaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Howard is trying to control Yamasaki's posture but Yamasaki avoids it.
Yamasaki controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Yamasaki might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Yamasaki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Yamasaki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Howard counters with a left and a right that stings Yamasaki. #TD2#
Yamasaki gets a takedown into half guard.
Howard tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Yamasaki manages to move to mount!
Yamasaki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Yamasaki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yamasaki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mario Yamasaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for a guillotine from mount but Howard is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking to secure an arm triangle but Howard defends it well. #T1#
Yamasaki controlling his opponent.
Yamasaki is continuing to stall.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Howard is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Yamasaki goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Howard is on top in guard.
Howard trying to control but Yamasaki is working from the bottom.
Yamasaki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Yamasaki wants to sweep here but Howard controlling him for the moment.
Yamasaki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Yamasaki is looking for a triangle but Howard pushes his legs off easily.
Yamasaki has control of Howard's left arm, preventing Howard from doing any damage.
Yamasaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yamasaki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Howard is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Howard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Yamasaki shoots in and gets a takedown into Howard's guard.
Yamasaki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yamasaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Yamasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Howard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Yamasaki. #TD2#
Yamasaki has picked Howard up - he's going for a ride! Yamasaki dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Yamasaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yamasaki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Howard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yamasaki slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Yamasaki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Howard wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Yamasaki there.
Yamasaki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yamasaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yamasaki controlling the action here.
Howard is in trouble now - Yamasaki has advanced to mount! #T2#
Yamasaki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yamasaki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Yamasaki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Yamasaki controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Yamasaki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Yamasaki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Yamasaki wants to stand but Howard is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Yamasaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yamasaki raining down shots from the mount!
Yamasaki in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Yamasaki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T4#
Yamasaki controlling from mount.
Howard taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Howard is rocked!
Howard has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #SUB2#
Yamasaki has managed to slip his arm under Howard's chin. This could be all over... yep, Howard is tapping out! Submission win for Yamasaki.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mario Yamasaki!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2022

#R1#
Pupkin misses with a takedown attempt - Howard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Pupkin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Howard tries to avoid it but Pupkin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Howard to the ground. Howard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Pupkin clinches up with Howard and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Pupkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pupkin tries to clinch but Howard is having none of it.
Howard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pupkin.#CL2#
Pupkin moves into range and clinches up with Howard.
Pupkin prevents Howard from breaking the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pupkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pupkin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Howard gets underhooks to prevent Pupkin's takedown attempt.
Jayson Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Pupkin.
Howard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pupkin blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Howard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pupkin has him pressed against the cage.
Howard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pupkin missing with knees to the body.
Pupkin is stalling here. #BC2#
Pupkin breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Howard misses. #CL2#
Pupkin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Howard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Howard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pupkin has him pressed against the cage.
Howard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pupkin. #T2#
Howard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Howard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pupkin or not.
Pupkin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Howard prevents it.
Pupkin tries to score a body lock takedown but Howard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Howard is trying to break the clinch but Pupkin is controlling him.
Howard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Howard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pupkin unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Pupkin fails to pull guard.
Pupkin has Howard pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Pupkin manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Howard moves into range and clinches up with Pupkin.
Howard pushes Pupkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Howard being controlled against the cage.
Pupkin wants a takedown. #T4#
Pupkin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pupkin is trying to drag Howard to the mat but Howard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pupkin looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pupkin.
Pupkin tries to score a body lock takedown but Howard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Howard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pupkin avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Howard wants to break free but Pupkin has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vasily Pupkin 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#
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jayson Howard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Pupkin gets tackled into the cage by Howard. Howard maintains the clinch.
Pupkin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howard just stands there and leans against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Pupkin.
Howard is trying to break the clinch but Pupkin is controlling him.#BC2#
Pupkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howard misses with a head kick.
Howard throws a sloppy head kick and Pupkin moves out of range easily.
