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Event:
WCF WNF 97:Blazej v Vanorden 2
Date: Mar 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Baxter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baxter tries to land a front kick but Haba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD#
Haba looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Baxter!
Baxter is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Haba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Baxter is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Haba tries for a kimura but Baxter is defending well. #SUB#
Haba has hold of Baxter's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Baxter tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Haba cranks the arm and Baxter screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Baxter, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Claus Haba! |
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Event:
WCF 111: Cuntmara vs Anderson
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Haba fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garrincha sprawls well initially but Haba persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Garrincha controlling the position well.
Garrincha's coaches at Rabid Dog have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Haba passes to side control.
Garrincha wants to control but Haba postures up.
Garrincha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Garrincha is trying to escape the position but Haba is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrincha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Haba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Garrincha has escaped the position, nice work there.
Haba looking to control but instead Garrincha has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Haba is trying to work for a kimura but Garrincha is defending well.
Haba trying to control the pace.
Garrincha is not content to let Haba control the position.#SUB2#
Haba is working for a submission of some sort.
Garrincha tries to roll over but Haba keeps him under control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haba is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Garrincha!
Garrincha working to try and regain half guard.
Haba looking to control and managing it successfully.
Haba trying to control but Garrincha is having none of it. #SUB2#
Haba jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Garrincha is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Garrincha and Haba has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T3#
Haba trying to control the action but Garrincha is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Haba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garrincha, who protects the arm well.
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Garrincha manages to get back to half guard.
Garrincha is staying active underneath Haba, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Haba is pressing down on Garrincha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garrincha is holding on for now.
Garrincha wants to control but Haba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garrincha wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garrincha.#TD2#
Haba shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Haba was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Haba trying to control the action but Garrincha is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garrincha tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Claus Haba dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Garrincha scoring well with a low kick there.
Garrincha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Garrincha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haba with a poor takedown
and Garrincha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garrincha tries to score with a low kick but Haba moves his leg out of the way.
Garrincha lands a really nice looking cross but Haba seems unphased.
Jab, jab by Garrincha - just one landing. #TD2#
Haba closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Garrincha's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haba trying to control the position from guard on top but Garrincha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garrincha wants to sweep here but Haba controlling him for the moment.
Haba sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Garrincha wants to sweep but no luck.
Garrincha keeping moving, preventing Haba from controlling successfully.
Haba is fighting to break Garrincha's control of his arms but Garrincha is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Garrincha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garrincha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Garrincha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garrincha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garrincha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haba drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garrincha defends it well.
Garrincha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garrincha scores with a kick to the midsection.
Garrincha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Garrincha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haba closes the distance and clinches up with Garrincha, looking for a takedown. Haba pushes Garrincha against the cage but Garrincha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Garrincha is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Haba shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Haba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garrincha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haba pushing down on Garrincha's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Garrincha wants to improve his position but Haba is controlling well.
Haba is stalling here. Garrincha is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Haba seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Garrincha has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Haba is trying to improve his position.
Haba is still trying to improve position.
Garrincha will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Haba is letting Garrincha control him for a moment.
Haba is trying to get back to half guard.
Garrincha just content to control the position.
Haba tries to bench press Garrincha off him but Garrincha keeps the position.
Garrincha is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Haba will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Haba is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hobo Garrincha dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Garrincha scores with a jab to the body.
Garrincha lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garrincha.#CUT#It looks like Claus Haba has been cut.
Haba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hobo Garrincha is winning the standup battle so far.
Garrincha scores with a one two! Haba had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Garrincha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Garrincha throws a series of punches but Haba moves out of range.
Haba is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Haba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garrincha moves away.
A jab lands there for Garrincha.
Haba blocks a jab.#T1#
Haba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garrincha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haba there as he acknowledges the shot.
Haba walks into a left hand.
Garrincha connects with a jab.
Garrincha is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Garrincha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Haba is rocked!
Garrincha jabs at Haba's body.
Haba is still on wobbly legs! Can Garrincha finish him?
Garrincha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garrincha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garrincha drops Haba with a straight right hand, right on the button! Garrincha 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 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hobo Garrincha!
A relieved looking Hobo Garrincha thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 89: Masvidal vs BMA
Date: Jan 19, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Haba manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Keegan on his heels. He'll look to pass Keegan's guard now, I'm sure.
Keegan is pulling down on Haba's head to control his posture.
Haba trying to control but Keegan is working from the bottom.
Haba advances position into side control!
Keegan is looking to reverse the position.
Keegan trying to remain calm as Haba controls from the top position.
Keegan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba working away.
Haba trying to control the action but Keegan is working from the bottom.
Haba moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Haba tries to move into full mount but can't pass Keegan's legs.
Keegan is not content to let Haba control the position.
Haba working away.#SUB#
Haba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Haba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haba taking a break here but Keegan is having none of it and regains half guard.
Keegan is looking for a sweep. Haba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haba wants to free his trapped foot but Keegan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Haba is trying to control the action in half guard but Keegan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Haba gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keegan wants to control from the top but Haba keeps moving.
Keegan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Haba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Keegan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Keegan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Haba's head.
Haba wants to sweep here but Keegan controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB#
Keegan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keegan has managed to get both his arms back between Haba's legs - danger averted.
Keegan works over Haba with some ground and pound from guard.
Keegan content to stall in guard here.
Keegan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Haba's head.#SUB#
Haba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keegan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Haba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keegan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Claus Haba dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Keegan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Haba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Haba.
Keegan won't allow Haba to sweep him here.
Haba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keegan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Keegan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Haba wants to control from the top but Keegan keeps moving.
Haba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Haba trying to control but Keegan is working from the bottom.
Keegan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Haba puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Haba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keegan is just riding it out for now. Haba eventually gives up the hold.
Keegan is refusing to be controlled, as Haba sits in half guard.
Keegan is trying to maintain the position but Haba is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Haba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##SUB#
Keegan is defending against the submission attempts here by Haba.
Keegan controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haba tries for a takedown but Keegan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Keegan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Haba quickly recovers to half guard.
Keegan wants to control but Haba is keeping him busy. #T4#
Keegan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Haba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Keegan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Haba is looking to improve his position.
Keegan slips a nice elbow through Haba's hands, connecting with Haba's forehead.
Haba tries to roll over but Keegan keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keegan working over Haba with some ground and pound. Haba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Keegan 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Keegan 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#
Haba shoots in looking for a takedown but Keegan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Haba gets caught napping as Keegan dives in and scores a takedown. Haba manages to retain guard.
Haba wants to sweep here but Keegan controlling him for the moment.
Keegan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Keegan wants to control from the top but Haba keeps moving.
Keegan connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keegan distracts Haba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Keegan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Keegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Haba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Haba has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Keegan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Haba.#T1#
Keegan wants to control but Haba is keeping him busy.
Keegan landing strikes.
Haba tries to improve position but can't.
Keegan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Keegan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Haba's legs.
Keegan slows the pace down.
Keegan scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haba is trying to work for a sweep but Keegan has mounted him!
Keegan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haba regains half guard.
Haba is looking for a sweep. Keegan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keegan is trying to control. Haba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Haba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Haba has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Keegan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Keegan!#T3#
Keegan working the head and body with strikes.
Keegan trying to control the action but Haba is working from the bottom.
Haba tries to bench press Keegan off him but Keegan keeps the position.
Keegan looks up at the clock and then as Haba takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Keegan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A lull in the action here as Keegan stalls from top position.
Haba is working to avoid the ground and pound but Keegan connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Keegan lands a nice forearm strike.
Haba sneaks back into half guard.
Keegan is trying to control. Haba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Keegan thows a huge punch but Haba dodges it nicely.
Keegan is just content to waste time from the top position. Haba takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Keegan scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keegan 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. #SUB#
Haba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Keegan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keegan 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Keegan! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 83: White vs Benedetti
Date: Dec 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Haba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marsden thumps Haba with a low kick.
Marsden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marsden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marsden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Marsden.
Nice defenses there by Haba.
Haba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marsden sprawls and moves away.
Marsden has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Haba shoots in for a takedown but Marsden shows good takedown defense.
Marsden scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haba blocks a head kick by Marsden.
Haba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Haba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marsden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claus Haba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Haba's head.#TD#
Haba closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marsden did well to prevent Haba getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Marsden gets back to full guard.
Haba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marsden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marsden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haba is controlling him.
Marsden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Haba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marsden is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haba wants to control from the top but Marsden keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Haba drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Haba working away.
