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Event:
Future FC 11
Date: Mar 25, 2019 |
#R1# Habbawe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Habbawe ducks under a wild hook from Johnson. Habbawe with a nice cross. Habbawe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Habbawe to counter with a crisp jab. Habbawe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Johnson throws the left hand but Habbawe avoids the punch easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Habbawe moves out of range easily. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Habbawe, as that shot connected.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Habbawe moved out of range nicely. Habbawe thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1# Habbawe delivers a nice body kick. Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Habbawe counters with a lovely straight right hand! Johnson throws a hook but Habbawe blocks it. Habbawe tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Habbawe. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet. Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Habbawe misses with a straight left. Habbawe lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand. Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Habbawe counters with a nice uppercut. Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Habbawe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Habbawe blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Habbawe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Habbawe counters with a lovely straight right hand! Habbawe connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Habbawe throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A swing and a miss from Johnson. Habbawe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Habbawe avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Habbawe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Johnson missing with a left hand there. Habbawe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Habbawe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson misses with a left hand and Habbawe counters with a lovely straight right hand! Johnson looks to land a combination but Habbawe avoids it well. Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Habbawe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss! Habbawe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Johnson eats them both and turns towards Habbawe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Johnson misses with a hook
and Habbawe counters with a lovely straight right hand! Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3# Habbawe misses with a head kick.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses. Habbawe throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it. Habbawe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Habbawe lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Habbawe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Paul Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Habbawe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Johnson motions for Habbawe to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Habbawe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Habbawe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Habbawe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Johnson walks into a left hand. Johnson misses with a right hand and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4# 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! Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Habbawe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Habbawe takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses. Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Habbawe counters with a lovely straight right hand! Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Habbawe. Habbawe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a lazy body kick and Habbawe counters with a lovely straight right hand! Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Johnson misses with a leg kick and Habbawe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Habbawe throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Habbawe looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Ain Habbawe dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Habbawe throws a body shot but no joy. Johnson misses with a kick to the body and Habbawe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Habbawe misses with a low kick.
Habbawe throws a body shot but no joy. Habbawe misses with a body shot.
Habbawe lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Habbawe throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range. Johnson misses with a hook
and Habbawe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Habbawe. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson looks to throw a body kick and Habbawe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Habbawe connects with a body shot. Al Ain Habbawe is winning the standup battle so far. Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Johnson misses with an uppercut
enabling Habbawe to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# Johnson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Habbawe to counter with a crisp jab. Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Habbawe counters with a straight right hand. Johnson throws a body kick that misses and Habbawe counters with a lovely straight right hand! Habbawe misses the jab. Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Habbawe counters with a stiff right hand. Johnson misses with a left hand enabling Habbawe to counter with a crisp jab. Habbawe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around? Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss! Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Habbawe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Habbawe misses with a hook to the body
letting Johnson counter with a right hand. No joy there for Habbawe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Habbawe throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Habbawe misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A looping hook to the body misses from Habbawe. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet. Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2# Johnson misses with a leg kick and Habbawe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Habbawe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Johnson misses with a right hand and Habbawe counters with a lovely straight right hand! A big right from Habbawe misses. Habbawe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Habbawe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson. Habbawe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Habbawe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson. Johnson scores with a nice strike. Habbawe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with a right hand and Habbawe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Decent striking displayed by Habbawe there. Habbawe lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
#T3# Habbawe blocks a jab. Habbawe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Habbawe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson. Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Habbawe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Habbawe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Habbawe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Habbawe checks a leg kick. Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Habbawe counters with a nice uppercut. Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Habbawe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Habbawe lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
letting Habbawe counter with a right hand. Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Habbawe.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Habbawe counter with a right hand. A nice inside leg kick there by Habbawe. That's going to slow Johnson down. Johnson throws the left hand but Habbawe avoids the punch easily.#T4# Habbawe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Habbawe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Habbawe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Habbawe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Habbawe cracks Johnson with an open hand slap. Johnson misses with a looping left. Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Habbawe to counter with a crisp jab. Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Habbawe counter with a right hand. Johnson misses with an uppercut. Habbawe saw that one coming. Johnson misses with a hook
letting Habbawe counter with a right hand. Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Habbawe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Ain Habbawe dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Habbawe. Habbawe lands a head shot. Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. and Habbawe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Habbawe to counter with a crisp jab. Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Habbawe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Habbawe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Habbawe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it. Johnson throws out a counter right but Habbawe avoids it with no problem. Johnson misses with a hook
and Habbawe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Habbawe throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it. Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Habbawe moves out of range easily. An attempted straight right counter from Habbawe misses the target. 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! Habbawe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1# Habbawe cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Habbawe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Habbawe counters with a straight right hand. Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Habbawe. Habbawe throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Habbawe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Habbawe clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Habbawe checks it and Habbawe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Johnson misses with a left hand and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. 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! Habbawe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Habbawe counters with a stiff right hand. #T2# Habbawe throws a head kick that misses. Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Habbawe is able to avoid easily. Good exchange - Habbawe coming out on top. Johnson misses with a hook. Habbawe ducked under it nicely. Johnson misses with a left hand letting Habbawe counter with a right hand. Johnson misses with a right hand and Habbawe counters with a straight right hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Habbawe. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet. Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Habbawe slips the punch. Habbawe blocks the body kick.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Habbawe saw that one coming. Habbawe takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses. Johnson throws a leg kick but Habbawe checks it. #T3# Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss! Habbawe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Habbawe is just out of range. Habbawe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Habbawe. Habbawe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride. Johnson misses with a straight right. Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Habbawe to counter with a crisp jab. Johnson misses with a left hand and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Habbawe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson. Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Habbawe counters with a nice uppercut. #T4# Habbawe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Habbawe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Habbawe with a body punch. A glancing blow. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Habbawe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Habbawe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Habbawe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Habbawe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head. Habbawe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Paul Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Al Ain Habbawe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight! Al Ain Habbawe showed his dominance in that final round. Well Habbawe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Ain Habbawe!
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Event:
Future FC 10
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1# Pereira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Pereira loads up on a big right hand but Habbawe slips the punch. Habbawe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Pereira checks a leg kick. Habbawe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Habbawe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pereira throws a right and a left that Habbawe avoids nicely. Habbawe avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Habbawe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pereira was well out of range. Poor timing from Habbawe. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Habbawe misses with a wild body shot. It seemed like Pereira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A looping hook to the body misses from Habbawe. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet. Pereira throws out a counter right but Habbawe avoids it with no problem. Pereira misses the shot to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Habbawe misses the target. Habbawe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1# Pereira staying out of range there. Habbawe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Pereira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Habbawe misses with a body kick. Habbawe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pereira in his tracks. Pereira slips a jab from Habbawe. Habbawe looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range. A head kick misses from Habbawe. Habbawe misses with a head kick.
Habbawe throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range. Habbawe misses with a wild body shot. Pereira looks like he wants to counter punch here. Pereira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pereira throws an overhand right that lands on Habbawe's shoulder, as Habbawe tries to avoid the shot. #T2# Habbawe slips a jab from Pereira. It looked like Habbawe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Pereira looks to land a left hand but Habbawe moved out of range nicely. An attempted straight right counter from Habbawe misses the target. Pereira tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Pereira misses with a wild body shot. Habbawe throws a front kick aimed at Pereira's knee but Pereira avoids it well. Pereira throws out a counter right but Habbawe avoids it with no problem. Habbawe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pereira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Habbawe checks a low kick from Pereira. Habbawe throws a big shot that misses. Habbawe misses with a hook. Pereira ducked under it nicely. Pereira misses with a few strikes there.
Habbawe misses with a looping right. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pereira misses with a jab to the body
and Habbawe counters with a stiff right hand. #T3# Habbawe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
Habbawe moves away from the strike by Pereira. Habbawe takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses. Pereira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Habbawe circles away quickly and effectively. Habbawe moves out of range of the strikes. Habbawe looks to throw the jab but Pereira is out of range. Pereira throws out a counter right but Habbawe avoids it with no problem. Habbawe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pereira throws a lazy uppercut
and Pereira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Habbawe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pereira is out of range and Habbawe settles back down. Pereira throws a hook but Habbawe avoids it easily. Habbawe throwing a counter right hand but Pereira manages to avoid it. Pereira swings for the body but Habbawe moves out of range.
Habbawe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4# Habbawe throws a body shot but no joy. Pereira misses with a low kick. Habbawe throws a body shot but no joy. Pereira avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Habbawe throws a big shot that misses. Pereira throws out a counter right but Habbawe avoids it with no problem. Habbawe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pereira cracks Habbawe with a right hand to the side of the head. Habbawe throws a head kick but Pereira moves out of range.
