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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 104
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Mechanoid shoots in for a takedown but Howell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mechanoid closes the distance and clinches up with Howell, looking for a takedown. Mechanoid pushes Howell against the cage but Howell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Howell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mechanoid to the mat! Mechanoid manages to get full guard.
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Mechanoid is retaining full guard.
Howell trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mechanoid manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Howell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Howell working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mechanoid has passed into half guard!
Mechanoid trying to pass the guard but Howell defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanoid is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Mechanoid wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Mechanoid is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Howell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mechanoid defends well.
Howell tries to strike from the bottom.
Mechanoid throwing strikes but missing.
Mechanoid content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Howell is trying to keep Mechanoid in close.
Howell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Howell wants to control the position but Mechanoid says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Howell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mechanoid sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Howell's guard.
Mechanoid 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.
Mechanoid lands a heavy elbow.
Howell wants to hold on but Mechanoid pushes him away.
Howell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mechanoid raining down hammerfists from mount.
BOOM! Mechanoid connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mechanoid lands a big shot there that rocks Howell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mechanoid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mechanoid looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mechanoid scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mechanoid lands a couple of good shots and Howell has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Howell takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Mechanoid looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Mechanoid scores with punches to the body.
A lull in the action here.
Mechanoid lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Howell rolls, trying to escape but Mechanoid keeps control of the position.
What can Howell do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mechanoid's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Howell trying to control the hands but Mechanoid won't let him.
Howell tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Mechanoid wants to control the pace but Howell is squirming around nicely.
Howell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Howell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mechanoid looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Howell is working to get back to half guard.
Mechanoid with the ground and pound from mount.
Mechanoid raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mechanoid landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mechanoid loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Howell scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Mechanoid land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Mechanoid stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kryten Mechanoid!
An out of breath Kryten Mechanoid thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 81
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Howell shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Rodriguez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rodriguez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Howell's head.
Rodriguez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Howell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Howell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodriguez's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Howell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rodriguez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rodriguez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodriguez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Howell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Howell drops back looking for a leg! Rodriguez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodriguez manages to kick Howell off! Howell jumps back into Rodriguez's guard.
Howell wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Rodriguez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at California Top Team that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rodriguez controlling the position.
Rodriguez can't keep his opponent in guard - Howell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Howell trying to mount his opponent but Rodriguez defends it.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez is working hard here to advance position.
Howell trying to control from half guard but Rodriguez is working away. #SUB2#
Howell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodriguez is just riding it out for now. Howell eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Howell is working for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB2#
Howell is looking for a kimura but Rodriguez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Howell to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Howell is working for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending it quite comfortably.
Rodriguez tries to get to full guard but Howell has control of the leg.
Howell trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Howell is pressing down on Rodriguez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriguez is holding on for now.
Howell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Howell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Howell trying to mount his opponent but Rodriguez defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Devyn Howell will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Rodriguez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rodriguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Howell gets full guard.
Rodriguez stopping the sweep attempt from Howell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Howell is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rodriguez has his hands clasped together but Howell extends and breaks Rodriguez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Howell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devyn Howell! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 63
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Mechanoid slaps away a takedown attempt from Howell, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Mechanoid gets a double leg takedown into Howell's guard.#SUB2#
Howell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mechanoid is aware though and is defending well.
Howell looking to control.
Mechanoid trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mechanoid working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Howell wants to sweep here but Mechanoid controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanoid definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mechanoid landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Mechanoid avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mechanoid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howell is keeping the position for now.
Mechanoid 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.
Mechanoid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howell has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Howell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mechanoid landing with the ground and pound.
Mechanoid is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mechanoid scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Mechanoid distracts Howell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mechanoid controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mechanoid trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mechanoid's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Howell looking for subs off his back but Mechanoid has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mechanoid seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Howell taking some punishment here, with Mechanoid in his half guard.
Mechanoid takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mechanoid controlling the pace. #T3#
Howell tries to get to full guard but Mechanoid has control of the leg.
Howell missing with punches from the bottom.
Mechanoid working the head and body with strikes.
Mechanoid stalling.
Howell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mechanoid 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 trying to control from the bottom.
Howell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Howell.
Howell throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mechanoid distracts Howell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Howell keeping moving, preventing Mechanoid from controlling successfully.
Mechanoid postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Howell looking for a sweep. Not yet Howell, not yet.
Mechanoid wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Mechanoid looking to sit in guard and control but Howell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mechanoid 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#
Mechanoid lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mechanoid is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant 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. Mechanoid connects with a nice short shot to Howell's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howell taking some punishment here, with Mechanoid in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kryten Mechanoid dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Howell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mechanoid but Mechanoid pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Howell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
so Mechanoid counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mechanoid's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mechanoid works over Howell with some ground and pound from guard.
