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Event:
SSG 388 Feet vs Chai
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 21 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 21 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kyng drives through and clinches with Howell against the cage.
Howell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kyng prevents it.
#TD#
Howell gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kyng regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (0) Kyng
Kyng seems keen to control Howell's posture.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Kyng trying to control the position here.
Kyng looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell stays in close to Kyng's body and controls the position.
Kyng controlling Howell's posture.
We've been hearing that Howell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Howell trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Kyng pulls Howell in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Howell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Howell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kyng is pulling down on Howell's head. It's preventing any offense from Howell, at least for the moment.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng wants to sweep here but Howell controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kyng holds on and takes a little breather.
Howell trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Kyng bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kyng slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (2) vs (5) Kyng
Kyng wants to control but Howell is keeping him busy. #T3#
Howell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Howell trying to control from the bottom.
Howell is looking to improve his position.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Howell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kyng looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kyng tries to pass to full mount but Howell defends it. #T4#
Howell trying to control here.
Kyng passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (2) vs (8) Kyng
Kyng controlling from mount.
Howell regains half guard.
Kyng is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (2) vs (11) Kyng
Kyng controlling the pace for now.
Howell is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Kyng content just to control the position here.
Howell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kyng controlling his opponent.
Howell is looking to improve his position but Kyng isn't that keen on the idea.
Kyng seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Howell is holding on tight.
Howell looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Howell (2) vs (14) Kyng
I really don't envy Howell right now.
#T6#
Kyng is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Howell is really stuck here.
Kyng keeps control of the position easily here as Howell tries to buck him off.
Kyng trying to control momentarily.
Howell tries to escape but Kyng has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kyng biding his time, controlling Howell.
Howell is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7#
Howell is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kyng is continuing to stall.
Howell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kyng controlling well, preventing Howell from escaping the position.
Kyng trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Howell doesn't escape.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Howell is trying to break free.
#T8#
Kyng controlling the position well here. Howell rolled but Kyng kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Howell just trying to survive but Kyng is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Howell breaks Kyng's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (4) vs (14) Kyng
Kyng is pulling down on Howell's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Kyng 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.
Howell slips nicely into half guard.#T9##SUB#
Howell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kyng is just riding it out for now. Howell eventually gives up the hold.
Howell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kyng is doing well to control the position and prevent Howell from advancing to side control.
Howell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kyng wants to get back to full guard.
Kyng holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T10#
Kyng is looking to control Howell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kyng avoid being mounted?
Kyng controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Howell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kyng is looking to improve his position.
Kyng keeping hold of Howell's head, controlling as best he can. #T11#
Kyng trying to hold on to Howell's head to control him but Howell postures up.
Kyng is refusing to be controlled, as Howell sits in half guard.
Kyng trying to hold on to Howell's head to control him but Howell postures up.
Kyng wants to improve his position but Howell is controlling well.
Howell is looking to advance position but Kyng won't allow it.
Kyng is trying to maintain the position but Howell is very close to passing his half guard.
Kyng tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Kyng keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kyng regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kyng has his hands on Howell's head, controlling the position.
Howell preventing the sweep.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howell is one step ahead there. #T13#
Kyng pulls Howell in close to prevent any damage.
Kyng tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyng looking to control.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng managing to control the position. #T14#
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard.
Kyng wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Howell won't allow Kyng to sweep him here.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Kyng looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.
Kyng seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 14 to 4.
After winning the bout, Tanner Kyng thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Leonard Howell was interviewed post fight and said 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym an go harda.'. |
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Event:
SSG 385 Finn vs Feet
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 20 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 13 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Howell pushes Marston up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Howell pulls guard effortlessly.
Marston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marston looking to pass the guard.
Marston trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Howell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB#
Howell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marston slips nicely into half guard.
Howell tries to get to full guard but Marston has control of the leg.
Marston trying to pass the guard but Howell defending well. #SUB2#
Marston is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Howell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marston.
Marston is taking a breather. Howell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Marston works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (0) vs (3) Marston
Howell tries to hold on but Marston pushes him away.
Howell is trying to reverse the position but instead Marston has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Howell (0) vs (6) Marston
Marston controlling from the back.
Howell trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
Howell staying busy and making it hard for Marston to control. #SUB2#
Marston tightening his grip on Howell, looking for the choke.
Howell is in bad spot here.
Marston controls the action.
Howell can't escape the position.
#T4#
Howell is keeping busy.
Marston doesn't have the hooks in and Howell manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (6) Marston
Howell advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (5) vs (6) Marston
Marston tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Howell is trying to get an arm triangle but Marston is defending well.
We've been hearing that Howell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Marston is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Howell is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Marston will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Marston is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marston regains half guard.
Marston is staying active underneath Howell, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Howell is trying to work for a kimura but Marston is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Howell prevents Marston from improving his position.#T6#
Marston gets full guard.
Howell slips nicely into half guard.
Marston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Marston is retaining full guard.
Marston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howell is one step ahead there.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Howell pushing down on Marston's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marston tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.
Marston keeps trying to improve his position.
Marston is refusing to be controlled, as Howell sits in half guard.
Howell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (8) vs (6) Marston
Marston manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Marston actively working from the bottom here.#T8#
Marston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Howell is just content to waste time from the top position. Marston takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Marston is retaining full guard.
Marston can't keep his opponent in guard - Howell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Howell trying to control the action but Marston is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Howell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howell. #T9#
Howell trying to mount his opponent but Marston defends it.
Marston gets full guard.#SUB2#
Marston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Howell defends well.
Howell wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving. #T10#
Howell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marston is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Marston is keeping the position.
Howell is looking to advance position but Marston has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Howell (8) vs (10) Marston
Howell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marston trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Howell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Marston trying to control but Howell is having none of it.
Marston pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Marston wants to control the pace but Howell is squirming around nicely.
Howell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T12#
Howell is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Howell defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Marston.
Marston looking to control but Howell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marston might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Howell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Howell is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Marston wants to control the pace but Howell is squirming around nicely.
Howell tries to hold on but Marston postures up.
Marston controlling the pace for now.
Howell is trying desperately to improve position.
Marston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Howell is looking to get to half guard.#T14#
Marston is trying to take his opponent's back.
Marston controlling from the full mount.
Marston prevents Howell from getting the reversal.
Marston controlling from the full mount.
Howell working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell gets back to half guard.
Marston trying to mount his opponent but Howell defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston wins on points by 10 to 8.
A determined Jim Marston didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
In defeat, Leonard Howell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym an go harda.'. |
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Event:
SSG 381 Finn vs Gracias
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jake Askren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 19 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Askren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Howell wants to counter with a clinch but Askren pushes him away.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howell as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Howell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Askren can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Askren gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've been informed that Howell has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Askren is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Howell is working for takedown but Askren is calmly controlling the position for now.
Askren tries for a takedown. No joy.
Howell can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Howell gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Askren (0) vs (2) Howell
Howell wants to pass to mount but Askren is defending the position.
Howell trying to control the action but Askren is working from the bottom. #T1#
Askren keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Askren manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Howell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Askren is keeping the position for now.
Howell trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
Askren can't keep his opponent in guard - Howell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Howell is looking to advance position but Askren won't allow it.
Askren is staying active underneath Howell, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Howell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Askren defends it well.
Askren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Askren is not content to let Howell control the position.
Howell tries to pass to full mount but Askren defends it. #T3#
Howell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Askren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Howell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Howell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Askren doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howell.
Howell controlling the pace. #T4##SUB2#
Howell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Howell is looking to pass Askren's guard but actually Askren recovers to full guard.
Askren has control of Howell's left arm, preventing Howell from doing any damage.
Howell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
Howell looking to pass the guard.
Howell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Askren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Howell being controlled here momentarily. #T6#
Askren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position.
Howell wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Howell slips nicely into half guard.
Howell wants to pass to mount but Askren is defending the position.
Askren tries to get to full guard but Howell has control of the leg. #T7#
Howell wants to control but Askren is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Howell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Askren has managed to free his arm - good work.
Howell trying to pass the guard but Askren defending well.
Askren is looking to improve his position.
Howell working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Askren's thigh. Askren counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T8#
Howell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position.
Askren seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Howell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Askren is keeping the position for now.
Howell trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom. #T9#
Howell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Howell looking to sit in guard and control but Askren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Askren (2) vs (2) Howell#SUB2#
Howell working for a triangle but Askren defends it easily.
Askren forces his way into half guard.
Askren works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Askren (5) vs (2) Howell#T10#
Howell is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Askren is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Howell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Askren's best efforts.
Howell gets full guard.
Askren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Askren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Howell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T11#
Howell keeping full guard, as Askren tries to pass.
Askren pushing down on Howell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Howell manages to get to full guard.
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Howell is retaining full guard.
Askren sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Howell's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell manages to get to full guard.
Howell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Askren looking to pass the guard.
Askren postures up.
Howell looking for a sweep. Not yet Howell, not yet.
Askren passes Howell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Askren is trying to control the action in half guard but Howell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Howell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Askren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Howell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Howell tries to get to full guard but Askren has control of the leg.
Askren tries to pass to full mount but Howell defends it.
Howell is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Howell keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren wants to take a breather but Howell is having none of it.
Howell is trying to get back to full guard.
Howell trying to hold on to Askren's head to control him but Askren postures up.
Askren is looking to advance position but Howell won't allow it.
Howell wants to control but Askren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Howell is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Askren is staying active.#SUB#
Askren is working for a kimura but Howell is defending it quite comfortably.
#T14#
Askren is pressing down on Howell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Howell is holding on for now.
Howell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Askren trying to mount his opponent but Howell defends it.
Askren is working hard here to advance position.
Howell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell looking to control.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Askren pushes down on Howell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Askren takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A relieved looking Jake Askren thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Leonard Howell had this to say: 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym an go harda.'. |
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Event:
SSG 377 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 11 losses; Larry Salad Dressing! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 19 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Salad Dressing closes the distance and pushes Howell back into the cage.#TD#
Salad Dressing gets control of Howell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Salad Dressing will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Salad Dressing is trying to hold Howell in close to prevent damage but Howell has managed to pass into half guard.
Howell is just content to waste time from the top position. Salad Dressing takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Howell being controlled here momentarily.
Salad Dressing controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself. #SUB#
Salad Dressing throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad Dressing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad Dressing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salad Dressing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howell is one step ahead there.
Howell forces his way into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Salad Dressing actively working from the bottom here.
Howell is keen to just control but Salad Dressing is a slippery customer.
Howell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salad Dressing knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Salad Dressing is trying is best to control the position here.
Howell wants to pass to mount but Salad Dressing is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salad Dressing is refusing to be controlled, as Howell sits in half guard. #T3#
Salad Dressing tries to get to full guard but Howell has control of the leg.
Howell is thwarting Salad Dressing's attempts to control the position.
Howell is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Salad Dressing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Salad Dressing might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Howell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Howell is fighting to break Salad Dressing's control of his arms but Salad Dressing is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Salad Dressing is retaining full guard.
Howell preventing the sweep.
Howell advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Howell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salad Dressing defends it well.
Howell is looking to advance position but Salad Dressing won't allow it.
Salad Dressing wants to get back to full guard.
Salad Dressing is not content to let Howell control the position.#T5##SUB2#
Howell is looking for a kimura here.
