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Event:
SSG 302 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 17 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Howell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gerbandi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Howell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Howell pushes Gerbandi up against the cage in a clinch.
Gerbandi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Howell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gerbandi goes for a takedown attempt but Howell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gerbandi doesn't manage to clinch there - Howell circles away.
Gerbandi shoots for a double leg takedown but Howell sprawls well. He's pushed Gerbandi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leonard Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dani Gerbandi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Howell closes the distance and clinches.
Howell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gerbandi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Howell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gerbandi prevents it.
#T1#
Gerbandi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gerbandi looking for a takedown.
Howell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gerbandi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gerbandi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gerbandi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Howell moves into the clinch.
Howell stops a takedown attempt from Gerbandi.
#TD2#
Gerbandi is trying to trip Howell. He has hold of a leg but Howell is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gerbandi persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Howell is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Howell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gerbandi is aware though and is defending well.
Howell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gerbandi passes Howell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gerbandi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howell keeps working.
Howell wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gerbandi in particular looking to stall.
Gerbandi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Howell reverses the position - he's now on top in Gerbandi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howell manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (4) Gerbandi
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
Gerbandi trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom. #T4#
Howell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gerbandi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (4) vs (4) Gerbandi
Gerbandi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (4) vs (6) Gerbandi
Howell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gerbandi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Howell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gerbandi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gerbandi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Howell (8) vs (6) Gerbandi
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Howell just sinks the hooks in.
Gerbandi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gerbandi is in a bad position with Howell working for a choke. Gerbandi manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (8) vs (8) Gerbandi
Gerbandi controlling from the top position.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. #T6#
Howell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gerbandi is one step ahead there. #T7#
Gerbandi passes Howell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gerbandi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gerbandi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Howell! Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (8) vs (11) Gerbandi
Howell wants to hold on but Gerbandi pushes him away.
Howell is trying to reverse the position but instead Gerbandi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Howell (8) vs (14) Gerbandi
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gerbandi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Howell preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gerbandi.
Howell can't escape the position.
#T8##SUB2#
Gerbandi has his arm under Howell's chin here. Game over son! Gerbandi squeezes tightly and Howell is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dani Gerbandi!
Dani Gerbandi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Leonard Howell had this to say: 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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Event:
SSG 299 Thumb vs Bar
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Joao Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Howell dives in for a single leg takedown but Miyao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Miyao tries to counter by clinching up but Howell breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Miyao gets tackled into the cage by Howell. Howell maintains the clinch. #TD#
Miyao successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell won't allow Miyao to sweep him here.
Miyao is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (0) Howell
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Miyao frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (5) vs (0) Howell
Miyao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miyao wants to control the pace but Howell is squirming around nicely.
Howell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Howell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (5) vs (2) Howell
Miyao looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyao, not yet. #T2#
Howell stays in close to Miyao's body and controls the position.
Miyao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howell is one step ahead there.
Miyao seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Miyao trying to control the position.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyao tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Howell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (5) vs (5) Howell
Miyao is looking for a sweep.
Howell is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Miyao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Howell trying to control the position but Miyao is working away. #T4#
Miyao wants to control but Howell postures up.
Miyao is looking for a sweep.
Howell wants to control but Miyao is keeping him busy.
Howell controls the position.
Howell trying to control the action but Miyao is working from the bottom.
Miyao tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Miyao being controlled for a moment.
Miyao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Miyao is not content to let Howell control the position. #T6#
Howell laying and praying for a moment but Miyao takes advantage and regains half guard.
Howell tries to pass to full mount but Miyao defends it.
Miyao keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Howell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miyao has managed to free his arm - good work. #T7#
Miyao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyao moves into full guard.
Miyao keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Miyao is trying to control the position but Howell postures up.
Howell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Howell trying to control but Miyao is working from the bottom.
Miyao trying to keep a closed guard but Howell is proving a slippery customer.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Miyao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Howell defends well.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Miyao is keeping the position.#T9#
Howell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Howell working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Howell is posturing up here but Miyao has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Howell tries to roll out but it's too tight and Howell has to tap! Slick submission there by Miyao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Miyao!
A victorious Joao Miyao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Leonard Howell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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Event:
TPG 010
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 10 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Howell drives through and clinches with Marrero against the cage.
