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Event:
RISE 104: Chomofsky v Mesquita
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1# Habbestano with a poor takedown and Okuma counters with a nice body kick. Okuma throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Habbestano takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Habbestano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Okuma's waist but Okuma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Habbestano off to one side. Okuma works Habbestano's body with a nice hook. Habbestano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okuma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Habbestano scrambles back to his feet. Okuma lands a nice looking body shot.
Okuma scores with a kick to the body.
Okuma digs a good hook to Habbestano's body.
Habbestano is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Habbestano on the wrong end of a nice hook. Okuma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Okuma lands a nice looking body shot.
Okuma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Habbestano. No luck with that takedown attempt from Habbestano. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jomar Habbestano. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Okuma cracks Habbestano with a right hand to the side of the head. Okuma lets loose with a powerful body kick. Habbestano will feel that in the morning. Okuma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Nice body kick there by Okuma. Okuma works the jab nicely. Okuma's coach down at Gym Goroshi London was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Okuma's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Okuma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #KD2# Okuma lands a big head kick that sends Habbestano tumbling to the mat! Okuma takes a step backwards and waves Habbestano back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Habbestano is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Okuma feints and then cracks Habbestano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Habbestano down. Oh Habbestano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Okuma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Okuma lands a front kick. Habbestano seems to have got his legs back now. Okuma is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Habbestano hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kin Okuma! Jomar Habbestano spoke after the fight, saying 'I was bested tonight. I'll try to make sure this never happens again. I'll be back, I assure you. Thanks for coming out to watch me fight guys!'. |
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Event:
RISE 94: Beckwith v McVicker
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1# Habbestano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mamouhdi but Mamouhdi pushes him off and we're back to square one. Puyah Mamouhdi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mamouhdi jabs Habbestano to the body, keeping him at a distance. Habbestano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mamouhdi avoids it really well and circles away. Habbestano dodges the punch combination from Mamouhdi.
Habbestano misses with a takedown and Mamouhdi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jomar Habbestano. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mamouhdi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Habbestano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Mamouhdi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Habbestano defends it well. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Habbestano is defended easily by Mamouhdi.#T1# Mamouhdi works over Habbestano's head and body with a nice combination. Mamouhdi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2# Mamouhdi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Mamouhdi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Habbestano wants to get back to full guard. Habbestano is working hard here to advance position. Mamouhdi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Habbestano defending well though. My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Mamouhdi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Habbestano trying to get back to full guard but Mamouhdi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Habbestano is bucking up trying to escape but Mamouhdi cracks him with another couple of good strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mamouhdi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Habbestano is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Mamouhdi lands a couple of good shots and Habbestano has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Habbestano is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mamouhdi.
Mamouhdi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Habbestano rolls, trying to escape but Mamouhdi keeps control of the position.
#SUB2# Mamouhdi looking for the choke but no joy. Mamouhdi loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Habbestano hold on?
#T3# Mamouhdi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mamouhdi trying to control. Habbestano takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Mamouhdi controlling well, preventing Habbestano from escaping the position.
Mamouhdi scores with punches to the body. Mamouhdi lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Mamouhdi has Habbestano flattened out and is raining down punches. Habbestano looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4# Habbestano rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Habbestano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mamouhdi. Mamouhdi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Habbestano has hold of Mamouhdi's hands but Mamouhdi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Habbestano is looking for a sweep. Mamouhdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Habbestano has hold of Mamouhdi's hands but Mamouhdi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Habbestano is looking to improve his position.
Habbestano tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mamouhdi in particular looking to stall.#SUB2# Mamouhdi wants to work for an arm triangle but Habbestano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Puyah Mamouhdi dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Mamouhdi throws a right and a left that both miss. Nice sprawl there from Mamouhdi as Habbestano shoots in. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mamouhdi!
Habbestano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Habbestano fails with a takedown attempt. Mamouhdi lands with a hook. Habbestano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mamouhdi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Puyah Mamouhdi seems to be getting the better of the standup. Habbestano looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamouhdi is just out of range. Mamouhdi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mamouhdi has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mamouhdi looks to land a combination. Habbestano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Habbestano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1# Habbestano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mamouhdi defends well and Habbestano ends up having to push Mamouhdi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jomar Habbestano. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mamouhdi tries to throw a body punch but Habbestano avoids it by throwing Mamouhdi back against the cage. Mamouhdi is pressed up against the cage. Habbestano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mamouhdi down to the mat. Mamouhdi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Habbestano shoots in but no luck this time. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Danga de danga de dang - Mamouhdi scores with a four punch combination! Habbestano tries to close the distance and clinch but Mamouhdi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Mamouhdi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Habbestano defends it well. A decent looking cross lands there for Mamouhdi. Habbestano shoots for a takedown but Mamouhdi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Mamouhdi lands a two punch combo.