It seemed like Pereira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Pereira is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Pereira misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Habbawe checks the leg kick. Pereira throws a leg kick that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Ain Habbawe dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Pereira slips under a jab. Habbawe tries a low kick but Pereira avoids it. Habbawe fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Pereira. Habbawe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pereira was well out of range. Poor timing from Habbawe. Pereira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Higor Pereira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Habbawe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it. Some wild striking there from Pereira.
Habbawe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pereira throws a hook but Habbawe avoids it easily. Nice defenses there by Habbawe. A little feinted left hand from Habbawe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Habbawe closes the distance and lands a one-two. Habbawe misses with a looping right.#T1# Pereira misses with an uppercut. It looked like Habbawe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Habbawe just misses with a punch to the body.
Habbawe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pereira can do to turn this around? Habbawe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pereira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Pereira thows a left - swing and a miss! Habbawe throws a body shot but no joy. Pereira misses with a series of wild punches.
Pereira wants to land a leg kick but Habbawe is out of range. Habbawe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Habbawe throws a lazy right hand but Pereira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Pereira looks like he wants to counter punch here. Habbawe throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range. Habbawe misses with an uppercut. #T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Habbawe. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet. Habbawe throws a jab but it's blocked by Pereira. Habbawe throws out a loose jab but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it. Pereira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Habbawe circles away quickly and effectively. Habbawe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Habbawe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A big left from Pereira misses. A big left from Habbawe misses. Habbawe throws a sloppy head kick and Pereira moves out of range easily. Habbawe throws a right and a left that Pereira avoids nicely. Habbawe staying out of range there. It looked like Habbawe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Pereira tries a head kick but it misses.
Habbawe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Pereira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3# Habbawe misses with an uppercut. Pereira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Habbawe.
Pereira throws a shot from downtown. Habbawe moves away and avoids it. Habbawe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A big left from Pereira misses. Habbawe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pereira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Al Ain Habbawe is winning the standup battle so far. Habbawe throws a hook but Pereira blocks it. A little jabbing left from Pereira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Pereira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Habbawe. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet. Pereira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira just misses with a punch to the body.
Habbawe misses the shot to the body. Habbawe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pereira. It looked like Habbawe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4# Habbawe moves out of range as Pereira strikes. Habbawe misses with a wild body shot. Pereira throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Pereira throws out a loose jab but Habbawe uses good head movement to avoid it. Habbawe throws a lazy right hand but Pereira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Pereira misses with a double jab.
Habbawe tries a low kick but Pereira avoids it. Habbawe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
Pereira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Habbawe throws a right and a left that Pereira avoids nicely. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Habbawe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Ain Habbawe dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Pereira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Habbawe counters with a lovely straight right hand! Habbawe swings for the body but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira tries a head kick but it misses.
Pereira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Habbawe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pereira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Habbawe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Habbawe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pereira misses the shot to the body. Pereira takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1# Pereira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Pereira ducks under a wild hook from Habbawe. Pereira ducks under a wild hook from Habbawe. Pereira misses with the combination.
Pereira blocks a head kick by Habbawe.
Habbawe throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range. Habbawe throws a shot from downtown. Pereira moves away and avoids it. Habbawe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pereira. Habbawe misses with a wild body shot. Pereira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Habbawe throws out a loose jab but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it. Habbawe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pereira. Pereira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2# Pereira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Pereira swings for the body but Habbawe moves out of range.
A punch combination from Pereira misses. Pereira misses with a straight left. No joy there for Habbawe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pereira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Habbawe misses with a wild body shot. Habbawe throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A head kick misses from Pereira. Pereira slips a straight right by Habbawe. Pereira throws a hook but Habbawe blocks it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Habbawe checks a leg kick nicely.#T3# Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Habbawe throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Habbawe misses the jab. Pereira throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Pereira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Habbawe. It seemed like Pereira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Pereira swings away with a leg kick that misses. Habbawe throws a hook but Pereira blocks it. Habbawe looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range. Pereira misses with a few strikes there.
Pereira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Habbawe manages to avoid it. Pereira throws a leg kick but Habbawe moved away. Habbawe throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range. #T4# Pereira misses with a series of wild punches.
Pereira throws a body punch but Habbawe moves out of range. Al Ain Habbawe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pereira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Habbawe was well out of range. Poor timing from Pereira. Habbawe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pereira checks it well. Habbawe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pereira. A little jabbing left from Pereira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Habbawe loads up on a big right hand but Pereira slips the punch. Habbawe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Habbawe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pereira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Habbawe.
Higor Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Al Ain Habbawe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Habbawe throws a jab but it's blocked by Pereira.
And that's the end of the fight! Al Ain Habbawe showed his dominance in that final round. Well Habbawe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Ain Habbawe!
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Event:
Future FC 9
Date: Mar 21, 2019 |
#R1# A head kick misses from Wilkinson. Wilkinson avoids the body shot from Habbawe.
Habbawe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wilkinson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Wilkinson takes one on the button. Habbawe avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Wilkinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Habbawe slips a straight right by Wilkinson. Habbawe misses the shot to the body. Wilkinson just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Habbawe does no damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilkinson swings for the body but Habbawe moves out of range.
Wilkinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Habbawe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wilkinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wilkinson throws out a counter right but Habbawe avoids it with no problem. Habbawe is breathing heavily.#T1# Some bone on bone action there as Wilkinson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Wilkinson avoids the body shot from Habbawe.
Wilkinson slips a straight right by Habbawe. Wilkinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wilkinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilkinson throws a head kick but Habbawe moves out of range.
Wilkinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Habbawe is just out of range. Wilkinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Habbawe misses with an uppercut. Wilkinson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Habbawe is able to avoid easily. Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Habbawe misses with a body shot.
Wilkinson misses with a wild combination.
#T2# Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wilkinson throws a series of punches but Habbawe avoids them all with ease. Habbawe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Habbawe misses the shot to the body. Wilkinson throws a series of punches but Habbawe avoids them all with ease. Wilkinson misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Habbawe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A little jabbing left from Wilkinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Wilkinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Habbawe.
Wilkinson throws a lazy right hand but Habbawe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. It looked like Habbawe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wilkinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Habbawe.
Wilkinson avoids the body shot from Habbawe.
Habbawe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilkinson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wilkinson tries to land a front kick but Habbawe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Wilkinson misses with a low kick.
#T3# Habbawe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilkinson. Habbawe looks to land a left hand but Wilkinson moved out of range nicely. Habbawe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilkinson throws a shot from downtown. Habbawe moves away and avoids it. Wilkinson throws a right and a left that both miss. Habbawe just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilkinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Habbawe throws out the jab. Habbawe avoids the head kick by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson motions for Habbawe to come forward. Wilkinson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Wilkinson throws a sloppy head kick and Habbawe moves out of range easily. A head kick misses from Wilkinson. Habbawe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilkinson. Wilkinson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Habbawe counters with a stiff right hand. #T4# Habbawe misses the shot to the body. A big left from Habbawe misses. Habbawe missing with a left hand there. Wilkinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Habbawe moves out of range as Wilkinson throws a body kick.
Wilkinson throws a sloppy head kick and Habbawe moves out of range easily. Habbawe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wilkinson takes a swing at Habbawe's ribcage but misses. Habbawe misses with an uppercut. Wilkinson saw that one coming. Wilkinson throws out a counter right but Habbawe avoids it with no problem. Habbawe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilkinson. Wilkinson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wilkinson looks to land a combination but Habbawe avoids it well. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wilkinson tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Wilkinson dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Wilkinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Habbawe throwing a counter right hand but Wilkinson manages to avoid it. Wilkinson misses with a body kick. Habbawe looks to land a right hand but Wilkinson moved out of range. Habbawe throws the kick towards the body but Wilkinson avoids it. Habbawe misses with a looping left. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilkinson! But no joy. Habbawe blocks a head kick by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wilkinson slips a straight right by Habbawe. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilkinson misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Habbawe misses with a straight left. Wilkinson tried to score with a low kick but Habbawe checks it. Habbawe throwing a counter right hand but Wilkinson manages to avoid it. Bill Wilkinson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Habbawe. Habbawe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1# Habbawe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilkinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Habbawe moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Wilkinson ducks under a wild hook from Habbawe. Habbawe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Habbawe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilkinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Wilkinson throws a nice looking combination but Habbawe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. It looked like Habbawe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Habbawe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilkinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Habbawe. Habbawe misses with a body kick. Habbawe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilkinson. Wilkinson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Wilkinson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Wilkinson misses with the combination.
Habbawe looks to throw the jab but Wilkinson is out of range. Habbawe missing with a left hand there. Wilkinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2# Wilkinson misses with a double jab.