Mechanoid's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mechanoid is pushing down on Howell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Howell is fighting to maintain full guard but Mechanoid has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell is concentrating on defense, preventing Mechanoid from advancing position.
Howell is looking to control Mechanoid's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Howell avoid being mounted?
Mechanoid looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mechanoid winds up and cracks Howell with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Howell tries to roll over but Mechanoid keeps him under control.
Mechanoid passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mechanoid scoring with strikes but Howell is staying in there.
Mechanoid landing strikes from the mount and Howell is in trouble!
Howell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mechanoid postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Howell badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Mechanoid around the waist but Mechanoid pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Mechanoid is the winner by TKO! Mechanoid jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kryten Mechanoid!
Our winner, Kryten Mechanoid, 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 43
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Howell moves forwards but Ribeiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ribeiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Howell.
Howell controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Howell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Howell 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.
Ribeiro is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Howell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ribeiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Howell swings around for an armbar but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Howell's guard.#T1#
Howell throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ribeiro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Howell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ribeiro lands a couple of elbows.
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.
Ribeiro is looking to work some ground and pound but Howell has wrist control.#SUB#
Howell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribeiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ribeiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ribeiro pushes down on Howell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ribeiro is trying to control. Howell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ribeiro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Howell wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping busy.
Ribeiro prevents Howell from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Howell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ribeiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Howell is trying to keep Ribeiro in close.
Howell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
Ribeiro lands a couple of elbows.
Howell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribeiro trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro throwing strikes from guard but Howell blocks nicely.
Ribeiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Howell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ribeiro controls the pace.
Howell wants to sweep here but Ribeiro controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Howell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ribeiro on his heels. He'll look to pass Ribeiro's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Ribeiro managing to control the position.
Ribeiro can't keep his opponent in guard - Howell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ribeiro is trying to maintain the position but Howell is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Howell has latched onto it... Big trouble! Howell pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ribeiro is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Howell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devyn Howell! |
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Event:
Bone Benders TEST
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Howell dives in and scores a takedown into Frankenstein's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Frankenstein looking for a guillotine here but Howell defends easily.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Frankenstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell advances position into side control!#SUB#
Howell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frankenstein knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Howell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Frankenstein has escaped the position, nice work there.
Howell wants to control but Frankenstein is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Howell is trying to get an arm triangle but Frankenstein is defending well.
Frankenstein is looking for a sweep.
Howell controlling the position.
Frankenstein tries to buck Howell off but Howell is having none of it.
Howell is looking to take a break and control but Frankenstein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Howell tries for a kimura but Frankenstein is defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Frankenstein 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. #SUB#
Howell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frankenstein knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Frankenstein sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Howell passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Howell has hold of Frankenstein's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Frankenstein manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Frankenstein tries to reverse the position but Howell maintains control.#T3##SUB#
Howell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Frankenstein to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Frankenstein shrugs it off. #SUB#
Howell throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Frankenstein has his hands clasped together but Howell breaks the hold and Frankenstein is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Howell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devyn Howell! |
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Event:
STC12| GP Losers Round 3
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Mechanoid shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Howell is trying to defend but Mechanoid finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Howell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mechanoid content to control rather than advance.
Howell should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Howell wants to get back to full guard.
Howell keeps trying to improve his position.
Mechanoid is looking to stall here but Howell recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanoid's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mechanoid postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mechanoid definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mechanoid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Mechanoid landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Mechanoid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Howell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mechanoid has managed to get both his arms back between Howell's legs - danger averted.
Mechanoid postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Howell throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mechanoid looking to pass the guard.
Mechanoid wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Mechanoid pushing down on Howell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Howell trying to control but Mechanoid postures up.
#SUB2#
Howell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mechanoid frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Howell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mechanoid lands a big shot there that rocks Howell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mechanoid lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Howell hang on?#CUT#It looks like Devyn Howell has been cut.
Mechanoid with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mechanoid can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Howell is looking to escape.
Mechanoid cracks Howell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mechanoid cracks Howell with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kryten Mechanoid!
An out of breath Kryten Mechanoid thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
STC7| Hunter x Schwarzenegger
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Frankenstein closes the distance and clinches.
Frankenstein tries to pull guard but Howell won't allow it.
#TD2#
Howell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Howell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frankenstein defends it easily.
Howell keeping full guard, as Frankenstein tries to pass.