Pupkin throws a series of punches but Howard moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pupkin rushes Howard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Pupkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Howard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pupkin's waist but Pupkin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Howard off to one side.
Pupkin shoots in and drives through. Howard sprawls well.#T1#
Howard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pupkin shoots in and drives through. Howard sprawls well.
Jayson Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Pupkin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Howard fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Pupkin moves into the clinch.
Howard is looking to break free of the clinch but Pupkin has double underhooks.
Pupkin tries for a takedown but Howard manages to get underhooks.
Howard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pupkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on Howard's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Pupkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pupkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Howard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Pupkin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Howard defends it nicely.
Howard throwing a counter right hand but Pupkin manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pupkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pupkin misses with a head kick.
Pupkin avoids the head kick by Howard.
Pupkin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Howard moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Howard breaks the clinch. #CL#
Howard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pupkin pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Pupkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pupkin misses with a takedown #CL#
and Howard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pupkin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Howard is trying to break the clinch but Pupkin is controlling him.
Pupkin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Howard lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Pupkin effectively controlling the action here.
Howard leaning his opponent against the cage.
Howard wants to get back to striking at distance but Pupkin won't allow it. #BC2#
Pupkin breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Howard drives through and clinches with Pupkin against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Howard's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Pupkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jayson Howard dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Pupkin fails with a takedown attempt.
Pupkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Pupkin looks to land a combination but Howard avoids it well. #CL#
Howard gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Pupkin breaks the clinch.
Howard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch combination from Howard misses.
Jayson Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pupkin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Howard thinks about countering with a head kick.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pupkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Howard circles away quickly and effectively.
Pupkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Pupkin gets a clinch.
Pupkin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Pupkin breaks the clinch.
Howard works over Pupkin's head and body with a nice combination.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Pupkin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Howard.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pupkin as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Pupkin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jayson Howard has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Pupkin breaks from the clinch.
Howard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Howard wants it to stay on the feet.
Jayson Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Pupkin.
Howard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Howard counters with a series of strikes. Pupkin will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2##CL#
Howard has managed to clinch.
Pupkin stalling against the cage.
Pupkin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pupkin jumps guard but Howard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Howard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pupkin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pupkin keeps control of Howard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Pupkin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Howard's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Pupkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pupkin throws a leg kick but Howard sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Howard forces Pupkin back against the cage and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pupkin. #BC2#
Pupkin manages to break the clinch.
Howard goes for a double leg but Pupkin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pupkin continues to drive forward.
Howard wants to break free but Pupkin has control.
Pupkin wants a takedown. #T4#
Pupkin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Howard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Pupkin breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Howard clinches.
Howard tries to break the clinch but Pupkin is controlling the position.
Howard lands a left hand.
Pupkin trying to land knees to the body.
Howard tries to circle away but Pupkin has him pinned against the cage.
Pupkin jumps guard but Howard stands there with Pupkin around his waist. Pupkin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jayson Howard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Howard 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayson Howard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Howard pushes Mwilinagwe up against the cage in a clinch.
Howard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Howard misses with a body punch.
Mwilinagwe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Howard smiles and moves away.
Mwilinagwe blocks a head kick by Howard.
Howard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mwilinagwe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mwilinagwe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Mwilinagwe throws a series of strikes that have Howard backpedaling.
Howard shoots and misses
enabling Mwilinagwe to counter with a crisp jab.
Howard shoots in looking for a takedown but Mwilinagwe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Howard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Howard shoots in looking for a takedown but Mwilinagwe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Howard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jean Jacque Mwilinagwe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayson Howard.#T1#
Howard fails to land the takedown.
Howard swings for the body but Mwilinagwe moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mwilinagwe - that will leave a mark!
Howard wants to clinch up but Mwilinagwe keeps it at a distance.
Mwilinagwe avoids the head kick by Howard.
Mwilinagwe blocks a head kick by Howard.
Mwilinagwe tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
Mwilinagwe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Howard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mwilinagwe's waist but Mwilinagwe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Howard off to one side.