Marsden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marsden is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Haba's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marsden tries to roll over but Haba keeps him under control.#T3#
Marsden is refusing to be controlled, as Haba sits in half guard.
Marsden tries to roll over but Haba keeps him under control.
Marsden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Haba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haba trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom.
Haba postures up.
Haba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marsden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsden seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marsden wants to sweep here but Haba controlling him for the moment.
Haba looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haba shoots in and drives through. Marsden sprawls well.
Haba darts in looking for a takedown but Marsden gets double underhooks and turns Haba into the cage.
Marsden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haba or not.
Marsden gets underhooks to prevent Haba's takedown attempt.
Marsden scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brooke Marsden dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Marsden lands with a nice body kick.
Marsden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Haba momentarily.
#CUT2#It looks like Claus Haba has been cut.
Haba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marsden counters with a nice body shot.
Marsden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Marsden stuffs the takedown attempt from Haba. Haba gets slowly back to his feet.
Haba takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marsden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Haba shoots for a double leg takedown but Marsden sprawls well. He's pushed Haba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claus Haba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haba dives in for a single leg takedown but Marsden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Marsden manages to break the clinch.
Claus Haba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Marsden lands a head kick!
Haba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marsden lands an overhand right.
Marsden shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Haba eats them both and turns towards Marsden to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC2#Haba is rocked!
Haba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Haba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haba shoots and misses
and Marsden counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brooke Marsden!
Brooke Marsden tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
WCF 98: Tzeng vs Blackburn
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Farrokhzad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Farrokhzad stuffs the takedown attempt from Haba. Haba gets slowly back to his feet.
Farrokhzad throws a nice looking combination but Haba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Farrokhzad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haba.
Haba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Haba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Farrokhzad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haba changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Haba dives in and scores a takedown into Farrokhzad's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farrokhzad is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Haba trying to control the position from guard on top but Farrokhzad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farrokhzad is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Haba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Haba is still trying to improve position.
Farrokhzad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Farrokhzad wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Farrokhzad has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Haba fails with a takedown attempt.
Bardia Farrokhzad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claus Haba.
Farrokhzad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Haba walks into a jab.#CUT#It looks like Claus Haba has been cut.#T2##TD2#
Haba throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Farrokhzad tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Haba is in Farrokhzad's guard.
Farrokhzad wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Haba looking to sit in guard and control but Farrokhzad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farrokhzad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Haba working for a triangle but Farrokhzad defends it easily.
Farrokhzad scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Farrokhzad throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Haba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Farrokhzad keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Haba's head.#T3#
Farrokhzad is in close to Haba's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Haba has his foot on Farrokhzad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Farrokhzad works his way back into a safe position though.
Farrokhzad is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Farrokhzad working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Haba's head.#ROC#Haba is rocked!
Farrokhzad is in close to Haba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Haba is still in real trouble! Can Farrokhzad finish him?
Farrokhzad arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Haba's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bardia Farrokhzad!
Bardia Farrokhzad seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WCF 94: Corona vs Tzeng
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Sanders fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haba feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Sanders gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sanders keeping moving, preventing Haba from controlling successfully.
Haba looking to sit in guard and control but Sanders gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Haba keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders passes Haba's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Haba is looking to get back to full guard here but Sanders has managed to pass to side control instead.#T1#
Haba tries to improve position but can't.
Haba regains half guard.#SUB2#
Haba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Haba with the active half guard here but Sanders passes nicely into side control.
Haba sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Sanders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Haba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Sanders drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Haba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sanders has Haba in his guard.#REVB#
Haba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Sanders is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haba is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Sanders working a defensive guard but Haba manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sanders keeping his opponent close.
Haba passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sanders!
Haba looking to control but Sanders is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanders gets back to half guard.
Sanders is trying to maintain the position but Haba is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Haba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4##SUB2#
Haba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sanders trying to control but Haba postures up.
Sanders missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Haba is working for a kimura but Sanders is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haba trying to pass the guard but Sanders defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Claus Haba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Haba gets caught napping as Sanders dives in and scores a takedown. Haba manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Haba isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sanders stacks Haba 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 Sanders!#SUB#
Sanders is trying to get an arm triangle but Haba is defending well.
Haba is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Haba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Sanders seems to be looking for submissions.
Haba regains full guard. Nicely done.
Haba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanders landing with the ground and pound.
Haba tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Sanders drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanders jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sanders has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Haba to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sanders is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Haba pulls down on the head and he's put Sanders to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Claus Haba!
In defeat, Bernie Sanders stepped up to the mic, saying 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
WCF 91: Corona vs Bardia 2
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Ragasatria lands a jab-cross combination. #TD#
Ragasatria scores with a takedown into Haba's guard.#SUB2#
Ragasatria got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ragasatria has managed to get both his arms back between Haba's legs - danger averted.
Ragasatria stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ragasatria is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ragasatria avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Haba working for submissions but it's allowed Ragasatria to get to half guard.
#T1##SUB#
Ragasatria is looking for a kimura but Haba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ragasatria to get the leverage.
Ragasatria wants to take a breather but Haba is having none of it. #SUB2#
Haba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Haba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Haba has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ragasatria escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ragasatria!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haba is looking to reverse the position.
Ragasatria trying to control the position but Haba is working away.
Haba is looking for a sweep.
Haba is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Haba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Haba is looking for a sweep. Ragasatria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Haba works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ragasatria wants to control from the top but Haba keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ragasatria is sitting in close to Haba's body. Haba has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ragasatria is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ragasatria is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Haba.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Claus Haba! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 68: Kiran vs Wolf 3
Date: Aug 25, 2021 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ashbourne Jr. Haba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ashbourne Jr punishes Haba's body with a nice straight punch.
Ashbourne Jr cracks Haba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Haba slips a straight right by Ashbourne Jr.#TD#
Haba looking to score a takedown here. Ashbourne Jr is defending well but Haba drives through and ends up in Ashbourne Jr's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ashbourne Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Haba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ashbourne Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ashbourne Jr wants to stand but Haba is controlling the position.
Haba stays in close to Ashbourne Jr's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashbourne Jr keeping full guard, as Haba tries to pass.
Haba trying to control but Ashbourne Jr is working from the bottom. #T1#
Haba pushes down on Ashbourne Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Haba is looking for a kimura but Ashbourne Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haba to get the leverage.
Ashbourne Jr has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Haba is looking for a kimura but Ashbourne Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haba to get the leverage. #SUB#
Haba is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashbourne Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Haba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ashbourne Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haba.
Ashbourne Jr is not content to let Haba control the position.#ES2#
Ashbourne Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Haba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ashbourne Jr defends it nicely.#T3#
Ashbourne Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Haba attempts a counter takedown but Ashbourne Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ashbourne Jr, as that shot connected.
Ashbourne Jr works over Haba's head and body with a nice combination.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haba.
Ashbourne Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dave Ashbourne Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haba ducks under a wild hook from Ashbourne Jr.
Haba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ashbourne Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Haba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#It looks like Claus Haba has been cut.#TD#
Haba changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ashbourne Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Haba tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haba wants to control but Ashbourne Jr is keeping him busy. #T4#
Ashbourne Jr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Haba is controlling him well.
Haba is looking to take a break and control but Ashbourne Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Haba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ashbourne Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haba trying to control the position but Ashbourne Jr is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Ashbourne Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Claus Haba's cut.
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#
Haba takes one on the button.
Ashbourne Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haba shoots in but no luck this time.
Ashbourne Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ashbourne Jr with a nice cross.
Dave Ashbourne Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Ashbourne Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Haba wants to control from the top but Ashbourne Jr keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba stands and throws Ashbourne Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Haba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Ashbourne Jr is trying to control Haba's posture but Haba avoids it. #SUB#
Haba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Haba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ashbourne Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Haba's guard! Nice work there by Ashbourne Jr!
Claus Haba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ashbourne Jr 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. #SUB#
Haba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ashbourne Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Ashbourne Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Haba working for a triangle but Ashbourne Jr defends it easily.
#SUB#
Ashbourne Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ashbourne Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB#
Haba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ashbourne Jr defends it easily.
Ashbourne Jr wants to control from the top but Haba keeps moving.
Ashbourne Jr wants to stand but Haba has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ashbourne Jr wants to stand and escape but instead Haba has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Haba preventing the sweep.
Haba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ashbourne Jr keeping full guard, as Haba tries to pass. #T4#
Haba slips nicely into half guard.
Ashbourne Jr moves into full guard.
Haba controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ashbourne Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Claus Haba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Claus Haba's cut.
