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Event:
HFC 74:John vs Marek
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Hernandez throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Abdi Hassan has been cut.
Hassan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hassan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hassan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
Hernandez connects with a jab.
Hernandez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hernandez 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.
Hassan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hassan connects with a nice looking jab.
Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Hassan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Hernandez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A left lands for Hassan.
Hassan staying out of range there.
Hassan feinted with a counter takedown.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
An attempted straight right counter from Hassan misses the target.
Arturo Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hassan swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hassan lands a jab to the nose.
Hassan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hernandez finds it's way round the side to connect with Hassan's head.
Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Hernandez finds it's way through Hassan's defenses. #T2#
Hassan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hernandez under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
Hernandez lands a slapping body shot.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Hassan slips the punch.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernandez looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.
Hassan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hernandez's head.
Hernandez scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Hassan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hernandez lands a glancing blow to the side of Hassan's head.#CUT2#Abdi Hassan's cut is getting worse.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Hassan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hassan lands in his opponent's guard.
Hassan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Hernandez wants to stand up but Hassan is controlling him.
Hernandez can't keep his opponent in guard - Hassan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hernandez is looking to escape.
Hernandez tries to roll over but Hassan keeps him under control.
Hernandez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hernandez won't allow Hassan to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arturo Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdi Hassan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hernandez defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan walks into a stiff left hand from Hernandez.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hernandez misses with a low kick.
Hernandez throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Hassan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hassan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan stops Hernandez from standing up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hassan passes Hernandez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hernandez looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1##SUB#
Hassan seems to be working for a kimura but Hernandez defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hassan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hernandez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hassan. #SUB#
Hassan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hernandez has his hands clasped together around Hassan's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hassan stops Hernandez from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Hassan is working for a submission of some sort.
Hernandez is pressing down on Hassan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Hassan tries to pass. #T3#
Hernandez wants to stand up but Hassan is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hassan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hassan dives in for a single leg takedown but Hernandez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Hernandez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hernandez lands a body shot.
Hassan tries to pull guard but Hernandez won't allow it.
Hassan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hernandez walks away with a smile on his face. Hassan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdi Hassan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez scores with a sloppy right hand. Hassan should have avoided that one.
Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Hernandez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hassan misses with an uppercut
and Hernandez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD2#
Hernandez feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hassan sprawling to the canvas! Hassan rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hernandez finish him?!
#ROC2#Hassan is rocked!#CUT2#Abdi Hassan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Hernandez points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Hassan wakes up just in time to hear Hernandez thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arturo Hernandez!
Arturo Hernandez is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Arturo Hernandez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 70
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Hassan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A low kick lands for Yumashev.
Hassan scores with a body shot.
Hassan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yumashev.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hassan.
Hassan connects with a crisp jab.
Yumashev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hassan fails with a takedown attempt.
Yumashev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yumashev swinging wildly here.
Yumashev lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Hassan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yumashev pinned against the cage. Yumashev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hassan lands a slapping body shot.
Hassan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdi Hassan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hassan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yumashev feints and then cracks Hassan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hassan down.
Hassan lands a lovely overhand right.
Hassan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hassan lands a nice hook to Yumashev's body. Yumashev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hassan connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Hassan throws a lazy uppercut
and Yumashev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
Hassan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Yumashev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yumashev slips a jab from Hassan.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yumashev has time to react.
Hassan with a poor takedown
and Yumashev counters with an outside leg kick.
Yumashev throws a push kick but Hassan slaps the foot to one side.
Yumashev tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hassan misses the target.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Yumashev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3##TD#
Hassan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Hassan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yumashev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Hassan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hassan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Yumashev is looking to get to half guard.
Yumashev tries to hold on but Hassan postures up.#T4##SUB#
Hassan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Yumashev is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Yumashev and Hassan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hassan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yumashev has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yumashev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hassan working away.
Yumashev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hassan working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdi Hassan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Donk. Hassan catches Yumashev right on the button with a cross.
Yumashev lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Abdi Hassan has been cut.
Hassan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yumashev swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Yumashev.
Hassan throws the left hand but Yumashev avoids the punch easily.
A cross from Hassan lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yumashev as he jumps to the side.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yumashev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hassan shoots for a takedown but Yumashev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Yumashev moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Yumashev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yumashev.