Salad Dressing is staying active underneath Howell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Howell passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Salad Dressing (0) vs (3) Howell
Howell with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Salad Dressing is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Howell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Howell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Salad Dressing haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Howell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Salad Dressing manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Howell is pressing down on Salad Dressing's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salad Dressing is holding on for now. #T7#
Salad Dressing has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Howell is working away from the top position though.
Howell is trying to control. Salad Dressing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Salad Dressing gets full guard.
Howell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Howell trying to control but Salad Dressing is working from the bottom.
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Salad Dressing is retaining full guard.
Howell is still trying to improve position.
Salad Dressing keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully. #T8#
Salad Dressing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Howell is fighting to break Salad Dressing's control of his arms but Salad Dressing is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Salad Dressing keeping full guard, as Howell tries to pass.
Howell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad Dressing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell stopping the sweep attempt from Salad Dressing.#T9#
Howell wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving.
Salad Dressing working a defensive guard here.
Howell wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Salad Dressing is keeping the position.
Salad Dressing wants to hit a sweep here but Howell passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Salad Dressing there! Score +3 for passing guard: Salad Dressing (0) vs (6) Howell#SUB2#
Howell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T10#
Salad Dressing regains half guard.#SUB2#
Howell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Howell tries to pass to full mount but Salad Dressing defends it.
Salad Dressing trying to control but Howell postures up.
#SUB2#
Howell seems to be looking for submissions.
#T11#
Howell controlling the pace.
Salad Dressing keeping control of the position.
Salad Dressing is in trouble now - Howell has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Salad Dressing (0) vs (9) Howell
Salad Dressing is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Howell is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Salad Dressing is surviving well by controlling Howell's body position as best he can. #T12##SUB2#
Howell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Salad Dressing to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Salad Dressing shrugs it off.
Howell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Salad Dressing is desperately trying to improve his position but Howell has a good base and remains in mount.
Salad Dressing is trying to escape the mount but Howell keeps good control and instead manages to take Salad Dressing's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Salad Dressing (0) vs (12) Howell#SUB2#
Howell is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Salad Dressing knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Salad Dressing for a finish.
Salad Dressing staying busy and making it hard for Howell to control. #T13##SUB2#
Salad Dressing preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Howell.
Howell keeps control of the position as Salad Dressing tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Salad Dressing defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Howell controlling well, preventing Salad Dressing from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Howell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Salad Dressing defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Salad Dressing trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T14#
Howell has the hooks in. Salad Dressing is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Howell working for the choke.
Salad Dressing needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Howell's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Howell is riding his opponent, not letting Salad Dressing buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salad Dressing trying to control the hands but Howell won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howell wins on points by 12 to 0.
A relieved looking Leonard Howell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 375 Finn vs Helvig
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 19 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jan Sokol!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Sokol moves into the clinch.#TD#
Howell has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sokol regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (0) Sokol
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sokol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howell being controlled here momentarily.
Sokol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Sokol is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sokol escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
Sokol pulls Howell in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Sokol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sokol wants to sweep but no luck.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sokol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howell trying to control but Sokol is working from the bottom.
Howell advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Howell seems content to control.
Howell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sokol! Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (5) vs (0) Sokol
Howell with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T2#
Sokol is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell content just to control the position here.
Sokol tries to hold on but Howell postures up.
Howell is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Sokol is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Howell (8) vs (0) Sokol#SUB#
Howell is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sokol has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Howell is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sokol has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
I really don't envy Sokol right now.
Howell is controlling the position but Sokol somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Howell wants to pass to mount but Sokol is defending the position. #SUB#
Howell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sokol sees it coming and defends easily.
Sokol wants to control but Howell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Howell is pressing down on Sokol's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sokol is holding on for now.
Howell passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (11) vs (0) Sokol#T4#
Sokol 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.
Score +3 for taking back: Howell (14) vs (0) Sokol
Sokol trying to control the action but Howell just sinks the hooks in.
Sokol rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Howell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (17) vs (0) Sokol
Sokol sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've been hearing that Howell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Howell wants to control but Sokol is keeping him busy. #T5#
Sokol is trying to maintain the position but Howell is very close to passing his half guard.
Howell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Howell trying to control the action but Sokol is working from the bottom.
Sokol wants to improve his position but Howell is controlling well.
Sokol is trying to maintain the position but Howell is very close to passing his half guard.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sokol keeps working.
Sokol is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Sokol regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sokol wants to sweep but no luck.
Howell content to stall in guard here.
Howell passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Howell seems content to control.
Sokol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Howell controlling the pace. #T7#
Sokol tries to get to full guard but Howell has control of the leg.
Howell is thwarting Sokol's attempts to control the position.
Howell stalling.
Howell moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (20) vs (0) Sokol
Sokol struggling a bit here.
Howell just content to control the position.
Sokol can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Howell controlling from side mount.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sokol keeps working.
Sokol is looking for a sweep.
Howell is looking to take a break and control but Sokol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sokol wants to control but Howell postures up.#SUB#
Howell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sokol is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T9#
Howell is staying tight to Sokol's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sokol is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Howell slows the pace down.
Sokol is looking for a sweep.
Howell controlling from side mount. #T10#
Sokol is trying to control Howell's posture but Howell avoids it.
Howell trying to control the position but Sokol is working away.
Howell working away.
Sokol is not content to let Howell control the position. #SUB#
Howell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sokol is not content to let Howell control the position. #T11#
Howell working away.
Howell wants to control but Sokol is keeping him busy.
Sokol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Howell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Howell controlling from side mount.
Howell is looking to take a break and control but Sokol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Sokol is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sokol is not content to let Howell control the position.
Sokol manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (20) vs (2) Sokol
Sokol trying to control from half guard but Howell is working away.
Howell wants to get back to full guard.#T13##SUB2#
Sokol is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Howell sees it coming and defends easily.
Sokol is trying to control. Howell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Howell gets back to full guard.
Howell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Howell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sokol manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (22) vs (2) Sokol
Howell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Howell stalling.
Howell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sokol knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Sokol is trying to control but can't.
Sokol wants to improve his position but Howell is controlling well.
Howell controlling the action here.
Howell is just content to waste time from the top position. Sokol takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
Howell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howell takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
After winning the bout, Leonard Howell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 371 Chai vs Finn
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Adriel Orozco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 19 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Howell darts in and clinches Orozco up against the cage.#TD2#
Howell manages to pull guard.
Orozco stays in close to Howell's body and controls the position.
Orozco won't allow Howell to sweep him here.
Orozco wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Howell looking for a sweep. Not yet Howell, not yet.
Orozco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Orozco is fighting to break Howell's control of his arms but Howell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Orozco passes Howell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Orozco looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Orozco is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T1#
Howell keeping full guard, as Orozco tries to pass. #SUB2#
Howell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orozco defends it easily.
Orozco seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Howell wants to sweep here but Orozco controlling him for the moment.
Orozco tries to free his leg and advance position but Howell is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Howell looking for a guillotine here but Orozco defends easily.
Orozco is pushing down on Howell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Howell is fighting to maintain full guard but Orozco has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Still in half guard, Orozco seems content to control.
Orozco is keen to just control but Howell is a slippery customer.
Orozco wants to pass to mount but Howell is defending the position.
Howell manages to get to full guard.
Orozco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Orozco trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom.
Orozco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Howell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Orozco trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom.
Howell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Orozco postures up.
Orozco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orozco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Howell is trying to control the position but Orozco postures up.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Orozco sitting in guard here, content to control.
Orozco stopping the sweep attempt from Howell.
Howell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (0) vs (2) Howell
Orozco is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Orozco is looking to improve his position.
Orozco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Howell is working away from the top position though.
Howell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Orozco wants to get back to full guard.
Orozco keeping control of the position.
Orozco tries to get to full guard but Howell has control of the leg.
Orozco is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Well, if Howell 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.
Orozco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orozco.#T5#
Orozco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orozco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
Howell postures up.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orozco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Orozco holds on and takes a little breather. #T6#
Howell content to stall in guard here.
Howell wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
Orozco is pulling down on Howell's head to control his posture.
Howell stands and throws Orozco's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (0) vs (5) Howell#SUB2#
Howell in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Orozco is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leonard Howell!
Leonard Howell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 366 Hlervu vs Borgia
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 18 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Howell moves into the clinch.
McDonald Jr fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Howell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (2) Howell#SUB#
McDonald Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howell wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Howell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald Jr gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald Jr is retaining full guard.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howell looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
McDonald Jr working for a triangle but Howell defends it easily.
#T2#
Howell wants to control from the top but McDonald Jr keeps moving.
Howell slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
McDonald Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Howell trying to mount his opponent but McDonald Jr defends it. #SUB2#
Howell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
McDonald Jr actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
McDonald Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howell pulls his head out easily.
Howell works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (5) Howell
Howell controlling the position easily from mount.
Howell moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: McDonald Jr (0) vs (8) Howell#T4#
Howell tries to get the hooks in deep but McDonald Jr pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Howell looking for the choke from the back.
McDonald Jr rolls, trying to escape but Howell keeps control of the position.
Howell slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
McDonald Jr fending off the submission attempt from Howell.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald Jr is really stuck here.
#T5#
McDonald Jr is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Howell's arms.
McDonald Jr is trying to break free.
Howell controlling the position well here. McDonald Jr rolled but Howell kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Will Howell go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
McDonald Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Howell keeps control of the position as McDonald Jr tries to break free.
#T6##SUB2#
Howell is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Howell trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
McDonald Jr tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
McDonald Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Howell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McDonald Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McDonald Jr breaks Howell's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (8) Howell#T7#
McDonald Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Howell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Howell's legs - danger averted.
Howell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell has his hands on McDonald Jr's head, controlling the position. #T8#
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard.
McDonald Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDonald Jr is looking to advance position but Howell won't allow it.
Howell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
McDonald Jr trying to advance position but Howell counters by regaining guard.
Howell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (10) Howell#SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for a triangle here. Howell is fighting it but it looks tight! McDonald Jr pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Howell is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Carl McDonald Jr!
In defeat, Leonard Howell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym an go harda.'. |
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Event:
SSG 364 Solo vs Feet
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 18 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Jack Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Howell tries to keep at a distance but Sullivan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sullivan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Howell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Howell pulls Sullivan into guard.
Sullivan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Howell is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (0) Sullivan
Howell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (5) vs (0) Sullivan
Howell controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Howell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sullivan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB#
Howell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sullivan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Howell's guard! Nice work there by Sullivan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (5) vs (2) Sullivan
Howell wants to sweep here but Sullivan controlling him for the moment.
Howell trying to control the position.
Sullivan trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Howell working for a triangle but Sullivan defends it easily.
Howell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2##SUB#
Howell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Howell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sullivan trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom.
Sullivan is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Howell is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (7) vs (2) Sullivan
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sullivan looking for a sweep. Not yet Sullivan, not yet.
Howell wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
Sullivan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Sullivan looking to control.
Howell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
Howell trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Sullivan is retaining full guard.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sullivan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sullivan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (7) vs (4) Sullivan#SUB#
Howell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully. #T6#
Howell wants to sweep but no luck.
Sullivan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Howell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sullivan is one step ahead there.
Howell has control of Sullivan's left arm, preventing Sullivan from doing any damage.
Sullivan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Howell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (9) vs (4) Sullivan
Howell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
Howell content to stall in guard here.
Sullivan trying to control the position.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully. #T8#
Howell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sullivan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sullivan wants to sweep here but Howell controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing that Howell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sullivan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (9) vs (6) Sullivan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell keeping full guard, as Sullivan tries to pass. #T9#
Howell trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Howell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sullivan stopping the sweep attempt from Howell.