Howell is trying to control the position but Frankenstein postures up. #SUB2#
Howell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Frankenstein from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankenstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frankenstein could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Howell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frankenstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB2#
Howell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frankenstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frankenstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frankenstein wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Frankenstein stands and throws Howell's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Frankenstein 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 Frankenstein but great work by Howell.
Frankenstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
My spies in New York Public Gym inform me that Howell has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Howell trying to control the position but Frankenstein is working away. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Howell is trying to get an arm triangle but Frankenstein is defending well.
Frankenstein is not content to let Howell control the position. #SUB2#
Howell is trying to get an arm triangle but Frankenstein is defending well.
Frankenstein is trying to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Howell tries for a kimura but Frankenstein is defending well.
Frankenstein gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Frankenstein can't escape the position.
Howell takes Frankenstein's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Frankenstein is in trouble. #SUB2#
Howell working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Frankenstein won't enjoy being in this position. Howell looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Frankenstein is tapping - it's over boys! Howell picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devyn Howell! |
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Event:
STC5| Howell x Rodriguez
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Howell wants to hit a sweep here but Rodriguez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Howell there!
We've been hearing good reports from Howell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Howell taking shots to the head.
Howell is squirming around, avoiding Rodriguez's attempts to control the action.
Howell is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Howell tries to hold on but Rodriguez pushes him away.
Howell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rodriguez with a couple of short strikes.#CUT2#It looks like Devyn Howell has been cut.
Rodriguez loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Howell scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Rodriguez land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Rodriguez stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Rodriguez!
Jorge Rodriguez is the new heavyweight champion!
Jorge Rodriguez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
STC2| Grand Prix Round 1
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Frankenstein gets caught napping as Howell dives in and scores a takedown. Frankenstein manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Frankenstein 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. #SUB2#
Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frankenstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frankenstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Howell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frankenstein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howell has managed to get both his arms back between Frankenstein's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Frankenstein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Howell is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Howell advances to half guard. #SUB#
Frankenstein actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Howell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frankenstein is just riding it out for now. Howell eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Howell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Howell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Frankenstein could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Frankenstein tries to get to full guard but Howell has control of the leg. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Howell is working for a kimura but Frankenstein is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Howell seems to be looking for submissions.
Frankenstein looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Frankenstein wants to control but Howell is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Howell wants to work for an arm triangle but Frankenstein is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Frankenstein works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Frankenstein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frankenstein swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Frankenstein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Howell defends well.
Frankenstein keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Frankenstein is looking to sweep but instead, Howell has passed into half guard.
Howell wants to control but Frankenstein is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Frankenstein looking for submissions off his back.#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.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Howell wants to control but Frankenstein is keeping him busy.
My spies in New York Public Gym inform me that Howell has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Frankenstein wants to control but Howell is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Frankenstein looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howell wants to control but Frankenstein is keeping him busy.
Howell wants to free his trapped foot but Frankenstein is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5##SUB#
Frankenstein looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Frankenstein is defending against the submission attempts here by Howell.
#SUB2#
Howell is working for a kimura but Frankenstein is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Frankenstein looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frankenstein wants to improve his position but Howell is controlling well.
#T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Howell trying to control from half guard but Frankenstein is working away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Frankenstein tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Howell has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Frankenstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Frankenstein wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Frankenstein is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Frankenstein is working hard here to advance position.
Frankenstein trying to control the hands but Howell breaks the grip.
Howell tries to get the hooks in deep but Frankenstein pushed the leg off. #T7##SUB2#
Frankenstein 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 Howell gets his way!
#SUB2#
Howell is persistently looking for the submission but Frankenstein is defending it well.
Frankenstein manages to reverse the position and now he's in Howell's guard. Nice work there by Frankenstein.
#SUB2#
Howell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Frankenstein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Frankenstein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Frankenstein is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Howell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Howell has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T8##SUB#
Frankenstein had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howell defends it easily.
Howell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Frankenstein 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. #SUB2#
Howell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Frankenstein controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself. #SUB#
Frankenstein working for a triangle but Howell defends it easily.
#T9#
Howell trying to control but Frankenstein is working from the bottom.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Frankenstein is keeping the position.
Howell slips nicely into half guard.
Howell prevents Frankenstein from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frankenstein is looking to control Howell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Frankenstein avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devyn Howell dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R2##TD2#
Howell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Frankenstein did well to prevent Howell getting side control.#SUB#
Frankenstein actively working from the bottom here.
Howell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Howell wants to take a breather but Frankenstein is having none of it. #SUB2#
Howell wants to work for an arm triangle but Frankenstein is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Howell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Frankenstein has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Howell escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Howell!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankenstein is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Howell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Devyn Howell has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB#
Frankenstein looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howell wants to control but Frankenstein is keeping him busy.
