Post by The Sandmen on Jun 9, 2014 17:06:47 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Howe while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Naho Sugiyama doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Howe decides to launch some tentative punches
Naho Sugiyama takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Sugiyama has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Nice punch by Naho Sugiyama
that nearly tags Howe.
Naho Sugiyama tries to bring the fight to the ground
Howe goes down.
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Howe
Sugiyama positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Howe's being punished here!
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Howe
Howe tries to move on the ground and shows Naho Sugiyama a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Howe's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Howe has a small cut in her Forehead
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Howe
1:02 Round 1 and Sugiyama is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Naho Sugiyama pushes Jennifer Howe against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Sugiyama jumps and tries to free her leg! Howe doesn't allow this but Naho Sugiyama is able to get half guard here.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Howe
Stand up! This is what Sugiyama's cornermen are shouting. Jennifer Howe is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Howe is taking this opportunity to rest.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Howe
Jennifer Howe attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Howe manages to switch to full guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Howe
Howe cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Sugiyama can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Naho Sugiyama pushes Jennifer Howe against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Sugiyama jumps and tries to free her leg! Howe doesn't allow this but Naho Sugiyama is able to get half guard here.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Howe
Jennifer Howe attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Howe manages to switch to full guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Howe
Howe tries to close her guard around Sugiyama
She succeeds!
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Howe
Jennifer Howe launches a few punches to Sugiyama's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sugiyama tries to cover her face,
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Howe
Howe tries to move on the ground and shows Naho Sugiyama a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Howe's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Howe
Sugiyama is in closed guard... Howe tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Naho Sugiyama!
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama launches a few punches to Howe's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Howe tries to cover her face,
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama measures the resilience of Howe's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Howe's side.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Howe tries to open up Naho Sugiyama's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Sugiyama in the side of the head
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Jennifer Howe tries to better her position on the ground...
Howe is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Howe can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Howe positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Sugiyama's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Howe clumsily fails here and it's time for Naho Sugiyama to fight back!
Naho Sugiyama tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Howe in her guard...
Naho Sugiyama moves to half guard.
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama tries to close the guard.
Sugiyama put Jennifer Howe in closed guard.
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Howe is in closed guard... Sugiyama tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jennifer Howe!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Jennifer Howe tries to roll to her side and trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard...
Naho Sugiyama rolls her over and takes her back!
Sugiyama is in rear mount over Howe
Jennifer Howe doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jennifer Howe. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Howe pushes Naho Sugiyama and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Sugiyama steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Sugiyama moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Howe with a double overhooks!
Sugiyama throws a hook
She fails to land it.
Sugiyama studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama and Howe engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Naho Sugiyama!
Howe ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Jennifer Howe looks to counter!
Howe is holding Naho Sugiyama's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Naho Sugiyama shows great balance while pushing away Jennifer Howe
Crisp uppercut by Sugiyama followed by a hard jab
Howe deflects the blows.
Howe is trying to counter now!
Howe tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Howe is clinching with Sugiyama.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Naho Sugiyama tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Howe is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Naho Sugiyama tries to holds Jennifer Howe in a clinch against the fence
Sugiyama pushes back Howe's head with her forehand and tries some puches to her ribs, Howe was unable to deferece herself and those puches landed hard
Hard blow to Howe's mid-section, she seems hurt
Jennifer Howe pushes away Sugiyama trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sugiyama stumbles backwards and Jennifer Howe circles to get the center of the cage
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sugiyama looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Jennifer Howe's punches
Sugiyama measures the resilience of Howe's chin with an uppercut while Howe lands some great crosses.
Howe's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Naho Sugiyama shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jennifer Howe sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Howe launches a furious hook!
That hits Sugiyama's chin like a wrecking ball! Sugiyama loses balance and goes to the mat.
Howe is standing while Sugiyama is on the ground on her back
Jennifer Howe steps back and allows Sugiyama to get back to her feet.
Back to the beginning! Naho Sugiyama is standing now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Howe dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Jennifer Howe gets sloppy and Naho Sugiyama tries to take advantage...
Sugiyama fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jennifer Howe didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Howe
Howe tries to close her guard around Sugiyama
She succeeds!
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Howe
Naho Sugiyama is looking to pass Jennifer Howe's guard...
Naho Sugiyama gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Howe
Sugiyama is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Naho Sugiyama hovers above Howe
Good punches to Howe's body.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Howe
Sugiyama tries to get a side mount...