Habbawe just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilkinson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bill Wilkinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wilkinson looks to land a left hand but Habbawe moved out of range nicely. Wilkinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Habbawe. Habbawe misses with a looping left. Habbawe lands a nice shot that snaps Wilkinson's head back.
Wilkinson swings and misses with a shot to the body and Habbawe counters with a straight right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Wilkinson slips under a jab from Habbawe. Wilkinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Wilkinson. Habbawe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wilkinson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3# A head kick misses from Wilkinson. Wilkinson misses with a two punch combination.
Wilkinson takes a swing at Habbawe's ribcage but misses. Habbawe loads up on a big right hand but Wilkinson slips the punch. Wilkinson throws a sloppy head kick and Habbawe moves out of range easily. Wilkinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wilkinson avoids a kick to the body.
Habbawe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilkinson. Wilkinson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Habbawe is out of range and Wilkinson settles back down. Wilkinson misses with a shot to the body and Habbawe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Habbawe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilkinson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Habbawe blocks a head kick by Wilkinson.
A jab from Wilkinson misses. Habbawe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4# Habbawe looks to throw the jab but Wilkinson is out of range. Wilkinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Habbawe misses. Habbawe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wilkinson misses with a few strikes there.
Habbawe misses with a hook. Habbawe looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilkinson is just out of range. Sloppy strikes from Wilkinson. Those never looked like landing. Habbawe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wilkinson throws the kick towards the body but Habbawe avoids it. Habbawe misses the jab. Habbawe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Habbawe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Habbawe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bill Wilkinson will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# A slow jab from Habbawe misses its intended target. Wilkinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Habbawe.
Habbawe checks a low kick from Wilkinson. A telegraphed right hand from Habbawe misses the target. A little jabbing left from Wilkinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Wilkinson misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Habbawe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilkinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Habbawe. Habbawe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilkinson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wilkinson throws a sloppy head kick and Habbawe moves out of range easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilkinson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Sloppy strikes from Wilkinson. Those never looked like landing. Wilkinson looks for the body kick but Habbawe saw that one coming. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Habbawe throws a nice looking combination but Wilkinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1# A head kick misses from Wilkinson. Habbawe throwing a counter right hand but Wilkinson manages to avoid it. Wilkinson moves out of range of the body kick from Habbawe.
Wilkinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilkinson tries to bum rush Habbawe with a series of wild strikes but Habbawe uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Wilkinson throws a sloppy head kick and Habbawe moves out of range easily. Habbawe looks to throw the jab but Wilkinson is out of range. Wilkinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Habbawe was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilkinson. Wilkinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Habbawe was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilkinson. Wilkinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilkinson slips under a jab from Habbawe. Habbawe checks a low kick from Wilkinson. Habbawe blocks a head kick by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson staying out of range there.#T2# Habbawe slips a jab from Wilkinson. Habbawe throwing a counter right hand but Wilkinson manages to avoid it. Wilkinson throws a half hearted mid kick. Wilkinson looks to throw the jab but Habbawe is out of range. Wilkinson throws a body kick that misses. Habbawe scores with a jab to the body. Wilkinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Wilkinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Wilkinson blocks a jab. Wilkinson missing with a left hand there. Habbawe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wilkinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Habbawe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Wilkinson throws a body kick that misses. Habbawe misses with a body kick. A little jabbing left from Wilkinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Habbawe slips under a jab.#T3# Wilkinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Habbawe manages to avoid it. Habbawe scores with a body shot.
Wilkinson slips under a jab from Habbawe. A head kick misses from Wilkinson. A combination from Wilkinson does no damage. Wilkinson misses with a wild combination.
Habbawe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilkinson misses with a looping right. Wilkinson misses with a head kick.
Habbawe takes a swing at Wilkinson's ribcage but misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilkinson! But no joy. Habbawe is looking to land body kicks.#T4# Wilkinson misses the jab. A big right from Habbawe misses. Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses. Habbawe throws a jab when Wilkinson was well out of range. Habbawe throws a half hearted mid kick. Wilkinson throws a leg kick that misses. Habbawe misses the shot to the body. Wilkinson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Wilkinson throws the kick towards the body but Habbawe avoids it. Habbawe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Wilkinson looks for the body kick but Habbawe saw that one coming. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wilkinson 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 Habbawe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Habbawe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A head kick misses from Wilkinson. Habbawe is looking to counter punch. Al Ain Habbawe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bill Wilkinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Habbawe blocks a head kick by Wilkinson.
And that's the end of the fight! Bill Wilkinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Wilkinson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Wilkinson!
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Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1# Arlovski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Habbawe. Arlovski throws a head kick but Habbawe moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Habbawe misses the target. A low kick from Habbawe misses and Arlovski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Arlovski is looking to clinch. Arlovski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Habbawe. Habbawe just misses with a punch to the body.
Arlovski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Habbawe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arlovski manages to avoid it. Arlovski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Habbawe's head.#CUT2# It looks like Al Ain Habbawe has been cut. Arlovski wants to clinch up but Habbawe keeps it at a distance. Al Ain Habbawe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Arlovski forces Habbawe back against the ropes and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Habbawe misses with a knee to the head. Habbawe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arlovski avoids it. Habbawe misses with some punches.
Arlovski scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1# Habbawe looking to throw knees to the head but Arlovski is blocking nicely.
Habbawe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Habbawe misses with some punches.
Arlovski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Arlovski pressing his opponent against the ropes. Habbawe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arlovski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Habbawe has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2# Arlovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Habbawe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arlovski moves away. Habbawe swings for the body but Arlovski moves out of range.
Habbawe looks to score with a jab to the body but Arlovski is just out of range. Arlovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Habbawe.
Habbawe throws a sloppy head kick and Arlovski moves out of range easily. #T2# Arlovski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Arlovski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Habbawe is out of range and Arlovski settles back down. Arlovski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2# Arlovski drives through and clinches with Habbawe against the ropes.
Habbawe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Habbawe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Habbawe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Arlovski with a knee to the head.
Habbawe tries a body shot but Arlovski blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2# Arlovski breaks the clinch.
Arlovski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arlovski delivers a nice body kick. Arlovski misses with a low kick as Habbawe jumps back. Arlovski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3# Arlovski tries to clinch but Habbawe moves out of range. Habbawe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Habbawe throws an overhand right that lands on Arlovski's shoulder, as Arlovski tries to avoid the shot. Habbawe blocks a head kick by Arlovski.
Habbawe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arlovski. Arlovski obviously looking to wear him down.
Arlovski fails in his attempt to clinch. Arlovski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Habbawe. Arlovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Habbawe looks to throw the jab but Arlovski is out of range. Arlovski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Arlovski ducks under a wild hook from Habbawe. Arlovski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Arlovski tries to clinch up. Habbawe throws a body punch but Arlovski moves out of range. Habbawe misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4# Habbawe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Habbawe throws a head kick that misses. Habbawe swings for the body but Arlovski moves out of range.
Arlovski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Habbawe throws a body shot but no joy. Arlovski is looking to clinch. Habbawe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Arlovski rushes Habbawe and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2# Arlovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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! Arlovski tries to clinch there but Habbawe circles away.
Arlovski throws a head kick that misses. Habbawe is looking to wear down Arlovski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Habbawe throws a body kick that misses. Habbawe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Arlovski moves out of range as Habbawe strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrey Arlovski will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Al Ain Habbawe's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Habbawe throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2# and Arlovski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Arlovski. Arlovski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Habbawe backwards. #BC2# Arlovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrey Arlovski seems to be getting the better of the standup. Arlovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Habbawe swats him away and circles back towards the center. Arlovski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Arlovski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Habbawe.
Habbawe looks to score with a jab to the body but Arlovski is just out of range. Arlovski wants to clinch up but Habbawe keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Arlovski moves into the clinch. Arlovski blocks a body shot from Habbawe. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Habbawe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arlovski blocks it with crossed arms. Habbawe misses with a punch on the inside.
Arlovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Arlovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1# Arlovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Habbawe walks into a jab. Habbawe misses with a body punch
and Arlovski counters with a left and a right that stings Habbawe. Habbawe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arlovski misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Arlovski throws out the jab but it was never going to land. An attempted straight right counter from Habbawe misses the target. Arlovski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Habbawe. Habbawe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arlovski. Habbawe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Habbawe throws a wild combination but nothing lands. No joy there for Habbawe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Habbawe misses the target. Habbawe throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2# Habbawe throws a hook but Arlovski blocks it. Arlovski lands with a hook. Habbawe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Arlovski lands a nice looking body kick. Arlovski tries to clinch up but Habbawe circles away and keeps his distance. Arlovski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Habbawe. Arlovski wants to clinch up but Habbawe keeps it at a distance. Andrey Arlovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Arlovski clinches up against the ropes.#BC2# Arlovski breaks from the clinch.