Sullivan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Howell has his hands on Sullivan's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Howell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sullivan preventing the sweep. #T10#
Howell trying to keep a closed guard but Sullivan is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Howell working for a triangle but Sullivan defends it easily.
#SUB#
Sullivan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Howell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sullivan has managed to get both his arms back between Howell's legs - danger averted.
Sullivan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11##SUB#
Howell has his foot on Sullivan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sullivan works his way back into a safe position though.
Howell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sullivan is one step ahead there.
Sullivan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howell is keeping the position for now.
Howell looking for a sweep. Not yet Howell, not yet. #T12#
Sullivan wants to pass the guard but Howell is keeping the position.
Sullivan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sullivan preventing the sweep.
Sullivan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Howell throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sullivan uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (9) vs (9) Sullivan
Howell is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Sullivan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howell keeps working.
Howell is trying to control Sullivan's posture but Sullivan avoids it.
Sullivan trying to control the position but Howell is working away.
You can see the frustration on Howell's face as Sullivan controls the position.
Howell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sullivan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sullivan working away.#T14#
Sullivan controls the position.
Howell tries to buck Sullivan off but Sullivan is having none of it.#SUB2#
Sullivan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Howell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Howell trying to remain calm as Sullivan controls from the top position.
Howell can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell is trying to escape the position but Sullivan is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Howell gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Howell takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
After winning the bout, Leonard Howell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 362 Hlervu vs Barnett
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 18 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 18 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kyng has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Kyng has hold of one of Howell's legs. Howell is fighting the takedown attempt but Kyng gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (0) vs (2) Kyng
Howell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kyng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Howell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng wants to sweep here but Howell controlling him for the moment.
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.
Howell is stalling in the full guard.
We've been hearing that Howell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Kyng is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howell stopping the sweep attempt from Kyng.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
Kyng is trying to control the position but Howell postures up.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
Howell stopping the sweep attempt from Kyng.
Kyng managing to control the position.
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard. #T2#
Howell preventing the sweep.
Howell advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (5) vs (2) Kyng
Howell is looking to take a break and control but Kyng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kyng is looking for a sweep.
Howell happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Kyng's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kyng holding on.
Kyng tries to improve position but can't.
Kyng is trying to control Howell's posture but Howell avoids it. #SUB#
Howell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kyng rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Howell's guard! Nice work there by Kyng! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (5) vs (4) Kyng
Kyng sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Howell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kyng puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Howell is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyng seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Kyng is looking to advance position but Howell won't allow it.
Kyng keeps trying to improve his position.
Kyng not doing much here.
Howell trying to control here.
Kyng is pressing down on Howell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Howell is holding on for now. #T6#
Kyng performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Kyng 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.#T7#
Kyng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howell keeps working.
Howell is looking to control Kyng's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Howell avoid being mounted?
Kyng seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Howell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Howell manages to get to full guard.
Kyng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Howell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyng seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Howell is pulling down on Kyng's head to control his posture. #T8#
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Howell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kyng showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Howell is trying to control the position but Kyng postures up.
Kyng controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Howell trying to control the position.
#T9#
Kyng is stalling in the full guard.
Kyng looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Kyng trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell being controlled here, momentarily.
Howell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Howell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Howell controls Kyng momentarily but Kyng frees himself.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Howell is keeping the position.
Kyng controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Kyng looking to pass the guard.
Kyng wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Kyng won't allow Howell to sweep him here.
Howell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (7) vs (4) Kyng
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Kyng is pulling down on Howell's head to control his posture. #T12#
Howell wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.
Howell postures up.
We've been informed that Kyng has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Howell being controlled here momentarily.
Kyng can't keep his opponent in guard - Howell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
Howell trying to control the action but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Kyng moves into full guard.
Kyng seems keen to control Howell's posture.
Howell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kyng wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.#T14#
Howell forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Howell is working for a kimura but Kyng is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng is concentrating on defense, preventing Howell from advancing position.
Howell is keen to just control but Kyng is a slippery customer.
Kyng is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell wants to pass the guard but Kyng is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howell takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
After winning the bout, Leonard Howell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 359 Majere vs Hunt
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 17 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Howell shoots in for a double leg but Marston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Howell wants to clinch.
Howell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leonard Howell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howell shoots in for a takedown but Marston shows good takedown defense.
Howell tries to clinch there but Marston circles away.
#CL#
Howell has closed the distance and engaged Marston in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston tries to score a body lock takedown but Howell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Marston has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Howell regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (0) vs (2) Marston
Marston content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Marston advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (0) vs (5) Marston
Howell looks to move to half guard but instead Marston has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Howell (0) vs (7) Marston
Marston content just to control the position here.
Howell is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Marston controlling his opponent.
Howell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Marston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Howell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marston prevents Howell from improving his position.#T3#
Marston trying to mount his opponent but Howell defends it.
Howell is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge 👊, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Howell keeping hold of Marston's head, controlling as best he can.
Howell trying to control from the bottom.
Howell is refusing to be controlled, as Marston sits in half guard.
Howell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marston is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Marston is looking to advance position but Howell won't allow it.
Howell wants to control the action here but instead Marston manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (0) vs (10) Marston
Marston fails to move to back control.
Marston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Marston trying to control but Howell is having none of it.
Howell gets back to half guard.
Howell is refusing to be controlled, as Marston sits in half guard.
Marston takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Howell gets back to full guard.
#T6#
Marston tries to free his leg and advance position but Howell is retaining full guard.
Marston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell looking to control.
Marston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marston trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marston's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (10) Marston#T7#
Marston keeping full guard, as Howell tries to pass.
Marston keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marston is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (12) Marston
Marston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marston tries to free his leg and advance position but Howell is retaining full guard. #T8#
Howell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Howell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Marston looking to pass the guard.
Marston trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marston wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving. #T9#
Marston passes into half guard.
Marston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howell keeps working.
Marston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Howell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Howell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T10#
Marston is trying to control. Howell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Howell trying to control but Marston postures up.
Marston controlling the action here.
Marston trying to pass the guard but Howell defending well.
Howell is not content to let Marston control the position.#T11#
Howell is looking to improve his position.
Howell is trying is best to control the position here.
Howell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Marston is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Howell is trying to get back to full guard.#T12##SUB2#
Marston is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Marston wants to work for an arm triangle but Howell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Marston is looking for a kimura but Howell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marston to get the leverage.
Howell wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Marston is pressing down on Howell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Howell is holding on for now.
Howell keeping hold of Marston's head, controlling as best he can.
Marston controlling the action here.
Howell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marston trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom. #T14#
Marston trying to move into half guard but instead Howell has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (4) vs (12) Marston
Howell wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
Marston controlling the position.
Howell looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Marston looking for subs off his back but Howell has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston wins on points by 12 to 4.
Leonard Howell spoke after the fight, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym an go harda.'. |
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Event:
SSG 356 Helvig vs Macker
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 16 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 21 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Howell forces Kuningas back against the cage and clinches.
Howell stops a takedown attempt from Kuningas.
#TD#
Howell has hold of one of Kuningas's legs. Kuningas is fighting the takedown attempt but Howell gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (0) Kuningas
Kuningas trying to control the position.
Kuningas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Howell controls the pace.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working. #SUB#
Howell wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuningas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Howell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuningas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kuningas tries to get to full guard but Howell has control of the leg.
Kuningas wants to control but Howell passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (5) vs (0) Kuningas
Kuningas is looking for a sweep.
Howell is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Howell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Howell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Kuningas struggling a bit here.
Kuningas is not content to let Howell control the position.
Kuningas tries to buck Howell off but Howell is having none of it.
Howell wants to control but Kuningas is keeping him busy.
Kuningas is trying to control Howell's posture but Howell avoids it.
We've been hearing that Howell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3##SUB#
Howell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Howell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kuningas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kuningas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kuningas works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Kuningas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuningas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Howell preventing the sweep.
Howell looking to sit in guard and control but Kuningas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (5) vs (2) Kuningas
Kuningas being controlled here momentarily.
Kuningas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Kuningas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kuningas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Howell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuningas is aware though and is defending well.
Howell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kuningas controls the pace.
Howell trying to control the position.
Kuningas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T6#
Kuningas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell wants to improve his position but instead Kuningas has moved into half guard.
Kuningas wants to pass to mount but Howell is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Howell is trying to control but can't.
Howell tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kuningas has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (5) vs (5) Kuningas
Kuningas controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Howell wants to control but Kuningas is having none of it.
Howell is looking to improve his position but Kuningas isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Kuningas swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Howell is now in Kuningas's guard. A big mistake from Kuningas there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (7) vs (5) Kuningas#SUB#
Howell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuningas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Howell has Kuningas in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (7) vs (7) Kuningas#T8#
Howell is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Howell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuningas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuningas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuningas is stalling in the full guard. #T9#
Howell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (9) vs (7) Kuningas#SUB#
Howell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kuningas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kuningas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kuningas! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Howell (9) vs (11) Kuningas
Howell is letting Kuningas control him for a moment.
Kuningas trying to control the action but Howell is working from the bottom.
Howell struggling a bit here.#T10#
Kuningas has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Howell (9) vs (13) Kuningas
Howell is working to get back to half guard.
Howell is working hard here to advance position.
Kuningas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Howell is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Howell tries to improve his position but instead Kuningas has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Howell (9) vs (16) Kuningas#SUB2#
Kuningas is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Howell is defending well though. Kuningas let's go of the attempt for now.
Kuningas tries to keep control of the position but Howell is staying busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Howell trying to control the action but Kuningas just sinks the hooks in. #T12##SUB2#
Howell fending off the submission attempt from Kuningas.
You can see the frustration on Howell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Howell staying busy and making it hard for Kuningas to control.
Kuningas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Howell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kuningas is riding his opponent, not letting Howell buck him off. #T13#
Kuningas tries to keep control of the position but Howell is staying busy.
Kuningas avoiding Howell 's attempts to control his hands.
Kuningas slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Howell tries to escape but Kuningas has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Howell preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kuningas.
Howell is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Howell trying to control the action but Kuningas just sinks the hooks in. #T14##SUB2#
Howell is in a bad position with Kuningas working for a choke. Howell manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (11) vs (16) Kuningas
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuningas is retaining full guard.
Howell trying to move into half guard but instead Kuningas has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (11) vs (18) Kuningas
Kuningas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Howell is controlling Kuningas's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell controls Kuningas momentarily but Kuningas frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuningas wins on points by 18 to 11.
In defeat, Leonard Howell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym an go harda.'. |
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Event:
SSG 352 Clubber vs Gomes
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 16 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Howell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Robinson was covering up waiting for the punch and Howell finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (0) Robinson
Robinson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Howell won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Our spies down at at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy inform us that Robinson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Robinson is trying to keep Howell in close.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Howell has Robinson pulled in close to control his posture.
Robinson looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson keeps trying to improve his position.
Howell trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Robinson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Howell has his hands on Robinson's head, controlling the position.
Howell looking to control.
#T3#
Howell looking for a sweep. Not yet Howell, not yet.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howell is keeping the position for now.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson controlling from the top position.
Howell controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself. #T4#
Robinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson looking to sit in guard and control but Howell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (4) vs (2) Robinson#T5#
Howell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Howell content to stall in guard here.
Robinson is controlling Howell's posture.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Robinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (4) vs (4) Robinson
Robinson preventing the sweep.
Robinson trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom.