Howe wraps her leg around Naho Sugiyama leg and prevents her from moving.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Howe
Stand up! This is what Howe's cornermen are shouting. Naho Sugiyama is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Naho Sugiyama tries to open Howe's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Naho Sugiyama. Howe is unable to cover herself now!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Howe
Howe measures the resilience of Sugiyama's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sugiyama's side.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Howe
Naho Sugiyama aggressively and repeatedly punches Howe.
Good job by Howe blocking and slipping the blows.
Howe tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Jennifer Howe attempts to move to full guard
Naho Sugiyama keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Howe
Howe measures the resilience of Sugiyama's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sugiyama blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Howe
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Naho Sugiyama can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Naho Sugiyama tries to pass Jennifer Howe's guard...
Naho Sugiyama manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Jennifer Howe
Howe tries to move on the ground and shows Naho Sugiyama a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Howe's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Jennifer Howe
Jennifer Howe is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Jennifer Howe attempts to trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard.
Jennifer Howe manages to switch to half guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Howe
Howe is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Howe is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Howe
Jennifer Howe attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Howe manages to switch to full guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Howe
Howe tries to close her guard around Sugiyama
She succeeds!
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Howe
Sugiyama is in closed guard... Howe tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Naho Sugiyama!
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Howe tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jennifer Howe controls the situation despite Naho Sugiyama efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Body kick by Naho Sugiyama...
is blocked.
Poorly executed technique. Jennifer Howe looks to counter!
A right hand from Jennifer Howe
surprises Sugiyama!
Sugiyama wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Howe doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
Howe moves backwards and Naho Sugiyama is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Middle kick from Howe.
Sugiyama receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
A left hook from Sugiyama
falls short.
Howe is trying to counter now!
Sugiyama steps forward
Jennifer Howe catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Sugiyama's Forehead is beginning to swell
Sugiyama leads with a punch
Jennifer Howe avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Naho Sugiyama tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Howe is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Howe
Naho Sugiyama tries to pass to half guard...
Jennifer Howe's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Howe
Howe tries to close her guard around Sugiyama
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Howe
Sugiyama struggles on the ground and tries to break Jennifer Howe's guard...
Howe doesn't want to free her opponent and Sugiyama continues in closed guard
Howe tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Jennifer Howe throws up a triangle attempt!
Naho Sugiyama postures up and breaks the triangle.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Howe
Sugiyama tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Naho Sugiyama fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Howe
Nice beating Jennifer Howe has received.
Jennifer Howe tries to close the guard.
Howe put Naho Sugiyama in closed guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Howe
Howe launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Sugiyama's ribs.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Howe
Howe measures the resilience of Sugiyama's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sugiyama's side.
Hard blow to Sugiyama's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Howe
Sugiyama is in closed guard... Howe tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Naho Sugiyama!
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama launches a few punches to Howe's cheek from the guard.
Jennifer Howe uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Howe tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Jennifer Howe tries to better her position on the ground...
Howe is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Jennifer Howe tries to better her position on the ground...
Howe is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Howe in her guard...
Jennifer Howe keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Howe throws a few hammer fists to the face of Naho Sugiyama
Solid shots!
Sugiyama has a small cut in her Left cheek
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Howe tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jennifer Howe controls the situation despite Naho Sugiyama efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Jennifer Howe tries to open Sugiyama's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jennifer Howe. Sugiyama is unable to cover herself now!
Sugiyama has a small cut in her Forehead
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama tries to escape from the full mount...
Jennifer Howe is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Jennifer Howe is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Jennifer Howe storms over Sugiyama with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Howe doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Sugiyama's face with her elbows!
Sugiyama's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Jennifer Howe is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Jennifer Howe looks to mount Naho Sugiyama...
Jennifer Howe slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Howe's moves.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama tries to stand up!
Howe doesn't allow her!
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Jennifer Howe goes with a looping right hand while Naho Sugiyama jumps back and jabs
Sugiyama seems staggered and Jennifer Howe runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Naho Sugiyama has to be confident that she won that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Naho Sugiyama.
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Round 4
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Jennifer Howe launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Sugiyama blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Naho Sugiyama's cheek! Sugiyama stumbles and the falls to the mat!
That punishment by Jennifer Howe has left Sugiyama staggered! Jennifer Howe should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Howe is standing while Sugiyama is on the ground on her back
Jennifer Howe creates space and allows Naho Sugiyama to stand up.
