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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Hamad (ranked 3117 p4p, 5390 weight class) and Travis Ostlund (ranked 325 p4p, 473 weight class). The key to victory for Hassan Hamad has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hassan Hamad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Ostlund !
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Hamad - just one landing.
Hamad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hamad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ostlund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ostlund throws a low kick, looking for Hamad's leg but Hamad calmly moves out of range.
Hamad lands a jab to the head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ostlund .
Ostlund takes a little break here. Hamad wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ostlund walks into a stiff left hand from Hamad.
Hassan Hamad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ostlund throws a head kick but Hamad moves out of range.
Ostlund on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hamad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ostlund under the eye.
Ostlund is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hamad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A low kick lands for Hamad.
Ostlund has a takedown stuffed.
Good exchange - Hamad coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hamad works Ostlund 's body with a nice hook.
Hamad cracks Ostlund with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ostlund takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hamad swats away the attempt to clinch by Ostlund .
Hamad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hamad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ostlund looks for a takedown but Hamad sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Hamad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hassan Hamad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Ostlund .
Ostlund takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot by Hamad.
Hamad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ostlund momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ostlund moves in looking to clinch but Hamad pushes him off.
Good leg kick by Hamad.
Hamad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ostlund shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hamad sprawls well. Hamad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ostlund gets slowly back to his feet.
Ostlund closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ostlund takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hamad scores with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Hamad there.
Hamad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hamad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hassan Hamad dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jab from Hamad.
Hassan Hamad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hamad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ostlund .
A nice leg kick from Hamad, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hamad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hamad slips a straight right by Ostlund .
No joy there for Ostlund , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hamad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hamad wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Hamad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ostlund walks into a stiff left hand from Hamad.
Hamad tests Ostlund 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ostlund shoots in looking for a takedown. Hamad tries to sprawl out of it but Ostlund keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hamad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hassan Hamad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Ostlund .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamad thumps Ostlund with a low kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hamad!
A left lands for Hamad.
Hamad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hamad connects with a body shot that sends Ostlund 's belly button to the back.
Ostlund takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ostlund takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hamad here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ostlund ducks right into an uppercut from Hamad.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hamad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamad scores with a jab to the body.
Travis Ostlund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut lands for Hamad. That snapped Ostlund 's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ostlund tries to move into range but Hamad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick from Hamad, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ostlund has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ostlund closes the distance and clinches up with Hamad, looking for a takedown. Ostlund pushes Hamad against the cage but Hamad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hassan Hamad is winning the standup battle so far.
Ostlund is breathing heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Hamad there.
Ostlund throws a lazy head kick
and Hamad counters with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hamad.
Nice shot by Hamad.
Hamad throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hamad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hamad scores with a jab to the head.
Hamad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hamad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ostlund is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostlund takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ostlund takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hamad connects with a looping right hand.
Ostlund walks into a jab.
Hamad throws a quick inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ostlund .
Hamad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ostlund on the side of the head.
Hamad scores with a jab. Ostlund acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice cross by Hamad.
Hamad lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ostlund on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostlund takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ostlund takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ostlund gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ostlund shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ostlund decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hamad, up you get!
Ostlund walks into a straight right hand from Hamad.
Ostlund needs to keep his hands up - Hamad had a free shot at his head there.
Ostlund misses with a takedown attempt - Hamad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hamad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hamad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ostlund momentarily.
Nice shot by Hamad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hassan Hamad dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ostlund gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ostlund walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hamad.
Nice uppercut lands for Hamad. That snapped Ostlund 's head back.
Hamad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hamad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hamad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ostlund .
Ostlund throws a series of punches but Hamad moves out of range.
Ostlund walks into a jab.
Good leg kick by Hamad.
Ostlund walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ostlund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hamad connects with a right hand. Ostlund shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamad connects with the punch.
Hamad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostlund misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hamad half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hamad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hamad cracks Ostlund with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hamad sizes up Ostlund with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hamad connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hamad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hamad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ostlund . Ostlund circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ostlund dives in and grabs Hamad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hamad pushes down on Ostlund 's head and hops out.
Hassan Hamad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Ostlund .
Ostlund takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hamad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ostlund s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hamad digs a good body shot into Ostlund 's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Hamad.
Ostlund takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hamad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ostlund can do to turn this around?
Hamad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hamad dips to his left and cracks Ostlund with an uppercut!
Jab from Hamad.
The crowd cheers as Hamad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ostlund doesn't seem phased though.
Hamad cracks Ostlund with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hamad cracks Ostlund with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hamad with a hook.
Ostlund fails with a takedown attempt.
Hamad scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hamad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ostlund 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ostlund shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ostlund moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ostlund shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ostlund takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hamad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ostlund has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick from Hamad, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ostlund needs to keep his hands up - Hamad had a free shot at his head there.
Hamad tests Ostlund 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ostlund doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hamad counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Hamad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Hamad.
Hamad throws a shot to the body.
Hamad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ostlund . Ostlund circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hamad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hamad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ostlund stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ostlund has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hamad.
Ostlund has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hamad.
Ostlund chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hamad can pounce on him.
Hamad lunges at Ostlund with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ostlund 's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamad lands a nice shot that snaps Ostlund 's head back.
Hamad darts in and clinches Ostlund up against the cage.
Travis Ostlund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hassan Hamad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hamad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ostlund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hassan Hamad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hamad, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hassan Hamad!
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