Arlovski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Habbawe in his tracks. #CL2# Habbawe gets tackled into the ropes by Arlovski. Arlovski maintains the clinch. Habbawe misses with a short punch on the inside. Habbawe working aggressively here.
#BC2# Arlovski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3# Arlovski throws a series of punches but Habbawe moves out of range. Arlovski tries to clinch but Habbawe is having none of it. Habbawe blocks the body kick.
Habbawe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arlovski manages to avoid it. Habbawe tries to score with a low kick but Arlovski moves his leg out of the way. Habbawe looks to land a left hand but Arlovski moved out of range nicely. Arlovski connects with a body shot that sends Habbawe's belly button to the back. Arlovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Habbawe circles away.
Arlovski blocks a head kick by Habbawe.
Habbawe moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromArlovski. Habbawe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arlovski counters with a head kick. Arlovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Habbawe looks to land a left hand but Arlovski moved out of range nicely. Arlovski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Arlovski scores with a nice head shot. Arlovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A little feinted left hand from Habbawe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4# Habbawe throws a body punch but Arlovski moves out of range. Habbawe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Habbawe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Arlovski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Habbawe misses with a head kick.
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! Arlovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Habbawe circles away.
Arlovski wants to clinch up but Habbawe keeps it at a distance. Habbawe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arlovski throws a head kick that misses. Arlovski is breathing heavily. Habbawe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Habbawe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Habbawe throws a lazy uppercut
and Arlovski counters with a body kick that stops Habbawe in his tracks momentarily. Habbawe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arlovski throws a sloppy head kick and Habbawe moves out of range easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Arlovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Al Ain Habbawe's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Habbawe throws a head kick but Arlovski moves out of range.
Habbawe looks to score with a jab to the body but Arlovski is just out of range. Arlovski tries to clinch up. An attempted straight right counter from Habbawe misses the target. Arlovski lands a head kick!
Arlovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Habbawe paws at him with a jab and circles away. Habbawe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arlovski counters with a three punch combo that has Habbawe backing up. Habbawe nods at Arlovski to acknowledge the strikes. Habbawe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arlovski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Arlovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arlovski tries to counter with a clinch but Habbawe shakes him off and moves away. Arlovski tries to clinch up but Habbawe circles away and keeps his distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Habbawe misses the shot to the body. Arlovski shapes to counter with a head kick. Habbawe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arlovski checks it well. Habbawe thows a leg kick but Arlovski checks it and Arlovski counters with a left to the body. Habbawe missing with a left hand there. Arlovski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Arlovski lands with an uppercut that bounces Habbawe off the ropes and back into range.#T1# Habbawe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arlovski. Arlovski obviously looking to wear him down.
Habbawe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arlovski moves away. Nice defenses there by Arlovski. Arlovski flicks out a counter leg kick but Habbawe steps away. A swing and a miss from Habbawe. Arlovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Habbawe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arlovski counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Habbawe is lucky that one didn't land flush. Arlovski fails in his attempt to clinch. Habbawe with a body punch. A glancing blow. Arlovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Habbawe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arlovski circles away quickly and effectively. Arlovski wants to clinch. Habbawe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arlovski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Habbawe.#T2# A head kick misses from Habbawe. Arlovski tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Habbawe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Habbawe misses with a double jab.
Habbawe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arlovski looks like he wants to counter punch here. Habbawe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Habbawe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Habbawe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Habbawe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arlovski was well out of range. Poor timing from Habbawe. Arlovski throws a fast counter high kick but Habbawe manages to duck under it in time. Habbawe tries to land a front kick but Arlovski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Habbawe misses with a body shot.
Arlovski replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Habbawe blocks it well. 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! Arlovski ducks under a wild hook from Habbawe. Habbawe misses with a wild body shot. Sloppy strikes from Habbawe. Those never looked like landing. Arlovski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3# Habbawe throws a big shot that misses. Arlovski throws a shot from downtown. Habbawe moves away and avoids it. Habbawe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arlovski throws a nice outside leg kick. Habbawe is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Arlovski's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Habbawe throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Arlovski stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Habbawe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Arlovski's brow. Habbawe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2# Arlovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arlovski tries to clinch up but Habbawe circles away and keeps his distance.#T4# Habbawe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arlovski is looking for the big counter here. Arlovski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Habbawe. Habbawe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arlovski.
Arlovski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Habbawe throws a series of punches but Arlovski avoids them all with ease. Arlovski wants to counter with a clinch but Habbawe pushes him away. No joy there for Arlovski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2# Arlovski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Habbawe tries to work over Arlovski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Habbawe throws a punch but it's blocked by Arlovski. #BC2# Arlovski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Arlovski has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2# Arlovski manages to break the clinch.
Habbawe looks to score with a jab to the body but Arlovski is just out of range. Al Ain Habbawe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Andrey Arlovski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Habbawe throws a lazy head kick #CL2# and Arlovski counters by moving into the clinch.
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 Al Ain Habbawe. Well Arlovski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Arlovski!
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Event:
Future FC Grappling 2
Date: Mar 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Demitrious Johnson (ranked 7770 p4p, 123 weight class) and Al Ain Habbawe (ranked 6628 p4p, 107 weight class). Demitrious Johnson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Demitrious Johnson ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Al Ain Habbawe! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Johnson has Habbawe up against the cage in a clinch.
Habbawe is defending well against a takedown attempt. Johnson tries to pull guard but Habbawe won't allow it.
Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Habbawe uses from the top position. Johnson is trying to keep Habbawe in close.
Habbawe 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. Habbawe 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Habbawe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (3) Habbawe Johnson wants to control but Habbawe postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Habbawe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Habbawe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Habbawe is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Johnson is trying to escape and Habbawe transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Johnson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Habbawe! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Al Ain Habbawe! |
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Event:
Future FC 7
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
#R1# Al Hammad throws a jab but it's blocked by Habbawe. Habbawe throws a jab when Al Hammad was well out of range. Bashaad Al Hammad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Al Hammad throws a head kick that misses. Habbawe checks a leg kick nicely. A little feinted left hand from Habbawe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Habbawe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Hammad. Al Hammad misses with a few strikes there.
Al Hammad looks winded! Al Hammad throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Habbawe blocks a jab. Al Hammad tries a head kick but it misses.
Habbawe swings for the body but Al Hammad moves out of range.
Habbawe moves away from the strike by Al Hammad. It looked like Habbawe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Habbawe tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Hammad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Habbawe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Habbawe throws a hook but Al Hammad avoids it easily. Al Hammad looks like he wants to counter punch here. Al Hammad misses with the combination.
Habbawe misses with a straight left. Habbawe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Hammad circles away quickly and effectively.#T1# Habbawe takes a swing at Al Hammad's ribcage but misses. Habbawe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Hammad. Habbawe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Hammad. A combination from Habbawe does no damage. Al Hammad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Habbawe. Some wild striking there from Al Hammad.
Al Hammad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Habbawe.
Habbawe defending well as Al Hammad loads up on a big left hand. Habbawe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Al Hammad misses with a wild combination.
Habbawe throwing a counter right hand but Al Hammad manages to avoid it. Habbawe throws a big shot that misses. A swing and a miss from Habbawe. A looping hook to the body misses from Al Hammad. Habbawe does a little dance to reset his feet. Habbawe throws a right hand that Al Hammad ducks under and follows up with a left that Al Hammad also avoids with ease. Al Hammad looks like he wants to counter punch here. Habbawe looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Hammad is just out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Habbawe. Al Hammad does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2# Habbawe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Hammad. A punch combination from Al Hammad misses. Al Hammad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Habbawe misses the jab. Habbawe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Al Hammad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Habbawe misses the target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Al Hammad tries to land a front kick but Habbawe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. The fighters circling - Habbawe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Habbawe throws a big shot that misses. Habbawe swings for the body but Al Hammad moves out of range.
It seemed like Al Hammad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Habbawe is looking to score with low kicks. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Hammad! But no joy. Al Hammad misses the jab. It looked like Habbawe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Habbawe blocks a head kick by Al Hammad.
Al Hammad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Habbawe misses with a body shot.
#T3# Habbawe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Hammad.
Habbawe thuds a left hand into Al Hammad's body. Habbawe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Habbawe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Hammad. Habbawe is looking to counter punch. Habbawe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Al Hammad.
Al Hammad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Habbawe. Al Hammad throws out a counter right but Habbawe avoids it with no problem. Habbawe moves away from the strike by Al Hammad. Habbawe swings for the body but Al Hammad moves out of range.
