Shock N Awe 11: Harrington Not Fazed By Howells' Skillset

[Jay]

Fred 'Fury' Harrington (3-0) of Phoenix MMA is all set to take on Gym 01's Colin Howells (2-0) in a welterweight tussle at Shock N Awe 11 in Portsmouth this weekend.

YourMMA.tv caught up with him to get his thoughts on the matchup, and maybe a title fight in the future?

http://www.yourmma.tv/fighters/inter...in-howells.htm

YourMMA.tv: Have you caught any tape on Colin to see what to expect?

FH: I’ve seen a few of his fights. They all look like something out of a kebab shop in the early hours of a Sunday morning after 10 pints. I’ve got a good game plan, which I probably won’t stick to!

YourMMA.tv: You're both currently undefeated in pro MMA, but with very different backgrounds. Clash of styles is a cliché often overused in MMA, but would you say this represents that?

FH: Not really on this occasion. Colin is happy to fight on the feet and I’ve shown I’m more than comfortable on the ground as well. My Jiu Jitsu is very strong now. I don’t think it will be a clash of styles at all because we can both fight everywhere. I’ve not lost in any combat style for a fair while now, and I don’t think Colin can end that winning streak. I’m happy to box, kickbox, wrestle or grapple him.

One of many top fights in Portsmouth this weekend. Check the fight card here.

[Big Bri]

This ones gonna be quality.

[Jay]

This ones gonna be quality.

I don't like when it's your show because it means you have to bite your tongue!

[Big Bri]

Tell me about it!!
I have to stay impartial, it's disrespectful otherwise.
What I would say regards the above article is Colin's last fight was taken on 2 hours notice against a guy 7kg heavier who had trained for the fight. He'd gone up to help corner and then helped the promoter out.
He gassed but it was to be expected. He won't gas in this fight though, I've broken him daily for 5 weeks so that shouldn't be a problem.
Both him and Fred are very close in skill set, it's very likely gonna come down to who imposes their will first.
Luckily I'll be cage side to see it unfold :-)

[danhope]

good luck freddy boy