Mwilinagwe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Howard as he jumps to the side.
Howard misses with a double jab. #TD#
Mwilinagwe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Howard sprawls well initially but Mwilinagwe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Howard looks winded!#T2#
Howard is looking for a sweep. Mwilinagwe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Howard won't allow Mwilinagwe to pass to mount.
Mwilinagwe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howard on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mwilinagwe controlling the pace.
Mwilinagwe is keen to just control but Howard is a slippery customer.
It looks like Mwilinagwe is going to stand back up.
Howard tries to get to full guard but Mwilinagwe has control of the leg.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mwilinagwe trying to pass the guard but Howard defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Mwilinagwe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Mwilinagwe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Howard misses with a few strikes there.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Howard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mwilinagwe pinned against the cage. Mwilinagwe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mwilinagwe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Howard throws a head kick but Mwilinagwe moves out of range.
Howard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mwilinagwe can pounce on him.
Howard misses with a body shot.
Mwilinagwe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Mwilinagwe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Mwilinagwe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Howard manages to circle out of the way.
Howard tries to clinch but Mwilinagwe moves out of range.
Howard dives in and grabs Mwilinagwe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mwilinagwe pushes down on Howard's head and hops out.
Howard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mwilinagwe defends well and Howard ends up having to push Mwilinagwe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mwilinagwe looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mwilinagwe jabs at Howard's body.
Mwilinagwe throws a nice looking combination but Howard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howard blocks a head kick by Mwilinagwe.
Howard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mwilinagwe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Jacque Mwilinagwe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mwilinagwe avoids the head kick by Howard.
Mwilinagwe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice takedown defense from Mwilinagwe. No joy for Howard on that attempt.
Mwilinagwe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Howard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mwilinagwe on the side of the head.
Jean Jacque Mwilinagwe is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mwilinagwe is defended easily by Howard.
Howard looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It appears Mwilinagwe was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jean Jacque Mwilinagwe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howard tries to clinch but Mwilinagwe moves out of range.
A combination from Howard does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard misses with a wild combination.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Mwilinagwe misses with a double jab.
Howard is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1##CL2#
Howard moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Howard's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Mwilinagwe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howard shoots in looking for a takedown but Mwilinagwe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Howard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mwilinagwe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mwilinagwe blocks a head kick by Howard.
Mwilinagwe is looking to counter the offense by Howard and move into the clinch.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Howard throws a series of punches but Mwilinagwe moves out of range.
Howard fails with the takedown
and Mwilinagwe counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jean Jacque Mwilinagwe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayson Howard.
Howard takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
That kick from Mwilinagwe tenderised Howard's leg. Howard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mwilinagwe throws a nice head kick!
Howard misses with a head kick.
Mwilinagwe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mwilinagwe dives in and grabs Howard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Howard pushes down on Mwilinagwe's head and hops out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard tries to bum rush Mwilinagwe with a series of wild strikes but Mwilinagwe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mwilinagwe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mwilinagwe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD#
Mwilinagwe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Howard did well to prevent Mwilinagwe getting side control.#SU#
Mwilinagwe decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mwilinagwe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Howard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mwilinagwe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Mwilinagwe fails with the takedown.
Howard doesn't manage to clinch there - Mwilinagwe circles away.
Jayson Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mwilinagwe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Howard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mwilinagwe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Howard is fending him off so far but Mwilinagwe persists. Nope, Howard circles away and we're back to standing.
Mwilinagwe avoids a kick to the body.
Mwilinagwe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Howard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mwilinagwe.#T4#
Mwilinagwe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mwilinagwe wants it to stay on the feet.
Mwilinagwe throws a big counter combination but Howard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mwilinagwe blocks a head kick by Howard.
Mwilinagwe avoids the head kick by Howard.
Mwilinagwe tries to counter by clinching up but Howard breaks away and moves out of range.
Mwilinagwe blocks a head kick by Howard.