Hassan throws a good cross that connects.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Yumashev's head but Yumashev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yumashev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hassan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hassan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yumashev moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Yumashev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hassan misses with an uppercut
and Yumashev counters with a nice body kick.
Hassan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yumashev can do to turn this around?
Hassan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yumashev thows a body kick. Hassan tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Hassan throws a hook but Yumashev avoids it easily.
Yumashev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Hassan misses.
Yumashev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdi Hassan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hassan.
Yumashev takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hassan is defended easily by Yumashev.
It seemed like Yumashev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Yumashev is out of range. #T3#
Hassan lands a jab to the nose.
Abdi Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yumashev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hassan.
Yumashev tries to move into range but Hassan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hassan lands with a straight right. Yumashev didn't see that one coming.
Hassan shoots in but no luck this time.
Yumashev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice uppercut lands for Hassan. That snapped Yumashev's head back.
Yumashev blocks a jab.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yumashev was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yumashev.
Yumashev counters with a body kick.
Yumashev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Yumashev counters with a body kick.
Yumashev misses with a shot to the body
and Hassan counters with a right hand to the body.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Yumashev's head but Yumashev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4##TD#
Hassan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hassan lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hassan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yumashev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hassan passes Yumashev's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hassan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yumashev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hassan.
Hassan wants to pass to mount but Yumashev is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdi Hassan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abdi Hassan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Yumashev stuffs the takedown.
Hassan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hassan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hassan shoots in looking for a takedown. Yumashev tries to sprawl out of it but Hassan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yumashev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hassan backing away here, and Yumashev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hassan fails with the takedown
enabling Yumashev to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdi Hassan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hassan defending well as Yumashev loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Hassan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan misses with a lunging right hand
letting Yumashev counter with a right hand.
Hassan throws a lazy uppercut
and Yumashev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hassan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yumashev tries to avoid it but Hassan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yumashev to the ground. Yumashev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hassan misses with a hook to the body
and Yumashev counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Hassan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hassan misses with a hook. Yumashev ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Yumashev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Abdi Hassan is winning the standup battle so far.
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yumashev manages to avoid it.
Hassan throws an off balance right hand
letting Yumashev counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Hassan is rocked!
Yumashev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hassan takes a step back to recover.
Oh Hassan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yumashev misses with a straight left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hassan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yumashev - the referee stops the clock and Hassan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yumashev. Hassan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hassan seems to have got his legs back now.
A low kick lands for Yumashev.
Yumashev throws a looping overhand right but Hassan ducks down to avoid it.
Hassan fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Yumashev throws the kick towards the body but Hassan avoids it.
Hassan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yumashev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yumashev avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Hassan throws a poor cross that misses
and Yumashev counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hassan missing with a left hand there. Yumashev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yumashev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hassan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yumashev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Yumashev is out of range.
Yumashev throws a jab when Hassan was well out of range.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yumashev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hassan misses with an uppercut
and Yumashev counters with a nice body kick.
Yumashev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hassan will feel that in the morning.#T3#
Yumashev scoring well with a low kick there.
Yumashev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hassan.
Yumashev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hassan. That did some damage!
Yumashev throws a leg kick which misses Hassan's front leg but catches the back leg as Hassan tries to avoid it.
Hassan throws a good cross that connects.
Hassan misses with a looping left.
Yumashev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Hassan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hassan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yumashev on the side of the head.
Yumashev throws a big shot that misses.
Filip Yumashev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hassan, as that shot connected.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Yumashev moves away and avoids it.
Yumashev flicks out a counter leg kick but Hassan steps away.#T4#
Hassan throws a right hand that misses
and Yumashev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yumashev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hassan avoids the body shot from Yumashev.
Hassan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yumashev scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yumashev throws a looping overhand right but Hassan ducks down to avoid it.
Yumashev slips a straight right by Hassan.
Yumashev moves out of range of the strikes.
Yumashev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Hassan 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#Abdi Hassan's cut is getting worse.
Hassan misses with a hook
and Yumashev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Hassan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hassan seems to be working for a kimura but Yumashev defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Yumashev really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdi Hassan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Yumashev throws an off balance right hand
and Hassan counters with a nice uppercut.
Yumashev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Yumashev connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
A countering left hand to the body from Yumashev misses.