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Howell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (6) vs (4) Robinson
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully. #T7#
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Robinson controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself.
Robinson managing to control the position.
Howell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Robinson trying to control the position.
#T8#
Howell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robinson holds on and takes a little breather.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Howell controlling him for the moment.
Robinson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howell is one step ahead there. #T9#
Robinson has control of Howell's left arm, preventing Howell from doing any damage. #SUB#
Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Robinson controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Robinson is looking to sweep but instead, Howell has passed into half guard.
Howell trying to control from half guard but Robinson is working away. #SUB#
Howell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Robinson is concentrating on defense, preventing Howell from advancing position.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Howell is very close to passing his half guard.
Howell is stalling here. Robinson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Howell seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Robinson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Howell (6) vs (8) Robinson
Robinson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T11#
Howell tries to bench press Robinson off him but Robinson keeps the position.
Robinson slows the pace down.
Howell is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Robinson happy to just control the position for now. #T12#
Robinson working away.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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Robinson controlling the position. #T13#
Howell is looking to regain half guard here but Robinson keeps moving and retains side control.
Robinson controlling the position.
Howell is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge 👊, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Robinson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Howell rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Robinson's guard! Nice work there by Howell! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (8) vs (8) Robinson#T14#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robinson holds on and takes a little breather.
Robinson wants to hit a sweep here but Howell passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Robinson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (11) vs (8) Robinson
Robinson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Howell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robinson is looking to escape.
Robinson is controlling an arm, preventing Howell from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson tries to lock up and control but Howell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howell takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
A very excited looking Leonard Howell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 348 Gabenagus vs Silalahi
Date: Sep 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 15 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Immagunna Filerup!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Filerup fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Howell drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (0) Filerup
Filerup keeping full guard, as Howell tries to pass.
Howell stands and throws Filerup's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (5) vs (0) Filerup
We've been hearing that Howell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Howell trying to control the action but Filerup is working from the bottom.
Filerup is trying to improve his position.
Filerup has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell controlling the position from side mount.
Howell'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.#T1#
Filerup can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filerup tries to bench press Howell off him but Howell keeps the position.
Howell trying to control the action but Filerup is working from the bottom.
Filerup can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Howell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Filerup for as long as he can get away with.
Filerup is looking to regain half guard here but Howell keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Filerup is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Howell swings around for an armbar but Filerup sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Howell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (5) vs (2) Filerup
Howell wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Filerup is now in half guard.
Howell tries to roll over but Filerup keeps him under control.
Filerup has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (5) vs (5) Filerup
Howell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Filerup controlling his opponent. #T4#
Howell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Howell is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Filerup jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (5) vs (8) Filerup
Howell is looking to regain half guard here but Filerup keeps moving and retains side control.
Howell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Filerup's best efforts.
Filerup trying to pass the guard but Howell defending well.
Filerup controlling the action here.
Howell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T5#
Howell trying to control but Filerup postures up.
Filerup is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell wants to control but Filerup is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Howell wants to get back to full guard.
Howell is working hard here to advance position.
Howell wants to get back to full guard but Filerup has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (5) vs (11) Filerup#T6#
Howell can't do much from the bottom here.
Howell is looking for a sweep.
Howell seems a little lost for a moment, as Filerup dominates the positioning.
Howell gets back to half guard.
Filerup prevents Howell from improving his position.
Filerup wants to take a breather but Howell is having none of it. #T7#
Howell wants to improve his position but Filerup is controlling well.
Howell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Filerup from controlling successfully.
Howell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Filerup trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom.
Filerup is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Howell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Filerup passes into half guard.
Filerup sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Filerup prevents Howell from improving his position.#T9#
Howell holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Filerup wants to control but Howell is keeping him busy.
Filerup is thwarting Howell's attempts to control the position.
Howell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Howell wants to control but Filerup passes easily into half guard.
Filerup tries to pass to full mount but Howell defends it.
Howell tries to get to full guard but Filerup has control of the leg. #T10#
Howell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Filerup is working away from the top position though.
Howell is holding on to half guard well.
Howell wants to improve his position but Filerup is controlling well.
Filerup takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T11#
Filerup trying to mount his opponent but Howell defends it.
Filerup stalling.
Howell is controlling Filerup's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Well, if Filerup 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.
Howell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Filerup's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Filerup's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Howell (9) vs (11) Filerup#T12#
Howell has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Filerup's body.
#SUB#
Howell working for the choke. #SUB#
Filerup defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (9) vs (13) Filerup
Filerup preventing the sweep. #T13#
Howell wants to improve his position but instead Filerup has moved into half guard.
Filerup passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (9) vs (16) Filerup
Filerup trying to control the action but Howell is working from the bottom.
Howell looks to move to half guard but instead Filerup has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Howell (9) vs (18) Filerup#T14#
Filerup trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Howell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Howell is trying to get back to full guard.
Filerup trying to control from half guard but Howell is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Filerup content to control rather than advance.
Howell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Filerup's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Filerup's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Howell (13) vs (18) Filerup
And that's the end of the fight!
Filerup wins on points by 18 to 13.
Leonard Howell spoke after the fight, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym an go harda.'. |
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Event:
SSG 343 Gabenagus vs Gerbandi
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 15 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Arelvam Sadrano!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Sadrano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Howell is working for takedown but Sadrano is calmly controlling the position for now.
Howell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sadrano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sadrano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Howell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sadrano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Howell stops a takedown attempt from Sadrano.
Leonard Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arelvam Sadrano.#TD2#
Sadrano tightens his grip and picks Howell up, before dumping him to the ground. Howell manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (0) vs (2) Sadrano#SUB#
Howell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sadrano is aware though and is defending well.
Sadrano tries to free his leg and advance position but Howell is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell is pulling down on Sadrano's head. It's preventing any offense from Sadrano, at least for the moment.
Howell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadrano trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom. #T1#
Howell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (2) Sadrano
Howell is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sadrano reverses the position - he's now on top in Howell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (4) Sadrano
Howell wants to sweep here but Sadrano controlling him for the moment.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Sadrano from controlling successfully.
Howell is controlling Sadrano's posture.#T2#
Sadrano slips nicely into half guard.
Sadrano wants to pass to mount but Howell is defending the position.
Howell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Howell won't allow Sadrano to pass to mount.
Howell is trying to maintain the position but Sadrano is very close to passing his half guard.
Howell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Sadrano stopping the sweep attempt from Howell.
Howell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sadrano manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (4) vs (4) Sadrano
Sadrano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howell is one step ahead there.
Howell passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (7) vs (4) Sadrano
Howell is looking to take a break and control but Sadrano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Sadrano is being controlled here.
Sadrano is not content to let Howell control the position.
Sadrano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Howell off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Howell (7) vs (8) Sadrano
You can see the frustration on Howell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T5##SUB2#
Sadrano working for a choke but Howell is defending well.
Howell wants to control his opponent's hands but Sadrano gets his hands free.
Howell is in bad spot here.
Howell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Howell trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sadrano manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (7) vs (11) Sadrano#T6#
Sadrano controlling the position easily from mount.
Howell is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge 👊, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Howell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Sadrano is looking for a kimura here.
Sadrano wants to free his trapped foot but Howell is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7#
Howell is pressing down on Sadrano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sadrano forces his way into half guard.
Howell is looking for a sweep. Sadrano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sadrano is thwarting Howell's attempts to control the position.
Howell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Howell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sadrano wants to pass the guard but Howell is keeping the position.#T8##SUB#
Howell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sadrano defends it easily.
Sadrano wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Sadrano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sadrano manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (9) vs (11) Sadrano#T9#
Sadrano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sadrano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Howell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Howell prevents Sadrano from improving his position.
Howell is just content to waste time from the top position. Sadrano takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sadrano wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell advances to half guard. #T10##SUB#
Howell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sadrano sees it coming and defends easily.
Sadrano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Howell stopping the sweep attempt from Sadrano.#SUB2#
Sadrano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell preventing the sweep. #T11#
Sadrano wants to improve his position but instead Howell has moved into half guard.
Sadrano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sadrano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Howell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Howell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadrano is keeping the position for now.
Howell wants to control from the top but Sadrano keeps moving.
Sadrano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Howell trying to control but Sadrano is working from the bottom. #T12#
Howell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Howell is pushing down on Sadrano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sadrano is fighting to maintain full guard but Howell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Howell stalling.
Sadrano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Howell slips nicely into half guard.
Howell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T13#
Howell trying to mount his opponent but Sadrano defends it.
Sadrano is looking to get back to full guard here but Howell has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (12) vs (11) Sadrano
Sadrano tries to buck Howell off but Howell is having none of it.#SUB#
Howell tries for a kimura but Sadrano is defending well.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadrano keeps working. #T14#
Howell looking to control but instead Sadrano has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Sadrano tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.
Howell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (15) vs (11) Sadrano
Sadrano tries to reverse the position but Howell maintains control.
Howell fails to move to back control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell takes Sadrano's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sadrano is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Howell (18) vs (11) Sadrano
And that's the end of the fight!
Howell takes the fight on points by 18 to 11.
During a confident post fight interview, Leonard Howell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 342 Bar vs Gomes
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 15 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 2 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Snake gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (0) Snake
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake being controlled here, momentarily.
Snake working a defensive guard but Howell manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (5) vs (0) Snake
Snake is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake seems a little lost for a moment, as Howell dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB#
Howell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Snake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Snake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Howell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Snake is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Howell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Howell is staying tight to Snake's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
Snake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Snake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snake is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Howell stalls from top position.
Snake tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Howell controls the position.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snake keeps working.
Snake regains half guard.
Howell is controlling the pace.
Howell is trying to control the action in half guard but Snake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4##SUB#
Howell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snake is just riding it out for now. Howell eventually gives up the hold.
Snake controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell wants to take a breather but Snake is having none of it. #T5#
Snake wants to improve his position but Howell is controlling well.
Snake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Snake working a defensive guard here.
Snake is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Howell wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Howell works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
Snake trying to control here.
Howell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Howell is looking to take a break and control but Snake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7##SUB#
Howell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Howell trying to mount his opponent but Snake defends it.
Howell is looking to pass Snake's guard but actually Snake recovers to full guard.
Snake looking to control.
#T8#
Snake has his hands on Howell's head, controlling the position.
Snake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Howell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
Snake pulls Howell in close to prevent any damage.
Howell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Howell trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Snake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snake is trying to control the position but Howell postures up.
Howell trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Snake keeping full guard, as Howell tries to pass. #T10#
Snake pulls Howell in close to his closed guard and prevents Howell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snake can't keep his opponent in guard - Howell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Howell trying to pass the guard but Snake defending well.
Howell stalling away here and it's allowed Snake to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T11#
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Snake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Howell defends well.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Howell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Howell passes into half guard. #T12#
Snake keeping control of the position.
Snake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Howell is working away from the top position though.
Howell is keen to just control but Snake is a slippery customer.
Snake wants to get back to full guard.
Snake trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Howell is taking a breather. Snake says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Snake moves into full guard.
Snake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Snake is looking for a triangle but Howell pushes his legs off easily.
Snake is trying to hold Howell in close to prevent damage but Howell has managed to pass into half guard.
Howell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Snake won't allow Howell to pass to mount.
Howell prevents Snake from improving his position.
Howell tries to pass to full mount but Snake defends it.