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#
Haba shoots in and drives through. Ashbourne Jr sprawls well.
Ashbourne Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ashbourne Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Haba's shoulder, as Haba tries to avoid the shot.
Ashbourne Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dave Ashbourne Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haba slips a straight right by Ashbourne Jr.
Haba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ashbourne Jr as he jumps to the side.
Nice body punch from Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claus Haba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haba shoots for a takedown but Ashbourne Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ashbourne Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Ashbourne Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Haba is just out of range.#T1#
Ashbourne Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ashbourne Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Haba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Haba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Haba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ashbourne Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haba appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ashbourne Jr but Ashbourne Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ashbourne Jr connects with a body shot.#T2#
Haba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ashbourne Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ashbourne Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Ashbourne Jr throws a looping overhand right but Haba ducks down to avoid it.
Haba misses with a takedown attempt - Ashbourne Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Haba backs off Ashbourne Jr throws a huge counter combo but Haba manages to avoid it all.
Haba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Ashbourne Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Haba momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ashbourne Jr, as that shot connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Haba or perhaps it was just good defense by Ashbourne Jr, which made it look bad. #T3#
Ashbourne Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#Haba is rocked!
Ashbourne Jr drops Haba with a naaaaasty hook - Haba is in real trouble here! Ashbourne Jr dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Ashbourne Jr!
Dave Ashbourne Jr spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
WCF 82: Byczkiewicz vs Kiran
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
A combination from Haba does no damage.
Tzeng takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tzeng moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tzeng has a takedown stuffed.
Haba appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tzeng checks a low kick from Haba.
Tzeng closes the distance and clinches up with Haba, looking for a takedown. Tzeng pushes Haba against the cage but Haba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tzeng showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tzeng has taken the fight to the clinch.
Haba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tzeng avoids it.
Haba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Haba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've been hearing reports that Tzeng has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Haba holds him up against the cage and eventually Tzeng drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Haba.
Haba working Tzeng over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Haba.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Haba won't allow it.
Haba has Tzeng pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Haba to work.
Tzeng looking for a takedown. #TD#
Tzeng pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tzeng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haba is one step ahead there.
Haba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Haba trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tzeng's guard.#T2##SUB#
Tzeng has his foot on Haba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haba works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Tzeng has his foot on Haba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haba works his way back into a safe position though.
Haba has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tzeng is proving hard to escape from.
Haba trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haba wants to stand but Tzeng is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Tzeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haba.
Tzeng fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Haba looks to land a combination but Tzeng avoids it well.
Tzeng doesn't manage to clinch there - Haba circles away.
Haba swats away the attempt to clinch by Tzeng.
Haba lands a jab to Tzeng's midsection.
Haba misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tzeng is defended easily by Haba.#T4#
Haba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haba scores with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Haba. Those never looked like landing.
Haba throws a one two combo.
#TD#
Tzeng shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Haba's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tzeng wants to control from the top but Haba keeps moving. #SUB2#
Haba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Tzeng drops back looking for a leg! Haba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haba manages to kick Tzeng off! Tzeng jumps back into Haba's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Claus Haba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Haba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Haba stuns Tzeng with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tzeng moves in looking to clinch but Haba pushes him off.
Haba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tzeng manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Haba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Tzeng decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Haba's guard.#SUB2#
Haba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tzeng is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Tzeng got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tzeng has managed to get both his arms back between Haba's legs - danger averted.
Haba keeping moving, preventing Tzeng from controlling successfully. #T1#
Tzeng sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Tzeng got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tzeng has managed to get both his arms back between Haba's legs - danger averted.
Tzeng trying to control but Haba is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Haba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tzeng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Haba wants to get back to his feet but Tzeng passes into half guard.
Tzeng is looking to advance position but Haba won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Haba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tzeng pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Tzeng is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haba defends it well.
Haba is staying active underneath Tzeng, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Tzeng is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haba has managed to free his arm - good work.
Haba is trying to stand back up but Tzeng is controlling him
#T3#
Tzeng seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haba is trying to get back to full guard.
Tzeng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Tzeng has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tzeng on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tzeng goes for a takedown attempt but Haba pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Haba lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Haba scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Haba stuffs the takedown attempt from Tzeng. Tzeng gets slowly back to his feet.
Haba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Haba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Haba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tzeng fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tzeng tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Haba smiles and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tzeng moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Tzeng shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Haba manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tzeng is standing up over Haba. Haba looks to escape but Tzeng dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Claus Haba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Haba moves into the clinch.
Haba lands a body punch.
Tzeng is trying to pull guard but Haba has him pressed against the cage.
Haba is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Haba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tzeng is defending well for now.
Haba landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Haba takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tzeng is defending well for now.
Haba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tzeng tries to circle away but Haba has him pinned against the cage.
Tzeng wants to take the fight to the mat but Haba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Haba leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1##TD#
Tzeng jumps guard and drags Haba to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Haba would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Haba wants to stand and escape but instead Tzeng has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Tzeng stands and throws Haba's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Haba is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Tzeng has hold of Haba's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Haba seems comfortable defending it but Tzeng has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Haba is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Haba is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Tzeng couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shu Fang Tzeng!
An out of breath Shu Fang Tzeng thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WCF 79: Tofail vs Maki
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Haba throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and UnEqual counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by UnEqual. #SUB#
Haba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. UnEqual defends it easily.
UnEqual is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
UnEqual stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
UnEqual must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Haba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
UnEqual trying to control but Haba is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
UnEqual passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
UnEqual just content to control the position.
Haba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but UnEqual wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Haba stops UnEqual from passing to mount. #T1#
UnEqual trying to control the position but Haba is working away.
Haba being controlled for a moment.
UnEqual is looking to take a break and control but Haba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haba is trying to get back to his feet.
UnEqual trying to control the position but Haba is working away.
Haba sneaks back into half guard.
UnEqual is keen to just control but Haba is a slippery customer.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
UnEqual looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Haba actively working from the bottom here.
UnEqual wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haba keeps working.
UnEqual might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Haba haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
UnEqual prevents Haba from standing back up.
Haba is not content to let UnEqual control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Haba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
UnEqual is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Haba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
UnEqual uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haba.
No luck for UnEqual with that takedown attempt.
Haba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but UnEqual was well out of range. Poor timing from Haba.
Claus Haba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haba throws a jab when UnEqual was well out of range.
UnEqual fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
UnEqual takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
UnEqual dodges the punch combination from Haba.
Haba throws a body shot but no joy.
Haba throws a right and a left that both miss.
UnEqual is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
UnEqual keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
UnEqual tries to clinch up.
Haba misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Claus Haba dominated that round.
That's time! Haba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
UnEqual closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Haba prevents the takedown attempt.
Haba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from UnEqual.
UnEqual tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haba just stands there and leans against the cage.
Claus Haba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gagong UnEqual.
A body shot lands from Haba.
Haba prevents a takedown attempt there.
Haba lands a right hand.
Haba is pressed up against the cage. UnEqual has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Haba down to the mat. Haba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Haba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that UnEqual can do to turn this around?
Haba lands a nice hook to UnEqual's body. UnEqual takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Haba misses.
Haba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
UnEqual feints the counter takedown.
UnEqual uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haba.
#T1#
Haba throws a series of punches but UnEqual avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from UnEqual on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
UnEqual shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
UnEqual avoids the body shot from Haba.
UnEqual tries to counter by closing the distance.
UnEqual looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Haba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Haba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haba lands a slapping body shot.
Haba slaps away a takedown attempt from UnEqual, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Haba does no damage. #T2#
UnEqual is looking to clinch.
Haba connects with a body shot that sends UnEqual's belly button to the back.
Haba misses with a wild body shot.
Haba leaves UnEqual with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
UnEqual gets in close and instigates a clinch.
UnEqual takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
UnEqual trying to control the position but instead, Haba has worked for underhooks and has pushed UnEqual into the cage.#TD2#
UnEqual pulls Haba into guard.
#T3#
UnEqual has a closed guard, preventing Haba from standing up.
Haba wants to pass the guard but UnEqual is keeping the position.
Haba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haba being controlled here momentarily.
Haba is looking to stand up but UnEqual won't let him.
UnEqual wants to control but Haba passes easily into half guard.
Haba tries to stand and escape but UnEqual is controlling the position.
UnEqual is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haba takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Haba prevents UnEqual from improving his position.
UnEqual wants to control but Haba is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Haba seems content to control.
UnEqual trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Haba manages to pass to mount!