Marrero drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Howell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marrero goes for a takedown attempt but Howell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Marrero drives through and clinches with Howell against the cage.
#TD2#
Howell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Marrero is trying to keep an underhook but Howell manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marrero (0) vs (2) Howell
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Howell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marrero tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.#SUB#
Marrero actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell is thwarting Marrero's attempts to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Howell working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Howell wants to pass to mount but Marrero is defending the position. #T1#
Marrero manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Marrero working for a triangle but Howell defends it easily.
Marrero seems keen to control Howell's posture.
Howell passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marrero tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.#SUB#
Marrero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howell works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (0) vs (5) Howell#T2##SUB2#
Howell is trying to get an arm triangle but Marrero is defending well.
Marrero is looking for a sweep.
Marrero is trying to control Howell's posture but Howell avoids it.
Marrero is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Howell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Howell trying to control the action but Marrero is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Howell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marrero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marrero is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Howell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marrero, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Howell has hold of Marrero's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Marrero tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Howell cranks the arm and Marrero screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Marrero, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Leonard Howell!
Our winner, Leonard Howell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Luis Marrero was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 009
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cardosi doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Howell counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardosi (0) vs (2) Howell
Howell stalling.
Cardosi trying to control but Howell postures up.
Cardosi tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.
Cardosi manages to get to full guard.
Cardosi wants to sweep here but Howell controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Howell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardosi is keeping the position for now.
Howell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Howell trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Howell is sitting in close to Cardosi's body. Cardosi has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Howell is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Howell is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cardosi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thiago Cardosi!
An out of breath Thiago Cardosi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Leonard Howell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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Event:
TPG 007
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 8 losses; Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Howell gets a clinch.
Marrero prevents the takedown attempt.
Howell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marrero wants a takedown but no success here.
Marrero tries to score a body lock takedown but Howell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Howell gets underhooks to prevent Marrero's takedown attempt.
Leonard Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Marrero.
Howell is trying to drag Marrero to the mat but Marrero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marrero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Marrero wants the takedown. Howell is fighting it off but Marrero persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Howell's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (0) vs (2) Marrero
Howell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marrero looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Marrero sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Howell doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Marrero paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Howell - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leonard Howell!
A very excited looking Leonard Howell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Luis Marrero was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 008
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Howell drives through and clinches with Cardosi against the cage.
Cardosi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Howell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Cardosi is trying to trip Howell. He has hold of a leg but Howell is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cardosi persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (0) vs (2) Cardosi
Howell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell keeping full guard, as Cardosi tries to pass.
Cardosi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (0) vs (5) Cardosi
Howell gets back to half guard.
Cardosi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Cardosi is trying to work for a kimura but Howell is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (0) vs (8) Cardosi
Howell can't escape the position.
#T1#
Howell wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Howell (0) vs (11) Cardosi#SUB2#
Howell showing good submission defense here.
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Howell rolls, trying to escape but Cardosi keeps control of the position.
Will Cardosi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Howell is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Howell is keeping busy.
Howell tries to break free.
Cardosi is looking to control Howell but Howell is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cardosi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Howell has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T2#
Howell tries to escape but Cardosi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Howell has hold of Cardosi's leg, trying to break free but it's let Cardosi lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Howell is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Cardosi throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thiago Cardosi!
A relieved looking Thiago Cardosi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Leonard Howell had this to say: 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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Event:
TPG007
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Marrero moves into the clinch.
Howell is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Marrero gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marrero (2) vs (0) Howell
Marrero wants to free his trapped foot but Howell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Howell wants to get back to full guard.
Howell is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Marrero works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (5) vs (0) Howell#SUB#
Marrero wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Howell, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Marrero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Marrero trying to control the position but Howell is working away. #SUB#
Marrero tries for a kimura but Howell is defending well.
Howell sneaks back into half guard.
Marrero trying to control from half guard but Howell is working away.
Howell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Howell has his hands on Marrero's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marrero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marrero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howell on the ground.#T2#
Howell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marrero manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marrero (5) vs (2) Howell
Howell pushes down on Marrero's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Marrero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Marrero! Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (5) vs (5) Howell
Howell wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Marrero is squirming around, avoiding Howell's attempts to control the action.
Marrero definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Marrero really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Howell wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Marrero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Howell working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Marrero turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Howell off and cradles Marrero's limp body as Howell celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Leonard Howell!
