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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Averno gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Averno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Averno stalling against the cage.
Averno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taylor blocks it with crossed arms.
Taylor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Averno is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Taylor wants a takedown but no success here.
Averno lands with a right to the head.
Averno lands a hook that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Averno gets through Taylor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Averno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is working for takedown but Averno is calmly controlling the position for now.
Averno lands a body punch.
Averno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Averno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Taylor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Averno gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Averno has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Taylor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Averno can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adan Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Averno lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taylor or not.
A short body shot lands from Averno as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Averno.
Averno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Averno is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Averno just leaning against Taylor, taking a breather.
Averno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Averno works on Taylor's body with a couple of short punches.
Averno stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Averno.
Taylor wants to take the fight to the mat but Averno manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Averno is controlling him.
Taylor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Averno fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Averno darts in and clinches Taylor up against the cage.#T2#
Averno pushes Taylor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Averno with a knee to the head.
Taylor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Averno gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Averno lands a hook that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Averno leaning against his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Averno.
A short right from Averno on the inside.
A short uppercut from Averno.
Averno prevents a takedown attempt there.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Averno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Averno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Averno lands with a left to the head.
Averno lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
The referee calls for Averno to work.
Averno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Averno stalling.
Come on Averno - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Averno just leaning against Taylor, taking a breather.
Averno receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Still in the clinch, Averno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Averno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Averno gets through Taylor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Averno pushes Taylor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Averno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taylor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Averno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor letting Averno take a breather here.#T4#
Taylor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Averno is keeping busy.
Taylor looking for a takedown.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Averno has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor wants to break free but Averno has control.
Averno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Averno cracks Taylor with a nice body shot.
Taylor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Averno pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Averno lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for Averno to work.
Averno lands a right hand.
Averno manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Averno's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisto Averno dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Taylor swings for the body but Averno moves out of range.
A jab from Taylor misses. #CL2#
Averno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Averno.
Averno holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Averno is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Averno lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averno lands with a short shot to the head.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Averno forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Averno.
Taylor trying to land knees to the body.
Averno digs a right hand underneath Taylor's ribcage. Taylor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Taylor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Averno lands a body shot.
Taylor tries a body shot but Averno blocks it.
Averno is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Averno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taylor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Averno.
Averno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taylor backwards. #TD#
Taylor drags the fight down to the ground.
Averno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
Averno showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Taylor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Taylor is trying to control the position but Averno postures up.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Averno is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Averno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Averno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Averno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Averno is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Averno has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Averno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Averno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Averno content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Taylor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Averno is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisto Averno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Averno clinches up against the cage.
Averno avoiding damage.
Taylor is trying to drag Averno to the mat but Averno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Averno stalling in the clinch.
Averno lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averno is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Averno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Averno prevents a takedown attempt there.
Averno prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adan Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Averno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Averno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taylor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Averno leaning against his opponent.
Taylor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Averno pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Averno closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Taylor to the mat! Taylor manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Averno sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sisto Averno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Taylor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Averno controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Taylor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Averno defends well.
Taylor controls Averno momentarily but Averno frees himself.
Averno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Taylor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Averno is looking to advance position but Taylor has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SUB#
Taylor is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Averno has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Taylor cracks Averno with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
BOOM! Taylor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Averno working to try and regain half guard.
Averno wants to hold on but Taylor pushes him away.
Taylor throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Averno because Taylor loaded up on that one.
Taylor lands a big elbow.
Taylor throws some wild stikes that Averno manages to avoid easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Averno can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Averno tries to hold on but Taylor pushes him away.
Averno is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Adan Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor lands a heavy elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adan Taylor.
I think Averno has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sisto Averno!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Averno misses with a takedown attempt - Von Braun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Von Braun slows down the pace here.
Averno pushes off an throws an elbow but Von Braun leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Averno gets underhooks to prevent Von Braun's takedown attempt.
Von Braun wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Averno has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averno throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Braun.
Averno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Braun has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Averno being controlled against the cage.
Averno stalls. #T1#
Von Braun can't break the clinch.
Von Braun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Averno.
Averno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Von Braun has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Averno stalling in the clinch but Von Braun improves position.
Averno content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Averno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Braun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Averno pulls his leg out and moves away.
Von Braun lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Von Braun.#CUT2#
It looks like Sisto Averno has been cut.#T2##CL#
Averno has closed the distance and engaged Von Braun in a clinch.
Averno misses with some punches.
Von Braun goes for a takedown attempt but Averno pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sisto Averno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barren Von Braun.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Von Braun is defended easily by Averno.
Von Braun fails with the takedown#CL#
and Averno counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Averno.
Averno swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Braun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Averno stalling in the clinch but Von Braun improves position.
Von Braun has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Averno after a bit of a struggle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Averno takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Averno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Averno - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Averno stalling against the cage.
Averno prevents the takedown attempt.
Averno misses with the head strike.
Averno controlling the action here for a moment.
Averno is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sisto Averno.
Von Braun fails to land the takedown.
Von Braun throws a head kick that misses
and Averno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Averno tries to clinch there but Von Braun circles away.