Howell slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake won't allow Howell to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howell takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Leonard Howell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 339 Elvul vs Helvig
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Daniyar Nurbolatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Howell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurbolatov. #CL2#
Howell clinches. #TD2#
Howell lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nurbolatov (0) vs (2) Howell#SUB#
Nurbolatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nurbolatov tries to get to full guard but Howell has control of the leg. #SUB#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell is trying to control. Nurbolatov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Nurbolatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howell pulls his head out easily.
Nurbolatov is in trouble now - Howell has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurbolatov (0) vs (5) Howell#T1#
Nurbolatov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Howell is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nurbolatov is surviving well by controlling Howell's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Howell has isolated one of Nurbolatov's arms. Nurbolatov looking to fight him off but Howell twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonard Howell!
A relieved looking Leonard Howell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 335 Maximus vs Gomes
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vazquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Howell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marc Vazquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vazquez wants to clinch.
Howell with the counter takedown but Vazquez avoids it easily.#CL2#
Howell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Howell tries to score a body lock takedown but Vazquez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Howell is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Vazquez has picked Howell up - he's going for a ride! Vazquez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vazquez (2) vs (0) Howell
Vazquez trying to control the action but Howell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vazquez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Howell has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez trying to control from half guard but Howell is working away.
Howell is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Howell is refusing to be controlled, as Vazquez sits in half guard.
Vazquez wants to pass to mount but Howell is defending the position.
Howell trying to control here.
Vazquez is keen to just control but Howell is a slippery customer.
Vazquez is looking to stall here but Howell recovers full guard.
Vazquez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Howell pulls Vazquez in close to prevent any damage.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving. #T2#
Vazquez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (5) vs (0) Howell
Vazquez is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell is looking to regain half guard here but Vazquez keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vazquez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Howell, who protects the arm well.
Vazquez trying to control the action but Howell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vazquez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Howell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vazquez but great work by Howell. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vazquez (5) vs (4) Howell
Vazquez struggling a bit here.#T3#
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vazquez keeps working.
Howell controls the position.#SUB2#
Howell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vazquez keeps working.
Vazquez is looking to regain half guard here but Howell keeps moving and retains side control.
Howell wants to control but Vazquez is keeping him busy. #T4#
Vazquez is trying to improve his position.
Howell working away.
Vazquez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Howell in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Howell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vazquez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Howell's guard! Nice work there by Vazquez! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (7) vs (4) Howell
Vazquez trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom. #T5#
Vazquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Howell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vazquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vazquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vazquez stands and throws Howell's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (10) vs (4) Howell
Vazquez in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Vazquez is trying to get an arm triangle but Howell is defending well. #T6#
Vazquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howell keeps working.
Howell tries to bench press Vazquez off him but Vazquez keeps the position.
Howell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Vazquez is trying to get an arm triangle but Howell is defending well. #SUB#
Vazquez is trying to get an arm triangle but Howell is defending well.
Howell wants to control but Vazquez postures up.
Vazquez trying to control the position but Howell is working away. #T7##SUB#
Vazquez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Howell, who protects the arm well.
Howell sneaks back into half guard.
Howell gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Howell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (10) vs (6) Howell
Vazquez wants to control but Howell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Howell 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.
#T8#
Vazquez is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Howell wants to work for an arm triangle but Vazquez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vazquez is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Howell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vazquez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Howell wants to free his trapped foot but Vazquez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vazquez wants to control but Howell is keeping busy.
#T9##SUB2#
Howell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vazquez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vazquez is trying to control but can't.
Vazquez tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Howell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vazquez sees it coming and defends easily.
Howell trying to control from half guard but Vazquez is working away.
Howell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vazquez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vazquez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vazquez.#T10#
Vazquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howell is one step ahead there.
Vazquez pulls Howell in to control the position.
Howell trying to move into half guard but instead Vazquez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (12) vs (6) Howell
Vazquez passes into half guard.
Vazquez wants to pass the guard but Howell is defending well. #SUB#
Vazquez is trying to work for a kimura but Howell is defending well.
Howell is staying active underneath Vazquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Vazquez prevents Howell from improving his position.
Howell trying to control but Vazquez postures up.
Howell wants to get back to full guard.
Vazquez is trying to control the action in half guard but Howell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Vazquez is trying to work for a kimura but Howell is defending well.
Howell is in trouble now - Vazquez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (15) vs (6) Howell
Howell wants to hold on but Vazquez pushes him away.
Howell manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T12#
Vazquez prevents Howell from improving his position.
Vazquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Vazquez seems to be looking for submissions.
Howell gets back to full guard.
Howell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vazquez stopping the sweep attempt from Howell.
Vazquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Vazquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vazquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (15) vs (8) Howell
Howell pushing down on Vazquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vazquez is not content to let Howell control the position.#T14#
Vazquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Howell working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Vazquez moves into full guard.
Howell passes Vazquez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Howell prevents Vazquez from improving his position.
Vazquez is not content to let Howell control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Howell wants to work for an arm triangle but Vazquez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vazquez keeping control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vazquez takes the fight on points by 15 to 8.
Leonard Howell spoke after the fight, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym an go harda.'. |
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Event:
SSG 334 Johnson vs Macker
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Howell rushes Robinson and presses him up against the cage.
Howell tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've been hearing reports that Robinson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Robinson goes for a takedown attempt but Howell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Howell closes the distance and pushes Robinson back into the cage.
Robinson wants to take the fight to the mat but Howell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Robinson pulls Howell into guard.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howell advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (0) vs (3) Howell
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Howell is trying to get an arm triangle but Robinson is defending well. #SUB2#
Howell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Howell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Robinson is working hard here to advance position.
Howell trying to control the position but Robinson is working away.
Howell taking a breather here.
Howell is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robinson is trying to control Howell's posture but Howell avoids it. #SUB2#
Howell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Robinson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Howell off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Robinson (4) vs (3) Howell
Howell rolls, trying to escape but Robinson keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Howell is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Robinson.
#SUB#
Robinson looking to break Howell's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Howell remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Robinson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I really don't envy Howell right now.
Howell breaks Robinson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (4) vs (5) Howell
Howell wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Howell pushes down on Robinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Howell is trying to control the action in half guard but Robinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Robinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Howell is working away from the top position though.
Howell wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4##SUB2#
Howell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Robinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howell.
Howell wants to pass to mount but Robinson is defending the position.
Robinson is positioning himself well to prevent Howell advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Howell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Robinson tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.#T5#
Howell is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Howell working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Howell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Robinson tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Howell wants to work for an arm triangle but Robinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Robinson is defending well. #T6#
Robinson gets full guard.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but Howell is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard. #T7#
Howell is fighting to break Robinson's control of his arms but Robinson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Howell controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell advances to half guard.
Robinson trying to control here.
Robinson moves into full guard.
Howell stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.#T8#
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson has Howell pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Howell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Robinson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Robinson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (6) vs (5) Howell
Robinson wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving. #T9##SUB2#
Howell looking for subs off his back but Robinson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Still in half guard, Robinson seems content to control.
Howell wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy.
Howell gets back to full guard.
Robinson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving. #T10#
Howell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (6) vs (7) Howell
Howell is stalling in the full guard.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson pulls Howell in close to prevent any damage.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.#T11#
Howell being controlled here momentarily.
Howell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Robinson trying to control the position.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Howell trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (8) vs (7) Howell
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Robinson passes Howell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Howell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Howell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13#
Robinson wants to pass to mount but Howell is defending the position.
Howell gets back to full guard.
Howell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robinson trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Robinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T14#
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Howell is trying to keep Robinson in close.
Howell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Declan Robinson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Leonard Howell was interviewed post fight and said 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym an go harda.'. |
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Event:
SSG 330 Hall vs Gomes
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 14 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 13 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Howell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: CleaPain (0) vs (4) Howell#SUB2#
Howell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Howell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
CleaPain sneaks back into half guard.
CleaPain is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on CleaPain's thigh. CleaPain counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Howell forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
CleaPain is defending against the submission attempts here by Howell.
#SUB2#
Howell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Howell trying to control from half guard but CleaPain is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
CleaPain is doing well to control the position and prevent Howell from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
CleaPain is defending against the submission attempts here by Howell.
#SUB2#
Howell is looking for a kimura here.
Howell wants to pass the guard but CleaPain is defending well. #T3#
Howell is keen to just control but CleaPain is a slippery customer.
Howell prevents CleaPain from improving his position.#SUB2#
Howell is trying to work for a kimura but CleaPain is defending well.
#SUB2#
Howell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Howell is trying to control the action in half guard but CleaPain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
CleaPain tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Howell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Howell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5#
CleaPain controlling the position well.
Howell wants to pass to mount but CleaPain is defending the position.
Howell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
CleaPain wants to improve his position but Howell is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Howell wants to work for an arm triangle but CleaPain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Howell working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Howell trying to pass the guard but CleaPain defending well. #T6##SUB2#
Howell is trying to work for a kimura but CleaPain is defending well.
Howell wants to take a breather but CleaPain is having none of it. #SUB2#
Howell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Howell trying to pass the guard but CleaPain defending well. #SUB2#
Howell seems to be working for a kimura but CleaPain defends the submission attempt.#T7#
Howell is looking to advance position but CleaPain won't allow it.
Howell trying to control the action but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
CleaPain manages to get to full guard.
CleaPain wants to sweep but no luck.
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but CleaPain is retaining full guard. #T8#
Howell being controlled here momentarily.
Howell advances to half guard.
Howell is trying to control the action in half guard but CleaPain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
CleaPain is looking for a sweep. Howell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Howell is trying to control. CleaPain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Howell works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (0) vs (7) Howell#SUB2#
Howell jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but CleaPain manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Howell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but CleaPain is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T9#
CleaPain is not content to let Howell control the position. #SUB2#
Howell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but CleaPain keeps working. #T10#
Howell wants to control for a moment but CleaPain uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Howell trying to mount his opponent but CleaPain defends it.
CleaPain wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Howell looking for a submission but CleaPain manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Howell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Howell trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
CleaPain has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
CleaPain keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully. #T12#
CleaPain trying to control the position here.
Howell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now.
Howell stands and throws CleaPain's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (0) vs (10) Howell
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but CleaPain keeps working. #SUB2#
Howell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T13#
CleaPain is letting Howell control him for a moment.
CleaPain struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Howell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, CleaPain rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Howell's guard! Nice work there by CleaPain! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (10) Howell#SUB#
CleaPain drops back looking for a leg! Howell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Howell manages to kick CleaPain off! CleaPain jumps back into Howell's guard.
CleaPain passes Howell's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T14#
Howell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of CleaPain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take CleaPain's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: CleaPain (2) vs (14) Howell
Howell is trying to stick to CleaPain's back but CleaPain is turning into Howell. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Howell's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by CleaPain. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (4) vs (14) Howell
Howell is trying to keep CleaPain in close.
Howell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
CleaPain drops back, looking for a kneebar! Howell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Howell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Howell! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: CleaPain (4) vs (18) Howell
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Howell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howell wins on points by 18 to 4.
Our winner, Leonard Howell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 325 Macker vs Helvig
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 13 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Howell closes the distance and clinches.
Marston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Howell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Howell looking for a takedown.
Howell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marston fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Howell rushes Marston and presses him up against the cage.
Howell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jim Marston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Howell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Howell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marston is defending well.
Howell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marston.
Marston tries for a takedown but Howell manages to get underhooks.
#T1##TD2#
Howell gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Marston regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marston (0) vs (2) Howell#SUB#
Marston working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Howell has passed into half guard!
Howell passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (0) vs (5) Howell
Marston is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Howell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Marston to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Marston shrugs it off.