Mamouhdi scores with the left hand. Habbestano knows he should have avoided that one. Habbestano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamouhdi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Mamouhdi lands with an uppercut that bounces Habbestano off the cage and back into range. Mamouhdi scores with a one two! Habbestano had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Habbestano fails in his attempt to clinch. Habbestano dives in and grabs Mamouhdi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mamouhdi pushes down on Habbestano's head and hops out.#T2# Danga de danga de dang - Mamouhdi scores with a four punch combination! Habbestano fails with a takedown attempt. Mamouhdi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Habbestano doesn't seem bothered though. Mamouhdi lands a two punch combo.
Mamouhdi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2# Mamouhdi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Habbestano wants to control but Mamouhdi postures up. Mamouhdi working the body and head with strikes. Habbestano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mamouhdi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Habbestano pushes Mamouhdi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mamouhdi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Mamouhdi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3# Mamouhdi slows the pace down. Mamouhdi lands a decent elbow from side control. Habbestano is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Habbestano takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2# Mamouhdi is trying to get an arm triangle but Habbestano is defending well. Mamouhdi is working Habbestano over with some ground and pound from side control. Mamouhdi landing strikes. Mamouhdi in side control lands a decent elbow. Mamouhdi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Habbestano down.
Puyah Mamouhdi has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4# Habbestano takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Habbestano is looking to reverse the position. Mamouhdi in side control lands a decent elbow. Habbestano can't do much from the bottom here. Mamouhdi trying to control the action but Habbestano is working from the bottom. Mamouhdi scores with a couple of short elbows. Mamouhdi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Mamouhdi lands some shots froms side control. Mamouhdi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Puyah Mamouhdi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# A punch combination from Mamouhdi misses. Donk. Mamouhdi catches Habbestano right on the button with a cross. Habbestano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL# Habbestano clinches with his opponent.
Mamouhdi prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2# Habbestano is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mamouhdi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Habbestano to the mat. Habbestano regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Habbestano doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mamouhdi prevents Habbestano from getting back to his feet. Mamouhdi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Habbestano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Mamouhdi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB# Habbestano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Habbestano tries to land a sweep but no joy. Habbestano is trying to keep Mamouhdi in close.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Mamouhdi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Habbestano was covering up waiting for the punch and Mamouhdi finishes the takedown easily into guard. Mamouhdi preventing the sweep. #T2# Mamouhdi cracks Habbestano with a solid left hand. Mamouhdi trying to control but Habbestano is working from the bottom. Habbestano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mamouhdi stays in close to Habbestano's body and controls the position. Mamouhdi landing with the ground and pound. Mamouhdi scoring with punches to the head and body. Habbestano looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3# Habbestano can't keep his opponent in guard - Mamouhdi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Mamouhdi is pressing down on Habbestano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Habbestano is holding on for now. Habbestano trying to control from the bottom.
Habbestano taking some punishment here, with Mamouhdi in his half guard. Mamouhdi is nestled in close to Habbestano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Habbestano trying to control here.
Mamouhdi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Mamouhdi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4# Mamouhdi drops an elbow to the side of Habbestano's head. Mamouhdi controlling the action here. Habbestano wants to control but Mamouhdi is keeping busy.
Mamouhdi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Habbestano with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Habbestano holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Mamouhdi is nestled in close to Habbestano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Mamouhdi trying to control from half guard but Habbestano is working away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mamouhdi working Habbestano over with strikes. Jomar Habbestano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB# Habbestano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mamouhdi pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Puyah Mamouhdi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Mamouhdi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 26:30 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Puyah Mamouhdi! A victorious Puyah Mamouhdi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. In defeat, Jomar Habbestano stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was bested tonight. I'll try to make sure this never happens again. I'll be back, I assure you. Thanks for coming out to watch me fight guys!'. |
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Event:
RISE X22
Date: May 29, 2022 |
#R1# Rollo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Habbestano. Habbestano shoots in but no luck this time. Rollo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Habbestano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rollo avoids it really well and circles away. Rollo feinted there with a counter leg kick. Rollo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Christof Rollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jomar Habbestano. Rollo throws a leg kick which misses Habbestano's front leg but catches the back leg as Habbestano tries to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Habbestano misses with a low kick. Rollo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Habbestano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rollo. Rollo obviously looking to wear him down.