Howell trying to mount his opponent but Frankenstein defends it.
Howell wants to control but Frankenstein is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Howell wants to work for an arm triangle but Frankenstein is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Howell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Frankenstein regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Howell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Frankenstein keeping full guard, as Howell tries to pass.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Frankenstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Frankenstein has his foot on Howell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howell works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Frankenstein working for a triangle but Howell defends it easily.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
Howell trying to control but Frankenstein is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Frankenstein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Howell wants to control from the top but Frankenstein keeps moving. #SUB#
Frankenstein 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.
Howell trying to control but Frankenstein is working from the bottom.
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 pushes down on Frankenstein's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Frankenstein trying to hold on to Howell's head to control him but Howell postures up.
#SUB2#
Howell is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Howell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frankenstein is just riding it out for now. Howell eventually gives up the hold.
Frankenstein trying to control but Howell postures up.
Howell prevents Frankenstein from improving his position.#T5##SUB2#
Howell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Frankenstein sees it coming and defends easily.
Howell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Frankenstein knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Frankenstein desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Howell wants to free his trapped foot but Frankenstein is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Howell is keen to just control but Frankenstein is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Howell dives in and scores a takedown into Frankenstein's guard.
Frankenstein wants to sweep here but Howell controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Frankenstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frankenstein being controlled here, momentarily.
Frankenstein is looking to stand up but Howell isn't so interested in that idea.
Howell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frankenstein is keeping the position for now.
Frankenstein trying to keep a closed guard but Howell is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Frankenstein is looking for a triangle but Howell pushes his legs off easily.
#T7##SUB2#
Howell drops back looking for a leg! Frankenstein is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Frankenstein manages to kick Howell off! Howell jumps back into Frankenstein's guard. #SUB#
Frankenstein is looking for a triangle but Howell pushes his legs off easily.
Howell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Frankenstein's guard.
Well,Frankenstein is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB2#
Howell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Frankenstein is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Frankenstein is refusing to be controlled, as Howell sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Frankenstein manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Frankenstein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Howell trying to control but Frankenstein is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Frankenstein looking for a guillotine here but Howell defends easily.
Howell passes Frankenstein's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9#
Howell passes to side control. #SUB2#
Howell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Frankenstein, who protects the arm well.
Frankenstein manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Howell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Frankenstein has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Howell is working for a kimura but Frankenstein is defending it quite comfortably.
Howell is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frankenstein is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devyn Howell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Howell 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Devyn Howell!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Devyn Howell!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Devyn Howell!
Devyn Howell wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Jeffrey Walker Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Howell pinned against the cage. Howell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Howell looks for a takedown but Jeffrey Walker Miller sprawls well.
Jeffrey Walker Miller goes for a double leg but Howell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Howell continues to drive forward.
Howell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jeffrey Walker Miller sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Howell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jeffrey Walker Miller's guard.
Jeffrey Walker Miller has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Howell has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Jeffrey Walker Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jeffrey Walker Miller with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Howell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jeffrey Walker Miller!
Devyn Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Jeffrey Walker Miller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Howell tries for a kimura but Jeffrey Walker Miller is defending well. #SUB#
Howell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jeffrey Walker Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Howell trying to control the action but Jeffrey Walker Miller is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Howell tries for a kimura but Jeffrey Walker Miller is defending well.
Jeffrey Walker Miller struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Howell is trying to get an arm triangle but Jeffrey Walker Miller is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Howell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##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!
Jeffrey Walker Miller prevents Howell from moving into mount. #SUB#
Howell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jeffrey Walker Miller is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Howell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jeffrey Walker Miller, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Howell has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Howell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Howell 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 takes Jeffrey Walker Miller's back.
You can see the frustration on Jeffrey Walker Miller's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Howell is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Jeffrey Walker Miller won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Howell off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devyn Howell! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Parker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Howell defends well and Parker ends up having to push Howell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Parker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Howell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Howell wants to sweep but no luck.
Parker looking to sit in guard and control but Howell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Howell slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Howell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Parker sees it coming and defends easily.
Howell is thwarting Parker's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Howell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Parker sees it coming and defends easily.
Parker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howell on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Howell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Parker has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Howell in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Parker tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Howell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Devyn Howell! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Country misses with a looping left.
Howell attempts a counter takedown but Country avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Howell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Country is trying to defend but Howell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Country gets full guard.#SUB#
Howell drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Howell seems to have locked his on tight now - Country screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Howell, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Devyn Howell! |
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