Yumashev throws a leg kick but Hassan moved away.
Yumashev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Yumashev is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hassan moves out of range of the body kick.
Yumashev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Hassan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan avoids the body shot from Yumashev.
Yumashev takes one on the button.
Hassan throws out a powerful jab.
Hassan lands a jab.#T1#
Hassan shoots and misses
letting Yumashev counter with a right hand.
Yumashev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yumashev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hassan misses with a hook
and Yumashev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Yumashev's shoulder, as Yumashev tries to avoid the shot.
Hassan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yumashev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yumashev moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Yumashev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yumashev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hassan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yumashev as he jumps to the side.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Yumashev's head but Yumashev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yumashev throws an overhand right that lands on Hassan's shoulder, as Hassan tries to avoid the shot.
Yumashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Yumashev throws out a counter right but Hassan avoids it with no problem.
Hassan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Hassan lands.
Yumashev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hassan lands with a right hand.
Yumashev takes one on the button.#T3#
Yumashev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hassan.
Yumashev throws out a counter right but Hassan avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdi Hassan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yumashev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hassan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yumashev slaps away a takedown attempt from Hassan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hassan fails with the takedown
and Yumashev counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Hassan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yumashev was covering up waiting for the punch and Hassan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Yumashev looking to control.
#T4#
Yumashev controlling Hassan's posture.
Yumashev looking to control but Hassan passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Hassan 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.
Hassan is looking to advance position but Yumashev won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdi Hassan had his way with Filip Yumashev in that round.
The cut man is working on Abdi Hassan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Yumashev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD#
Yumashev tries to sprawl but Hassan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hassan is looking to advance position but Yumashev won't allow it.
Hassan is thwarting Yumashev's attempts to control the position.
Hassan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yumashev!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hassan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Yumashev manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hassan tries to move to mount but Yumashev blocks the move with his legs. #T1##SUB#
Hassan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yumashev, who protects the arm well.
Yumashev regains half guard.#SUB#
Hassan seems to be looking for submissions.
Hassan controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Hassan is looking for a kimura here.
Yumashev is not content to let Hassan control the position.#SUB#
Hassan wants to work for an arm triangle but Yumashev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hassan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Yumashev trying to hold on to Hassan's head to control him but Hassan postures up.
Yumashev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hassan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hassan is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Hassan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yumashev is trying to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Hassan 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.
Abdi Hassan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hassan passes to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdi Hassan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hassan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdi Hassan!
Abdi Hassan retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Abdi Hassan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HFC 64:Hassan vs Mogh
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Hassan wants to land a leg kick but Mogh is out of range.
Mogh moves away from the strike by Hassan.
Mogh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hassan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mogh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hassan lands a jab to the head.
Mogh moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Hassan throws out a powerful jab.
Hassan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mogh.
Mogh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hassan in his tracks.
Hassan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mogh.
Hassan throws a poor cross that misses
and Mogh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Abdi Hassan has been cut.
Hassan lands a right hook to the body.
Hassan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mogh.
Abdi Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hassan works the jab nicely.
Mogh defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan looks for a takedown but Mogh sprawls well.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Mogh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mogh.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Mogh's head but Mogh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mogh avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Worf Mogh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hassan throws a shot to the body.
Mogh checks a leg kick.
Mogh misses with an uppercut.
Mogh thuds his right hand into Hassan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hassan misses with a hook
and Mogh counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Hassan misses its intended target.
Mogh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mogh is just out of range.
Hassan connects with a nice looking jab.
Mogh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mogh.#T2#
Mogh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hassan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mogh. Hassan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hassan throwing a counter right hand but Mogh manages to avoid it.
Hassan throws a hook but Mogh blocks it.
Mogh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Hassan. That snapped Mogh's head back.
Mogh lands a slapping body shot.
Mogh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mogh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Hassan walks into a stiff left hand from Mogh.
Hassan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mogh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hassan.
Mogh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Mogh moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hassan is defended easily by Mogh.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdi Hassan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Mogh's shoulder, as Mogh tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Mogh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Hassan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hassan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hassan staying out of range there.
Mogh ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Mogh slips under a jab from Hassan.
Mogh misses with a straight left.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Mogh slips the punch.#TD#
Hassan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mogh is trying to get back to full guard.