Habbestano shoots for a takedown but Rollo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1# Habbestano fails with a takedown attempt. Habbestano tries for a takedown but Rollo circles away easily and Rollo counters with a nice leg kick. Christof Rollo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rollo scores with a kick to the midsection. That kick from Rollo tenderised Habbestano's leg. Habbestano is trying to keep his angry face on. Rollo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Rollo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Habbestano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Rollo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Habbestano doesn't succeed with the takedown and Rollo counters with a body kick. Habbestano looks winded!#T2# Rollo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Rollo scoring well with a low kick there.
Habbestano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Rollo counters with a thumping low kick. Habbestano shoots in but no luck this time. Rollo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. This has been an exciting period of action! Crunch! Rollo slams his shin into Habbestano's torso. Habbestano dives in and grabs Rollo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rollo pushes down on Habbestano's head and hops out. Rollo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3# Habbestano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Rollo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rollo lands a leg kick that knocks Habbestano off balance momentarily. Rollo lands with a slapping head kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Rollo.
Habbestano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. As Habbestano backs away, Rollo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Habbestano looks to clinch and Rollo counters with an inside leg kick. Rollo connects with an inside leg kick. Rollo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Habbestano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rollo can pounce on him.
Jomar Habbestano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# Habbestano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Rollo counters with a nice leg kick. Rollo throws a quick inside leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Rollo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. It appears Rollo was looking to counter with a kick there. Rollo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Habbestano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Habbestano just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRollo. Rollo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Habbestano misses with a takedown attempt and Rollo counters with a nice leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christof Rollo dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Rollo thumps Habbestano with a low kick.#CL2# Habbestano clinches with his opponent.
Habbestano tries for a takedown but Rollo manages to get underhooks.
Habbestano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC# Rollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Habbestano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Rollo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Rollo is looking to slow Habbestano down with leg kicks. Rollo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A good leg kick by Rollo. Habbestano fails with the takedown and Rollo counters with a head kick. That will keep Habbestano thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Christof Rollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jomar Habbestano. Habbestano is breathing heavily. Habbestano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1# Rollo connects with a high kick. A nice leg kick from Rollo, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Rollo.
Rollo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Habbestano can do to turn this around? Rollo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD2# Habbestano looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Rollo is pulling down on Habbestano's head. It's preventing any offense from Habbestano, at least for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Habbestano won't allow Rollo to get back to his feet. Rollo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rollo tries to get out of the position. Habbestano with a nice head shot there. Rollo keeping full guard, as Habbestano tries to pass. #T2# Rollo wants to stand up but Habbestano is controlling him. Rollo is trying to keep Habbestano in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Habbestano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Rollo throws a quick inside leg kick. Habbestano shoots for a double leg takedown but Rollo sprawls well. He's pushed Habbestano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Rollo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Habbestano just manages to avoid it. Rollo lands a leg kick that knocks Habbestano off balance momentarily. This has been an exciting period of action! Habbestano fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Rollo half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3# That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Habbestano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rollo - the referee stops the clock and Habbestano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rollo. Habbestano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. A good leg kick by Rollo. Habbestano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rollo. Rollo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Habbestano misses with a takedown attempt and Rollo counters with a big head kick but Habbestano shrugs it off. Nice sprawl there from Rollo as Habbestano shoots in. Rollo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Habbestano darts in trying to clinch and Rollo counters with a nice kick to the body. #T4# Habbestano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rollo. Habbestano shoots in for a takedown but Rollo shows good takedown defense. Rollo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Rollo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Habbestano. Habbestano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rollo avoids it really well and circles away. Rollo throws a head kick that Habbestano semi-blocks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christof Rollo dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Rollo thumps Habbestano with a low kick. An inside leg kick lands from Rollo. Rollo thumps Habbestano with a low kick. Habbestano fails with the takedown and Rollo counters with a good low kick that Habbestano was not able to check. Rollo circles away from the clinch attempt and Rollo counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Habbestano with a poor takedown and Rollo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Habbestano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Habbestano misses with a takedown and Rollo counters with a leg kick. Christof Rollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jomar Habbestano.#T1# Rollo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rollo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Rollo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Habbestano. Habbestano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Rollo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Habbestano misses with a takedown and Rollo counters with a slapping leg kick. Rollo with a nice calf kick. Rollo lands a head kick!