Mwilinagwe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mwilinagwe misses with a body shot.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Mwilinagwe looks to land a combination. Howard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mwilinagwe blocks a head kick by Howard.
A nice combination there by Mwilinagwe.
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!
Howard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mwilinagwe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jayson Howard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mwilinagwe throws a series of punches but Howard avoids them all with ease.
Howard throws a head kick but Mwilinagwe moves out of range.
Mwilinagwe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
Mwilinagwe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Howard defends well and Mwilinagwe ends up having to push Howard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mwilinagwe tries to pull guard but Howard won't allow it. #BC2#
Howard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mwilinagwe gets tackled into the cage by Howard. Howard maintains the clinch.
Howard is trying to break the clinch but Mwilinagwe has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard tries to break free but Mwilinagwe pushes him back against the cage.
Mwilinagwe prevents Howard from breaking the clinch.
Mwilinagwe fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Jacque Mwilinagwe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mwilinagwe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mwilinagwe avoiding damage as Howard throws knees to the body. #BC#
Mwilinagwe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Howard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mwilinagwe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mwilinagwe misses with a wild body shot.
Mwilinagwe scores with a head kick. #TD#
Mwilinagwe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Howard has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mwilinagwe is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mwilinagwe tries to break free but Howard pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Howard wants to break free but Mwilinagwe has control.
A frustrated look appears on Howard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mwilinagwe jumps guard but Howard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mwilinagwe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Howard walks away with a smile on his face. Mwilinagwe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
Howard stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Howard clinches up with Mwilinagwe and pushes him back against the cage.
Mwilinagwe keeps control of Howard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Howard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Howard has had enough of the clinch but Mwilinagwe keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Howard prevents Mwilinagwe from breaking the clinch.
Howard wants to break free but Mwilinagwe has control.
Howard is trying to break the clinch but Mwilinagwe has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Mwilinagwe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Howard throws a body kick that misses.
Mwilinagwe tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
Mwilinagwe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Howard defends it nicely.
Mwilinagwe avoids the head kick by Howard.
Mwilinagwe appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Howard throws a nice looking combination but Mwilinagwe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howard lands a two punch combo.
Howard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mwilinagwe avoids it really well and circles away.
Howard misses with a head kick.
Howard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mwilinagwe's waist but Mwilinagwe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Howard off to one side.
Mwilinagwe scores with a head kick.
Mwilinagwe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mwilinagwe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Howard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mwilinagwe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jayson Howard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Howard 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayson Howard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
A combination from Howard does no damage.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Howard as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones is standing up over Howard. Howard looks to escape but Jones dives into side control. #REVB#
Howard is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jones is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Howard is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones wants to control the pace but Howard is squirming around nicely.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1##SUB#
Howard defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones.
Jones breaks from Howard's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Howard wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones unloading with bombs!
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Howard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Jones jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Howard manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jones trying to control the action but Howard is working from the bottom. #T2#
Jones cracks Howard with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SU#
Jones decides to stand back up.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Howard.
A shot to the liver by Howard. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Howard misses with a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Howard scores with a four punch combination!
Howard throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily. #T3##CL#
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Howard avoids it.
Howard misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Howard prevents it.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Howard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Howard can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action. #T4#
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Howard is defending well for now.
Howard lands with a left to the head.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Howard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cobra Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Howard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Howard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Howard can't break the clinch.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Howard is defending well.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howard just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cobra Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jones blocks a head kick by Howard.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Howard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones trying to control the action but Howard is working from the bottom.
Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Howard to see if he's OK.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howard can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jones is putting a hurting on Howard here, landing some big shots from side 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.
Howard is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Howard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Howard! #T1##SUB#
Jones has his feet on Howard's thighs here. He's pushed Howard off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Howard screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cobra Jones!
Cobra Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: QFC Tournament 1104 Round 2
Date: May 26, 2022

#R1#
Howard falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Howard manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nurmagomedov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Howard is trying to break free.