Habbawe misses with a low kick as Al Hammad jumps back. Habbawe looks to throw the jab but Al Hammad is out of range. Some bone on bone action there as Habbawe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Al Hammad misses with a body punch
and Habbawe counters with a lovely straight right hand! Al Hammad throws a nice looking combination but Habbawe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Habbawe misses with a straight left. A looping hook to the body misses from Habbawe. Al Hammad does a little dance to reset his feet. Al Hammad misses with a double jab.
#T4# Habbawe lands a body shot.
Al Hammad slips a jab and a cross from Habbawe.
Habbawe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Hammad manages to avoid it. Al Hammad looks like he wants to counter punch here. Al Hammad avoids the body shot from Habbawe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Al Hammad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Habbawe. Al Hammad looks like he wants to counter punch here. Al Hammad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Habbawe misses with a body shot.
Al Hammad throws a body punch but Habbawe moves out of range. Habbawe misses the shot to the body. Al Hammad misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Habbawe misses the target. Al Hammad tries to score with a low kick but Habbawe moves his leg out of the way. Habbawe misses the shot to the body. Al Hammad misses with a straight left. Habbawe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Habbawe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Hammad. A jab from Habbawe misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Ain Habbawe dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bashaad Al Hammad's cut. 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. #R2# Habbawe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Al Hammad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Habbawe looks to throw the jab but Al Hammad is out of range. It seemed like Al Hammad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Al Hammad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Habbawe. Al Hammad moves out of range of the strikes. A left and a right from Habbawe both land. Nice combination. Al Hammad checks a leg kick. Habbawe throws a leg kick that misses. Habbawe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Hammad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Habbawe. Habbawe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Hammad sees it coming and avoids it easily. Habbawe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Hammad can do to turn this around? Al Hammad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Habbawe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Hammad. Habbawe throws a nice looking combination but Al Hammad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Habbawe blocks a head kick by Al Hammad.
Al Hammad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Hammad is breathing heavily. Al Hammad swinging wildly here.
Habbawe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1# A punch combination from Habbawe misses. Al Hammad avoids the body shot from Habbawe.
Habbawe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Hammad circles away quickly and effectively. Al Hammad misses with a combination
letting Habbawe counter with a right hand. Habbawe looks to land a right hand but Al Hammad moved out of range. Al Hammad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Habbawe.
Al Hammad throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Habbawe lands a jab. Al Hammad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Habbawe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Hammad throws a hook to the side of Habbawe's head but Habbawe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Habbawe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Hammad was well out of range. Poor timing from Habbawe. Habbawe misses with a straight right. Habbawe moves out of range as Al Hammad strikes. It looked like Habbawe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2# Some bone on bone action there as Al Hammad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A swing and a miss from Al Hammad. Al Hammad shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Habbawe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Ain Habbawe is winning the standup battle so far. Habbawe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Hammad looks to score with a jab to the body but Habbawe is just out of range. A little feinted left hand from Habbawe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Habbawe takes a swing at Al Hammad's ribcage but misses. Habbawe throws a head kick but Al Hammad moves out of range.
Habbawe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Al Hammad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Habbawe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Hammad was well out of range. Poor timing from Habbawe. Al Hammad throws out a counter right but Habbawe avoids it with no problem. Al Hammad slips a straight right by Habbawe. Habbawe tries to bum rush Al Hammad with a series of wild strikes but Al Hammad uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Habbawe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Habbawe moves out of range of the strikes. Habbawe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3# Habbawe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Al Hammad throws out a counter right but Habbawe avoids it with no problem. Habbawe dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Al Hammad throws a right hand that misses
enabling Habbawe to counter with a crisp jab. Habbawe lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Hammad off the ropes and back into range. Al Hammad throws a leg kick but Habbawe sees it coming and moves out of range. Habbawe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Hammad manages to avoid it. Habbawe looks to land a body kick but Al Hammad moved away. Habbawe misses the jab. Al Hammad misses with a left hand and Habbawe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Habbawe avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Habbawe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Habbawe throws a body punch but Al Hammad moves out of range. Al Hammad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Habbawe was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Hammad. Habbawe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Al Hammad misses with a low kick as Habbawe jumps back. Al Hammad misses with a two punch combination.
Habbawe throws a hook but Al Hammad blocks it.#T4# Al Hammad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Al Hammad. Habbawe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Hammad was well out of range. Poor timing from Habbawe. Al Hammad slips a jab and a cross from Habbawe.
This has been an exciting period of action! Habbawe defending well as Al Hammad loads up on a big left hand. Al Hammad misses with an uppercut. Habbawe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Hammad moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Al Hammad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Habbawe. Habbawe works Al Hammad's body with a nice hook. Habbawe misses with a hook. Al Hammad ducked under it nicely. Habbawe checks a low kick from Al Hammad. Habbawe is looking to counter punch. Habbawe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Hammad avoids the body shot from Habbawe.
Habbawe throws a big shot that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Ain Habbawe dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Bashaad Al Hammad's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Habbawe misses with a looping right. Al Hammad throws a sloppy head kick and Habbawe moves out of range easily. Habbawe moves away from the strike by Al Hammad. Al Hammad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Habbawe throws out the jab. Habbawe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Habbawe throws a body punch but Al Hammad moves out of range. Habbawe moves out of range as Al Hammad strikes. It looked like Habbawe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Habbawe misses with a leg kick. Habbawe throws a shot from downtown. Al Hammad moves away and avoids it. Al Hammad looks like he wants to counter punch here. Habbawe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Hammad. Habbawe misses with a wild body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Habbawe throws a chopping leg kick but Al Hammad manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Habbawe ducks under a wild hook from Al Hammad. Al Hammad misses with a body kick. It looked like Habbawe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Habbawe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Hammad misses with an uppercut. Habbawe saw that one coming.#T1# Habbawe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Al Hammad misses the shot to the body. Habbawe checks a leg kick nicely. Habbawe misses with a straight left. Al Hammad avoids the body shot from Habbawe.
Al Hammad throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Al Hammad throws a lazy right hand but Habbawe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Al Hammad slips a jab from Habbawe. Habbawe connects with a body shot that sends Al Hammad's belly button to the back. Al Hammad misses the shot to the body. Al Hammad moves out of range as Habbawe throws a body kick.
Al Hammad throws a chopping leg kick but Habbawe manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Habbawe looks to land a right hand but Al Hammad moved out of range. The fighters circling - Al Hammad throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Al Hammad attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Habbawe throws a body punch but Al Hammad moves out of range. #T2# Habbawe moves out of range as Al Hammad strikes. Habbawe throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Hammad. Al Hammad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Al Hammad thows a left - swing and a miss! Habbawe throws a sloppy head kick and Al Hammad moves out of range easily. Habbawe misses the shot to the body. Habbawe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Hammad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Habbawe was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Hammad. Habbawe lands a right hook to the body.
Habbawe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Hammad throws a jab but it's blocked by Habbawe. An attempted straight right counter from Habbawe misses the target. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Al Hammad misses with a body shot.
Al Hammad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Al Hammad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Al Hammad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Habbawe.
A swing and a miss from Habbawe.#T3# Al Hammad looks to throw a body kick and Habbawe counters with a lovely straight right hand! A head kick misses from Habbawe. Al Hammad throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Habbawe counter with a right hand. Al Hammad throws a right and a left that Habbawe avoids nicely. Al Hammad misses with a double jab.
Habbawe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al Hammad is able to avoid easily. Al Hammad misses the shot to the body. Al Hammad misses with a few strikes there.
Habbawe is looking to counter punch. Habbawe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Hammad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Habbawe looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Hammad is just out of range. Al Hammad throws a shot from downtown. Habbawe moves away and avoids it. Habbawe throws a sloppy head kick and Al Hammad moves out of range easily. Al Hammad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Habbawe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4# Habbawe swings for the body but Al Hammad moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Habbawe. Al Hammad does a little dance to reset his feet. Habbawe dodges the punch combination from Al Hammad.
Habbawe misses the shot to the body. Al Hammad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Habbawe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Al Hammad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Habbawe to score with a decent uppercut. Habbawe throws a body shot but no joy. Habbawe throws a hook but Al Hammad blocks it. Habbawe looks to land a body kick but Al Hammad moved away. Al Hammad throws the left hand but Habbawe avoids the punch easily. Habbawe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Habbawe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Habbawe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Habbawe misses with a straight right. Al Hammad moves away from the strike by Habbawe. Al Hammad throws out a counter right but Habbawe avoids it with no problem. Bashaad Al Hammad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Al Ain Habbawe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Al Hammad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Habbawe.
And that's the end of the fight! Al Ain Habbawe showed his dominance in that final round. Well Habbawe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Ain Habbawe!