Leonard Howell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Luis Marrero had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 006
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Nozadzi instigates a clinch.
Nozadzi looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Howell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (2) Howell#SUB#
Nozadzi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Howell passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (5) Howell
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep.
Nozadzi keeping his opponent close.#SUB2#
Howell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell trying to control the action but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Howell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nozadzi keeps working.
Nozadzi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nozadzi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Howell passes Nozadzi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Howell is pressing down on Nozadzi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nozadzi is holding on for now.
Howell prevents Nozadzi from improving his position.
Nozadzi is looking to control Howell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nozadzi avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Howell is looking for a kimura here.
Nozadzi wants to improve his position but Howell is controlling well.
#T2#
Nozadzi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Howell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Howell's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (5) Howell#SUB#
Nozadzi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Nozadzi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Howell is really stuck here.
Nozadzi doesn't have the hooks in and Howell manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (7) Howell
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for a guillotine here but Howell defends easily.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Nozadzi trying to control the position.
Nozadzi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howell manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (6) vs (7) Howell
Howell wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Howell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Howell controls Nozadzi momentarily but Nozadzi frees himself.
Nozadzi trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nozadzi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (9) vs (7) Howell#T4##SUB#
Nozadzi tries for a kimura but Howell is defending well.
Nozadzi wants to control but Howell is keeping him busy.
Howell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Howell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nozadzi trying to control the position but Howell is working away. #SUB#
Nozadzi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A lull in the action here as Nozadzi stalls from top position.#T5#
Nozadzi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Howell regains half guard.
Howell is looking for a sweep. Nozadzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nozadzi not doing much here.
Nozadzi is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Howell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi stopping the sweep attempt from Howell.
Nozadzi content to stall in guard here.
Nozadzi wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Howell working for a triangle but Nozadzi defends it easily.
Nozadzi wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving. #T7#
Nozadzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Howell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nozadzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howell is keeping the position for now.
Howell is trying to control the position but Nozadzi postures up.
Nozadzi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Howell is trying to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi wants to pass to mount but Howell is defending the position. #T8#
Nozadzi controlling the action here.
Nozadzi tries to pass to full mount but Howell defends it. #SUB#
Nozadzi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Howell actively working from the bottom here.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Howell is defending well. #T9#
Nozadzi is thwarting Howell's attempts to control the position.
Nozadzi tries to pass to full mount but Howell defends it.
Howell is trying to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi uses his free foot to push down on Howell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Howell. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (12) vs (7) Howell
Nozadzi is looking to work his way around to Howell's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Nozadzi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Howell is looking to escape.
Howell working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Nozadzi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Nozadzi (15) vs (7) Howell#SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for the choke from the back position but Howell is controlling his hands well.
Howell tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Howell is trying to escape the mount.
Nozadzi wants to control the pace but Howell is squirming around nicely.
Howell is controlling an arm, preventing Nozadzi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Nozadzi is working for a guillotine from mount but Howell frees his head quite easily.
Nozadzi wants to control the pace but Howell is squirming around nicely. #T11##SUB#
Nozadzi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Howell is surviving well by controlling Nozadzi's body position as best he can.
Nozadzi wants to control the pace but Howell is squirming around nicely.
Howell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Nozadzi looking to secure an arm triangle but Howell defends it well.
Howell working to try and regain half guard.
Nozadzi fails to move to back control. #T12#
Nozadzi trying to control but Howell is having none of it.
Howell regains half guard.
Nozadzi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (18) vs (7) Howell
Nozadzi looking to control but Howell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Howell defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nozadzi.
Nozadzi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Howell is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Howell has given up his back here. Will Nozadzi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Nozadzi (21) vs (7) Howell
Howell staying busy and making it hard for Nozadzi to control. #SUB#
Nozadzi is looking for the choke from the back position but Howell is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Howell right now.
#SUB#
Nozadzi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Howell has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nozadzi has the hooks in. Howell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nozadzi tries to keep control of the position but Howell is staying busy.
Nozadzi controlling well, preventing Howell from escaping the position.
#T14#
Howell keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Nozadzi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Howell is defending well though. Nozadzi let's go of the attempt for now.
Howell tries to break free.
#SUB#
Nozadzi working for a choke but Howell is defending well.
Howell trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozadzi takes the fight on points by 21 to 7.