Howard is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
Nurmagomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Howard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Nurmagomedov has clasped his hands together around Howard's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howard is trying to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov is staying tight to Howard's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Howard is looking for a sweep.
Howard can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Nurmagomedov controls the position.
Nurmagomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Howard for as long as he can get away with.
You can see the frustration on Howard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A lull in the action here as Nurmagomedov stalls from top position.
Howard tries to escape but Nurmagomedov is in control.
Howard is being controlled here.
Nurmagomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nurmagomedov.
Howard is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Nurmagomedov slows the pace down.
Howard is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Howard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Howard clinches. #T4#
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov has Howard pressed against the cage, preventing Howard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Howard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Howard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jayson Howard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Howard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Howard throws a sloppy head kick and Nurmagomedov moves out of range easily.
Nurmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Howard throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Howard trying to control the position.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nurmagomedov preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Howard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagomedov defends well.
Howard being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Nurmagomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jon Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Howard lands with a nice combination. Nurmagomedov backs away looking to recover.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Howard.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
Howard throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Nurmagomedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Nurmagomedov continues to hold on tight.#T3#
Nurmagomedov continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Howard throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Howard!
Howard can't do much from the bottom here.
Howard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nurmagomedov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Nurmagomedov 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#
Howard falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Nurmagomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Howard's guard.
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Howard is trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard wants to stand and escape but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Howard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Howard looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Howard misses with a head kick.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Howard throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Howard!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Howard can't do much from the bottom here.
Howard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
More hug and hope from Nurmagomedov.#T3#
Howard tries to improve position but can't.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position from side mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick misses from Howard.
Howard throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nurmagomedov.

Howard has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nurmagomedov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Howard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Howard is defending well.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Howard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Howard.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howard misses with a double jab #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jon Nurmagomedov.
I think Nurmagomedov 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 Ben Watson scores the fight for Jon Nurmagomedov!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Jon Nurmagomedov!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Jon Nurmagomedov!

Jon Nurmagomedov wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1104 Round 1
Date: May 25, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Holland closes the distance and clinches.
Howard has Holland pressed against the cage, preventing Holland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holland jumps guard but Howard stands there with Holland around his waist. Holland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Howard stops a takedown attempt from Holland.
Holland tries to pull guard but Howard holds him up against the cage and eventually Holland drops back down to his feet.
Jayson Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seck Holland.
Howard has had enough of the clinch but Holland keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Holland breaks from the clinch.
Howard is looking to clinch but Holland is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Howard throws a sloppy head kick and Holland moves out of range easily.
Holland tries to counter with a clinch but Howard shakes him off and moves away.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jayson Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Holland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Howard, pushing him back against the cage.
Holland struggles to land a body shot inside as Howard controls his hands. #T1#
Howard lands a hook that snaps the head of Holland backwards.
Howard is trying to break the clinch but Holland is controlling him.#BC2#
Holland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howard doesn't manage to clinch there - Holland circles away. #TD2#
Holland bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Howard bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Howard dives in for a single leg takedown but Holland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Holland tries to pull guard but Howard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Holland misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Howard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howard gets underhooks to prevent Holland's takedown attempt.
Holland is trying to break the clinch but Howard has him pressed against the cage.
Holland fails to pull guard. #T2#
Howard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Howard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Howard wants to break free but Holland has control.
Howard has Holland pressed against the cage, preventing Holland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Howard smiles and moves away.
Howard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holland avoids the head kick by Howard.
Howard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A decent looking cross lands there for Howard.
Howard goes for a double leg but Holland avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Holland continues to drive forward.
Holland has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Howard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Holland holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3#
Holland with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holland has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Howard after a bit of a struggle.
Holland is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Howard to keep the fight standing.
Holland working hard to break the clinch.
Howard wants to get back to striking at distance but Holland won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Howard's brow.
Holland tries to pull guard but Howard holds him up against the cage and eventually Holland drops back down to his feet.