Howell controlling the position easily from mount.
Marston looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Marston is looking to improve his position but Howell isn't that keen on the idea.
Marston wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Marston (0) vs (8) Howell
Howell keeps control of the position as Marston tries to break free.
Howell doesn't have the hooks in and Marston manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (2) vs (8) Howell
Marston stopping the sweep attempt from Howell.#T3#
Howell looking to control.
Marston controlling from the top position.
Howell looking for a sweep. Not yet Howell, not yet. #SUB2#
Marston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Howell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marston has managed to get both his arms back between Howell's legs - danger averted.
Marston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4##SUB2#
Howell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marston is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Howell controls Marston momentarily but Marston frees himself.
Marston stopping the sweep attempt from Howell.
Howell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (2) vs (10) Howell#SUB#
Marston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Howell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marston wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Marston can't keep his opponent in guard - Howell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Howell works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (2) vs (13) Howell
Marston is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Howell content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Howell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Marston is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Marston and Howell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marston keeps working.
Marston is trying to get back to half guard.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marston keeps working. #T8#
Marston is looking to reverse the position.
Marston is not content to let Howell control the position.
Marston gets back to half guard.
Howell trying to control from half guard but Marston is working away.
Howell is pressing down on Marston's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marston is holding on for now. #T9#
Marston is looking to control Howell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marston avoid being mounted?
Howell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell prevents Marston from improving his position.
Howell is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marston manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T10#
Marston is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Howell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Howell stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.
Marston keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Marston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Howell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T11#
Howell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marston's guard.
Howell is trying to control. Marston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Howell working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Howell is looking to stall here but Marston recovers full guard.
Marston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marston is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (4) vs (13) Howell
Howell is trying to keep Marston in close.
#T12#
Marston won't allow Howell to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Howell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marston stands and throws Howell's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (7) vs (13) Howell
Marston wants to control but Howell is keeping him busy. #T13#
Howell is trying to get back to half guard.
Marston takes a little break here. Howell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Howell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marston controlling the pace. #T14#
Howell tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Marston has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (10) vs (13) Howell
Marston looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howell wins on points by 13 to 10.
Our winner, Leonard Howell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 315 Ottke vs Sershurrapal
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 12 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Howell dives in and grabs Hunt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes down on Howell's head and hops out.#TD#
Hunt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Howell! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunt (4) vs (0) Howell
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howell keeps working.
Howell struggling a bit here.
Hunt trying to control the position but Howell is working away. #SUB#
Hunt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hunt is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Howell looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hunt gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Howell is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hunt lets go of the hold and Howell can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Hunt!
A victorious Cole Hunt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Leonard Howell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym an go harda.'. |
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Event:
SSG 313 Hunt vs Chai
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Adriel Orozco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 11 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Howell takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Orozco is fighting off a takedown attempt but Howell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Orozco to the mat. Orozco regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orozco (0) vs (2) Howell
Orozco looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Howell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Orozco is looking to control Howell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orozco avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Orozco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Orozco looking for a sweep. Not yet Orozco, not yet.
Orozco is trying to control the position but Howell postures up. #SUB#
Howell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Orozco is trying to control the position but Howell postures up.
Howell trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Howell being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Howell trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Orozco pulls Howell in close to prevent any damage.
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Orozco is retaining full guard.
Orozco working a defensive guard here.
Howell passes Orozco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Orozco tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.
Orozco trying to control here.
Orozco is positioning himself well to prevent Howell advancing to mount. #T2#
Orozco wants to control but Howell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Howell wants to pass to mount but Orozco is defending the position.
Howell controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Howell seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orozco is trying to get back to full guard.
Orozco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Orozco looking to control.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Orozco is keeping the position.
Orozco looking to control.
#T3#
Howell trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Howell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orozco is keeping the position for now.
Orozco working a defensive guard here.
Orozco controlling Howell's posture.
Howell stopping the sweep attempt from Orozco.
Howell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Orozco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (2) vs (2) Howell#SUB#
Orozco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4##SUB#
Orozco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Howell defends it well.
Howell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Howell tries to get to full guard but Orozco has control of the leg.
Orozco controlling the action here.
Howell is staying active underneath Orozco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Orozco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Orozco is trying to control the action in half guard but Howell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Orozco stalling away here and it's allowed Howell to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Orozco wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Howell wants to sweep but no luck.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orozco is one step ahead there.
Orozco trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom. #T6#
Howell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orozco manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (2) vs (4) Howell
Orozco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howell is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orozco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orozco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Orozco looking to control.
Orozco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (4) vs (4) Howell
Orozco is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Orozco is keen to just control but Howell is a slippery customer.
Howell desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Orozco sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Howell has his hands clasped together around Orozco's back. He's all about the action.
Howell is not content to let Orozco control the position.#T8#
Howell is looking for a sweep. Orozco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Orozco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Howell is just riding it out for now. Orozco eventually gives up the hold.
Howell is refusing to be controlled, as Orozco sits in half guard.
Orozco is looking to stall here but Howell recovers full guard.
Orozco wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving. #T9#
Howell being controlled here, momentarily.
Howell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orozco is one step ahead there.
Orozco trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom. #T10#
Orozco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Howell managing to control the position.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orozco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Howell looking to control.
Orozco preventing the sweep.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Orozco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T11#
Howell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orozco manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (4) vs (6) Howell
Howell wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
Orozco has Howell pulled in close to control his posture.
Orozco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Howell working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Howell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Howell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orozco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howell has managed to get both his arms back between Orozco's legs - danger averted.
Howell postures up.
Howell controlling from the top position. #T12#
Howell passes into half guard.
Orozco is concentrating on defense, preventing Howell from advancing position.
Orozco is trying to get back to full guard.
Orozco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Howell is working away from the top position though.
Howell wants to free his trapped foot but Orozco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Howell is keen to just control but Orozco is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Howell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Orozco is not content to let Howell control the position.#T13#
Orozco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Howell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Howell's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orozco (8) vs (6) Howell
Howell looking very determined here, making life difficult for Orozco.
Orozco is hanging on to Howell's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Orozco working for a choke but Howell is defending well. #SUB#
Orozco is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Howell taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Orozco.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adriel Orozco!
In defeat, Leonard Howell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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Event:
SSG 309 Borgia vs Thumb
Date: May 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Howell takes the fight into the clinch.
Engine prevents the takedown attempt.
Howell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Engine is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonard Howell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Howell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (0) Engine
Engine looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Howell controls the pace.#T1##SUB#
Howell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Engine is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Engine has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (2) Engine
Engine won't allow Howell to sweep him here.
Engine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Engine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howell is keeping the position for now.
Howell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Engine stands and throws Howell's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (2) vs (5) Engine#T2#
Engine tries to advance to mount but Howell denies him.
Howell can't do much from the bottom here.
Engine wants to control but Howell is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Howell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Engine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howell keeps working.
Engine slows the pace down.
Engine wants to control but Howell is keeping him busy. #T3#
Engine working away.
Howell tries to buck Engine off but Engine is having none of it.
Engine controls the position.
Howell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Engine passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Howell! Score +2 for reaching mount: Howell (2) vs (7) Engine
Howell can't escape the position.
Engine tries to control but Howell wriggling away. #T4#
Engine content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Engine looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Engine avoids the attempt from Howell to control.
Howell is desperately trying to improve his position but Engine has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engine looking to control but Howell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Howell is trying desperately to improve position.
Engine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T5#
Engine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Engine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Howell tries to reverse the position but Engine maintains control.#T6#
Engine wants to control the pace but Howell is squirming around nicely.
Engine controlling from mount.
Howell is squirming around, avoiding Engine's attempts to control the action.
Howell tries to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Engine trying to control but Howell is having none of it. #T7#
Howell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Engine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Engine controlling his opponent.
Engine looking to control but Howell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Engine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engine trying to control but Howell is having none of it. #T8#
Engine tries to push Howell's head away but Howell is holding on tight.
Howell is squirming around, avoiding Engine's attempts to control the action.
Engine controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Engine trying to control but Howell is having none of it.
Engine wants to control the action but instead Howell gets a body lock and reverses into Engine's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (4) vs (7) Engine
Engine keeping full guard, as Howell tries to pass.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Engine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Howell wants to pass the guard but Engine is keeping the position.
Howell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Engine's guard.
Engine is trying to control but can't.
Howell wants to free his trapped foot but Engine is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Howell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Engine won't allow Howell to pass to mount.
Howell trying to advance position but Engine counters by regaining guard.
Engine looking to control.
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Engine is retaining full guard.
Howell is stalling in the full guard. #T12#
Howell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engine is keeping the position for now.
Engine wants to sweep here but Howell controlling him for the moment.
Howell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Howell pushes down on Engine's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T13#
Howell is taking a breather. Engine says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Engine works his way to full guard. Good work.
Howell wants to control from the top but Engine keeps moving.
Engine keeping full guard, as Howell tries to pass.
Howell trying to control but Engine is working from the bottom. #T14#
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Engine is retaining full guard.
Engine is pulling down on Howell's head. It's preventing any offense from Howell, at least for the moment.
Engine keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Engine wins on points by 7 to 4.
Leonard Howell spoke after the fight, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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Event:
SSG 302 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 17 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Howell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gerbandi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Howell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Howell pushes Gerbandi up against the cage in a clinch.
Gerbandi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Howell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gerbandi goes for a takedown attempt but Howell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gerbandi doesn't manage to clinch there - Howell circles away.
Gerbandi shoots for a double leg takedown but Howell sprawls well. He's pushed Gerbandi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leonard Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dani Gerbandi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Howell closes the distance and clinches.
Howell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gerbandi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Howell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gerbandi prevents it.
#T1#
Gerbandi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gerbandi looking for a takedown.
Howell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gerbandi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gerbandi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gerbandi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Howell moves into the clinch.
Howell stops a takedown attempt from Gerbandi.
#TD2#
Gerbandi is trying to trip Howell. He has hold of a leg but Howell is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gerbandi persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Howell is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Howell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gerbandi is aware though and is defending well.
Howell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gerbandi passes Howell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gerbandi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howell keeps working.
Howell wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gerbandi in particular looking to stall.
Gerbandi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Howell reverses the position - he's now on top in Gerbandi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howell manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (4) Gerbandi
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
Gerbandi trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom. #T4#
Howell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gerbandi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (4) vs (4) Gerbandi
Gerbandi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (4) vs (6) Gerbandi
Howell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gerbandi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Howell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gerbandi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gerbandi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Howell (8) vs (6) Gerbandi
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Howell just sinks the hooks in.
Gerbandi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gerbandi is in a bad position with Howell working for a choke. Gerbandi manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (8) vs (8) Gerbandi
Gerbandi controlling from the top position.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. #T6#
Howell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gerbandi is one step ahead there. #T7#
Gerbandi passes Howell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gerbandi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gerbandi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Howell! Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (8) vs (11) Gerbandi
Howell wants to hold on but Gerbandi pushes him away.
Howell is trying to reverse the position but instead Gerbandi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Howell (8) vs (14) Gerbandi
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gerbandi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Howell preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gerbandi.
Howell can't escape the position.
#T8##SUB2#
Gerbandi has his arm under Howell's chin here. Game over son! Gerbandi squeezes tightly and Howell is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dani Gerbandi!
Dani Gerbandi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Leonard Howell had this to say: 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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Event:
SSG 299 Thumb vs Bar
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Joao Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Howell dives in for a single leg takedown but Miyao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Miyao tries to counter by clinching up but Howell breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Miyao gets tackled into the cage by Howell. Howell maintains the clinch. #TD#
Miyao successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell won't allow Miyao to sweep him here.