Crunch! Rollo slams his shin into Habbestano's torso.#T2# Habbestano wants to clinch. Rollo lands a high kick!
Christof Rollo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Rollo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rollo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Nice body kick there by Rollo.#T3# Habbestano has his takedown stuffed and Rollo counters with a good low kick that Habbestano was not able to check. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rollo. Habbestano shrugs it off though. Habbestano shoots in looking for a takedown. Rollo tries to sprawl out of it but Habbestano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rollo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Rollo tried to counter with a leg kick but Habbestano avoided it. Rollo connects with a solid leg kick. #T4# Rollo with the inside leg kick. Habbestano shoots in for a double leg but Rollo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Habbestano fails with the takedown and Rollo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Habbestano is lucky that one didn't land flush. Rollo throws a quick inside leg kick. Rollo scores with a head kick. Habbestano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Habbestano takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Habbestano shoots in but no luck this time. Rollo lands a leg kick that knocks Habbestano off balance momentarily. 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! Rollo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that's the end of the fight! Christof Rollo showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rollo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:25 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:25 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christof Rollo! Our winner, Christof Rollo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. Jomar Habbestano spoke after the fight, saying 'I was bested tonight. I'll try to make sure this never happens again. I'll be back, I assure you. Thanks for coming out to watch me fight guys!'. |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 20
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1# Habbestano shoots in for a takedown but Okuma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Habbestano shoots in and drives through. Okuma sprawls well. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Habbestano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Okuma - the referee stops the clock and Habbestano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Okuma. Habbestano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Okuma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Habbestano. That did some damage! Okuma moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Okuma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2# Okuma rushes Habbestano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Okuma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Habbestano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Okuma obliges. Okuma connects with a knee to the head.
Okuma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Okuma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Habbestano's defenses. Okuma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Okuma lands an elbow just above Habbestano 's eye. Habbestano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Okuma presses Habbestano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Habbestano is breathing heavily. Okuma lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Okuma stops a takedown attempt from Habbestano.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jomar Habbestano. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Nice elbow from Okuma. Okuma with a knee to the head.
Okuma lands a knee to the head.
Okuma lands an elbow that stopped Habbestano in his tracks for a moment. Okuma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Habbestano's defenses. Okuma is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Okuma connects with a knee to the head.
Okuma lands an elbow inside. Okuma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. 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! A short body shot lands from Okuma as the two fighters clinch.
Okuma connects with a nasty looking knee right to Habbestano's face.
A knee to the head by Okuma.
A short right from Okuma on the inside. #ROC2#Habbestano is rocked! Knees to the body from Okuma.
Okuma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Habbestano's defenses. Okuma unloads a knee to the mid-section. Okuma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2# Okuma lands an elbow that stopped Habbestano in his tracks for a moment. Okuma connects with a knee to the head.
Okuma landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Okuma lands an elbow inside that Habbestano shrugs off. Okuma lands an elbow inside. Okuma lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Okuma stops a takedown attempt from Habbestano.
A knee to the head by Okuma.
Knees to the body from Okuma.
Okuma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Okuma lands an elbow inside that Habbestano shrugs off. A right hand to the body from Okuma.
Okuma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Okuma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Habbestano tries to score a body lock takedown but Okuma shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Okuma landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T3# Habbestano takes an elbow to the temple. Okuma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Okuma lands a damaging elbow. Okuma connects with a nasty looking knee right to Habbestano's face.
Oh Habbestano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Okuma unloads a knee to the mid-section. Habbestano seems to have got his legs back now. Okuma working the clinch nicely. Habbestano is working for position but Okuma cracks him with a big knee to the head! Habbestano crumples up against the cage and Okuma lands two more shots before the ref can save Habbestano! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Kin Okuma! The defeated Jomar Habbestano had this to say: 'I was bested tonight. I'll try to make sure this never happens again. I'll be back, I assure you. Thanks for coming out to watch me fight guys!'. |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 14
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Habbestano gets in close and instigates a clinch. We've been hearing reports that Habbestano has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Fedorov lands a hook that snaps the head of Habbestano backwards. Fedorov misses with a punch to the body.