Haba avoids the attempt from UnEqual to control.
Haba tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
UnEqual is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haba is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Claus Haba dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from UnEqual is defended easily by Haba.
Haba is looking to wear down UnEqual with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD2#
UnEqual closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Haba quickly recovers to half guard.
Haba tries to roll over but UnEqual keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
UnEqual is keen to just control but Haba is a slippery customer.
UnEqual wants to pass to mount but Haba is defending the position.
Haba tries to kick UnEqual off but UnEqual keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
UnEqual wants to take a breather but Haba is having none of it.
Haba wants to improve his position but UnEqual is controlling well.
Haba is trying to stand back up but UnEqual is controlling him
UnEqual stalling.
UnEqual is just content to waste time from the top position. Haba takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Haba keeping full guard, as UnEqual tries to pass.
UnEqual keeps trying to improve his position.
UnEqual 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. #SUB#
Haba is looking for a triangle but UnEqual pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
UnEqual pushing down on Haba's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
UnEqual stops Haba from getting back to his feet.
Gagong UnEqual has got the better of the ground game so far.
UnEqual seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
UnEqual is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
UnEqual trying to control from half guard but Haba is working away.
UnEqual tries to pass the half guard into mount. Haba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Haba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
UnEqual wants to pass the guard but Haba is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Haba actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Haba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but UnEqual pulls his head out easily.
UnEqual wants to pass to mount but Haba is defending the position.
UnEqual stops Haba from getting back to his feet.
Haba has hold of UnEqual's hands but UnEqual slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
UnEqual stalling.
UnEqual wants to control but Haba is keeping him busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gagong UnEqual has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Haba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Haba looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haba digs a good hook to UnEqual's body.
Claus Haba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
UnEqual throws a combination that misses
and Haba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from UnEqual.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
UnEqual fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Claus Haba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gagong UnEqual.
Haba lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Haba.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claus Haba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haba, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claus Haba!
Gagong UnEqual was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
WCF 74: Bader vs Chaize
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Sanders darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Haba is looking to improve his position.
Sanders thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haba's head.
Sanders lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sanders not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Haba is trying to stand.
Sanders lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Haba pushes Sanders off looking to stand but Sanders dives back in and keeps control.
Haba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanders.
Sanders not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haba tries to roll over but Sanders keeps him under control.
Sanders not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Sanders is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sanders drops an elbow to the side of Haba's head.
Ground and pound from Sanders.
Sanders not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanders is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sanders not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Haba looking for submissions off his back.
Sanders seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sanders has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanders takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Haba is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanders takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sanders is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Sanders there. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haba is trying to stand up here but Sanders is controlling him well.
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. Sanders connects with a nice short shot to Haba's temple.
Sanders seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Haba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanders pulls his head out easily.
Sanders slips a nice elbow through Haba's hands, connecting with Haba's forehead.
Haba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanders.
Nice strikes from Sanders there.
Sanders throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Haba actively working from the bottom here.
My spies in My Yard™️ Resurrect inform me that Sanders has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sanders is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sanders 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.
Sanders lands with a punch from half guard.
Haba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Haba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sanders scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#Haba is rocked!
Sanders lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Haba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Sanders is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Haba is hurt! He's hurt bad - Sanders fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Haba from any more punishment! Congratulations to Sanders! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernie Sanders!
Bernie Sanders very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 50: Li Chai vs Haba
Date: Apr 21, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Haba clinches.
Haba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chai tries to pull guard but Haba forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Haba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chai avoids it.
Haba scores with a shot to the side of Chai's head.
Haba misses with a knee to the head.
Chai jumps guard but Haba stands there with Chai around his waist. Chai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Haba's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Haba lands a nice knee to the body.
Haba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragon Li Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba crunches a lovely knee into Chai's ribcage.
Chai is trying to pull guard but Haba turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chai tries to pull guard but Haba forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Haba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chai is trying to pull guard but Haba turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chai jumps guard but Haba turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Chai tries to pull guard but Haba forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Haba tries to land knees in the clinch but Chai avoids the damage to the body.
Haba looking to stall.
Chai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Haba to keep the fight standing.
Chai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Haba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chai's face.
Chai is trying to pull guard but Haba has him pressed against the cage.
Chai tries to pull guard but Haba forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Haba lands a good knee to the midsection. Chai won't want to take too many of those.
Chai tries to pull guard but Haba holds him up against the cage and eventually Chai drops back down to his feet.
Chai is trying to pull guard but Haba turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Haba lands a body punch in the clinch.
Haba stalls.
Haba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haba cracks Chai with a nice body shot.#T2#
Chai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haba just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haba just stands there and leans against the cage.
Haba crunches a lovely knee into Chai's ribcage.
Chai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haba just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haba just stands there and leans against the cage.
Haba displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chai up against the cage.
Chai takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Haba smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Chai gets a takedown into half guard.
Haba is trying to stand back up but Chai is controlling him
#SUB2#
Haba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Chai trying to control the action but Haba is working from the bottom.
Chai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Haba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Haba actively working from the bottom here.
Haba wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Chai seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Haba looking for submissions off his back.
Haba is in trouble now - Chai has advanced to mount!
Chai takes Haba's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Haba is in trouble.
Haba trying to get back to his feet but Chai is in full control for now. #SUB#
Haba defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chai's arms.
You can see the frustration on Haba's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Claus Haba dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Chai closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Haba is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Chai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Haba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Haba has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Haba wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dragon Li Chai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Haba, who protects the arm well.
Haba gets back to half guard.
Chai passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Haba!
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Haba working to try and regain half guard.
Haba felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Haba looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T2#
Haba is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Haba tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chai wants to control the pace but Haba is squirming around nicely.
Haba squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Chai takes Haba's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Haba is in trouble. #SUB#
Chai working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3#
Haba wants to escape the position.
Haba is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Haba defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chai's arms. #SUB#
Chai is persistently looking for the submission but Haba is defending it well.
#SUB#
Chai is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Chai is persistently looking for the submission but Haba is defending it well.
#T4##SUB#
Chai has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Haba prevents Chai from getting a body triangle.
Chai keeps control of the position as Haba tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chai tightening his grip on Haba, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Chai tightening his grip on Haba, looking for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai doesn't have the hooks in and Haba manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dragon Li Chai dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Haba throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai dives in for a single leg takedown but Haba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chai tries to pull guard but Haba holds him up against the cage and eventually Chai drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragon Li Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haba controlling the action here for a moment.
Knees to the body from Haba.
Chai avoiding damage as Haba throws knees to the body.
Chai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Haba to keep the fight standing.
Chai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A bit of stalling here from Haba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai jumps guard but Haba turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Haba.
Haba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Haba walks away with a smile on his face. Chai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haba lands a right hook to the body.
Haba misses with a few strikes there.
Chai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Haba sprawls and moves away.
Chai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Haba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haba throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai tries for a takedown but Haba circles away easily
and Haba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chai thinking.
Chai has a takedown stuffed.
Haba unleashes a big counter combination but Chai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Claus Haba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Haba swivels and escapes.
Haba connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Chai tumbling to the canvas! Haba pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Chai was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Claus Haba! |
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Event:
WNF 45: St Pat's Day Massacre
Date: Mar 17, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Haba clinches.
Buchanan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Haba smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Haba scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Buchanan is trying to get back to half guard.
Haba in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Buchanan can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan tries to buck Haba off but Haba is having none of it.
Buchanan can't do much from the bottom here.
Haba staying calm.#T1#
Buchanan struggling a bit here.
Haba moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Buchanan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Buchanan tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Buchanan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Buchanan seems a little lost for a moment, as Haba dominates the positioning.
Buchanan wants to control but Haba postures up.
Haba has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Buchanan!
Haba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Buchanan tries to hold on but Haba pushes him away.
Haba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Haba's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Haba seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Buchanan for as long as he can get away with.
Haba fails to move to back control.
Haba avoids the attempt from Buchanan to control.
Haba looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Buchanan tries to lock up and control but Haba gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Buchanan is controlling an arm, preventing Haba from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Haba content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buchanan wants to control but Haba is having none of it.
Buchanan reaches up to try and control the position but Haba seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Buchanan rolls and tries to escape and now Haba has his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buchanan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
What can Buchanan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Claus Haba dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A combination from Haba does no damage.
Buchanan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Haba.
Haba just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Haba fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Buchanan to the ground. Haba is now in Buchanan's guard.