Sugiyama climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Howe seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Howe is holding Naho Sugiyama's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Naho Sugiyama loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jennifer Howe is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Jennifer Howe looks to mount Naho Sugiyama...
Jennifer Howe slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Jennifer Howe rolls Naho Sugiyama to her stomach and takes her back!
Howe is in rear mount over Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama launches a few punches to Howe's cheek from the guard.
Jennifer Howe uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Howe tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Howe tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sugiyama! Howe has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Howe is in rear mount over Sugiyama with one hook in
Terrible one sided match... Sugiyama was not ready to fight a fighter of Jennifer Howe caliber.
Howe has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Sugiyama.
Nicely done! Howe now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Howe is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Howe tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Sugiyama!
Sugiyama adopts the turtle defense and Howe is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Howe is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Howe tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Sugiyama!
Howe has one of her arm over Naho Sugiyama's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Howe is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Howe tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Sugiyama!
Howe has one of her arm over Naho Sugiyama's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Howe is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Sugiyama has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Sugiyama is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Howe is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Howe is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Howe is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Jennifer Howe throws down elbows...
She's tearing up Sugiyama's face with those brutal elbows! Sugiyama needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Sugiyama has a small cut in her Left eye
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Howe is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Howe tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Sugiyama!
Sugiyama adopts the turtle defense and Howe is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Howe is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Sugiyama doesn't stop bleeding.
Howe tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Sugiyama!
Sugiyama adopts the turtle defense and Howe is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Howe is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Naho Sugiyama's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Howe is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Sugiyama, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Howe moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Howe is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Sugiyama doesn't stop bleeding.
Howe delivers a few accurate elbows!
Sugiyama is being hit hard and trys to escape! She has to give her back!
That brutal impact left Sugiyama laid out on the mat! Jennifer Howe's corner come in to congratulate her!
Sugiyama has a small cut in her Left eye
Winner is Jennifer Howe by KO (Elbows) at 2:54 Round 4
Statistics: Jennifer Howe
Punches 14/22 (64%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 33/46 (72%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 711 s
Statistics: Naho Sugiyama
Punches 6/15 (40%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 17/31 (55%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 736 s
Pretty legit performance from Howe. Not exactly sure what’s happened with Sugiyama. Her fall has not been a graceful one.
Naho Sugiyama doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Howe decides to launch some tentative punches
Naho Sugiyama takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Sugiyama has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Nice punch by Naho Sugiyama
that nearly tags Howe.
Naho Sugiyama tries to bring the fight to the ground
Howe goes down.
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Howe
Sugiyama positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Howe's being punished here!
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Howe
Howe tries to move on the ground and shows Naho Sugiyama a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Howe's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Howe has a small cut in her Forehead
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Howe
1:02 Round 1 and Sugiyama is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Naho Sugiyama pushes Jennifer Howe against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Sugiyama jumps and tries to free her leg! Howe doesn't allow this but Naho Sugiyama is able to get half guard here.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Howe
Stand up! This is what Sugiyama's cornermen are shouting. Jennifer Howe is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Howe is taking this opportunity to rest.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Howe
Jennifer Howe attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Howe manages to switch to full guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Howe
Howe cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Sugiyama can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Naho Sugiyama pushes Jennifer Howe against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Sugiyama jumps and tries to free her leg! Howe doesn't allow this but Naho Sugiyama is able to get half guard here.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Howe
Jennifer Howe attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Howe manages to switch to full guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Howe
Howe tries to close her guard around Sugiyama
She succeeds!
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Howe
Jennifer Howe launches a few punches to Sugiyama's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sugiyama tries to cover her face,
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Howe
Howe tries to move on the ground and shows Naho Sugiyama a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Howe's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Howe
Sugiyama is in closed guard... Howe tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Naho Sugiyama!
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama launches a few punches to Howe's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Howe tries to cover her face,
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama measures the resilience of Howe's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Howe's side.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Howe tries to open up Naho Sugiyama's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Sugiyama in the side of the head
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Jennifer Howe tries to better her position on the ground...
Howe is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Howe can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Howe positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Sugiyama's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Howe clumsily fails here and it's time for Naho Sugiyama to fight back!
Naho Sugiyama tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Howe in her guard...
Naho Sugiyama moves to half guard.
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama tries to close the guard.
Sugiyama put Jennifer Howe in closed guard.
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Howe is in closed guard... Sugiyama tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jennifer Howe!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Jennifer Howe tries to roll to her side and trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard...