Hassan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mogh preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Mogh trying to get back to full guard but Hassan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hassan wants to take Mogh's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Hassan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mogh manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hassan working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Abdi Hassan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdi Hassan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mogh.
Hassan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mogh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mogh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hassan cracks Mogh with an open hand slap.
Mogh walks into a jab.
Hassan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mogh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hassan.
Hassan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Abdi Hassan is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Hassan misses its intended target.
Mogh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hassan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mogh.
Mogh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hassan is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Hassan is predictable there #TD2#
and Mogh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hassan's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mogh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hassan is trying to control the position but Mogh postures up.
Mogh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mogh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hassan controls Mogh momentarily but Mogh frees himself.
Mogh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mogh looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mogh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hassan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mogh has managed to get both his arms back between Hassan's legs - danger averted.
Mogh lands a couple of digs.
Hassan keeping moving, preventing Mogh from controlling successfully.
Hassan is trying to keep Mogh in close.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mogh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hassan trying to keep a closed guard but Mogh is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mogh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mogh is working Hassan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mogh wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
Mogh is working Hassan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Hassan working for a triangle but Mogh defends it easily.
#T3#
Mogh chips away with some ground and pound.
Mogh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hassan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mogh has picked Hassan up and slammed him! Hassan can't keep hold of the triangle and Mogh manages to pass to side control!
Hassan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mogh scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hassan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Mogh throws a strike but Hassan manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Mogh tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abdi Hassan!
Abdi Hassan retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Abdi Hassan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 58: Kangee vs Burgess
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Banjo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banjo misses with a hook. Hassan ducked under it nicely.
Hassan scores with the left hand. Banjo knows he should have avoided that one.
Olu Banjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banjo misses with a hook
#TD#
and Hassan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hassan.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Banjo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hassan controls the pace.#SUB2#
Banjo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hassan defends well.#SUB2#
Banjo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hassan is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan passes Banjo's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hassan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banjo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hassan. #T1##SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Banjo looking for subs from the bottom but Hassan mounts him!#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.
Hassan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hassan avoids the attempt from Banjo to control.#SUB#
Hassan is working for a guillotine from mount but Banjo frees his head quite easily.
Hassan avoids the attempt from Banjo to control.#T3#
Banjo is squirming around, avoiding Hassan's attempts to control the action.
Banjo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Hassan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Banjo tries to lock up and control but Hassan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Hassan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Banjo turns into him and now he's in Hassan's guard.
Banjo wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving. #T4#
Hassan working a defensive guard here.
Banjo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Banjo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banjo wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdi Hassan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hassan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hassan avoids the body shot from Banjo.
Banjo looks to land a right hand but Hassan moved out of range.
Banjo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hassan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab from Banjo.
Hassan throws a shot to the body.
Hassan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hassan throws a lazy uppercut
and Hassan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Abdi Hassan has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banjo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Banjo takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
Hassan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banjo blocks a jab.
Banjo jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1##TD#
Hassan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Banjo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hassan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banjo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Banjo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hassan defends it easily.
Hassan tries to free his leg and advance position but Banjo is retaining full guard.
Hassan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hassan trying to control the position from guard on top but Banjo 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.#T2#
Hassan passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Banjo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hassan pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Hassan is trying to control the action in half guard but Banjo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Banjo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Banjo won't allow Hassan to pass to mount.
Abdi Hassan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banjo is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Banjo throws a hook but Hassan blocks it.
Hassan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banjo can do to turn this around?
Banjo scores with a punch to the head.
Banjo throws a series of punches but Hassan moves out of range.
Banjo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Banjo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Banjo misses with a double jab.
Nice cross by Hassan.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Banjo moved out of range.
Banjo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Banjo.
Banjo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hassan counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Banjo misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Hassan counters with a single leg into guard. Banjo didn't expect that.
Hassan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Banjo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Olu Banjo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Abdi Hassan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Banjo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hassan shoots in for a takedown but Banjo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banjo looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.
Banjo moves away from the strike by Hassan.
Hassan throws a jab when Banjo was well out of range.
Banjo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hassan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banjo throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Banjo ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Hassan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Banjo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hassan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Banjo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hassan seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banjo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Banjo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hassan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Banjo is looking for a triangle but Hassan pushes his legs off easily.