Haba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Haba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buchanan is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Buchanan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Buchanan is looking for a triangle but Haba pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haba controls the pace.
Our spies down at at Dark Knight Fight House inform us that Buchanan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Haba has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Buchanan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Haba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Haba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Haba looking to pass the guard.
Haba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buchanan can do to turn this around?
Haba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Buchanan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Haba passes into half guard.
Haba controlling the action here.
Claus Haba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Haba.#SUB2#
Buchanan looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Haba pushes past his half guard into mount!
Haba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Buchanan wants to hold on but Haba pushes him away.
Haba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Buchanan tries to lock up and control but Haba gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haba controlling from the full mount.
Haba continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Claus Haba dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Buchanan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Buchanan misses with an uppercut
and Haba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Haba feints and as Buchanan raises his hands in defense, Haba changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Buchanan being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Buchanan working for a triangle but Haba defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan is trying to control the position but Haba postures up. #T1#
Haba showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Buchanan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Haba is now in half guard.
Haba moves nicely into side control.
Buchanan prevents Haba from moving into mount.
Haba working away.
Haba has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Chase Buchanan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Buchanan wants to control but Haba is having none of it.
Haba wants to take his opponent's back but Buchanan doesn't allow it.
Buchanan wants to hold on but Haba pushes him away.
Haba looking to control and managing it successfully.
Haba continues to hold on tight.#T3#
Haba is trying to take his opponent's back.
Buchanan tries to hold on but Haba postures up.
Buchanan can't escape the position.
Buchanan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Haba has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Buchanan's body.
#T4#
Buchanan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Haba's guard. Nice work there by Buchanan.
#SUB#
Haba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Claus Haba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Haba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buchanan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claus Haba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haba 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claus Haba! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 40: High Heat in Hilo
Date: Feb 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Haba. Those never looked like landing.
Kraus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haba has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Claus Haba has been cut.
Kraus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haba. Haba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Haba clinches up against the cage.
Kraus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haba backwards. #BC#
Haba manages to break the clinch.
Haba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kraus. #CL#
Haba darts in and clinches Kraus up against the cage.#BC#
Haba breaks the clinch.
Kraus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Haba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kraus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kraus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haba slips under a jab.
Haba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraus looks for a takedown but Haba sprawls well.
We've been hearing reports that Haba has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kraus tries to clinch up but Haba circles away and keeps his distance.
Haba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haba dodges the punch combination from Kraus.
#T1#
Kraus swings for the body but Haba moves out of range.
Haba doesn't manage to clinch there - Kraus circles away.
Kraus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraus throws a right and a left that Haba avoids nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kraus.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kraus.
Some wild striking there from Kraus.
Haba works Kraus's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Haba moves into the clinch.#BC#
Haba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kraus with a nice calf kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kraus manages to avoid it.
Haba wants to clinch up but Kraus keeps it at a distance.
Kraus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Haba.
#T2#
Haba fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Haba throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kraus was covering up waiting for the punch and Haba finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Haba wants to pass the guard but Kraus is keeping the position.
Haba wants to control from the top but Kraus keeps moving.
Haba wants to stand but Kraus is controlling his posture from full guard.
Haba trying to control but Kraus is working from the bottom.
Kraus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kraus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haba is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Kraus working for a triangle but Haba defends it easily.
Haba wants to stand but Kraus is controlling his posture from full guard.
Haba forces his way into half guard.
Kraus is looking to improve his position.
Haba is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB#
Haba seems to be working for a kimura but Kraus defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haba is pressing down on Kraus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kraus is holding on for now.
Kraus manages to get to full guard.
Haba trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kraus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haba wants to get up but he can't break Kraus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harti Kraus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Claus Haba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kraus lands with a hook. Haba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Haba misses with a series of wild punches.
Kraus misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Kraus looks to move away, Haba throws a big counter combo but Kraus just gets out of the way.
Claus Haba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haba scores with a shot to the body.
Kraus misses with a double jab.
Haba slips under a jab from Kraus.
Haba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Haba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kraus.
Kraus shoots in for a takedown but Haba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Haba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kraus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haba. Kraus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haba throws a hook but Kraus avoids it easily.
Kraus is looking for the big counter here.
Kraus misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraus fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Haba gets caught flat footed, as Kraus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Kraus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kraus trying to control the position from guard on top but Haba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Haba is looking for a triangle but Kraus pushes his legs off easily.
Kraus postures up in Haba's guard and throws a big left but Haba blocks it.
Kraus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Kraus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Haba is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kraus, into his guard. #REVR#
Kraus is trying to control the position but Haba postures up.
Haba wants to stand but Kraus is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Haba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Kraus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Haba tries to stand but Kraus is controlling from the bottom.
Kraus is trying to control the position but Haba postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Kraus working for a triangle but Haba defends it easily.
Kraus is trying to keep Haba in close.
Kraus has a closed guard, preventing Haba from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Haba scores with a one two! Kraus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
Haba forces Kraus back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Haba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kraus misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4#
Kraus scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haba. Kraus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Haba counters with a three punch combo that has Kraus backing up. Kraus nods at Haba to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kraus lunges at Haba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haba's hand.
Kraus cracks Haba with a good jab.
Kraus connects with a nice looking jab.
Kraus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haba circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kraus. #TD#
Haba scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kraus wants to control but Haba is keeping busy.
Kraus tries to get to full guard but Haba has control of the leg.
Haba wants to stand up but Kraus is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Claus Haba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Claus Haba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Haba walks into a stiff left hand from Kraus.
Haba doesn't manage to clinch there - Kraus circles away.
Haba misses with a low kick.
Haba misses with a combination
and Kraus counters with a two punch combo.
Haba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Haba slips a jab and a cross from Kraus.
Kraus throws a right hand that Haba ducks under and follows up with a left that Haba also avoids with ease.
It looked like Haba was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kraus.
Haba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kraus's hands.
Kraus avoids the body shot from Haba.
#KD2#
Kraus lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Haba sprawling to the canvas. Kraus follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Haba hang on? #ROC2#Haba is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haba wants to get back to his feet.
Oh Haba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haba taking some punishment here, with Kraus in his half guard.
Kraus slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Kraus wants to work for an arm triangle but Haba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Haba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kraus wants to control from the top but Haba keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Kraus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kraus has managed to get both his arms back between Haba's legs - danger averted.
Kraus postures up and lands a big shot to Haba's brow.
Kraus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kraus arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Haba's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harti Kraus!
An intense looking Harti Kraus took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I see all of these sleazzy bantambums running. Make no mistake the title is next. "The champ" is sitting there petrified and that's how I plan to leave him. Look at his opponent?? 8-9 record? Paddin' the old record of your champ are we now... He can't run forever, and you know I'm knocking down ever'. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 34: Harris vs Williams
Date: Dec 30, 2020 |
#R1#
Haba throws a series of punches but Kenway Jr moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Haba.
Kenway Jr avoids the body shot from Haba.
#CL#
Haba clinches with his opponent.
Haba holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2#
Kenway Jr gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Haba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kenway Jr is posturing up here but Haba has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kenway Jr tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kenway Jr has to tap! Slick submission there by Haba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Claus Haba! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 28: Haba vs Sanders
Date: Nov 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Sanders. #CUT2#It looks like Claus Haba has been cut.
Haba looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanders is just out of range.
And Sanders tries to counter it with a takedown but Haba pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Haba throws a sloppy body shot
and Sanders counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haba thinking. #CL#
Haba has Sanders up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sanders lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanders looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Haba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch but Haba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Haba tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haba throws a series of punches but Sanders moves out of range.
Haba tries to clinch but Sanders moves out of range. #CL2#
Sanders pushes Haba up against the cage in a clinch.
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!#BC#
Haba manages to break the clinch.
Haba swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Haba misses.
Sanders dodges the punch combination from Haba.
#T1##CL2#
Sanders closes the distance and clinches.
Sanders scores with a shoulder strike.
Haba is trying to break the clinch but Sanders has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Haba.
Haba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haba blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Haba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanders tries to clinch up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haba can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haba.
Sanders leaning his opponent against the cage.
Haba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haba stalling.
Sanders has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2##BC#
Haba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanders fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Haba is looking to clinch.
Haba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanders was well out of range. Poor timing from Haba.#CL2#
Sanders has Haba up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haba tries to throw a body punch but Sanders avoids it by throwing Haba back against the cage.
Sanders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haba is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanders gets an underhook and turns Haba into the cage.
Sanders stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Haba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haba manages to avoid it.
