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Event:
SMASH: Brown vs Mumba
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Howell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Lange looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lange with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Howell connects with a nice short shot to Lange's temple.
Howell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lange wants to get back to his feet.
Howell trying to control the action but Lange is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Howell stands up from half guard.
Lange fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lange misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howell tries for a takedown but Lange sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lange drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howell sprawls and moves away.
Howell checks a leg kick.
No luck for Howell with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Lange misses with a double jab.
Lange sets himself, and Howell steps forward looking for the clinch! Lange avoids it this time.#TD2#
Lange gets caught napping as Howell dives in and scores a takedown. Lange manages to retain guard.
Howell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Howell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell passes into half guard. #SU2#
Howell stands up and beckons Lange to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Howell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lange to the mat! Lange manages to get full guard.
Howell throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Howell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lange is looking to stand up but Howell isn't so interested in that idea.
Howell told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Lange looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Howell is in close to Lange's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Howell working some strikes from top position.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
Howell is looking to work some ground and pound but Lange has wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howell is looking to work some ground and pound but Lange has wrist control.
Howell with a nice head shot there.
Lange is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Howell dives into side control.
Lange wants to control but Howell postures up.
Howell tries to move to mount but Lange blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell cracks Lange with a big right hand but Lange just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB2#
Howell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lange tries to escape but Howell is in control. #T3#
Howell trying to control the action but Lange is working from the bottom.
Howell looks up at the clock and then as Lange takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Howell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lange wants to control but Howell postures up.
Howell working the head and body with strikes.
Lange looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lange wants to control but Howell postures up.
Howell landing a few strikes.
Lange is pushing Howell's head away, looking to escape. Howell manages to hold on to the position though.
Lange takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Howell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Howell scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Lange is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Howell can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amari Howell! |
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Event:
SMASH: Ghetea vs Hun
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Howell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Howell fails to land the takedown.
Handler scores with a jab to the body.
Howell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Handler connects with a single shot there.
Howell backs away from a small jab... but Handler lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Howell crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Handler with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jacob Handler!
After winning the bout, Jacob Handler 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:
FCL - 28
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Howell fails with the takedown
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
Howell has his takedown stuffed
and Hawk counters with a left to the body.
Howell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hawk has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hawk lunges at Howell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Howell's hand. #TD#
Hawk gets caught flat footed, as Howell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Howell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hawk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Howell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Howell drops back looking for a leg! Hawk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hawk manages to kick Howell off! Howell jumps back into Hawk's guard.
Howell wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving. #T1#
Howell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Howell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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.
An elbow from Howell crashes against the mat.
Howell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hawk is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
Howell is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hawk looks calm but he's in trouble here. Howell gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hawk is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Howell lets go of the hold and Hawk can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amari Howell! |
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Event:
FCL - 26
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Howell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brooks has momentary wrist control but Howell slips an elbow through the middle.
Howell with a nice head shot there.#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.
Howell distracts Brooks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brooks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Brooks is rocked!#SUB#
Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brooks is still in real trouble! Can Howell finish him?
Howell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brooks trying to keep a closed guard but Howell is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Brooks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Brooks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Howell pushes a forearm under Brooks's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Brooks is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amari Howell! |
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Event:
FCL - 23
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Howell is looking to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Howell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Schmidt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Howell tries to improve position but can't.
Schmidt 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.
Schmidt wants to control but Howell is keeping him busy.
Howell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schmidt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Schmidt postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Schmidt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Howell keeping his opponent close.
Schmidt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Howell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Schmidt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Howell has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Schmidt throws a strike aimed at the side of Howell's head but Howell avoids it well.
Schmidt throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Howell regains half guard.
Howell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schmidt is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell is trying to stand.
Howell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schmidt.
Howell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Schmidt has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Howell defend it? Schmidt steps over the head and cranks it - Howell is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Schmidt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xavier Schmidt!
Xavier Schmidt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SUPREME 17
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1#
McConor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Howell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Howell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Howell seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. McConor is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Amari Howell!
Amari Howell retains his welterweight title!
In defeat, Gregor McConor stepped up to the mic, saying 'Your wife is in me dms hey baby, chat you up at the nightclub at my afterparty, you fooking bitch you little hoe.'. |
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Event:
SUPREME 12
Date: Feb 14, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Howell.
Howell throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Howell is trying to get an arm triangle but Ibarra is defending well.
Howell grinds an elbow into Ibarra's temple. #SUB#
Howell has hold of Ibarra's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ibarra seems comfortable defending it but Howell has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ibarra is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ibarra is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Howell couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amari Howell!
Amari Howell retains his welterweight title! |
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Event:
SUPREME 7
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Howell misses with a takedown attempt - Primeiro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Primeiro takes a swing at Howell's ribcage but misses.
Howell looks for a takedown but Primeiro sprawls well.
A cross from Primeiro lands.
Primeiro with a jab.
Howell with a poor takedown
and Primeiro counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amari Howell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Primeiro with a nice calf kick.
A cross from Primeiro lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Primeiro.
Howell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Primeiro.
A decent looking cross lands there for Primeiro.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Howell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Primeiro on his heels. He'll look to pass Primeiro's guard now, I'm sure.
Howell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Primeiro has control of Howell's left arm, preventing Howell from doing any damage. #T1#
Howell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Primeiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Howell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Howell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Primeiro looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Primeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT#It looks like Renato Primeiro has been cut.
Primeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Howell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Primeiro looking to control.
#T2#
Primeiro keeping full guard, as Howell tries to pass.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Primeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Primeiro keeping full guard, as Howell tries to pass.
Howell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#That has opened up Renato Primeiro's cut even more.
Howell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Howell lands a couple of digs.#ROC#Primeiro is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Renato Primeiro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Howell is stalling in the full guard.
Primeiro is still in real trouble! Can Howell finish him?
Howell arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Primeiro's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Amari Howell!
Amari Howell is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Liu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Howell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Liu won't be happy with that.
Howell is chipping away with strikes.
Howell lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Howell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Liu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Howell advances to full mount. #SUB#
Howell has control of Liu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Liu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Liu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Howell lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB#
Howell is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Howell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Amari Howell! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Malick scores with a body shot.
Howell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Malick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Malick.
Howell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Malick pulls his leg out and moves away.
Howell has his takedown stuffed
and Malick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morton Malick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amari Howell.#TD2#
Howell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Malick napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Howell has hold of Malick's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Malick tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Howell cranks the arm and Malick screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Malick, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Amari Howell! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Howell wants to clinch.
Zakrzewski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zakrzewski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Howell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Howell tries to counter with a takedown but Zakrzewski is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Howell tries to keep at a distance but Zakrzewski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zakrzewski unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD2#
Zakrzewski successfully pulls guard.
Howell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Howell works over Zakrzewski with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell with a nice head shot there.
Howell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#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. #T1#
Howell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Howell postures up and lands a big shot to Zakrzewski's brow.
Howell stands up over Zakrzewski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Zakrzewski is retaining full guard.
Howell cracks Zakrzewski with a solid left hand.
Zakrzewski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howell works over Zakrzewski with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Zakrzewski 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.
Zakrzewski looks winded!
Howell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Howell stands up over Zakrzewski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Howell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zakrzewski is proving hard to escape from.
Howell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Howell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zakrzewski has momentary wrist control but Howell slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#Zakrzewski is rocked!
Howell stands up over Zakrzewski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zakrzewski is still in real trouble! Can Howell finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell gets to his feet and stands over Zakrzewski, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Zakrzewski felt that one! Howell unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Zakrzewski from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amari Howell! |
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