Miyao is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (0) Howell
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Miyao frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (5) vs (0) Howell
Miyao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miyao wants to control the pace but Howell is squirming around nicely.
Howell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Howell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (5) vs (2) Howell
Miyao looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyao, not yet. #T2#
Howell stays in close to Miyao's body and controls the position.
Miyao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howell is one step ahead there.
Miyao seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Miyao trying to control the position.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyao tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Howell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (5) vs (5) Howell
Miyao is looking for a sweep.
Howell is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Miyao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Howell trying to control the position but Miyao is working away. #T4#
Miyao wants to control but Howell postures up.
Miyao is looking for a sweep.
Howell wants to control but Miyao is keeping him busy.
Howell controls the position.
Howell trying to control the action but Miyao is working from the bottom.
Miyao tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Miyao being controlled for a moment.
Miyao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Miyao is not content to let Howell control the position. #T6#
Howell laying and praying for a moment but Miyao takes advantage and regains half guard.
Howell tries to pass to full mount but Miyao defends it.
Miyao keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Howell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miyao has managed to free his arm - good work. #T7#
Miyao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyao moves into full guard.
Miyao keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Miyao is trying to control the position but Howell postures up.
Howell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Howell trying to control but Miyao is working from the bottom.
Miyao trying to keep a closed guard but Howell is proving a slippery customer.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Miyao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Howell defends well.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Miyao is keeping the position.#T9#
Howell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Howell working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Howell is posturing up here but Miyao has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Howell tries to roll out but it's too tight and Howell has to tap! Slick submission there by Miyao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Miyao!
A victorious Joao Miyao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Leonard Howell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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Event:
TPG 010
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 10 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Howell drives through and clinches with Marrero against the cage.
Marrero drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Howell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marrero goes for a takedown attempt but Howell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Marrero drives through and clinches with Howell against the cage.
#TD2#
Howell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Marrero is trying to keep an underhook but Howell manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marrero (0) vs (2) Howell
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.
Howell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marrero tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.#SUB#
Marrero actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell is thwarting Marrero's attempts to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Howell working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Howell wants to pass to mount but Marrero is defending the position. #T1#
Marrero manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Marrero working for a triangle but Howell defends it easily.
Marrero seems keen to control Howell's posture.
Howell passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marrero tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.#SUB#
Marrero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howell works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (0) vs (5) Howell#T2##SUB2#
Howell is trying to get an arm triangle but Marrero is defending well.
Marrero is looking for a sweep.
Marrero is trying to control Howell's posture but Howell avoids it.
Marrero is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Howell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Howell trying to control the action but Marrero is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Howell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marrero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marrero is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Howell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marrero, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Howell has hold of Marrero's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Marrero tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Howell cranks the arm and Marrero screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Marrero, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Leonard Howell!
Our winner, Leonard Howell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Luis Marrero was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 009
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cardosi doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Howell counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardosi (0) vs (2) Howell
Howell stalling.
Cardosi trying to control but Howell postures up.
Cardosi tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.
Cardosi manages to get to full guard.
Cardosi wants to sweep here but Howell controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Howell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardosi is keeping the position for now.
Howell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Howell trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Howell is sitting in close to Cardosi's body. Cardosi has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Howell is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Howell is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cardosi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thiago Cardosi!
An out of breath Thiago Cardosi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Leonard Howell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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Event:
TPG 007
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 8 losses; Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Howell gets a clinch.
Marrero prevents the takedown attempt.
Howell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marrero wants a takedown but no success here.
Marrero tries to score a body lock takedown but Howell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Howell gets underhooks to prevent Marrero's takedown attempt.
Leonard Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Marrero.
Howell is trying to drag Marrero to the mat but Marrero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marrero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Marrero wants the takedown. Howell is fighting it off but Marrero persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Howell's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (0) vs (2) Marrero
Howell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marrero looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Marrero sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Howell doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Marrero paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Howell - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leonard Howell!
A very excited looking Leonard Howell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Luis Marrero was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 008
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Howell drives through and clinches with Cardosi against the cage.
Cardosi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Howell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Cardosi is trying to trip Howell. He has hold of a leg but Howell is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cardosi persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (0) vs (2) Cardosi
Howell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell keeping full guard, as Cardosi tries to pass.
Cardosi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (0) vs (5) Cardosi
Howell gets back to half guard.
Cardosi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Cardosi is trying to work for a kimura but Howell is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (0) vs (8) Cardosi
Howell can't escape the position.
#T1#
Howell wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Howell (0) vs (11) Cardosi#SUB2#
Howell showing good submission defense here.
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Howell rolls, trying to escape but Cardosi keeps control of the position.
Will Cardosi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Howell is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Howell is keeping busy.
Howell tries to break free.
Cardosi is looking to control Howell but Howell is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cardosi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Howell has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T2#
Howell tries to escape but Cardosi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Howell has hold of Cardosi's leg, trying to break free but it's let Cardosi lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Howell is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Cardosi throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thiago Cardosi!
A relieved looking Thiago Cardosi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Leonard Howell had this to say: 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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Event:
TPG007
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Marrero moves into the clinch.
Howell is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Marrero gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marrero (2) vs (0) Howell
Marrero wants to free his trapped foot but Howell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Howell wants to get back to full guard.
Howell is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Marrero works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (5) vs (0) Howell#SUB#
Marrero wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Howell, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Marrero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Marrero trying to control the position but Howell is working away. #SUB#
Marrero tries for a kimura but Howell is defending well.
Howell sneaks back into half guard.
Marrero trying to control from half guard but Howell is working away.
Howell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Howell has his hands on Marrero's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marrero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marrero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howell on the ground.#T2#
Howell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marrero manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marrero (5) vs (2) Howell
Howell pushes down on Marrero's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Marrero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Marrero! Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (5) vs (5) Howell
Howell wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Marrero is squirming around, avoiding Howell's attempts to control the action.
Marrero definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Marrero really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Howell wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Marrero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Howell working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Marrero turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Howell off and cradles Marrero's limp body as Howell celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Leonard Howell!
Leonard Howell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Luis Marrero had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 006
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Nozadzi instigates a clinch.
Nozadzi looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Howell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (2) Howell#SUB#
Nozadzi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Howell passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (5) Howell
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep.
Nozadzi keeping his opponent close.#SUB2#
Howell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell trying to control the action but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Howell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nozadzi keeps working.
Nozadzi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nozadzi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Howell passes Nozadzi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Howell is pressing down on Nozadzi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nozadzi is holding on for now.
Howell prevents Nozadzi from improving his position.
Nozadzi is looking to control Howell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nozadzi avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Howell is looking for a kimura here.
Nozadzi wants to improve his position but Howell is controlling well.
#T2#
Nozadzi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Howell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Howell's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (5) Howell#SUB#
Nozadzi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Nozadzi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Howell is really stuck here.
Nozadzi doesn't have the hooks in and Howell manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (7) Howell
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for a guillotine here but Howell defends easily.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Nozadzi trying to control the position.
Nozadzi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howell manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (6) vs (7) Howell
Howell wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Howell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Howell controls Nozadzi momentarily but Nozadzi frees himself.
Nozadzi trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nozadzi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (9) vs (7) Howell#T4##SUB#
Nozadzi tries for a kimura but Howell is defending well.
Nozadzi wants to control but Howell is keeping him busy.
Howell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Howell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nozadzi trying to control the position but Howell is working away. #SUB#
Nozadzi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A lull in the action here as Nozadzi stalls from top position.#T5#
Nozadzi'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.
Howell regains half guard.
Howell is looking for a sweep. Nozadzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nozadzi not doing much here.
Nozadzi is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Howell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi stopping the sweep attempt from Howell.
Nozadzi content to stall in guard here.
Nozadzi wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Howell working for a triangle but Nozadzi defends it easily.
Nozadzi wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving. #T7#
Nozadzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Howell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nozadzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howell is keeping the position for now.
Howell is trying to control the position but Nozadzi postures up.
Nozadzi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Howell is trying to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi wants to pass to mount but Howell is defending the position. #T8#
Nozadzi controlling the action here.
Nozadzi tries to pass to full mount but Howell defends it. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Howell actively working from the bottom here.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Howell is defending well. #T9#
Nozadzi is thwarting Howell's attempts to control the position.
Nozadzi tries to pass to full mount but Howell defends it.
Howell is trying to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi uses his free foot to push down on Howell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Howell. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (12) vs (7) Howell
Nozadzi is looking to work his way around to Howell's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Nozadzi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Howell is looking to escape.
Howell working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Nozadzi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Nozadzi (15) vs (7) Howell#SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for the choke from the back position but Howell is controlling his hands well.
Howell tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Howell is trying to escape the mount.
Nozadzi wants to control the pace but Howell is squirming around nicely.
Howell is controlling an arm, preventing Nozadzi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Nozadzi is working for a guillotine from mount but Howell frees his head quite easily.
Nozadzi wants to control the pace but Howell is squirming around nicely. #T11##SUB#
Nozadzi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Howell is surviving well by controlling Nozadzi's body position as best he can.
Nozadzi wants to control the pace but Howell is squirming around nicely.
Howell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Nozadzi looking to secure an arm triangle but Howell defends it well.
Howell working to try and regain half guard.
Nozadzi fails to move to back control. #T12#
Nozadzi trying to control but Howell is having none of it.
Howell regains half guard.
Nozadzi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (18) vs (7) Howell
Nozadzi looking to control but Howell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Howell defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nozadzi.
Nozadzi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Howell is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Howell has given up his back here. Will Nozadzi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Nozadzi (21) vs (7) Howell
Howell staying busy and making it hard for Nozadzi to control. #SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for the choke from the back position but Howell is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Howell right now.
#SUB#
Nozadzi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Howell has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nozadzi has the hooks in. Howell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nozadzi tries to keep control of the position but Howell is staying busy.
Nozadzi controlling well, preventing Howell from escaping the position.
#T14#
Howell keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Nozadzi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Howell is defending well though. Nozadzi let's go of the attempt for now.
Howell tries to break free.
#SUB#
Nozadzi working for a choke but Howell is defending well.
Howell trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozadzi takes the fight on points by 21 to 7.
Our winner, Zurab Nozadzi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Leonard Howell was interviewed post fight and said 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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Event:
TPG 005
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Marrero darts in and clinches Howell up against the cage.
Howell is looking for a takedown.
Marrero looking for a takedown.
Marrero goes for a takedown attempt but Howell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Howell gets a clinch.
Howell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marrero has Howell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Howell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Leonard Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Marrero.#TD2#
Marrero tightens his grip and picks Howell up, before dumping him to the ground. Howell manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (0) vs (2) Marrero#SUB#
Howell is looking to cinch up a triangle. Marrero throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Howell's body to avoid the submission. Howell has instead reached around Marrero's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Howell arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leonard Howell!
Leonard Howell very nearly forgot to thank Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Luis Marrero had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 004
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Alan Arnolds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Arnolds has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Arnolds has clasped his hands together around Howell's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arnolds (4) vs (0) Howell
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Arnolds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Howell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Howell's face as Arnolds controls the position.
Howell is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Arnolds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arnolds happy to just control the position for now.
Howell is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnolds working away.#SUB#
Arnolds tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arnolds has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Arnolds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Howell is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Arnolds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arnolds trying to control the action but Howell is working from the bottom.