Sanders tries to clinch
and Haba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Claus Haba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanders misses the shot to the body.
Haba staying out of range there.
Sanders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Haba tries to clinch up
and Sanders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haba misses the shot to the body.
Haba throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Sanders counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sanders is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sanders trying to control from half guard but Haba is working away.
Haba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanders.
Haba looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sanders not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Sanders trying to control from Haba's half guard. Haba has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sanders is looking to work some ground and pound but Haba has wrist control.#SUB#
Haba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haba being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bernie Sanders will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Claus Haba's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haba misses with a body punch
#CL2#
and Sanders counters by moving into the clinch.
Haba cracks Sanders with a nice body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sanders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bernie Sanders seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanders working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haba can't find room to land a body shot as Sanders controls the action.
I was talking to Haba's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Haba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haba misses with a two punch combination.
Sanders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haba moves away.
Sanders misses the body punch
and Haba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanders misses the body punch
and Haba counters with a two punch combo.
Sanders scores with a shot to the body.
Haba throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanders.
Haba swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Sanders lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Sanders throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Haba was covering up waiting for the punch and Sanders finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Haba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Haba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanders postures up in Haba's guard and throws a big left but Haba blocks it.
Sanders's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Sanders is looking to work some ground and pound but Haba has wrist control.
Sanders postures up in Haba's guard and throws a big left but Haba blocks it.
Sanders has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanders controlling from the top position.
Sanders advances to half guard.
Sanders wants to pass the guard but Haba is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Haba.
Sanders trying to control the position from guard on top but Haba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Haba isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sanders stacks Haba 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 Sanders!
Sanders working the ground and pound.
Sanders working the ground and pound.
Sanders scores with punches from side control.
Sanders trying to control the action but Haba is working from the bottom.
Bernie Sanders has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haba tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Sanders trying to control the action but Haba is working from the bottom.
Sanders lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Haba down.
#SUB2#
Sanders tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanders wants to control but Haba is keeping him busy.
Haba is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bernie Sanders will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Claus Haba'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.#R3#
Haba lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Haba.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanders. Haba does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Haba closes the distance and clinches.
Haba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sanders is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Haba lands a nice knee to the body.
Haba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Haba holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sanders blocks a body shot from Haba.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Haba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haba misses with a series of wild punches.
Haba lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Sanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haba.
Haba throws a combination. Sanders tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sanders keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haba.
Sanders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanders moves away.
Haba just misses with a punch to the body.
Haba slips a jab and a cross from Sanders.
Haba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanders.#CL2#
Sanders clinches with his opponent.
Haba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanders taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sanders lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Haba breaks the clinch.
Haba keeps the fight on the outside.
Claus Haba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Haba keeps the fight on the outside.
Haba looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanders is just out of range.
Sanders takes a swing at Haba's ribcage but misses.
Haba is looking to wear down Sanders with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haba.
Sanders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Haba misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Sanders shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Haba napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Haba wants to get back to his feet but Sanders is dominant here and he's now got Haba's back!
Haba tries to escape the position.
Haba wants to get back to his feet.
Haba is keeping busy.
#T3#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Sanders. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#SUB2#
Sanders patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sanders controls the action.
Sanders lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Haba hold on?!
I really don't envy Haba right now.
What can Haba do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Haba wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Sanders looking to break Haba's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Haba remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sanders will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
Haba wants to escape the position.
Sanders 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.
Haba is really stuck here.
Sanders 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 Haba!
Haba prevents Sanders from getting a body triangle.
Sanders is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB2#
Sanders looking for the choke but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haba takes a big shot to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Bernie Sanders just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Claus Haba's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Sanders swings for the body but Haba moves out of range.
Haba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanders drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Haba defends it well.#CL#
Haba clinches up with Sanders and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Haba as the two fighters clinch.
Haba stalling in the clinch but Sanders improves position.
Sanders avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sanders fails to land. #BC#
Haba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haba tries to bum rush Sanders with a series of wild strikes but Sanders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Sanders gets tackled into the cage by Haba. Haba maintains the clinch.
Haba tries to work over Sanders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haba.
Sanders blocking some punches.
#BC#
Haba manages to break the clinch.
Sanders avoids the body shot from Haba.
Haba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Haba throws a series of punches but Sanders avoids them all with ease.
Haba throws a body punch but Sanders moves out of range.
Haba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanders manages to avoid it.
Haba throws a right and a left that Sanders avoids nicely.
Haba looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanders is just out of range.#CL2#
Sanders drives through and clinches with Haba against the cage.
Sanders lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Haba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Haba misses with a wild combination.
Haba misses with the combination.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Haba lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Sanders changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haba tries to avoid it but Sanders manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haba to the ground. Haba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanders bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders lands with an overhand left.
Haba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanders throws a body punch but Haba moves out of range.
Sanders looks to score with a jab to the body but Haba is just out of range.
Haba appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haba.
Claus Haba is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Haba rushes Sanders and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Haba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haba swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
#CL2#
Sanders forces Haba back against the cage and clinches.
Haba missing with knees to the body.
#T3#
Haba pushes Sanders back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanders lands a shoulder strike.
Sanders leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Haba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haba tries to clinch but Sanders is having none of it.
Sanders is looking for the big counter here.
Haba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sanders will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanders looks to land a combination. Haba sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sanders fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haba misses with a wild body shot.
Haba goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Haba throws a body punch but Sanders moves out of range.
Sanders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders throws a series of punches but Haba avoids them all with ease.
Haba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanders manages to avoid it.#T4#
Haba misses with a jab to the body
and Sanders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanders as he connects with a hook.
Sanders takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haba wants to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Haba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Haba throws a front kick aimed at Sanders's knee but Sanders avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as Sanders lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haba doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Haba gets a clinch.
Haba scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claus Haba had his way with Bernie Sanders in that round.
The cut man is working on Claus Haba's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Haba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haba walks into a jab.
Sanders lands a jab.
Sanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanders changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch combination from Haba misses. #CL2#
Sanders clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Haba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanders wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haba fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders dodges the punch combination from Haba.
Sanders is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A leg kick checked by Sanders.
Haba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Sanders counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Sanders working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Sanders avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Haba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanders is aware though and is defending well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sanders slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sanders postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Haba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Haba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanders defends well.
Sanders sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sanders trying to control the position from guard on top but Haba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanders landing with the ground and pound.
Sanders is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Sanders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Haba is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Claus Haba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Sanders has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Haba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haba looks to land a combination but Sanders avoids it well. #TD2#
Sanders shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Haba napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Haba is looking to get back to his feet here but Sanders is keeping cool and he's managed to take Haba's back.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders keeps control of the position as Haba tries to break free.
Bernie Sanders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanders tries to get the hooks in deep but Haba pushed the leg off.
Well, with Sanders on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Haba is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Haba tries to break free.
Sanders lands punches and elbows.
Sanders controls the action.
Haba is taking damage to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernie Sanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanders has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernie Sanders!
A pretty intense looking Bernie Sanders took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 23: Camara vs Deertay
Date: Oct 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haba throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Papo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Papo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Haba is looking for a triangle but Papo pushes his legs off easily.
Haba wants to stand up but Papo is controlling him.
Papo won't allow Haba to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Haba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Haba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Papo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Haba keeping moving, preventing Papo from controlling successfully.
Papo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Papo lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Haba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Papo throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Haba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Papo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Papo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Advanced Fitness Inc.. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Papo scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2##SUB#
Haba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Haba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Papo passes into half guard.
Haba tries to roll over but Papo keeps him under control.
Papo trying to control the pace.
Papo is trying to control. Haba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Papo prevents Haba from improving his position.
Papo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Haba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Papo pulls his head out easily.
Haba regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Papo. #SUB#
Papo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Haba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Papo passes into half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Papo trying to control from half guard but Haba is working away.
Haba is trying to get back to full guard.
Papo slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Haba looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Haba looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hiroshi Papo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A shot to the liver by Haba. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Haba tries to sprawl but Papo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Haba wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Haba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Papo pulls his head out easily.
Papo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Papo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba trying to get back to full guard but Papo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Papo with the ground and pound from mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Haba's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Haba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haba is working hard here to advance position.
Papo controlling from mount.
Haba sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Haba tries to roll over but Papo keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Papo seems content to control.
Papo is trying to control the action in half guard but Haba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Haba wants to get back to full guard but Papo has mounted him!#T2#
Haba is looking to improve his position but Papo isn't that keen on the idea.