Our winner, Zurab Nozadzi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Leonard Howell was interviewed post fight and said 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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Event:
TPG 005
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Marrero darts in and clinches Howell up against the cage.
Howell is looking for a takedown.
Marrero looking for a takedown.
Marrero goes for a takedown attempt but Howell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Howell gets a clinch.
Howell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marrero has Howell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Howell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Leonard Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Marrero.#TD2#
Marrero tightens his grip and picks Howell up, before dumping him to the ground. Howell manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (0) vs (2) Marrero#SUB#
Howell is looking to cinch up a triangle. Marrero throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Howell's body to avoid the submission. Howell has instead reached around Marrero's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Howell arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leonard Howell!
Leonard Howell very nearly forgot to thank Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Luis Marrero had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TPG 004
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Alan Arnolds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Arnolds has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Arnolds has clasped his hands together around Howell's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arnolds (4) vs (0) Howell
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Arnolds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Howell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Howell's face as Arnolds controls the position.
Howell is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Arnolds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arnolds happy to just control the position for now.
Howell is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnolds working away.#SUB#
Arnolds tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arnolds has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Arnolds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Howell is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Arnolds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arnolds trying to control the action but Howell is working from the bottom.
Howell wants to control but Arnolds postures up.
Arnolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howell keeps working.
Howell tries to buck Arnolds off but Arnolds is having none of it.
Howell stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Howell can't do much from the bottom here.
Howell tries to buck Arnolds off but Arnolds is having none of it.
Howell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arnolds tries for a kimura but Howell is defending well. #SUB#
Arnolds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Howell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Howell is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Arnolds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Howell, who protects the arm well.
Howell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell struggling a bit here.
Howell is looking for a sweep.
Arnolds moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Arnolds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Howell has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Arnolds takes a little break here. Howell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Howell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arnolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howell keeps working.
Howell is looking to reverse the position.
Arnolds is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Arnolds tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arnolds has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Howell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Arnolds's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Howell actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Howell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Howell is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Arnolds thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arnolds trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom.
Arnolds passes Howell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arnolds trying to mount his opponent but Howell defends it.
Howell gets back to full guard.
Howell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Arnolds trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom.
Arnolds pushing down on Howell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T5#
Arnolds is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell trying to control here.
Howell is looking for a sweep. Arnolds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arnolds has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arnolds (7) vs (0) Howell
Howell tries to reverse the position but Arnolds maintains control.
Arnolds pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Howell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Arnolds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Howell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arnolds controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Arnolds prevents Howell from getting the reversal.
Howell wants to control but Arnolds is having none of it.
Arnolds can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Howell is looking to escape. #SUB#
Arnolds looking to secure an arm triangle but Howell defends it well.
Howell wants to hold on but Arnolds pushes him away.
Howell regains half guard.
Howell wants to get back to full guard.
Arnolds works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arnolds (10) vs (0) Howell
Howell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arnolds trying to control but Howell is having none of it.
Howell tries to hold on but Arnolds postures up.#T7#
Arnolds moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Arnolds (13) vs (0) Howell#SUB#
Arnolds is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Howell is defending well though. Arnolds let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Arnolds is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Howell has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Arnolds is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Howell has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Arnolds gets his hands free as Howell looks to control. #SUB#
Arnolds patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Arnolds has the hooks in. Howell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Howell is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Arnolds gets his way!
Howell is trying to break free.
#T8##SUB#
Arnolds is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Howell knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Howell for a finish.
Howell prevents Arnolds from getting a body triangle.
Howell breaks Arnolds's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arnolds (13) vs (2) Howell
Howell wants to control from the top but Arnolds keeps moving. #SUB#
Howell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arnolds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howell has managed to get both his arms back between Arnolds's legs - danger averted.
Arnolds wants to sweep here but Howell controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Arnolds working for a triangle but Howell defends it easily.
Arnolds is breathing heavily.
Howell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Arnolds controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself.
Howell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Arnolds controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arnolds pulls Howell in close to his closed guard and prevents Howell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Howell sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Arnolds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howell defends it easily.
Howell slips nicely into half guard.#T10#
Howell is looking to advance position but Arnolds won't allow it. #SUB2#
Howell seems to be looking for submissions.