Habbestano is trying to pull guard but Fedorov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Fedorov lands a hook that snaps the head of Habbestano backwards. Fedorov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fedorov wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee calls for Habbestano to work.
Fedorov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Fedorov tries to throw a body punch but Habbestano avoids it by throwing Fedorov back against the cage. Fedorov prevents the takedown attempt.
Fedorov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Fedorov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Habbestano tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jomar Habbestano. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fedorov is pressed up against the cage. Habbestano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fedorov down to the mat. Fedorov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Habbestano with a poor takedown and Fedorov counters with a right hand to the body. The fighters circle momentarily. Fedorov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Fedorov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Habbestano is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Habbestano closes the distance and clinches up with Fedorov, looking for a takedown. Habbestano pushes Fedorov against the cage but Fedorov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1# Nice shot lands for Fedorov. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fedorov!
Habbestano darts in trying to clinch and Fedorov counters with a nice body shot. Fedorov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Fedorov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Fedorov throws a shot to the body.
Habbestano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fedorov connects with a right hand. Habbestano shakes it off. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fedorov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Habbestano backs up against the cage.
Habbestano closes the distance but Fedorov moves to the side and Fedorov counters with a nice uppercut. Fedorov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2# Fedorov getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Fedorov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Habbestano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Habbestano moves to clinch but Fedorov breaks away and Fedorov counters with a nice uppercut. #CL# Habbestano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fedorov, pushing him back against the cage. Fedorov prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Nice body punch from Fedorov. Fedorov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Fedorov lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fedorov. Fedorov scores with a nice hook to the head. Fedorov is pushing Habbestano up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Fedorov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3# A short right from Fedorov on the inside. Habbestano stalling in the clinch but Fedorov improves position. The referee calls for Fedorov to work.
Fedorov is leaning against Habbestano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Fedorov is stalling here.
Habbestano fails to pull guard.
Habbestano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fedorov lands with a short head shot on the inside. A right hand to the body from Fedorov.
Fedorov scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fedorov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fedorov looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2# Fedorov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4# A punch lands to the side of Habbestano 's head but he takes it in his stride. Fedorov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Donk. Fedorov catches Habbestano right on the button with a cross. Fedorov jabs Habbestano right on the nose. Habbestano blinks but takes it well. Fedorov scores with a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# Habbestano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Fedorov scores with a shot to the side of Habbestano's head. Fedorov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2# Fedorov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fedorov jabs Habbestano right on the nose. Habbestano blinks but takes it well. A jab lands there for Fedorov. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Habbestano has his takedown stuffed and Fedorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fedorov scores with a jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Fedorov dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Habbestano tries to move into range but Fedorov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Habbestano with a poor takedown and Fedorov counters with a nice uppercut. Fedorov thuds his right hand into Habbestano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Habbestano takes a body punch but keeps moving. Fedorov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Habbestano. Habbestano circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Fedorov cracks Habbestano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Fedorov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fedorov throws a good cross that connects.
Fedorov scores with a decent looking hook. Fedorov scores with a sloppy right hand. Habbestano should have avoided that one. 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! Habbestano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Habbestano fails with the takedown and Fedorov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Habbestano is rocked! Habbestano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Fedorov connects with a single shot there. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Habbestano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Habbestano there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1# Habbestano tries for a takedown but Fedorov circles away easily and Fedorov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jomar Habbestano. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fedorov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Habbestano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Nice shot lands for Fedorov. Habbestano walks into a left hand. Fedorov lands with a cross. Fedorov drops Habbestano with a straight right hand, right on the button! Fedorov follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Fedorov! A relieved looking Nathan Fedorov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. The defeated Jomar Habbestano had this to say: 'I was bested tonight. I'll try to make sure this never happens again. I'll be back, I assure you. Thanks for coming out to watch me fight guys!'. |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 4
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1# Okumichi fails to land with a series of punches.
Okumichi lands a jab to the nose. Okumichi cracks Habbestano with a right hand to the side of the head. Okumichi misses the shot to the body. #TD2# Habbestano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Okumichi wants to improve his position but Habbestano is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Habbestano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Habbestano slips a nice elbow through Okumichi's hands, connecting with Okumichi's forehead.#T1# Habbestano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Okumichi is looking to improve his position.
Habbestano stalling. Habbestano's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Okumichi wants to control the action here but instead Habbestano manages to pass to full mount! Habbestano controlling from mount. #SUB2# Habbestano is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Habbestano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jomar Habbestano! Jomar Habbestano took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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