#CL2#
Von Braun closes the distance and clinches.
Von Braun has Averno pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Averno manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Von Braun manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Averno stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Von Braun has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Averno manages to get his head free but now Von Braun has transitioned to an armbar! Averno grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Von Braun! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barren Von Braun!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Averno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Averno is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Collier's half guard.
Collier moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#ES#
Collier is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Averno presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Averno stalls. #TD2#
Averno gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Collier regains guard.
#ES#
Collier is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Averno presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Averno looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collier misses with an elbow strike.
Averno is looking to break free of the clinch but Collier has double underhooks. #T1#
Come on Averno - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Averno manages to break the clinch.
Averno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Collier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Collier tries to close the distance and clinch but Averno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Averno misses with a series of wild punches.
Collier throws a big counter combination but Averno scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Collier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Collier looks to clinch
and Averno counters with an inside leg kick.
Collier misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
Collier shoots for a double leg takedown but Averno sprawls well. He's pushed Collier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Collier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Averno misses.
Collier tries to clinch up
and Averno counters with a straight right hand.
Averno looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Averno shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Collier's guard.#ES#
Collier is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Collier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Averno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Collier avoids it.#T3#
Collier tries a knee to the head but Averno blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collier.
Collier looking to throw knees to the head but Averno is blocking nicely.
#TD2#
Averno tightens his grip and picks Collier up, before dumping him to the ground. Collier manages to land in guard.
Collier seems keen to control Averno's posture.
Collier'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.
Collier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Averno manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Collier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Collier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4##SUB#
Collier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Collier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Collier seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU#
Collier stands up from Averno's guard - Collier perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Collier instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Collier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Collier tries to clinch but Averno moves out of range.
Averno throws a sloppy head kick and Collier moves out of range easily.
Collier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Collier swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Averno gets a double leg takedown into Collier's guard.
Collier pulls Averno in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averno looking to sit in guard and control but Collier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nelson Collier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Averno is breathing heavily.
Collier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Collier wants to control from the top but Averno keeps moving.
Collier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Averno has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Collier is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Averno.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collier scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Averno to see if he's OK.
Averno is not content to let Collier control the position. #SUB#
Collier in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Averno is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nelson Collier!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Averno throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Howard was covering up waiting for the punch and Averno finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Howard has his feet on Averno's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Howard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Howard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Howard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Averno looking to sit in guard and control but Howard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Howard 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Howard's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Howard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Averno has momentary wrist control but Howard slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard stays in close to Averno's body and controls the position.
Howard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Howard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Howard stays in close to Averno's body and controls the position.
Averno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Howard 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.
Howard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Averno being controlled here, momentarily.
Howard chips away with some ground and pound.
Howard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Howard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Howard is working Averno over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Averno wants to stand but Howard is controlling the position.
Howard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU#
Howard stands and steps away. Averno gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Averno looks winded!
Averno throws a head kick but Howard moves out of range.
#TD2#
Averno looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Howard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Averno looking to sit in guard and control but Howard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Howard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Howard lands a couple of elbows.
Howard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Howard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Howard landing some decent shots from guard.
Howard lands a couple of elbows.
Howard controlling from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Averno can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Howard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Howard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Howard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Howard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Howard is in close to Averno's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Howard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Howard throws a head kick but Averno moves out of range.
Averno with the counter takedown but Howard avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Howard.
Howard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Howard is looking to counter the offense by Averno and move into the clinch.
Averno lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Averno displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Howard.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but Averno shows good takedown defense.
Averno is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#TD2#
Averno looking to score a takedown here. Howard is defending well but Averno drives through and ends up in Howard's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averno would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Howard is controlling Averno's posture.
Averno is breathing heavily.#T1#
Averno looking to sit in guard and control but Howard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Howard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Howard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Howard landing some decent shots from guard.
Howard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2##SUB#
Howard 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.
Averno is looking to sweep but instead, Howard has passed into half guard.
Howard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Howard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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. Howard connects with a nice short shot to Averno's temple.
Howard is controlling the pace.
#SU#
Howard decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3#
Howard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD2#
Averno looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Howard has one foot on Averno's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Howard fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Howard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Howard showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Howard controlling the pace.
Averno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Howard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Averno is just riding it out for now. Howard eventually gives up the hold.
Howard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ricardo Howard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Howard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Averno defends it well.
Howard content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Howard dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Howard shoots for a double leg takedown but Averno sprawls well. He's pushed Howard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Averno staying out of range there.
Howard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Averno tries to clinch but Howard moves out of range.
Howard shoots in but no luck this time.
Averno wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Averno.
Howard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Howard wants to clinch.#T1#
Averno misses with a leg kick.
Howard fails with a takedown attempt.
Howard sets himself, and Averno steps forward looking for the clinch! Howard avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Averno misses with a head kick.
Averno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Averno drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Howard explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Howard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Averno to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Howard is looking to cinch up a triangle. Averno throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Howard's body to avoid the submission. Howard has instead reached around Averno's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Howard arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricardo Howard!
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