Haba bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Haba tries to stand but Papo is controlling from the bottom.
Haba wants to stand and escape but instead Papo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Papo trying to control the position from guard on top but Haba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Haba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Haba keeping moving, preventing Papo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Haba working for a triangle but Papo defends it easily.
Haba wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Haba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haba wants to sweep here but Papo controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Haba looking for subs off his back but Papo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Papo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Haba is staying active underneath Papo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Papo lands with a punch from half guard.
Papo drops an elbow to the side of Haba's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Papo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Papo misses with a takedown attempt
and Haba counters with a right hand to the body.
Papo takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Haba takes the fight into the clinch.
Haba pushes Papo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Haba breaks from the clinch.
Haba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haba wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Papo or perhaps it was just good defense by Haba, which made it look bad.
Claus Haba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Papo.
Haba jabs Papo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papo misses with a takedown attempt - Haba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Claus Haba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Papo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Papo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Haba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Papo pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Haba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Haba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Papo is aware though and is defending well.
Haba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Haba looking for a triangle here. Papo is fighting it but it looks tight! Haba pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Papo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Claus Haba! |
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Event:
WCF 37: Nurmagomedov vs OBrien
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haba swats away the attempt to clinch by Khan.#TD2#
Khan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Haba tries to improve position but can't.
Khan wants to stand but Haba has his arm trapped.
Haba is looking to regain half guard here but Khan keeps moving and retains side control.
Haba's coaches at Finch Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan wants to stand but Haba is controlling his arm.
Haba sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Khan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Haba looking for submissions off his back.
Khan is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Haba tries to get to full guard but Khan has control of the leg.
Khan is looking to advance position but Haba won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan throwing shots but Haba is blocking nicely.
Khan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Haba is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Haba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khan pulls his head out easily.
Khan controlling the pace.
Haba is looking for a sweep. Khan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haba moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Haba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khan defends well.#T3##SUB#
Haba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khan is aware though and is defending well.
Khan with a nice head shot there.
Haba keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Haba has his foot on Khan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Haba looking for subs off his back but Khan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Khan wants to take a breather but Haba is having none of it. #T4#
Khan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Khan trying to control the action but Haba is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Haba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khan pulls his head out easily.
Khan is pressing down on Haba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haba is holding on for now.
Khan content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haba regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Haba is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Khan rolls with it to try and escape but Haba cranks on the arm and Khan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Claus Haba! |
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Event:
WCF 32: Dirk vs Deertay
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Denisov moves into the clinch successfully.
Haba can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Haba has hold of one of Denisov's legs. Denisov is fighting the takedown attempt but Haba gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Denisov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Denisov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haba is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Denisov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Denisov wants to take a breather but Haba is having none of it.
Haba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Haba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Denisov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Haba's head.#SUB#
Haba is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Denisov frees his head nicely. Oh but Haba has switched to an armbar! Denisov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Claus Haba! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 9: Leahy vs Shamrock
Date: Jul 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Haba looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jensen!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jensen is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Haba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Haba tries for a kimura but Jensen is defending well. #SUB#
Haba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jensen wants to get back to his feet but Haba drags him back down.
Haba working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Haba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jensen, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Haba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jensen has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Haba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Haba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jensen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jensen is not content to let Haba control the position.
Jensen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Haba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jensen, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Haba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Haba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jensen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jensen tries to buck Haba off but Haba is having none of it.#T3#
Jensen wants to control but Haba postures up.
Jensen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Haba tries for a kimura but Jensen is defending well.
Jensen wants to control but Haba postures up.#SUB#
Haba has an Americana. Jensen didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Haba is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Haba hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Claus Haba! |
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Event:
RRFC 29: Shabazz vs Kholin
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Jakua keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Haba misses.
Jakua tries to bum rush Haba with a series of wild strikes but Haba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haba tries to counter with a takedown but Jakua is quick to defend against it.
Jakua misses with a combination
#CL#
and Haba counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Haba has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jakua is trying to keep an underhook but Haba manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Haba trying to mount his opponent but Jakua defends it.
Haba is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakua is trying to maintain the position but Haba is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Jakua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jakua is holding on to half guard well.
Jakua is looking for a sweep. Haba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Haba in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Haba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Haba trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Haba is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jakua controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jakua is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Haba jumps into side control!
Jakua is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Haba creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jakua sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Jakua defending against the ground and pound.
Jakua is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Haba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jakua, who protects the arm well.
Jakua stops Haba from passing to mount. #SUB#
Haba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Haba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Haba tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Haba is looking to take a break and control but Jakua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haba throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Haba is staying tight to Jakua's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Haba working away.
Haba passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jakua!
Haba thowing shots but they're missing.
Haba misses with a head shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Haba with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Haba looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claus Haba dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jakua blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice side step and Jakua releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Haba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jakua can do to turn this around?
Haba misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Jakua misses.#TD#
Haba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jakua's half guard.
Haba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haba trying to mount his opponent but Jakua defends it.
Haba is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Claus Haba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Haba is looking for a kimura but Jakua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haba to get the leverage.
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.
Jakua scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Haba manages to mount him!
#SUB#
Haba looking to secure an arm triangle but Jakua defends it well. #T1##SUB#
Haba looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Haba content just to control the position here.
Jakua holds on for dear life.
Haba thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jakua is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB#
Haba jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jakua is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jakua and Haba has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T2#
Haba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jakua keeps working. #SUB#
Haba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Haba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jakua stops Haba from passing to mount. #T3##SUB#
Haba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Haba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ground and pound from Haba seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Haba has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Haba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jakua has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jakua can't do much from the bottom here.
Jakua is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Haba tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jakua's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haba working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Haba trying to control the position but Jakua is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claus Haba dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Haba takes a swing at Jakua's ribcage but misses.
Jakua has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jakua moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Claus Haba has been cut.
Haba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Haba moves into range and clinches up with Jakua.
Haba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haba looking for a takedown.
Haba prevents a body shot from Jakua.
Haba looking for a takedown. #TD#
Haba has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jakua clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Jakua defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Haba's arms. #SUB#
Haba is looking for the choke from the back position but Jakua is controlling his hands well. #T1#
Haba not allowing Jakua to control his hands.
Haba misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Haba working for a choke but Jakua is defending well. #SUB#
Haba looking for the choke from the back.
Jakua is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I really don't envy Jakua right now.
#T2#
Jakua trying to control the action but Haba just sinks the hooks in.
Jakua has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Haba.#SUB#
Jakua showing good submission defense here.
Haba misses with a punch to the head.
Jakua wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jakua tries to escape but Haba has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3##SUB#
Haba is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jakua defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Haba is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Jakua defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Haba's arms. #SUB#
Haba is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T4##SUB#
Haba is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jakua has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Haba missing with strikes.
Claus Haba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haba struggling to land strikes to the head as Jakua covers up.
Haba is riding his opponent, not letting Jakua buck him off.
Kris Jakua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Haba working for the choke.
Haba controlling from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claus Haba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haba, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claus Haba!
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Event:
RRFC 26: Bennett vs Webb
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Haba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheidu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haba throws a leg kick that misses.
Sheidu attempts a counter takedown but Haba avoids it well and moves away.
Claus Haba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Haba closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sheidu's guard.#SUB2#
Haba has gone for a leg lock! Sheidu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Haba's guard.#REVR#
Haba keeping full guard, as Sheidu tries to pass.
Sheidu trying to control the position from guard on top but Haba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Haba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheidu passes Haba's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sheidu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sheidu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Sheidu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Sheidu wants to control but Haba is keeping him busy.
Haba trying to hold on to Sheidu's head to control him but Sheidu postures up.
Haba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sheidu passes to full mount!
Haba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sheidu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Haba defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sheidu.
Haba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Haba has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Haba sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Haba wants to control but Sheidu is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sheidu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sheidu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Sheidu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sheidu.
Sheidu passes the guard and advances to mount!
Haba tries to hold on but Sheidu postures up.#T3##SUB#
Sheidu has control of Haba's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Haba regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Sheidu working for a guillotine from mount but Haba is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Sheidu jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Haba manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sheidu is looking to take a break and control but Haba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haba struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Sheidu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Haba is trying to control Sheidu's posture but Sheidu avoids it.
Haba is trying to improve his position.
Haba is holding Sheidu down, trying to stall.
Haba struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Sheidu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Haba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sheidu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Haba has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sheidu but great work by Haba.#SUB2#
Haba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sheidu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Sheidu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Haba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sheidu was well out of range. Poor timing from Haba.