Hassan wants to control from the top but Banjo keeps moving.
Our spies down at at EMP WORLDCLASS inform us that Banjo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3##SUB2#
Banjo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hassan 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 Banjo.#SUB#
Hassan tries for a kimura but Banjo is defending well.
Banjo is trying to control Hassan's posture but Hassan avoids it.
Banjo is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
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.
You can see the frustration on Banjo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banjo holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Banjo wants to control but Hassan postures up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hassan slips under a jab.
Hassan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banjo's waist but Banjo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hassan off to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banjo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hassan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut lands for Hassan. That snapped Banjo's head back.
Banjo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Abdi Hassan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Abdi Hassan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Banjo looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.
Banjo cracks Hassan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Banjo throws a looping overhand right but Hassan ducks down to avoid it.
Banjo leaves Hassan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hassan throws out a loose jab but Banjo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Banjo.
Olu Banjo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banjo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banjo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Hassan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banjo lands with a good body shot.
Hassan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banjo moves away.
Hassan misses with a right hand
and Banjo counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Banjo looks to land a combination but Hassan avoids it well.
Good exchange - Hassan coming out on top.
Hassan jabs Banjo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hassan slips a straight right by Banjo.
Banjo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hassan is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Banjo does no damage.
Hassan shoots in and drives through. Banjo sprawls well.
Hassan avoids the body shot from Banjo.
Hassan misses with a looping left.
Banjo swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Hassan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Banjo can't keep his opponent in guard - Hassan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2##SUB#
Hassan is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Hassan seems to be looking for submissions.
Hassan slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Hassan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Banjo defends it well. #T3#
Hassan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Banjo wants to control but Hassan is having none of it.#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.
Hassan trying to control but Banjo is having none of it.
Banjo 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.
Banjo trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hassan is trying to work for a kimura but Banjo is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Banjo looking for subs from the bottom but Hassan mounts him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Abdi Hassan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdi Hassan'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!#R5#
Banjo slips a straight right by Hassan.
Banjo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banjo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hassan.
Hassan shoots for a takedown but Banjo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Banjo throws out a counter right but Hassan avoids it with no problem.
Banjo moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Hassan throws a hook but Banjo blocks it.
Banjo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banjo.
Banjo jabs at Hassan's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Banjo misses.
Banjo misses with a right hand #TD#
and Hassan counters with a single leg into guard. Banjo didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Banjo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Banjo has Hassan pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Hassan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banjo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hassan has managed to get both his arms back between Banjo's legs - danger averted.
Hassan stands and throws Banjo's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Banjo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hassan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Hassan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hassan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Banjo is trying to control Hassan's posture but Hassan avoids it. #T3#
Banjo manages to get back to half guard.
Hassan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Banjo's thigh. Banjo counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Banjo working for a triangle but Hassan defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Banjo looking for a guillotine here but Hassan defends easily.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Banjo has an active guard here but Hassan has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hassan is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdi Hassan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hassan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 49:48
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdi Hassan!
Abdi Hassan is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Abdi Hassan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HFC 42:Raynard vs Plutarque
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Hassan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hassan defends well and Magomedov ends up having to push Hassan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hassan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Magomedov to keep the fight standing.
Hassan tries to pull guard but Magomedov holds him up against the cage and eventually Hassan drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Hassan fails to land. #TD#
Magomedov successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hassan defends well.
Magomedov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hassan controlling from the top position.
Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Hassan pushes his legs off easily.
Hassan looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Magomedov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hassan uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB2#
Magomedov reaches up around Hassan's neck trying to control. But Hassan takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Magomedov! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Magomedov is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Hassan celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Abdi Hassan!
An out of breath Abdi Hassan 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:
HFC 38:Taranin vs Caceres
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
A big left from Mogh misses.
Hassan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hassan.
Mogh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mogh slips a jab from Hassan.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hassan.
Hassan trying to control the position but Mogh is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mogh is trying to control Hassan's posture but Hassan avoids it.
Mogh is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Hassan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mogh is looking for a sweep.
Mogh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hassan's best efforts.
Mogh is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hassan is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hassan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mogh is looking for a sweep. Hassan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hassan is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Hassan seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Mogh wants to get back to full guard.
