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Event:
MMAH 75
Date: Sep 18, 2023 |
#R1##KD#
Zak Dos lands a big uppercut and Howe crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Howe looks OK. Zak Dos waves Howe back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Fred Howe has been cut.
Howe looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Zak Dos ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Howe out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heavy Zak Dos!
Heavy Zak Dos thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
MMAH 72
Date: Aug 31, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Zak Dos closes the distance and clinches.
Howe looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Zak Dos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zak Dos lands a left hand.
Zak Dos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Howe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zak Dos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Howe backwards.
Zak Dos pushes Howe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Zak Dos.
Zak Dos lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Zak Dos.
#ROC2#Howe is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zak Dos lands a big right hand that drops Howe! The killer instinct kicks in and Zak Dos finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Zak Dos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heavy Zak Dos!
A relieved looking Heavy Zak Dos 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Carikuntz lands a jab to Howe's midsection.
Howe looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Carikuntz lands a nice hook to Howe's body. Howe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD2#
Carikuntz lands a big uppercut and Howe crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Howe looks OK. Carikuntz waves Howe back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Fred Howe has been cut.
Howe glances at the clock... BAM! Carikuntz nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Howe crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Howe is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Carikuntz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Howe goes for a double leg but Oppenheimer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oppenheimer continues to drive forward.
Howe looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Oppenheimer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Howe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oppenheimer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Oppenheimer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Howe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oppenheimer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oppenheimer controls Howe momentarily but Howe frees himself.
Howe wants to control from the top but Oppenheimer keeps moving.
Oppenheimer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oppenheimer is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Oppenheimer trying to control but Howe is working from the bottom.
Oppenheimer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oppenheimer trying to control but Howe is working from the bottom.
Howe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oppenheimer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oppenheimer trying to control but Howe is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Oppenheimer closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Oppenheimer has Howe pressed against the cage, preventing Howe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oppenheimer is trying to break the clinch but Howe is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Oppenheimer - that landed with a thud.
Howe prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Howe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oppenheimer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Oppenheimer missing with knees to the body.
Oppenheimer tries a body shot but Howe blocks it.
Oppenheimer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Howe to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Oppenheimer gets underhooks to prevent Howe's takedown attempt.
Bobby Oppenheimer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Howe.
Oppenheimer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Oppenheimer fails to pull guard.
Howe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oppenheimer prevents it.
Oppenheimer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oppenheimer taking a breather.
Howe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Oppenheimer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Oppenheimer looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
so Howe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Oppenheimer wants to sweep here but Howe controlling him for the moment.
Howe is fighting to break Oppenheimer's control of his arms but Oppenheimer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Howe stops Oppenheimer from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oppenheimer is trying to keep Howe in close.
#ES#
Oppenheimer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Oppenheimer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Howe avoiding damage.
#TD2#
Howe jumps into guard, dragging Oppenheimer to the mat.
Oppenheimer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oppenheimer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Oppenheimer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Oppenheimer tries for a takedown but Howe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oppenheimer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howe can do to turn this around?#CL#
Oppenheimer has closed the distance and engaged Howe in a clinch.
#BC2#
Howe manages to break the clinch.
Oppenheimer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Oppenheimer tries a head kick but it misses.
Howe misses with a takedown attempt - Oppenheimer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oppenheimer throws a right and a left that Howe avoids nicely.
Oppenheimer closes the distance and clinches up with Howe, looking for a takedown. Oppenheimer pushes Howe against the cage but Howe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Howe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Oppenheimer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oppenheimer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Oppenheimer pushes Howe away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Howe gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Oppenheimer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Howe content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oppenheimer struggling a bit here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Oppenheimer throws a sloppy head kick and Howe moves out of range easily.
No luck for Oppenheimer with that takedown attempt.
Howe throws a big counter head kick but Oppenheimer avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Oppenheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Oppenheimer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Oppenheimer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Oppenheimer slaps away a takedown attempt from Howe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oppenheimer works over Howe's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Fred Howe has been cut.
Howe swats away the attempt to clinch by Oppenheimer.
Howe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oppenheimer darts in looking for a takedown but Howe gets double underhooks and turns Oppenheimer into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Howe stops a takedown attempt from Oppenheimer.
#BC#
Oppenheimer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Oppenheimer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Howe circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Oppenheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oppenheimer tries to clinch up.
Howe shapes to counter with a head kick.
Oppenheimer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Howe is able to avoid easily.
Nice sprawl there from Oppenheimer as Howe shoots in.
Howe connects with an inside leg kick.
