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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khalid Fatim El Hazad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Hatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatim El Hazad comes to the cage accompanied by Paul Van Dyk - Crush. Hatton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Blue Moon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Khalid Fatim El Hazad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Hatton!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hatton lands a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fatim El Hazad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hatton's brow.
Fatim El Hazad lands an elbow inside that Hatton shrugs off.
It looks like Ricky Hatton has been cut.
Fatim El Hazad throws an elbow that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Hatton.
Nice elbow from Fatim El Hazad.
Fatim El Hazad blocks an uppercut.
Hatton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fatim El Hazad.
Fatim El Hazad crunches a lovely knee into Hatton's ribcage.
Hatton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hatton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fatim El Hazad up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Fatim El Hazad.
Hatton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fatim El Hazad up against the cage.
Hatton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fatim El Hazad wants to clinch but Hatton slips to the side
and Hatton counters with a stiff right hand.
Hatton has managed to clinch.
Fatim El Hazad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hatton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fatim El Hazad throws an elbow but it misses.
Fatim El Hazad trying to land knees to the body.
Fatim El Hazad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hatton is defending well for now.
Fatim El Hazad misses with an elbow over the top.
Hatton avoids the elbow strike from Fatim El Hazad, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hatton.
A shot in the inside from Hatton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatim El Hazad with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fatim El Hazad looking to throw knees to the head but Hatton is blocking nicely.
Fatim El Hazad is breathing heavily.
Hatton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fatim El Hazad misses with an elbow strike.
Hatton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hatton lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Hatton.
A short right from Hatton on the inside.
Hatton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fatim El Hazad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hatton is defending well for now.
Fatim El Hazad tries a knee to the head but Hatton blocks it.
Fatim El Hazad pushes off an throws an elbow but Hatton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hatton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fatim El Hazad landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hatton digs a right hand into Fatim El Hazad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fatim El Hazad's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hatton.
Nice body punch from Hatton.
Hatton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fatim El Hazad backwards.
Hatton lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Hatton.
Fatim El Hazad pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hatton lands a right hand.
Fatim El Hazad pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hatton lands with a left to the head.
Hatton lands with a right to the head.
Fatim El Hazad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hatton blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hatton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Hatton.
Hatton avoids the elbow strike from Fatim El Hazad, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hatton.
Hatton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hatton cracks Fatim El Hazad with a nice body shot.
Hatton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hatton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hatton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hatton works on Fatim El Hazad's body with a couple of short punches.
Fatim El Hazad has Hatton pressed against the cage, preventing Hatton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good body shot from Hatton.
Hatton is leaning against Fatim El Hazad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hatton.
Hatton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hatton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fatim El Hazad.
Fatim El Hazad pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hatton lands a nice uppercut.
Hatton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fatim El Hazad backwards.
Hatton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fatim El Hazad backwards.
A short uppercut from Hatton.
Hatton lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hatton.
Good body shot from Hatton.
Hatton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fatim El Hazad backwards.
A hook to the body from Hatton.
Hatton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hatton lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatton scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Hatton.
Fatim El Hazad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hatton gets through Fatim El Hazad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hatton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fatim El Hazad backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Hatton.
Hatton scores with a shoulder strike.
Fatim El Hazad throws an elbow but it misses.
Hatton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fatim El Hazad or not.
Hatton lands a body punch.
Hatton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hatton.
Hatton lands a nice uppercut.
Hatton lands with a left to the head.
Hatton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hatton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hatton counters by clinching up.
Hatton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fatim El Hazad or not.
Hatton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hatton breaks from the clinch.
Hatton works over Fatim El Hazad's head and body with a nice combination.
Hatton cracks Fatim El Hazad with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fatim El Hazad, pushing him back against the cage.
Fatim El Hazad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hatton blocks the elbow strike.
Fatim El Hazad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hatton's defenses.
Fatim El Hazad avoiding damage as Hatton throws knees to the body.
Fatim El Hazad takes a shot to the head.
Hatton wants to stall.
Hatton tries to break free but Fatim El Hazad pushes him back against the cage.
Hatton takes an elbow to the temple.
Hatton avoids the elbow strike from Fatim El Hazad, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Hatton.
Fatim El Hazad throws an elbow but it misses.
Fatim El Hazad throws an elbow that misses.
Hatton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hatton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hatton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fatim El Hazad backwards.
Fatim El Hazad takes a shot to the head.
Hatton lands a body shot in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fatim El Hazad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hatton.
Hatton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hatton lands a body punch.
Hatton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fatim El Hazad backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Hatton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Hatton's cut.
That's time! Fatim El Hazad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hatton lands with an overhand left.
Hatton scores with a nice right hand.
Hatton lands with a nice body punch.
Hatton moves in looking to clinch but Fatim El Hazad pushes him off.
Fatim El Hazad wants to clinch
and Hatton counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fatim El Hazad.
A short body shot lands from Hatton as the two fighters clinch.
Fatim El Hazad lands a damaging elbow.
Hatton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fatim El Hazad has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fatim El Hazad misses with an elbow over the top.
Hatton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fatim El Hazad lands an elbow inside.
Fatim El Hazad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hatton is defending well for now.
Fatim El Hazad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fatim El Hazad misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fatim El Hazad throws an elbow but it misses.
Hatton lands a right hand.
Hatton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fatim El Hazad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hatton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hatton scores with a shoulder strike.
Fatim El Hazad landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatim El Hazad misses with an elbow strike.
Hatton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hatton.
Fatim El Hazad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hatton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fatim El Hazad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Hatton - that landed with a thud.
Hatton is leaning against Fatim El Hazad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hatton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fatim El Hazad.
A right hook to the body lands for Hatton.