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Event:
Future FC 6
Date: Mar 06, 2019 |
#R1# Habbawe misses with a looping left.#KD# Jr Illl connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Habbawe onto his butt! Habbawe bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#CUT# It looks like Al Ain Habbawe has been cut. Habbawe misses with a shot to the body and Jr Illl counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Habbawe out cold! What a finish! Jr Illl is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kile Jr Illl! Kile Jr Illl looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'You need to train bitch!! I am the BEST FIGHTER of the world!!'.
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Event:
Future FC 5
Date: Feb 27, 2019 |
#R1# Green slips a jab and a cross from Habbawe.
Green looks winded! Habbawe misses the jab. Habbawe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it. Habbawe misses the shot to the body. A swing and a miss from Green. Habbawe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Habbawe just misses with a punch to the body.
Habbawe misses with a body shot.
Green defending well as Habbawe loads up on a big left hand. Habbawe throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Habbawe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Habbawe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Habbawe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Habbawe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Green on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Habbawe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green. A little feinted left hand from Habbawe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Habbawe ducks under a wild hook from Green. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Habbawe 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 Green has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Green and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Green throws out a counter right but Habbawe avoids it with no problem. Habbawe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Habbawe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1# Green avoids a punch combination nicely.
Habbawe loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch. Habbawe throws a solid leg kick but Green takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Habbawe. Habbawe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Habbawe fails to land with a series of punches.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Habbawe. Habbawe is looking to counter punch. Habbawe throws a leg kick which misses Green's front leg but catches the back leg as Green tries to avoid it. Green slips a jab from Habbawe. A jab from Green misses. Habbawe misses with an uppercut. Habbawe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Habbawe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Habbawe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2# Habbawe loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch. A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target. Habbawe takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses. Habbawe throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it. Habbawe throws a right hand that Green ducks under and follows up with a left that Green also avoids with ease. Habbawe misses the shot to the body. Green avoids the body shot from Habbawe.
Habbawe swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Bobby Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Green defending well as Habbawe loads up on a big left hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head kick misses from Habbawe. Habbawe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Habbawe just misses with a punch to the body.
Green looks to land a left hand but Habbawe moved out of range nicely. Green throws a hook but Habbawe blocks it. Habbawe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Green slips under a jab from Habbawe.#T3# Habbawe takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses. Habbawe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Habbawe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away. Habbawe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away. Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Habbawe. Habbawe misses the jab. Habbawe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it. Green looks like he wants to counter punch here. Habbawe looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely. Habbawe misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming. Green ducks under a wild hook from Habbawe. A looping hook to the body misses from Habbawe. Green does a little dance to reset his feet. Bobby Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Habbawe misses with a hook. Green blocks a head kick by Habbawe.
It seemed like Green was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Habbawe looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range. Habbawe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Habbawe moves out of range as Green strikes.#T4# Habbawe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green. Green defending well as Habbawe loads up on a big left hand. Habbawe misses the shot to the body. Habbawe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Habbawe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
A jab from Habbawe misses. Habbawe misses with a wild body shot. Habbawe misses the shot to the body. Habbawe misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely. Habbawe is looking to wear down Green with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Habbawe misses with a looping left. Habbawe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Habbawe missing with a left hand there. Green was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Habbawe missing with a left hand there. Green was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Habbawe throws a body punch but Green moves out of range. Green defending well as Habbawe loads up on a big left hand. Habbawe misses with the combination.
Green looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Ain Habbawe dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Habbawe throws a head kick that misses. Habbawe slips a straight right by Green. Habbawe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Habbawe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Habbawe misses the shot to the body. Habbawe throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily. Habbawe throws a body punch but Green moves out of range. Habbawe throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it. Habbawe throws a head kick that misses. Habbawe throws a body punch but Green moves out of range. Habbawe takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses. Green looks like he wants to counter punch here. Habbawe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Habbawe swings away with a leg kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Habbawe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it. Habbawe swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Green is breathing heavily. Habbawe throws a body punch but Green moves out of range. Green might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Habbawe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Habbawe misses with a body shot.
Green throws out a counter right but Habbawe avoids it with no problem.#T1# Green thuds his right hand into Habbawe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Habbawe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Habbawe looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Habbawe misses the target. Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Habbawe. Habbawe just misses with a punch to the body.
Habbawe throws a hook but Green blocks it. Habbawe misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming. Habbawe misses with a body shot.
Habbawe throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot. Habbawe throws a jab when Green was well out of range. Habbawe throws a hook but Green blocks it. Habbawe takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses. Habbawe swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Habbawe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2# Habbawe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Green's calf. Green moves out of range as Habbawe strikes. A little jabbing left from Green on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Green moves out of range of the strikes. Green ducks under a wild hook from Habbawe. Habbawe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green. Habbawe looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range. Green slips under a jab. Habbawe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Habbawe looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range. Habbawe throws a head kick that misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Habbawe misses with a wild body shot. Habbawe throws a hook but Green blocks it. Habbawe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it. Habbawe throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A looping hook to the body misses from Habbawe. Green does a little dance to reset his feet. Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3# Habbawe slips under a jab. Habbawe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Habbawe throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily. Habbawe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Green thows a left - swing and a miss! Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Habbawe misses with a body shot.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green misses with a looping left. Habbawe throws a body shot but no joy. Green throws out a counter right but Habbawe avoids it with no problem. Habbawe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around? Green moves out of range of the strikes. Habbawe misses with a few strikes there.
Habbawe looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range. Habbawe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away. Habbawe misses with a wild body shot. Green swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4# Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green misses with a hook. Habbawe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it. Habbawe moves into range and connects with a jab. Habbawe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Habbawe. Green blocks a jab. Habbawe just misses with a punch to the body.
Habbawe swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Green defending well as Habbawe loads up on a big left hand. Habbawe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Habbawe tries a head kick but it misses.
Green blocks a head kick by Habbawe.
Habbawe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it. Habbawe throws a head kick that misses. Green looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Habbawe throws a hook but Green avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Ain Habbawe dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Habbawe misses with a wild body shot. Habbawe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away. Green connects with a single shot there. Habbawe jabbing away but nothing is landing. Habbawe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Green is able to avoid easily. A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target. A looping hook to the body misses from Habbawe. Green does a little dance to reset his feet. Habbawe throws a jab when Green was well out of range. Habbawe misses with a head kick.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Habbawe.
Habbawe misses with a body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Habbawe just misses with a punch to the body.
Habbawe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A big right from Green misses. Habbawe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Habbawe throws a head kick that misses. Habbawe tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1# Habbawe misses with a body shot.
Green avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Green moves away from the strike by Habbawe. Habbawe swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Habbawe throws a body shot but no joy. Green throws a hook to the side of Habbawe's head but Habbawe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Habbawe looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely. Habbawe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Green! But no joy. Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Habbawe misses with a body shot.
Green defending well as Habbawe loads up on a big left hand. A big right from Habbawe misses. Habbawe staying out of range there. Habbawe misses with a double jab.
Green defending well as Habbawe loads up on a big left hand. Habbawe motions for Green to come forward. Habbawe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2# Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A telegraphed right hand from Habbawe misses the target. Green staying out of range there. Habbawe throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily. Green looks like he wants to counter punch here. Habbawe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it. Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Habbawe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Habbawe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Habbawe throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it. Habbawe throws a body shot but no joy. A little jabbing left from Green on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Habbawe just misses with a punch to the body.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Habbawe throws a series of punches but Green moves out of range. Green looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Habbawe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Green.#T3# Habbawe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green. A slow jab from Habbawe misses its intended target. Green blocks a jab. Habbawe just misses with a punch to the body.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Habbawe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Habbawe misses with a wild body shot. A combination from Habbawe does no damage. Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Habbawe.
Green slips under a jab. Habbawe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away. Habbawe throws a series of punches but Green moves out of range. Habbawe slips a straight right by Green. The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Green throws the left hand but Habbawe avoids the punch easily. Habbawe is looking to counter punch.#T4# Habbawe misses the jab. Green ducks under a wild hook from Habbawe. Green slips under a jab. Habbawe throws a body punch but Green moves out of range. Habbawe throws a body shot but no joy. Habbawe moves away from the strike by Green. Habbawe just misses with a punch to the body.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Green slips a straight right by Habbawe. Green throws an overhand right that lands on Habbawe's shoulder, as Habbawe tries to avoid the shot. Green throws a shot from downtown. Habbawe moves away and avoids it. Habbawe moves away from the strike by Green. Green slips under a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Habbawe misses with a body shot.
Bobby Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Al Ain Habbawe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A looping hook to the body misses from Habbawe. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Al Ain Habbawe showed his dominance in that final round. Well Habbawe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Ain Habbawe!