Arnolds is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Howell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Howell's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arnolds (17) vs (2) Howell
Arnolds has the hooks in. Howell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Arnolds is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Howell showing good submission defense here.
Howell is in bad spot here.
Arnolds is not going to allow Howell to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Howell preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Arnolds. #SUB#
Arnolds is persistently looking for the submission but Howell is defending it well.
#SUB#
Arnolds is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Howell is defending well though. Arnolds let's go of the attempt for now.#T11#
Howell breaks Arnolds's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arnolds (17) vs (4) Howell
Arnolds keeping full guard, as Howell tries to pass.
Arnolds wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Howell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arnolds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howell has managed to get both his arms back between Arnolds's legs - danger averted.
Howell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howell keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Arnolds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Howell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Howell won't allow Arnolds to sweep him here.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Howell postures up.
Howell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Howell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Arnolds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Howell wants to control from the top but Arnolds keeps moving.
Arnolds pulls Howell in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Arnolds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Arnolds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Arnolds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Howell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
Arnolds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howell stays in close to Arnolds's body and controls the position.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Arnolds is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Arnolds is keeping the position.
Howell trying to control but Arnolds is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Arnolds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arnolds is controlling Howell's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnolds takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
Alan Arnolds seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Leonard Howell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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Event:
TPG 003
Date: Aug 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Benny Darius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Darius moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Howell tightens his grip and picks Darius up, before dumping him to the ground. Darius manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darius (0) vs (2) Howell#SUB2#
Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Howell is pushing down on Darius's leg trying to pass to half guard. Darius is fighting to maintain full guard but Howell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Darius wants to improve his position but Howell is controlling well.
Howell content to control rather than advance.
Darius gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Darius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Howell defends well.
Darius has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darius wants to sweep but no luck.
Darius lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darius (2) vs (2) Howell#T1#
Howell wants to sweep but no luck.
Darius wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Darius is really struggling to control Howell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Darius definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Darius stopping the sweep attempt from Howell.
Howell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Darius trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom.
Darius wants to pass the guard but Howell is keeping the position.
Darius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Howell trying to keep a closed guard but Darius is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Howell is looking for a triangle but Darius pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Darius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darius is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Howell trying to keep a closed guard but Darius is proving a slippery customer.
Darius's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Howell controls Darius momentarily but Darius frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Howell is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darius (2) vs (4) Howell
Howell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Howell postures up.
Howell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Darius is trying to control the position but Howell postures up.
Darius is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Darius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Darius lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darius (4) vs (4) Howell#SUB2#
Howell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Darius defends it easily.
Howell working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Darius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darius advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Darius (7) vs (4) Howell#SUB#
Darius is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Howell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Howell sneaks back into half guard.
Howell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Howell gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Howell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darius trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darius looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Howell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howell seems keen to control Darius's posture.
Darius trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom.
Darius sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Darius is fighting to break Howell's control of his arms but Howell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Howell is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darius (7) vs (6) Howell#SUB#
Darius looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Howell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darius is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Darius has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Darius is controlling Howell's posture.#T5#
Howell preventing the sweep.
Darius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darius (9) vs (6) Howell
Darius postures up.
Howell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Darius slips nicely into half guard.
Darius is thwarting Howell's attempts to control the position.
Howell is concentrating on defense, preventing Darius from advancing position.
Darius wants to free his trapped foot but Howell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Howell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Darius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darius advances to half guard. #T6#
Howell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Howell keeping full guard, as Darius tries to pass.
Darius passes into half guard.
Darius prevents Howell from improving his position.
Darius is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Darius (12) vs (6) Howell
Howell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Darius looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Howell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Darius avoids the attempt from Howell to control.#SUB#
Darius jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Howell manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Darius is trying to get an arm triangle but Howell is defending well. #T7#
Howell tries to improve position but can't.
Howell is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB#
Darius has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Howell is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Darius yanks on the arm and Howell is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Darius.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Benny Darius!
After the big win, Benny Darius made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Leonard Howell spoke after the fight, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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Event:
TPG 002
Date: Aug 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sam Owen!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Howell has closed the distance and engaged Owen in a clinch.