Oppenheimer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Howe sprawls well. Howe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oppenheimer gets slowly back to his feet.
Oppenheimer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
Oppenheimer darts in looking for a takedown but Howe gets double underhooks and turns Oppenheimer into the cage.
Howe has Oppenheimer pressed against the cage, preventing Oppenheimer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Howe has Oppenheimer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Howe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Oppenheimer tumbling to the mat - Howe dives into Oppenheimer's guard.
Oppenheimer is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Howe presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oppenheimer has had enough of the clinch but Howe keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Howe lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T3##SU2#
Howe stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Oppenheimer to get to his feet.
Howe avoids the head kick by Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer fails with the takedown.
Oppenheimer has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Howe rushes Oppenheimer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oppenheimer wants to get back to striking at distance but Howe won't allow it.
Howe managing to block the knees to the body from Oppenheimer.
#T4#
Howe fails to pull guard.
Oppenheimer lands a body shot.
Oppenheimer is trying to stall.
Howe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Oppenheimer trying to control the position but instead, Howe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oppenheimer into the cage.
Howe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oppenheimer just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bobby Oppenheimer.
Well Oppenheimer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Oppenheimer!
Bobby Oppenheimer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Gasparyan has closed the distance and engaged Howe in a clinch.
Gasparyan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Howe.
Gasparyan lands a body punch.
Howe is breathing heavily.
Howe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gasparyan.
Gasparyan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gasparyan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gasparyan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Gasparyan.
Gasparyan pushes Howe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gasparyan lands a shoulder strike.
Gasparyan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gasparyan lands a shot to the body.
Gasparyan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gasparyan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gasparyan pushes Howe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gasparyan lands with a light punch inside. #T1##KD2#
Gasparyan drops Howe onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Howe is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Howe is rocked!
Gasparyan lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Howe to his knees! Gasparyan keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Gasparyan!
A very excited looking Arthur Gasparyan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Howe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Elim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Howe clinches up against the cage.
Howe stops a takedown attempt from Elim.
Elim tries to break free but Howe pushes him back against the cage.
Howe tries to pull guard but Elim forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Elim manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Howe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Elim to the mat! Elim manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Elim is looking for a triangle but Howe pushes his legs off easily.
Elim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Elim wants to stand but Howe is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Howe keeping moving, preventing Elim from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Howe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Elim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Elim wants to control from the top but Howe keeps moving.
Elim preventing the sweep.
Elim throwing strikes from guard but Howe blocks nicely. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Howe wants to get back to his feet but Elim passes into half guard.
Howe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Elim.
Elim wants to control but Howe is keeping him busy.
Howe is trying to control but can't.
Howe is staying active underneath Elim, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Elim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Elim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Howe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Elim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Howe is just riding it out for now. Elim eventually gives up the hold.
Elim is breathing heavily.
Howe is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Elim seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Howe has recovered full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Howe keeping moving, preventing Elim from controlling successfully.
Elim throws an elbow that misses. Howe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Elim's guard. Nice move by Howe!#REVB#
Howe won't allow Elim to get back to his feet.
Howe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elim is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Elim has his foot on Howe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howe works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howe prevents Elim from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Neff Elim will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Howe dives in and scores a takedown into Elim's guard.
Fred Howe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Howe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Elim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#ES#
Elim has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Howe is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Elim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Howe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Howe pulls guard effortlessly.
Elim looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Howe is trying to control the position but Elim postures up. #SUB2#
Howe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Elim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Elim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU#
Elim decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Elim fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Howe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elim.#CL2#
Howe rushes Elim and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Howe successfully pulls guard.
Howe managing to control the position.
Elim chips away with some ground and pound.
Elim tries to free his leg and advance position but Howe is retaining full guard. #T2#
Elim trying to control but Howe is working from the bottom.
Elim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Howe has Elim pulled in close to control his posture.
Howe keeping moving, preventing Elim from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Howe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Elim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Elim trying to control but Howe is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Elim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Howe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elim has managed to get both his arms back between Howe's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Elim gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jab from Elim.#CL2#
Howe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Howe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Elim gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Elim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##TD2#
Howe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Elim's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howe trying to control but Elim is working from the bottom.
Howe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Howe wants to control from the top but Elim keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fred Howe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Elim shoots in for a takedown but Howe shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Howe moves into the clinch.#BC#
Elim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Elim closes this distance looking for a takedown but Howe circles away.
Howe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howe as he avoids it easily.
Howe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neff Elim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Elim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Howe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Elim to the mat! Elim manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Howe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Elim wants to stand but Howe is controlling the position.
Howe controlling from the top position.