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Event:
Future FC 4
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
#R1# Habbawe checks a leg kick nicely. Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson feints a jab promting Habbawe to slip. Johnson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Habbawe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Habbawe. Habbawe misses the shot to the body. Johnson throws a head kick that misses. Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. An attempted straight right counter from Habbawe misses the target. Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss. Habbawe misses with a body shot.
Habbawe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson . Habbawe does a little dance to reset his feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Habbawe misses with a wild body shot. Johnson throws a head kick but Habbawe moves out of range.
Demitrious Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Johnson missing with a left hand there. Habbawe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Habbawe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Some wild striking there from Johnson .
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Habbawe throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Habbawe.#T1# Habbawe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson .
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Habbawe throws a hook but Johnson blocks it. Johnson throws a head kick but Habbawe moves out of range.
Habbawe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A looping hook to the body misses from Habbawe. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet. Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Habbawe avoids it. Habbawe throws a head kick that misses. Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Habbawe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Habbawe misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses. Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Johnson misses with a body kick. A little feinted left hand from Habbawe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Habbawe is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Habbawe misses with a body kick. Johnson throws a wild body kick that Habbawe sees coming a mile off. Habbawe moves away from the strike by Johnson . It looked like Habbawe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Habbawe manages to avoid it. Habbawe blocks a head kick by Johnson .
Johnson slips under a jab. Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Habbawe throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it. Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2# Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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! Habbawe looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely. Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Habbawe misses with a double jab.
As Habbawe backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Habbawe manages to avoid it all. Habbawe avoids the head kick by Johnson .
Habbawe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson looks winded! Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Habbawe moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Habbawe throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range. Johnson moves out of range as Habbawe strikes. Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Habbawe.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Habbawe takes a shot right to the bread basket. Johnson misses with a body kick. Habbawe throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it. #T3# A combination from Johnson does no damage. Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Habbawe moves away. Habbawe throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range. Habbawe throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing. A head kick misses from Johnson . Johnson misses with a double jab.
Habbawe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Johnson misses with a body kick. Habbawe misses with a looping left. Habbawe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it. Johnson avoids the head kick by Habbawe.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy. Johnson lands a jab-cross combination. Habbawe throws a hook to the side of Johnson 's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Habbawe looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range. Habbawe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson lands a jab to Habbawe's midsection.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A big right from Johnson misses. Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Habbawe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Johnson misses with a leg kick. Johnson connects with a body shot. Johnson thuds a left hand into Habbawe's body. Johnson lands with a nice combination. Habbawe backs away looking to recover. Habbawe slips a jab and a cross from Johnson .
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Habbawe misses with the combination.
Habbawe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Habbawe manages to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Habbawe just misses with a punch to the body.
Habbawe needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there. Habbawe slips a straight right by Johnson . Johnson is looking to land body kicks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitrious Johnson dominated that round. That's time! Habbawe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Habbawe throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily. Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Habbawe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. A looping hook to the body misses from Habbawe. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet. Habbawe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it. Habbawe dodges the punch combination from Johnson .
Johnson slips under a jab. Habbawe misses with a wild body shot. Habbawe throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it. Johnson misses with a body kick. Johnson 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Johnson duly obliges. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Habbawe checks a leg kick. Habbawe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Johnson jabs Habbawe to the body, keeping him at a distance. Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Habbawe avoids it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. It looked like Habbawe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Habbawe moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Johnson tries to bum rush Habbawe with a series of wild strikes but Habbawe uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A little feinted left hand from Habbawe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Johnson is breathing heavily.#T1# Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Habbawe. Habbawe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it. Habbawe looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range. Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Habbawe. A slow jab from Habbawe misses its intended target. Habbawe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A nice combination there by Johnson .
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Habbawe motions for Johnson to come forward. Habbawe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Johnson throws a head kick but Habbawe moves out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses. Habbawe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demitrious Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Johnson misses with a body kick. Habbawe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Habbawe tries a head kick but it misses.
Habbawe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Johnson avoids the head kick by Habbawe.
#T2# Habbawe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson . Habbawe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Demitrious Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Habbawe backs up against the ropes.
Habbawe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Habbawe throws a right and a left that both miss. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Habbawe misses with a low kick.
Habbawe moves away from the strike by Johnson . Habbawe slips a jab and a cross from Johnson .
It looked like Habbawe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Habbawe.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Habbawe throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Habbawe checks it well. Johnson throws a head kick but Habbawe moves out of range.
Habbawe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Habbawe throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Johnson misses with an uppercut. #T3# A swing and a miss from Habbawe. Johnson blocks a jab. Habbawe avoids the head kick by Johnson .
Habbawe takes a swing at Johnson 's ribcage but misses. Johnson misses with a head kick.
Habbawe misses with a looping left. Habbawe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut. Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Johnson looks to land a combination but Habbawe avoids it well. Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Habbawe ducks under a wild hook from Johnson . Nice defenses there by Johnson . Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Habbawe sees coming a mile off. Johnson avoids the body shot from Habbawe.
#T4# Johnson blocks a jab. Johnson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Johnson throws a head kick that misses. Habbawe throws a head kick that misses. Habbawe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Habbawe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Habbawe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Habbawe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away. A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target. Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Johnson responds with a good body kick, but Habbawe manages to step out the way in time. Habbawe misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson is working the combinations to good effect here. Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Habbawe's shoulder, as Habbawe tries to avoid the shot. Johnson looks to land a combination but Habbawe avoids it well. Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Habbawe.
A head kick misses from Habbawe. Habbawe misses with a body shot.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Habbawe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitrious Johnson 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# Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Habbawe's leg but Habbawe calmly moves out of range. Johnson looks to land a body kick but Habbawe moved away. Habbawe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Habbawe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well. Habbawe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Habbawe.
Habbawe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Habbawe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Habbawe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson .
An attempted straight right counter from Habbawe misses the target. Habbawe throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Habbawe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Habbawe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away. As Habbawe backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Habbawe manages to avoid it all. Habbawe misses with a looping left. Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1# Johnson jabs at Habbawe's body. Habbawe throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range. Habbawe looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range. Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Habbawe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Habbawe misses. Habbawe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Habbawe scrambles back to his feet. Habbawe jabbing away but nothing is landing. Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Habbawe avoids it. Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Habbawe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Habbawe. Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Habbawe moves out of range easily. #T2# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Habbawe checks a leg kick. An attempted straight right counter from Habbawe misses the target. Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Habbawe looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range. Habbawe misses with a body shot.
Habbawe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A clash of legs there as Habbawe blocks the low kick. Johnson misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Some wild striking there from Johnson .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson . Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Habbawe. Habbawe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Habbawe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it. Habbawe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson throws a low kick but Habbawe avoids it. A big left from Habbawe misses. #T3# Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Habbawe tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Habbawe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson .
Habbawe looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range. Habbawe misses with a wild combination.
Habbawe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it. Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Habbawe. Habbawe avoids a kick to the body.
Habbawe misses with an uppercut. Habbawe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Habbawe avoids the head kick by Johnson .
#T4# A head kick misses from Johnson . Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Habbawe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A looping hook to the body misses from Habbawe. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet. Johnson throws out a counter right but Habbawe avoids it with no problem. Habbawe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Habbawe moves out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Habbawe takes a swing at Johnson 's ribcage but misses. Johnson misses with a body kick. A combination from Habbawe does no damage. Habbawe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Habbawe staying out of range there. Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss. Al Ain Habbawe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Demitrious Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. A punch combination from Johnson misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Demitrious Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demitrious Johnson !
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Event:
Future FC 3
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1# Habbawe stuns Arges with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Arges is breathing heavily. Habbawe avoids the head kick by Arges.
Arges takes a shot right to the bread basket. Habbawe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Habbawe is looking to slow Arges down with leg kicks. Habbawe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Habbawe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Habbawe ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Habbawe scores with a punch to the head. Arges takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice shot lands for Habbawe. Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Habbawe! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Al Ain Habbawe!
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Future FC 2
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1# Habbawe throws a lazy uppercut
and Habbawe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Habbawe throws a lazy uppercut
and Habbawe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Habbawe throws an off balance right hand
and Pettis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Pettis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Pettis connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT# It looks like Al Ain Habbawe has been cut. Pettis throws out a powerful jab. Habbawe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Habbawe misses with a shot to the body and Pettis counters with a stiff right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pettis scores with a one two! Habbawe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Habbawe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pettis counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC# Habbawe is rocked! Habbawe throws a lazy head kick and Pettis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Habbawe misses with a body shot
letting Pettis counter with a right hand. Habbawe is still on wobbly legs! Can Pettis finish him? Habbawe throws a poor cross that misses
and Pettis counters with a straight right that drops Habbawe to the canvas! Will Habbawe beat the count? He's still wobbly and as the count reaches 7, he's still struggling to make it. 8...9...10. He's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Anthony Pettis! A very excited looking Anthony Pettis 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.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 893 Round 4
Date: Jan 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Habbawe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wilkinson's half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Wilkinson wants to control the action here but instead Habbawe manages to pass to full mount! Wilkinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Wilkinson is looking to improve his position but Habbawe isn't that keen on the idea. Wilkinson manages to regain half guard. Good work. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Habbawe is stalling here. Wilkinson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Habbawe seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wilkinson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Wilkinson taking a break here but Habbawe is having none of it and regains half guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Habbawe can do anything to dispel that myth. Habbawe trying to control but Wilkinson postures up.