Sheidu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haba doesn't manage to clinch there - Sheidu circles away.
Sheidu avoids the body shot from Haba.
Sheidu is looking to counter the offense by Haba and move into the clinch.
Haba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Haba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Haba feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Haba tries to free his leg and advance position but Sheidu is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheidu is trying to keep Haba in close.
#SUB#
Sheidu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Haba throws a strike but Sheidu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Haba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sheidu is pushing down on Haba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Haba is fighting to maintain full guard but Sheidu has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Sheidu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Haba trying to control here.
#SUB#
Sheidu is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Sheidu is trying to control. Haba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Haba is defending against the submission attempts here by Sheidu.
#SUB#
Sheidu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sheidu.
Haba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Haba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sheidu's guard. #REVB#
Sheidu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB#
Sheidu is looking for a triangle but Haba pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Haba has gone for a leg lock! Sheidu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Haba's guard.#REVR#
Sheidu postures up.
Haba keeping full guard, as Sheidu tries to pass.
Haba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sheidu trying to control the position from guard on top but Haba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sheidu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Haba dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Haba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Haba trying to control but Sheidu is working from the bottom.
Sheidu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sheidu trying to keep a closed guard but Haba is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Sheidu has his foot on Haba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haba works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Sheidu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haba defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sheidu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Claus Haba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as Sheidu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD2#
Haba shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Haba showed some decent athleticism there.
Sheidu is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Haba is working for a kimura but Sheidu is defending it quite comfortably.
Sheidu manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheidu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Haba stopping the sweep attempt from Sheidu.
Haba postures up in Sheidu's guard and throws a big left but Sheidu blocks it.
Haba trying to control but Sheidu is working from the bottom.
Sheidu keeping full guard, as Haba tries to pass.
Sheidu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Sheidu looking for a guillotine here but Haba defends easily.
Haba tries to free his leg and advance position but Sheidu is retaining full guard.
Sheidu keeping moving, preventing Haba from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Sheidu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Sheidu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Haba has passed into half guard!
Sheidu is in trouble now - Haba has advanced to mount! #T3##SUB2#
Haba jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sheidu is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sheidu and Haba has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Haba fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2#
Haba is trying to get an arm triangle but Sheidu is defending well.
Sheidu struggling a bit here.
Claus Haba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haba controls the position from side control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Haba throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sheidu tries to improve position but can't.
Sheidu struggling a bit here.
Sheidu tries to bench press Haba off him but Haba keeps the position.
Haba throwing strikes but Sheidu manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haba is looking to reverse the position.
Haba gets back to half guard.
Haba is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claus Haba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haba 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claus Haba!
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Event:
RRFC 23: Pandens vs Tomcic
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Uybanua throws an overhand right that lands on Haba's shoulder, as Haba tries to avoid the shot.
Uybanua throws a hook but Haba blocks it.#CL#
Haba moves into the clinch.#TD#
Haba gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Uybanua regains guard.
Haba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haba landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Haba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Haba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Haba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uybanua is keeping the position for now.
Haba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Haba drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Uybanua dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Haba looking for a guillotine here but Uybanua defends easily.
#SUB#
Haba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uybanua is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB#
Haba has his foot on Uybanua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uybanua works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Haba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haba doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Uybanua is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Haba has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Uybanua is looking to defend but Haba has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Uybanua! Haba pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Uybanua taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Claus Haba!
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 21
Date: Dec 25, 2019 |
#R1#
De Lima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haba misses the shot to the body.
De Lima misses with a body shot.
De Lima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been hearing reports that De Lima has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
De Lima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haba is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
De Lima gets tackled into the cage by Haba. Haba maintains the clinch.
De Lima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Lima avoiding damage as Haba throws knees to the body.
Haba content to slow the pace in the clinch.
De Lima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Haba smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Haba takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
De Lima is fighting off a takedown attempt but Haba is just too persistent for him and manages to trip De Lima to the mat. De Lima regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
De Lima preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Lima keeping moving, preventing Haba from controlling successfully.
Haba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haba trying to control but De Lima is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Lima is keeping the position for now.
Haba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Lima works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
De Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haba throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Haba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Haba looking to sit in guard and control but De Lima gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
De Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Lima wants to control from the top but Haba keeps moving.
Haba trying to keep a closed guard but De Lima is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Haba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Lima passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
De Lima wants to take a breather but Haba manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for De Lima.
Haba keeping full guard, as De Lima tries to pass. #SUB2#
Haba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Lima is aware though and is defending well.
Haba is trying to control the position but De Lima postures up. #SUB2#
Haba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De Lima passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Haba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De Lima tries to move into full mount but can't pass Haba's legs.
De Lima trying to control the action but Haba is working from the bottom.
Haba wants to control but De Lima postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Claus Haba will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Haba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Lima.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Lima.
Haba takes one on the button.#TD2#
De Lima gets caught flat footed, as Haba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Haba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haba with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
De Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Haba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Lima is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
De Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Haba trying to control the position from guard on top but De Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Lima looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
De Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Claus Haba has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
De Lima throws his legs up looking for a submission but Haba uses it to pass to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
De Lima can't do much from the bottom here.
Haba trying to control the action but De Lima is working from the bottom.
Haba tries to advance to mount but De Lima denies him.
De Lima sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
De Lima tries to get to full guard but Haba has control of the leg.
De Lima wants to control but Haba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Lima tries to get to full guard but Haba has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Haba wants to work for an arm triangle but De Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
De Lima is trying to control but can't.
De Lima gets back to full guard.
Haba trying to control but De Lima is working from the bottom.
Haba tries to free his leg and advance position but De Lima is retaining full guard.
Haba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
De Lima keeping moving, preventing Haba from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Lima misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Haba counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
De Lima is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Haba looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
De Lima gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Lima is trying to hold Haba in close to prevent damage but Haba has managed to pass into half guard.
Haba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Lima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claus Haba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Haba avoids the body shot from De Lima.
De Lima with a hook.
Haba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Lima is looking for a counter combo.
No joy there for De Lima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Lima throws a nice looking combination but Haba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haba is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
De Lima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Lima scores with a jab. Haba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Lima throws a right hand that Haba ducks under and follows up with a left that Haba also avoids with ease.
Haba misses the shot to the body.
Rodrigo De Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haba tried to score with a low kick but De Lima checks it.
A leg kick checked by De Lima.
De Lima shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Haba eats them both and turns towards De Lima to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
De Lima throws a right and a left that Haba avoids nicely.
Haba throws a low kick but De Lima moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Haba shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
De Lima actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Haba is working for a kimura but De Lima is defending it quite comfortably.
Haba wants to advance to full mount but De Lima doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
De Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
De Lima controlling Haba's posture. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haba trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but De Lima manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Haba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Haba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Haba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Haba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead De Lima passes into half guard.
#SUB#
De Lima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haba defends it well. #SUB#
De Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haba has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Lima prevents Haba from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Lima trying to control from half guard but Haba is working away.
Haba wants to improve his position but De Lima is controlling well.
Claus Haba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haba tries to regain full guard. Instead though, De Lima has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Haba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo De Lima showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Haba has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
RRFC 18: Ford vs Foley
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Haba closes the distance and clinches.
Cannon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cannon is trying to break the clinch but Haba has him pressed against the cage.
Haba stalling in the clinch.
Haba keeps control of Cannon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Haba misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Haba.
#BC#
Cannon breaks the clinch.
Haba throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Cannon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cannon. #SUB2#
Haba looking for a guillotine here but Cannon defends easily.
#SUB2#
Haba looking for a triangle here. Cannon is fighting it but it looks tight! Haba pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cannon is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Claus Haba!
Chris Cannon was interviewed post fight and said 'He was just too good. Fair play to him'.
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 10
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Haba throws a right and a left that Shaw avoids nicely.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt - Haba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Haba scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Haba looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shaw is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Haba is keen to just control but Shaw is a slippery customer.
Shaw works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shaw throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Haba throws a big elbow that misses.
Haba trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Haba pushes down on Shaw's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Haba content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Haba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Haba really is a fat lump.#T2#
Shaw is looking to improve his position.
Haba is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Haba trying to control but Shaw is having none of it.
Haba thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Haba looking to ground and pound but Shaw is blocking nicely. #T3#
Haba misses with a head shot.
Haba has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Haba working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Shaw turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Haba off and cradles Shaw's limp body as Haba celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Claus Haba!
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