Naho Sugiyama rolls her over and takes her back!
Sugiyama is in rear mount over Howe
Jennifer Howe doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jennifer Howe. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Howe pushes Naho Sugiyama and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Sugiyama steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Sugiyama moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Howe with a double overhooks!
Sugiyama throws a hook
She fails to land it.
Sugiyama studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama and Howe engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Naho Sugiyama!
Howe ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Jennifer Howe looks to counter!
Howe is holding Naho Sugiyama's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Naho Sugiyama shows great balance while pushing away Jennifer Howe
Crisp uppercut by Sugiyama followed by a hard jab
Howe deflects the blows.
Howe is trying to counter now!
Howe tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Howe is clinching with Sugiyama.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Naho Sugiyama tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Howe is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Naho Sugiyama tries to holds Jennifer Howe in a clinch against the fence
Sugiyama pushes back Howe's head with her forehand and tries some puches to her ribs, Howe was unable to deferece herself and those puches landed hard
Hard blow to Howe's mid-section, she seems hurt
Jennifer Howe pushes away Sugiyama trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sugiyama stumbles backwards and Jennifer Howe circles to get the center of the cage
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sugiyama looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Jennifer Howe's punches
Sugiyama measures the resilience of Howe's chin with an uppercut while Howe lands some great crosses.
Howe's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Naho Sugiyama shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jennifer Howe sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Howe launches a furious hook!
That hits Sugiyama's chin like a wrecking ball! Sugiyama loses balance and goes to the mat.
Howe is standing while Sugiyama is on the ground on her back
Jennifer Howe steps back and allows Sugiyama to get back to her feet.
Back to the beginning! Naho Sugiyama is standing now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Howe dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Jennifer Howe gets sloppy and Naho Sugiyama tries to take advantage...
Sugiyama fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jennifer Howe didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Howe
Howe tries to close her guard around Sugiyama
She succeeds!
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Howe
Naho Sugiyama is looking to pass Jennifer Howe's guard...
Naho Sugiyama gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Howe
Sugiyama is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Naho Sugiyama hovers above Howe
Good punches to Howe's body.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Howe
Sugiyama tries to get a side mount...
Howe wraps her leg around Naho Sugiyama leg and prevents her from moving.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Howe
Stand up! This is what Howe's cornermen are shouting. Naho Sugiyama is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Naho Sugiyama tries to open Howe's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Naho Sugiyama. Howe is unable to cover herself now!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Howe
Howe measures the resilience of Sugiyama's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sugiyama's side.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Howe
Naho Sugiyama aggressively and repeatedly punches Howe.
Good job by Howe blocking and slipping the blows.
Howe tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Jennifer Howe attempts to move to full guard
Naho Sugiyama keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Howe
Howe measures the resilience of Sugiyama's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sugiyama blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Howe
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Naho Sugiyama can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Naho Sugiyama tries to pass Jennifer Howe's guard...
Naho Sugiyama manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Jennifer Howe
Howe tries to move on the ground and shows Naho Sugiyama a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Howe's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Jennifer Howe
Jennifer Howe is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Jennifer Howe attempts to trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard.
Jennifer Howe manages to switch to half guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Howe
Howe is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Howe is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Howe
Jennifer Howe attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Howe manages to switch to full guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Howe
Howe tries to close her guard around Sugiyama
She succeeds!
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Howe
Sugiyama is in closed guard... Howe tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Naho Sugiyama!
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Howe tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jennifer Howe controls the situation despite Naho Sugiyama efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Body kick by Naho Sugiyama...
is blocked.
Poorly executed technique. Jennifer Howe looks to counter!
A right hand from Jennifer Howe
surprises Sugiyama!
Sugiyama wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Howe doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
Howe moves backwards and Naho Sugiyama is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Middle kick from Howe.
Sugiyama receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
A left hook from Sugiyama
falls short.
Howe is trying to counter now!
Sugiyama steps forward
Jennifer Howe catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Sugiyama's Forehead is beginning to swell
Sugiyama leads with a punch
Jennifer Howe avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Naho Sugiyama tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Howe is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Howe
Naho Sugiyama tries to pass to half guard...
Jennifer Howe's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Howe
Howe tries to close her guard around Sugiyama
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Howe
Sugiyama struggles on the ground and tries to break Jennifer Howe's guard...
Howe doesn't want to free her opponent and Sugiyama continues in closed guard
Howe tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Jennifer Howe throws up a triangle attempt!