Hatton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hatton lands a body punch.
Hatton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fatim El Hazad.
Hatton lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hatton.
Hatton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fatim El Hazads head.
Hatton lands a body punch.
Hatton is trying to break the clinch but Fatim El Hazad is controlling him.
Hatton lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Hatton.
Fatim El Hazad pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hatton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hatton digs a right hand into Fatim El Hazad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fatim El Hazad's gas tank.
Hatton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hatton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Hatton.
Ricky Hatton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hatton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hatton lands with a right to the head.
Hatton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fatim El Hazads head.
Hatton tries to stall but Fatim El Hazad uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hatton breaks from the clinch.
Hatton wants to clinch up but Fatim El Hazad keeps it at a distance.
Hatton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Khalid Fatim El Hazad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fatim El Hazad tries to clinch
and Hatton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hatton closes the distance and clinches.
Hatton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fatim El Hazad tries a knee to the head but Hatton blocks it.
Hatton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hatton lands a body shot.
Fatim El Hazad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Hatton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hatton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Hatton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hatton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fatim El Hazad prevents it.
Fatim El Hazad lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fatim El Hazad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hatton's brow.
Fatim El Hazad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatim El Hazad using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Hatton.
Hatton scores with a shot to the side of Fatim El Hazad's head.
Hatton works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hatton postures up in Fatim El Hazad's guard and throws a big left but Fatim El Hazad blocks it.
Fatim El Hazad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hatton is one step ahead there.
Hatton wanted to stand there but Fatim El Hazad had control of the position.
Hatton wants to pass the guard but Fatim El Hazad is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatim El Hazad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hatton is controlling him.
Hatton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hatton wants to get up but he can't break Fatim El Hazad's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Hatton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricky Hatton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Fatim El Hazad throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hatton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khalid Fatim El Hazad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fatim El Hazad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fatim El Hazad drives through and clinches with Hatton against the cage.
Fatim El Hazad lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hatton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hatton lands with a short shot to the head.
Hatton managing to block the knees to the body from Fatim El Hazad.
Nice elbow from Fatim El Hazad.
Fatim El Hazad tries to land knees in the clinch but Hatton avoids the damage to the body.
Fatim El Hazad gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fatim El Hazad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hatton's brow.
Fatim El Hazad crunches a lovely knee into Hatton's ribcage.
Hatton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hatton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fatim El Hazad backwards.
Hatton avoids the elbow strike from Fatim El Hazad, against the cage.
Hatton manages to break the clinch.
Fatim El Hazad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hatton punishes Fatim El Hazad's body with a nice straight punch.
Fatim El Hazad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fatim El Hazad tries to clinch
and Fatim El Hazad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fatim El Hazad tries to clinch but Hatton moves away
and Hatton counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fatim El Hazad misses with a knee to the head.
Hatton gets through Fatim El Hazad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fatim El Hazad lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Ricky Hatton's cut even more.
Hatton blocks an elbow strike.
Hatton dodges an elbow strike from Fatim El Hazad.
Fatim El Hazad tries a knee to the head but Hatton blocks it.
A short right from Hatton.
Fatim El Hazad tries a knee to the head but Hatton blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hatton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hatton digs a right hand underneath Fatim El Hazad's ribcage. Fatim El Hazad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hatton lands a takedown into guard.
Hatton wants to pass the guard but Fatim El Hazad is keeping the position.
Fatim El Hazad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Khalid Fatim El Hazad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatim El Hazad tries to clinch but Hatton moves away
and Hatton counters by moving into the clinch.
Hatton avoids the elbow strike from Fatim El Hazad, against the cage.
Fatim El Hazad trying to land knees to the body.
Hatton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fatim El Hazad throws an elbow but it misses.
Hatton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fatim El Hazad lands a nice elbow.
Fatim El Hazad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hatton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hatton avoids a wild elbow strike from Fatim El Hazad.
Hatton pushes Fatim El Hazad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Hatton.
Hatton lands with a light punch inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fatim El Hazad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hatton's brow.
A nice left hand lands by Hatton.
Fatim El Hazad lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Hatton.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fatim El Hazad.
Hatton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hatton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hatton darts in and clinches Fatim El Hazad up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatton lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Hatton.
Hatton works on Fatim El Hazad's body with a couple of short punches.
Hatton lands a shoulder strike.
Hatton gets through Fatim El Hazad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fatim El Hazad with a knee to the head.
Hatton lands a body punch.
Hatton breaks the clinch.
Fatim El Hazad tries to clinch
enabling Hatton to counter with a crisp jab.
Fatim El Hazad tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hatton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hatton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fatim El Hazad backwards.
Fatim El Hazad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hatton is trying to stall.
Fatim El Hazad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Hatton as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hatton.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fatim El Hazad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hatton's brow.
A right hook to the body lands for Hatton.
Fatim El Hazad pushes off an throws an elbow but Hatton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fatim El Hazad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fatim El Hazad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hatton is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Good body shot from Hatton.
Hatton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hatton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fatim El Hazad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fatim El Hazad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hatton's brow.
Hatton lands a shoulder strike.
Ricky Hatton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hatton is pushing Fatim El Hazad up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hatton avoiding damage as Fatim El Hazad throws knees to the body.
Hatton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fatim El Hazad backwards.
Hatton pushes Fatim El Hazad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hatton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Hatton.
Fatim El Hazad lands a damaging elbow.
Hatton scores with a shoulder strike.
Fatim El Hazad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hatton blocks it with crossed arms.
Hatton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hatton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hatton.
A nice left hand lands by Hatton.
Fatim El Hazad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hatton scores with a shoulder strike.
Hatton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fatim El Hazad backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Hatton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hatton 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Hatton!
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