#TD2#
Owen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Howell is trying to keep an underhook but Owen manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (0) vs (2) Owen
Howell is looking for a sweep. Owen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Owen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Howell defend it? Owen steps over the head and cranks it - Howell is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Owen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Owen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sam Owen made sure he mentioned Silverguard Outfitters 🛡, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Leonard Howell had this to say: 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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Event:
TPG 001
Date: Aug 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Howell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leonard Howell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anders moves out of range of the leg kick from Howell.
Anders lands a nice leg kick that just misses Howell's sensitive parts.
Howell blocks a low kick nicely.
Howell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Howell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anders tries to score with a low kick but Howell moves his leg out of the way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anders tries to work over Howell's front leg with a kick but Howell checks it.
Anders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Howell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anders lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Howell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Howell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anders tries to clinch but Howell moves out of range.
Anders stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Howell.
Anders checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ryk Anders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anders scoring well with a low kick there.
Howell checks a low kick from Anders.
Anders finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anders connects with a solid leg kick.
Howell tries a low kick but Anders avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Howell throws a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anders lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Howell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Howell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Howell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Howell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Anders napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anders is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2#
Howell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Anders's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Howell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anders, who protects the arm well.
Anders tries to buck Howell off but Howell is having none of it.
Anders is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Howell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Leonard Howell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anders is looking to improve his position.
Howell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anders wants to improve his position but Howell is controlling well.
Howell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anders manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Anders escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anders wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Howell drops back looking for a leg! Anders is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anders manages to kick Howell off! Howell jumps back into Anders's guard.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Anders is keeping the position.#SUB#
Anders escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Howell trying to control but Anders is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Anders had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howell defends it easily.
Anders controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leonard Howell.
I think Howell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Leonard Howell!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Leonard Howell!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Leonard Howell!
Leonard Howell wins by unanimous decision!
Leonard Howell gave a mention to Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Ryk Anders spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a competitor, and I know a lot of people say that, but I'm not going to give in or be intimidated by anybody!'. |
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Event:
BMF 002
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Howell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Howell misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Josh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Howell has a couple of punches blocked by Josh.
Howell is trying to maintain a safe position but Josh gets an underhook and turns Howell into the ropes.
Howell prevents a body shot from Josh.
Josh lands a shoulder strike.
Josh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Josh scores with a shot to the side of Howell's head.
Howell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Howell struggles to land a body shot inside as Josh controls his hands.
Howell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Howell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Josh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Howell looking to throw knees to the head but Josh is blocking nicely.
Josh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Josh misses with a body punch.
Howell working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Josh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Howell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Josh misses with a punch on the inside.
Howell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Howell misses with an elbow over the top.
Josh throws an elbow but it misses.
Josh has a couple of punches blocked by Howell.
Howell blocks an elbow strike from Josh.
Josh blocking some punches.
Josh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Howell's elbow.
A hook to the body from Josh.
Josh connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Leonard Howell has been cut.
Howell blocks the elbow strike.
Good body shot from Josh.
Howell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Josh backwards.
Josh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Howell. #T2#
Howell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Howell throws a punch but it's blocked by Josh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Josh.
Howell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Howell tries to throw a body punch but Josh avoids it by throwing Howell back against the ropes.
Josh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Howell is defending well for now.
Josh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Howell backwards.
Howell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Howell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Howell trying to stall but Josh improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Howell.
Howell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Josh blocks an uppercut.
Josh throws an elbow but it misses.
Howell trying to stall but Josh improves his position.
Howell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rogan Josh.
I think Josh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 9:10
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 9:10
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogan Josh!
After winning the bout, Rogan Josh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Leonard Howell had this to say: 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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Event:
BMF 001🤼
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mark Jackacy!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Howell wants to clinch.
Howell tries to clinch up but Jackacy circles away and keeps his distance.
Howell wants to clinch up but Jackacy keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Howell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Howell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackacy after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Jackacy has picked Howell up - he's going for a ride! Jackacy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (0) vs (2) Jackacy
Jackacy wants to pass to mount but Howell is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell wants to control but Jackacy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackacy controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Jackacy is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Howell is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Jackacy!
Mark Jackacy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Leonard Howell had this to say: 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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Event:
Fight World 001
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Silvio Van De Leide!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Van De Leide has Howell up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Van De Leide jumps guard and drags Howell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Van De Leide looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Van De Leide has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Howell should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Van De Leide has tightened it up now! Howell should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Silvio Van De Leide!
Silvio Van De Leide thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Leonard Howell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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