Elim is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Howe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Elim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Elim works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Howe regains half guard.#ES2#
Howe manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Elim keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Howe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Elim's face.
Howe is trying to pull guard but Elim has him pressed against the cage.
Howe taking a breather.#TD2#
Howe pulls guard successfully.
#T3#
Elim throws a big right hand that misses.
Elim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Elim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Elim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Howe has Elim pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Howe looking for a guillotine here but Elim defends easily.
Elim with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Elim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Howe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Elim being controlled here momentarily.
Howe keeping full guard, as Elim tries to pass.
Howe keeping moving, preventing Elim from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elim throws a shot from downtown. Howe moves away and avoids it.
Howe wants to counter with a clinch but Elim pushes him away.#TD2#
Howe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Howe passes Elim's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Howe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Howe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Howe! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Howe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elim lands a right hook to the body.
Howe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Elim shoots in looking for a takedown. Howe tries to sprawl out of it but Elim keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Howe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Elim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howe shoots in looking for a takedown. Elim tries to sprawl out of it but Howe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Elim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Elim cracks Howe with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Fred Howe has been cut.#T1#
Howe misses with an uppercut.
Howe bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Elim comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Howe falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Howe was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neff Elim!
A relieved looking Neff Elim 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Laraque dives in and scores a takedown into Howe's guard.#SUB#
Howe is looking for a triangle here but Laraque uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Laraque working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Howe prevents Laraque from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Laraque has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Laraque has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howe has Laraque pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laraque manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Laraque manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Laraque drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Howe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laraque defends well.
Howe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laraque controls the pace.#T1#
Laraque works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Laraque is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Howe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laraque.
Howe trying to control from the bottom.
Laraque wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howe keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laraque trying to mount his opponent but Howe defends it. #SUB2#
Laraque seems to be working for a kimura but Howe defends the submission attempt.
Howe won't allow Laraque to pass to mount. #ES#
Howe manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Laraque keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Howe jumps guard but Laraque stands there with Howe around his waist. Howe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Laraque is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Howe can't fight it off and eventually Laraque manages to take the fight to the floor. Howe looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Howe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laraque tries to free his leg and advance position but Howe is retaining full guard.
Laraque controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laraque pushes down on Howe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Laraque has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Howe works to full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Laraque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howe is keeping the position for now.
Laraque wants to control from the top but Howe keeps moving.
Laraque forces his way into half guard.
Howe regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laraque.
Laraque trying to control the position from guard on top but Howe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laraque is pushing down on Howe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Howe is fighting to maintain full guard but Laraque has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Laraque dominated that round.
That's time! Howe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
No joy there for Laraque, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Laraque finds it's way through Howe's defenses.
Laraque tries a head kick but it misses.
And Howe counters with a quick kick to the body but Laraque blocks it.#TD2#
Laraque looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Howe wants to stand back up but Laraque manages to pass into side control.
#SU2#
Laraque stands up. #TD2#
Laraque closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laraque wants to advance to full mount but Howe doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T1#
Laraque throws a strike but Howe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Laraque has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #ES2#
Laraque uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Laraque gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Howe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Laraque is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Howe to the mat. Howe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Howe wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Laraque manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Laraque slows the pace down in half guard.
Laraque has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Laraque's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU2#
Laraque stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Howe.
Laraque bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
Laraque lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Laraque gets a double leg takedown into Howe's guard.
Laraque passes Howe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laraque not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laraque controlling the action here. #SU2#
Laraque gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T4#
Howe throws a sloppy head kick and Laraque moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Laraque shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Howe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU2#
Laraque decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Howe, up you get!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laraque throws the kick towards the body but Howe avoids it.#CL2#
Laraque closes the distance and pushes Howe back into the cage.
Howe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Howe fails to pull guard.
Laraque lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Laraque escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Laraque showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Laraque moves into the clinch.
Laraque wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Laraque is trying to trip Howe. He has hold of a leg but Howe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Laraque persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Laraque slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Howe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laraque is one step ahead there.
Laraque postures up and lands a big shot to Howe's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laraque controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Howe keeping moving, preventing Laraque from controlling successfully.
Laraque has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Howe is proving hard to escape from.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Howe being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Howe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Laraque to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Laraque throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Howe keeping moving, preventing Laraque from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laraque accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU2#
Laraque gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Howe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Howe tried to counter with a leg kick but Laraque avoided it.#TD2#
Laraque decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laraque is continuing to stall.
Georges Laraque has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Laraque wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howe keeps working.
Howe missing with punches from the bottom.