Hassan slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mogh defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Mogh lands a body shot.
Mogh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hassan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mogh sprawls and moves away.
Hassan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Hassan. No joy for Mogh on that attempt.
Hassan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mogh sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Hassan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Hassan dives in and grabs Mogh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mogh pushes down on Hassan's head and hops out.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mogh.
Mogh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
so Hassan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hassan content to stall in guard here.
Mogh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hassan is one step ahead there.
Hassan trying to control but Mogh is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdi Hassan 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#
Mogh catches Hassan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hassan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hassan fails to land the takedown.
Mogh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hassan's head.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mogh.
Hassan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mogh defends well and Hassan ends up having to push Mogh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdi Hassan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hassan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Mogh breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Hassan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mogh tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hassan is in Mogh's guard.
Mogh wants to sweep here but Hassan controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Mogh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hassan is aware though and is defending well.
Hassan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Mogh has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hassan has passed into side control.
Hassan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mogh keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mogh struggling a bit here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hassan controls the position.
Hassan trying to control the action but Mogh is working from the bottom.
Hassan taking a breather here.
Hassan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mogh keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Worf Mogh seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3##TD#
Hassan shoots in and bounces Mogh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hassan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mogh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hassan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hassan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hassan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Hassan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hassan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mogh's guard. #REVR#
Mogh looking to control.
Mogh keeping moving, preventing Hassan from controlling successfully.
Mogh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hassan's guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mogh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mogh throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mogh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hassan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mogh has managed to get both his arms back between Hassan's legs - danger averted.
Mogh trying to control the position from guard on top but Hassan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Abdi Hassan will probably get the nod.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hassan slips a jab and a cross from Mogh.
Mogh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Mogh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mogh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Mogh misses its intended target.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Mogh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mogh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hassan's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mogh works over Hassan with some ground and pound from guard.
Mogh trying to control but Hassan is working from the bottom.
Hassan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Mogh preventing the sweep.
Mogh wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
Mogh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mogh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mogh connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Hassan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mogh passes into half guard.
Mogh stalling.
Worf Mogh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Mogh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hassan trying to hold on to Mogh's head to control him but Mogh postures up.
Hassan is looking for a sweep. Mogh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hassan is concentrating on defense, preventing Mogh from advancing position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mogh working over Hassan with some ground and pound. Hassan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hassan is looking for a sweep. Mogh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Mogh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mogh wants to pass the guard but Hassan is defending well.
Mogh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hassan gets full guard.
Mogh throws a strike but Hassan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hassan trying to control but Mogh is working from the bottom.
Hassan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mogh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hassan passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Mogh being controlled for a moment.
Mogh tries to bench press Hassan off him but Hassan keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hassan is trying to get an arm triangle but Mogh is defending well.
Mogh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hassan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Worf Mogh.
I think Hassan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
HFC 30:Fleming vs Hunter
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Njagi dives in and grabs Hassan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hassan pushes down on Njagi's head and hops out.
Hassan feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Njagi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Njagi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hassan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Njagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hassan controls Njagi momentarily but Njagi frees himself. #SUB2#
Njagi drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Njagi as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Hassan screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Njagi! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Abasi Njagi! |
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Event:
HFC 27:Taranin vs Sage 2
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Sadewa dips to his left and cracks Hassan with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Abdi Hassan has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Sadewa.
Sadewa throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Hassan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sadewa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sadewa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Hassan in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sadewa tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hassan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abdi Hassan! |
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Event:
HFC 22:Sage vs Thompson 2
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Sadewa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hassan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sadewa throws a hook to the side of Hassan's head but Hassan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hassan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sadewa throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
and Hassan counters with a shoot takedown. Sadewa fights it but they end up in guard.
Hassan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sadewa controls Hassan momentarily but Hassan frees himself.
Sadewa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hassan on the ground.
Hassan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sadewa trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan is pushing down on Sadewa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sadewa is fighting to maintain full guard but Hassan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hassan blocks the strikes from Sadewa.
#SUB2#
Hassan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sadewa sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Hassan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sadewa is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Abdi Hassan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Hassan gets a takedown into half guard.
St Louis tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hassan manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hassan is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! St Louis is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abdi Hassan! |
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