Howell wants to control but Arnolds postures up.
Arnolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howell keeps working.
Howell tries to buck Arnolds off but Arnolds is having none of it.
Howell stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Howell can't do much from the bottom here.
Howell tries to buck Arnolds off but Arnolds is having none of it.
Howell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arnolds tries for a kimura but Howell is defending well. #SUB#
Arnolds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Howell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Howell is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Arnolds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Howell, who protects the arm well.
Howell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell struggling a bit here.
Howell is looking for a sweep.
Arnolds moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Arnolds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Howell has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Arnolds takes a little break here. Howell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Howell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arnolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howell keeps working.
Howell is looking to reverse the position.
Arnolds is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Arnolds tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arnolds has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Howell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Arnolds's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Howell actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Howell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Howell is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Arnolds thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arnolds trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom.
Arnolds passes Howell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arnolds trying to mount his opponent but Howell defends it.
Howell gets back to full guard.
Howell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Arnolds trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom.
Arnolds pushing down on Howell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T5#
Arnolds is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell trying to control here.
Howell is looking for a sweep. Arnolds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arnolds has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arnolds (7) vs (0) Howell
Howell tries to reverse the position but Arnolds maintains control.
Arnolds pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Howell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Arnolds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Howell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arnolds controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Arnolds prevents Howell from getting the reversal.
Howell wants to control but Arnolds is having none of it.
Arnolds can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Howell is looking to escape. #SUB#
Arnolds looking to secure an arm triangle but Howell defends it well.
Howell wants to hold on but Arnolds pushes him away.
Howell regains half guard.
Howell wants to get back to full guard.
Arnolds works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arnolds (10) vs (0) Howell
Howell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arnolds trying to control but Howell is having none of it.
Howell tries to hold on but Arnolds postures up.#T7#
Arnolds moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Arnolds (13) vs (0) Howell#SUB#
Arnolds is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Howell is defending well though. Arnolds let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Arnolds is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Howell has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Arnolds is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Howell has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Arnolds gets his hands free as Howell looks to control. #SUB#
Arnolds patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Arnolds has the hooks in. Howell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Howell is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Arnolds gets his way!
Howell is trying to break free.
#T8##SUB#
Arnolds is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Howell knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Howell for a finish.
Howell prevents Arnolds from getting a body triangle.
Howell breaks Arnolds's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arnolds (13) vs (2) Howell
Howell wants to control from the top but Arnolds keeps moving. #SUB#
Howell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arnolds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howell has managed to get both his arms back between Arnolds's legs - danger averted.
Arnolds wants to sweep here but Howell controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Arnolds working for a triangle but Howell defends it easily.
Arnolds is breathing heavily.
Howell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Arnolds controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself.
Howell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Arnolds controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arnolds pulls Howell in close to his closed guard and prevents Howell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Howell sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Arnolds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howell defends it easily.
Howell slips nicely into half guard.#T10#
Howell is looking to advance position but Arnolds won't allow it. #SUB2#
Howell seems to be looking for submissions.
Arnolds is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Howell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Howell's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arnolds (17) vs (2) Howell
Arnolds has the hooks in. Howell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Arnolds is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Howell showing good submission defense here.
Howell is in bad spot here.
Arnolds is not going to allow Howell to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Howell preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Arnolds. #SUB#
Arnolds is persistently looking for the submission but Howell is defending it well.
#SUB#
Arnolds is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Howell is defending well though. Arnolds let's go of the attempt for now.#T11#
Howell breaks Arnolds's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arnolds (17) vs (4) Howell
Arnolds keeping full guard, as Howell tries to pass.
Arnolds wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Howell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arnolds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howell has managed to get both his arms back between Arnolds's legs - danger averted.
Howell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howell keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Arnolds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Howell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Howell won't allow Arnolds to sweep him here.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Howell postures up.
Howell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Howell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Arnolds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Howell wants to control from the top but Arnolds keeps moving.
Arnolds pulls Howell in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Arnolds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Arnolds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Arnolds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Howell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
Arnolds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howell stays in close to Arnolds's body and controls the position.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Arnolds is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Arnolds is keeping the position.
Howell trying to control but Arnolds is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Arnolds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arnolds is controlling Howell's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnolds takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
Alan Arnolds seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Leonard Howell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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Event:
TPG 003
Date: Aug 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Benny Darius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Darius moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Howell tightens his grip and picks Darius up, before dumping him to the ground. Darius manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darius (0) vs (2) Howell#SUB2#
Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Howell is pushing down on Darius's leg trying to pass to half guard. Darius is fighting to maintain full guard but Howell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Darius wants to improve his position but Howell is controlling well.
Howell content to control rather than advance.
Darius gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Darius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Howell defends well.
Darius has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darius wants to sweep but no luck.
Darius lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darius (2) vs (2) Howell#T1#
Howell wants to sweep but no luck.
Darius wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Darius is really struggling to control Howell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Darius definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Darius stopping the sweep attempt from Howell.
Howell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Darius trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom.
Darius wants to pass the guard but Howell is keeping the position.
Darius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Howell trying to keep a closed guard but Darius is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Howell is looking for a triangle but Darius pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Darius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darius is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Howell trying to keep a closed guard but Darius is proving a slippery customer.
Darius's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Howell controls Darius momentarily but Darius frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Howell is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darius (2) vs (4) Howell
Howell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Howell postures up.
Howell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Darius is trying to control the position but Howell postures up.
Darius is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Darius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Darius lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darius (4) vs (4) Howell#SUB2#
Howell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Darius defends it easily.
Howell working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Darius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darius advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Darius (7) vs (4) Howell#SUB#
Darius is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Howell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Howell sneaks back into half guard.
Howell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Howell gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Howell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darius trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell 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.
Darius looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Howell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howell seems keen to control Darius's posture.
Darius trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom.
Darius sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Darius is fighting to break Howell's control of his arms but Howell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Howell is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darius (7) vs (6) Howell#SUB#
Darius looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Howell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darius is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Darius has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Darius is controlling Howell's posture.#T5#
Howell preventing the sweep.
Darius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darius (9) vs (6) Howell
Darius postures up.
Howell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Darius slips nicely into half guard.
Darius is thwarting Howell's attempts to control the position.
Howell is concentrating on defense, preventing Darius from advancing position.
Darius wants to free his trapped foot but Howell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Howell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Darius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darius advances to half guard. #T6#
Howell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Howell keeping full guard, as Darius tries to pass.
Darius passes into half guard.
Darius prevents Howell from improving his position.
Darius is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Darius (12) vs (6) Howell
Howell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Darius looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Howell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Darius avoids the attempt from Howell to control.#SUB#
Darius jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Howell manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Darius is trying to get an arm triangle but Howell is defending well. #T7#
Howell tries to improve position but can't.
Howell is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB#
Darius has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Howell is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Darius yanks on the arm and Howell is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Darius.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Benny Darius!
After the big win, Benny Darius made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Leonard Howell spoke after the fight, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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Event:
TPG 002
Date: Aug 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sam Owen!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Howell has closed the distance and engaged Owen in a clinch.
#TD2#
Owen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Howell is trying to keep an underhook but Owen manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (0) vs (2) Owen
Howell is looking for a sweep. Owen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Owen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Howell defend it? Owen steps over the head and cranks it - Howell is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Owen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Owen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sam Owen made sure he mentioned Silverguard Outfitters 🛡, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Leonard Howell had this to say: 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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Event:
TPG 001
Date: Aug 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Howell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leonard Howell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anders moves out of range of the leg kick from Howell.
Anders lands a nice leg kick that just misses Howell's sensitive parts.
Howell blocks a low kick nicely.
Howell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Howell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anders tries to score with a low kick but Howell moves his leg out of the way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anders tries to work over Howell's front leg with a kick but Howell checks it.
Anders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Howell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anders lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Howell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Howell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anders tries to clinch but Howell moves out of range.
Anders stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Howell.
Anders checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ryk Anders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anders scoring well with a low kick there.
Howell checks a low kick from Anders.
Anders finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anders connects with a solid leg kick.
Howell tries a low kick but Anders avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Howell throws a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anders lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Howell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Howell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Howell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Howell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Anders napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anders is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2#
Howell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Anders's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Howell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anders, who protects the arm well.
Anders tries to buck Howell off but Howell is having none of it.
Anders is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Howell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Leonard Howell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anders is looking to improve his position.
Howell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anders wants to improve his position but Howell is controlling well.
Howell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anders manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Anders escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anders wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Howell drops back looking for a leg! Anders is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anders manages to kick Howell off! Howell jumps back into Anders's guard.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Anders is keeping the position.#SUB#
Anders escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Howell trying to control but Anders is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Anders had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howell defends it easily.
Anders controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leonard Howell.
I think Howell 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Leonard Howell!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Leonard Howell!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Leonard Howell!
Leonard Howell wins by unanimous decision!
Leonard Howell gave a mention to Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Ryk Anders spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a competitor, and I know a lot of people say that, but I'm not going to give in or be intimidated by anybody!'. |
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Event:
BMF 002
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Howell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Howell misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Josh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Howell has a couple of punches blocked by Josh.
Howell is trying to maintain a safe position but Josh gets an underhook and turns Howell into the ropes.
Howell prevents a body shot from Josh.
Josh lands a shoulder strike.
Josh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Josh scores with a shot to the side of Howell's head.
Howell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Howell struggles to land a body shot inside as Josh controls his hands.
Howell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Howell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Josh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Howell looking to throw knees to the head but Josh is blocking nicely.
Josh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Josh misses with a body punch.
Howell working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Josh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Howell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Josh misses with a punch on the inside.
Howell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Howell misses with an elbow over the top.
Josh throws an elbow but it misses.
Josh has a couple of punches blocked by Howell.
Howell blocks an elbow strike from Josh.
Josh blocking some punches.
Josh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Howell's elbow.
A hook to the body from Josh.
Josh connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Leonard Howell has been cut.
Howell blocks the elbow strike.
Good body shot from Josh.
Howell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Josh backwards.
Josh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Howell. #T2#
Howell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Howell throws a punch but it's blocked by Josh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Josh.
Howell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Howell tries to throw a body punch but Josh avoids it by throwing Howell back against the ropes.
Josh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Howell is defending well for now.
Josh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Howell backwards.
Howell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Howell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Howell trying to stall but Josh improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Howell.
Howell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Josh blocks an uppercut.
Josh throws an elbow but it misses.
Howell trying to stall but Josh improves his position.
Howell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rogan Josh.
I think Josh 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 9:10
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 9:10
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogan Josh!
After winning the bout, Rogan Josh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Leonard Howell had this to say: 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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Event:
BMF 001🤼
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mark Jackacy!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Howell wants to clinch.
Howell tries to clinch up but Jackacy circles away and keeps his distance.
Howell wants to clinch up but Jackacy keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Howell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Howell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackacy after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Jackacy has picked Howell up - he's going for a ride! Jackacy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (0) vs (2) Jackacy
Jackacy wants to pass to mount but Howell is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell wants to control but Jackacy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackacy controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Jackacy is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Howell is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Jackacy!
Mark Jackacy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Leonard Howell had this to say: 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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Event:
Fight World 001
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Silvio Van De Leide!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Van De Leide has Howell up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Van De Leide jumps guard and drags Howell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Van De Leide looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Van De Leide has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Howell should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Van De Leide has tightened it up now! Howell should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Silvio Van De Leide!
Silvio Van De Leide thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Leonard Howell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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