Laraque controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Laraque not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A punch combination from Laraque misses. #TD2#
Laraque closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Howe quickly recovers to half guard.
Howe scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Laraque manages to mount him!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laraque dominating with strikes here.
Laraque can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Howe is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laraque throws some wild stikes that Howe manages to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georges Laraque comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laraque has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Laraque! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Howe clinches up with Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Howe.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Howe.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Howe breaks the clinch.
Reynolds scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Fred Howe has been cut.
Alton Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Reynolds. No joy for Howe on that attempt.
Reynolds connects with a jab.
Reynolds cracks Howe with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Howe tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Reynolds pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Howe is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alton Reynolds! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Slate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howe was well out of range. Poor timing from Slate.#TD2#
Howe shoots in and bounces Slate off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Slate kicks Howe off and gets to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slate.
Slate is breathing heavily.
Slate shoots in and drives through. Howe sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Howe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've been hearing reports that Slate has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Slate darts in and clinches Howe up against the cage.#BC2#
Howe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slate shoots in for a takedown but Howe shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Slate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howe connects with the punch.#TD2#
Howe scores with a takedown into Slate's guard.#T1#
Howe 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.
Howe pushing down on Slate's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Howe is taking a breather. Slate 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#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slate trying to hold on to Howe's head to control him but Howe postures up.
Howe drops an elbow to the side of Slate's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Howe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slate with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Howe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Howe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Howe in particular looking to stall.
Slate wants to improve his position but Howe is controlling well.
Howe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Slate takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Howe gets a double leg takedown into Slate's guard.
Howe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Howe forces his way into half guard.
Howe controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Howe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Howe drives through with a takedown into Slate's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Howe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slate swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howe content to stall in guard here.
Howe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howe looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Slate looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Howe passes into half guard.
Fred Howe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Howe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Slate trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Slate is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howe pulls his head out easily.
Howe working the head and body with strikes.
Howe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Howe not doing much here.
Howe tries to pass to full mount but Slate defends it.
Slate missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Howe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Howe.
Howe throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Howe. Those never looked like landing.
Slate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Howe paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Howe forces Slate back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Howe breaks the clinch.
Howe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Howe dodges the punch combination from Slate.
#T4##TD2#
Howe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Slate is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Howe presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slate is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Howe works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Howe cracks Slate with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slate trying to strike off his back.
Howe stops Slate from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Howe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Howe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Slate can't do much from the bottom here.
Slate is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howe controlling from side mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Howe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Howe working the head with strikes.
Howe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Slate is looking for a sweep.
Slate wants to control but Howe postures up.
Howe takes a little break here. Slate wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Howe is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Slate looks calm but he's in trouble here. Howe gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Slate is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Howe lets go of the hold and Slate can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fred Howe! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Miller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch combination from Miller misses. #CL#
Miller closes the distance and pushes Howe back into the cage.
Miller wants to get back to striking at distance but Howe won't allow it.
#BC2#
Howe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howe shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense.
Howe tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Miller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Howe has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Howe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Howe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miller is keeping busy.#BC2#
Howe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Howe darts in and clinches Miller up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Howe.
Howe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miller's defenses.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miller tries to circle away but Howe has him pinned against the cage.
Miller is trying to push Howe away but Howe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Howe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Miller is defending well.#BC#
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Miller cracks Howe with an open hand slap.
Miller dives in and grabs Howe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Howe pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.#T2##CL#
Miller takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Howe jumps into guard, dragging Miller to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller throws an elbow that misses. Howe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miller's guard. Nice move by Howe!#REVB#
Miller striking off his back but it's not causing Howe any problems.
Howe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Howe staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Miller throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3##CL2#
Howe has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Howe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Howe's waist but Howe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Howe clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Howe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Howe.
Miller swings for the body but Howe moves out of range.
Howe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Howe stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##CL2#
Howe pushes Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Howe tries to pull guard but Miller won't allow it.
Howe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miller's efforts to push away.
Miller looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Howe jumps guard and drags Miller to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Miller has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Howe to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Miller is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Howe pulls down on the head and he's put Miller to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fred Howe! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Restless tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howe throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Howe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Restless looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Howe is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Restless's shoulder. That is not cool.
Restless has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Restless manages to get back to half guard.
Restless is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Howe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Restless doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howe.
Howe not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Restless is trying to get back to full guard.
Restless is trying to control but can't.
Restless is looking for a sweep. Howe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Howe moves nicely into side control.
Restless manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Howe wants to control but Restless is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Howe is looking for a sweep. Restless is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Restless 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! Howe is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hope Restless! |
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