Howard wants to get back to striking at distance but Holland won't allow it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holland wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Howard has him pressed against the cage.
Howard is trying to force a seperation but Holland has the dominant position.
Howard has Holland pressed against the cage, preventing Holland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Howard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Howard blocks an uppercut.
Holland wants a takedown. #TD2#
Holland has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Howard is trying to keep an underhook but Holland manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Howard is holding on to half guard well.
Holland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Howard is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jayson Howard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD2#
Holland darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Howard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Howard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holland avoids it really well and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howard throws a head kick but Holland moves out of range.
Holland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Howard dives in for a single leg takedown but Holland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Holland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Howard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Holland jumps guard but Howard stands there with Holland around his waist. Holland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Howard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holland can do to turn this around?
Holland taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Howard gets underhooks to prevent Holland's takedown attempt.
Jayson Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seck Holland.
Holland fails to pull guard.
Holland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Howard smiles and moves away.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Howard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holland feints the counter takedown.
Howard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holland.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holland is trying to counter with his kicks.
Howard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holland tries to avoid it but Howard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holland to the ground. Holland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2##CL2#
Holland closes the distance and pushes Howard back into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Holland.
Holland jumps guard but Howard stands there with Holland around his waist. Holland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Holland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howard throws a head kick but Holland moves out of range.
Holland swats away the attempt to clinch by Howard.
Holland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Howard throws a head kick but Holland moves out of range.
Howard throws a head kick but Holland moves out of range.
Howard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Howard moves out of range of the body kick from Holland. #TD2#
Holland shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Howard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Holland wants to control for a moment but Howard uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Howard is refusing to be controlled, as Holland sits in half guard.
Howard is looking to control Holland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Howard avoid being mounted?
Holland wants to free his trapped foot but Howard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Holland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holland thows a huge punch but Howard dodges it nicely. #T4#
Holland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Howard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holland controlling the pace.
Holland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if Holland is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Holland tries to pass to full mount but Howard defends it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Holland drives through with a takedown into Howard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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 Jayson Howard will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Howard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Howard has a takedown stuffed.
Holland changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Holland drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Holland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Holland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Holland trying to control the position from guard on top but Howard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holland engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howard is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Holland is still trying to improve position.
Howard wants to sweep here but Holland controlling him for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Holland looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A slapping leg kick lands for Howard.
Holland dives in and grabs Howard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Howard pushes down on Holland's head and hops out.
Holland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howard moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Howard!
Howard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howard as he avoids it easily.
Jayson Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seck Holland.
Howard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Holland shoots in for a takedown but Howard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Howard is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Holland closes the distance and clinches.
Holland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Howard smiles and moves away.
Holland closes the distance and clinches up with Howard, looking for a takedown. Holland pushes Howard against the cage but Howard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Howard lands with a kick to the temple. Holland shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Howard. #T3#
Howard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jayson Howard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howard throws a head kick but Holland moves out of range.
Howard shoots in and drives through. Holland sprawls well.
Jayson Howard is winning the standup battle so far.
Howard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howard tries to clinch up but Holland circles away and keeps his distance.
Howard tries to land a front kick but Holland steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holland flicks out a counter leg kick but Howard steps away.#CL2#
Holland clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Holland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Holland tries to pull guard but Howard holds him up against the cage and eventually Holland drops back down to his feet.
Holland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Howard pulls his leg out and moves away. #T4#
Howard fails to land the takedown.
Holland tried to score with a low kick but Howard checks it.
Howard is looking for a counter combo.
Howard looks for the body kick but Holland saw that one coming.
Holland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Howard sprawls well. Howard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holland gets slowly back to his feet.
Howard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Holland's head.
Seck Holland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jayson Howard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holland throws a half hearted mid kick.
Howard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Holland.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jayson Howard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Howard, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Jayson Howard!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Jayson Howard!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Jayson Howard!

Jayson Howard wins by unanimous decision!

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