#T1# Wilkinson is trying to control. Habbawe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB# Wilkinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Habbawe is just riding it out for now. Wilkinson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Wilkinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Habbawe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wilkinson. Habbawe is trying to get back to full guard.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB# Wilkinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Habbawe tries to roll over but Wilkinson keeps him under control. Wilkinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Habbawe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Habbawe tries to roll over but Wilkinson keeps him under control.#T3# Habbawe trying to control from the bottom.
Habbawe moves into full guard.
Wilkinson wants to control from the top but Habbawe keeps moving. Wilkinson being controlled here momentarily. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Wilkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Habbawe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Habbawe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4# 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. Habbawe connects with a nice short shot to Wilkinson's temple. Still in half guard, Habbawe seems content to control. Ground and pound from Habbawe. Habbawe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Wilkinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Habbawe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Habbawe's back! Wilkinson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Habbawe doesn't escape. Wilkinson trying to control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Wilkinson looking for the choke from the back. #SUB# Wilkinson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Habbawe has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Al Ain Habbawe will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD# Wilkinson feints and as Habbawe raises his hands in defense, Wilkinson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Wilkinson wants to control from the top but Habbawe keeps moving. Habbawe wants to stand up but Wilkinson is controlling him. Habbawe trying to keep a closed guard but Wilkinson is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Habbawe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wilkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1# Wilkinson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Habbawe's guard. Habbawe trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Wilkinson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Habbawe wants to control but Wilkinson is keeping busy.
Habbawe misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Habbawe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Wilkinson is controlling Habbawe's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2# Ground and pound from Habbawe. Habbawe working the head and body with strikes. Habbawe looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Wilkinson works his way to full guard. Good work. Wilkinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Habbawe's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Habbawe scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB# Wilkinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Habbawe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Habbawe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB# Habbawe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilkinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Habbawe has managed to get both his arms back between Wilkinson's legs - danger averted. Habbawe scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Habbawe trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Wilkinson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Habbawe has his hands clasped together but Wilkinson extends and breaks Habbawe's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Wilkinson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Wilkinson!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 893 Round 3
Date: Jan 23, 2019 |
#R1# Habbawe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khan swivels and escapes. Khan scores with a jab. Habbawe shoots in looking for a takedown but Khan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Habbawe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. It looked like Khan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A decent looking cross lands there for Khan. Khan stuffs the takedown. Drogo Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Ain Habbawe. Nice shot lands for Khan.#TD2# Habbawe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Khan's half guard. Khan is trying to escape back to his feet but Habbawe uses the scramble to pass into side control.
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! Habbawe remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Habbawe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Khan down.
Habbawe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Khan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1# Habbawe landing a few strikes. Khan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Khan tries to get out of the position. Khan tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Habbawe scores with punches from the back.
Habbawe has good solid back control here. Habbawe throwing damaging strikes from the back! Khan could be in trouble here!
Habbawe throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Khan!
Habbawe lands a shot to the head. #ROC2# Khan is rocked!#T2# Habbawe controlling the position well here. Khan rolled but Habbawe kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Oh Khan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Habbawe landing with strikes. Habbawe lands a series of strikes from the back and Khan goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Ain Habbawe!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 893 Round 2
Date: Jan 22, 2019 |
#R1# Habbawe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McKontol but McKontol pushes him off and we're back to square one. McKontol swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and Habbawe counters with a takedown into side control. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McKontol can do anything to dispel that myth. Habbawe cracks McKontol with a big elbow. Habbawe scoring with punches and elbows. McKontol is trying to escape the position but Habbawe is controlling the position. McKontol wants to control but Habbawe postures up. McKontol takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Habbawe 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. Habbawe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. McKontol defending against the ground and pound. Habbawe scoring with punches from side control. #T1# Habbawe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Habbawe is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McKontol's shoulder. That is not cool. Check out the look on Habbawe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Habbawe working the ground and pound from side control. Habbawe is putting a hurting on McKontol here, landing some big shots from side control. Habbawe landing strikes. Habbawe working the ground and pound. Habbawe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Habbawe controlling from side mount. #T2# Habbawe working the body and head with strikes. Habbawe working the ground and pound. McKontol taking punishment in the form of punches.
McKontol takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Habbawe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. McKontol looks winded! Habbawe is chipping away with strikes.
Habbawe in side control, just content to control the action for now. Habbawe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3# Habbawe is working McKontol over with some ground and pound from side control. Habbawe in side control lands a decent elbow. Habbawe landing a few strikes. #ROC# McKontol is rocked! Habbawe lands a nice forearm strike. McKontol is still in real trouble! Can Habbawe finish him? Habbawe is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Habbawe is putting a hurting on McKontol here, landing some big shots from side control. Habbawe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. McKontol being controlled for a moment. McKontol takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T4# McKontol is not in a great position here, taking some shots. McKontol seems to have recovered his senses. Habbawe working the body and head with strikes. Habbawe advances to full mount. A nice elbow there by Habbawe. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Habbawe looking to finish McKontol with some ground and pound. This is bad for McKontol! Habbawe content just to control the position here. Habbawe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Habbawe lands a big elbow - McKontol is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and McKontol is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Al Ain Habbawe!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 893 Round 1
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Habbawe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pekkarinen's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Habbawe is working Pekkarinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB# Pekkarinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Habbawe defends it easily. Pekkarinen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB# Pekkarinen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Habbawe stacks Pekkarinen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Habbawe! Pekkarinen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Habbawe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB# Pekkarinen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Habbawe pulls his head out easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pekkarinen gets back to full guard.
#SUB# Pekkarinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Habbawe defends it easily. Habbawe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Pekkarinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB# Pekkarinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pekkarinen keeping moving, preventing Habbawe from controlling successfully. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Habbawe's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Habbawe trying to control but Pekkarinen is working from the bottom. #SUB# Pekkarinen working for a triangle but Habbawe defends it easily.
Pekkarinen looking to control but Habbawe passes into half guard.
Habbawe wants to control but Pekkarinen is keeping him busy. Pekkarinen wants to control but Habbawe is keeping busy and won't allow it. Habbawe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2# Habbawe prevents Pekkarinen from improving his position. Pekkarinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Habbawe scores with a couple of nice shots. Habbawe is trying to control the action in half guard but Pekkarinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Habbawe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Habbawe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pekkarinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Habbawe working Pekkarinen over with strikes. Pekkarinen is looking to control Habbawe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pekkarinen avoid being mounted? Habbawe controlling the action here. Habbawe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Habbawe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Habbawe scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Habbawe is trying to control. Pekkarinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Habbawe drops an elbow to the side of Pekkarinen's head. #T3# Habbawe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Habbawe is thwarting Pekkarinen's attempts to control the position. Habbawe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Habbawe looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Habbawe scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Pekkarinen tries to roll over but Habbawe keeps him under control. Habbawe is figuring out what he wants to do next. Habbawe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Habbawe lands strikes from half guard. Habbawe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2# Pekkarinen is rocked! Habbawe winds up and cracks Pekkarinen with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Oh Pekkarinen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Pekkarinen trying to control from the bottom.
Habbawe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Habbawe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Pekkarinen wants to control but Habbawe is keeping busy.
#T4##SUB# Pekkarinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Habbawe working Pekkarinen over with strikes. Habbawe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Habbawe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Habbawe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Habbawe is trying to control the action in half guard but Pekkarinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Pekkarinen seems to have got his legs back now. Habbawe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Pekkarinen wants to control but Habbawe is keeping busy.
Habbawe drops an elbow to the side of Pekkarinen's head. Pekkarinen taking some punishment here, with Habbawe in his half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pekkarinen is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Habbawe. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Ain Habbawe dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##TD2# Habbawe closes the distance looking for a takedown. Pekkarinen stuffs it but Habbawe still has hold of him. Habbawe picks Pekkarinen up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Habbawe slams Pekkarinen to the floor and that's really hurt Pekkarinen - he doesn't know where he is! Habbawe throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Ain Habbawe!
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