Naho Sugiyama postures up and breaks the triangle.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Howe
Sugiyama tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Naho Sugiyama fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Howe
Nice beating Jennifer Howe has received.
Jennifer Howe tries to close the guard.
Howe put Naho Sugiyama in closed guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Howe
Howe launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Sugiyama's ribs.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Howe
Howe measures the resilience of Sugiyama's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sugiyama's side.
Hard blow to Sugiyama's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Howe
Sugiyama is in closed guard... Howe tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Naho Sugiyama!
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama launches a few punches to Howe's cheek from the guard.
Jennifer Howe uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Howe tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Jennifer Howe tries to better her position on the ground...
Howe is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Jennifer Howe tries to better her position on the ground...
Howe is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Howe in her guard...
Jennifer Howe keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Howe throws a few hammer fists to the face of Naho Sugiyama
Solid shots!
Sugiyama has a small cut in her Left cheek
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Howe tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jennifer Howe controls the situation despite Naho Sugiyama efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Jennifer Howe tries to open Sugiyama's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jennifer Howe. Sugiyama is unable to cover herself now!
Sugiyama has a small cut in her Forehead
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama tries to escape from the full mount...
Jennifer Howe is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Jennifer Howe is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Jennifer Howe storms over Sugiyama with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Howe doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Sugiyama's face with her elbows!
Sugiyama's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Jennifer Howe is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Jennifer Howe looks to mount Naho Sugiyama...
Jennifer Howe slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Howe's moves.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama tries to stand up!
Howe doesn't allow her!
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Jennifer Howe goes with a looping right hand while Naho Sugiyama jumps back and jabs
Sugiyama seems staggered and Jennifer Howe runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Naho Sugiyama has to be confident that she won that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Naho Sugiyama.
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Round 4
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Jennifer Howe launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Sugiyama blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Naho Sugiyama's cheek! Sugiyama stumbles and the falls to the mat!
That punishment by Jennifer Howe has left Sugiyama staggered! Jennifer Howe should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Howe is standing while Sugiyama is on the ground on her back
Jennifer Howe creates space and allows Naho Sugiyama to stand up.
Sugiyama climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Howe seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Howe is holding Naho Sugiyama's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Naho Sugiyama loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jennifer Howe is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Jennifer Howe looks to mount Naho Sugiyama...
Jennifer Howe slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Jennifer Howe rolls Naho Sugiyama to her stomach and takes her back!
Howe is in rear mount over Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama launches a few punches to Howe's cheek from the guard.
Jennifer Howe uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Howe tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Howe tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sugiyama! Howe has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Howe is in rear mount over Sugiyama with one hook in
Terrible one sided match... Sugiyama was not ready to fight a fighter of Jennifer Howe caliber.
Howe has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Sugiyama.
Nicely done! Howe now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Howe is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Howe tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Sugiyama!
Sugiyama adopts the turtle defense and Howe is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Howe is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Howe tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Sugiyama!
Howe has one of her arm over Naho Sugiyama's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Howe is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Howe tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Sugiyama!
Howe has one of her arm over Naho Sugiyama's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Howe is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Sugiyama has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Sugiyama is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Howe is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Howe is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Howe is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Jennifer Howe throws down elbows...
She's tearing up Sugiyama's face with those brutal elbows! Sugiyama needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Sugiyama has a small cut in her Left eye
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Howe is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Howe tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Sugiyama!
Sugiyama adopts the turtle defense and Howe is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Howe is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Sugiyama doesn't stop bleeding.
Howe tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Sugiyama!
Sugiyama adopts the turtle defense and Howe is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Howe is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Naho Sugiyama's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Howe is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Sugiyama, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Howe moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Howe is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Sugiyama doesn't stop bleeding.
Howe delivers a few accurate elbows!
Sugiyama is being hit hard and trys to escape! She has to give her back!
That brutal impact left Sugiyama laid out on the mat! Jennifer Howe's corner come in to congratulate her!
Sugiyama has a small cut in her Left eye
Winner is Jennifer Howe by KO (Elbows) at 2:54 Round 4
Statistics: Jennifer Howe
Punches 14/22 (64%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 33/46 (72%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 711 s
Statistics: Naho Sugiyama
Punches 6/15 (40%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 17/31 (55%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 736 s
Pretty legit performance from Howe. Not exactly sure what’s happened with Sugiyama. Her fall has not been a graceful one.