PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Korppila (ranked 826 p4p, 1123 weight class) and Abduwali Hassan (ranked 82 p4p, 100 weight class). Korppila comes to the cage accompanied by Mustasch - The Mauler. Tom Korppila could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Abduwali Hassan's chin.

Korppila
vs
Hassan

180 cm
32
157
17 - 8 - 0

170 cm
36
154
29 - 19 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Korppila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Abduwali Hassan!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hassan checks a leg kick.
Hassan lands a glancing blow to the side of Korppila's head.
Korppila checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Hassan.
Korppila avoids the head kick by Hassan.
Korppila connects with a body shot that sends Hassan's belly button to the back.
Korppila definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hassan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Korppila takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hassan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Korppila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Korppila shoots in looking for a takedown but Hassan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Korppila's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Korppila.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korppila slips under a jab.
Korppila half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hassan misses with a low kick.
Korppila throws a looping overhand right but Hassan ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Hassan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Korppila shoots in for a takedown but Hassan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Korppila decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Korppila throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan is trying to stand.

Korppila is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hassan has managed to free his arm - good work.

Hassan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Korppila keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Korppila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Korppila on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Korppila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Korppila takes a shot to the head.
Korppila has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hassan after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Korppila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hassan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Korppila.
Hassan lands a right hand.

Korppila pulls guard.

Korppila 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.
Hassan wanted to stand there but Korppila had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korppila controlling Hassan's posture.

Hassan gets to his feet - Korppila follows without any prompting.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Korppila drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hassan sprawls and moves away.
Hassan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hassan lands with a hook. Korppila tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Korppila closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hassan is staying active underneath Korppila, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Korppila is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nice strikes from Korppila there.

Korppila is looking for a kimura here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Korppila in particular looking to stall.

Korppila is working for a kimura but Hassan is defending it quite comfortably.
Korppila thows a huge punch but Hassan dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hassan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Korppila.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korppila is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korppila throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Korppila lands a heavy elbow.
Hassan squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Korppila with good strikes from the mount here!

Hassan somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!

Hassan has Korppila up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
That's time! Korppila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Korppila tries to land a front kick but Hassan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan throws the kick towards the body but Korppila avoids it.
Hassan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Korppila.
That kick from Hassan tenderised Korppila's leg. Korppila is trying to keep his angry face on.
A punch lands to the side of Korppila 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hassan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hassan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hassan throws a chopping leg kick but Korppila manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Korppila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hassan throws a body shot but no joy.
Korppila moves forwards but Hassan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hassan tries to land a leg kick but Korppila saw it coming and moves away.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Korppila is out of range.
Korppila looks for a takedown but Hassan sprawls well.
Nice cross by Hassan.

Korppila is rocked!
Hassan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oh Korppila is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Korppila feints and as Hassan raises his hands in defense, Korppila changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tom Korppila overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korppila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Korppila postures up in Hassan's guard and throws a big left but Hassan blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korppila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Korppila seems to have got his legs back now.
Korppila won't allow Hassan to get back to his feet.
Korppila postures up and lands a big shot to Hassan's brow.
Korppila throws a strike but Hassan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hassan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hassan wanted to stand there but Korppila had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korppila is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Korppila is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hassan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Korppila misses with a head shot. Hassan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hassan keeping moving, preventing Korppila from controlling successfully.
Hassan wants to stand but Korppila is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korppila throwing strikes but missing.
Korppila missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Korppila wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
Hassan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Korppila.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korppila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Korppila wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
Korppila won't allow Hassan to get back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Korppila takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korppila fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Korppila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Korppila.
Hassan throws a head kick that misses.
Korppila closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hassan circles away.
Hassan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hassan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hassan.
Korppila tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hassan scores with a nice head shot.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Korppila moves away and avoids it.
Korppila avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Korppila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Korppila moves out of range of the strikes.
Korppila staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Korppila goes for a double leg but Hassan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hassan continues to drive forward.
Hassan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hassan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Korppila pulls guard successfully.

Korppila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hassan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Korppila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hassan wanted to stand there but Korppila had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Korppila is working an open guard so Hassan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hassan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Korppila misses with a kick to the body.
Korppila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hassan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Korppila.
Korppila avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hassan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hassan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Korppila momentarily.
Hassan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korppila moves away.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Korppila moves away and avoids it.
Hassan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korppila swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Korppila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korppila shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hassan as he avoids it easily.
Hassan throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Hassan misses.
Korppila is looking to wear down Hassan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hassan throws out a loose jab but Korppila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korppila tries to counter with a takedown but Hassan is quick to defend against it.
Nice defenses there by Korppila.
Hassan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Korppila lands a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassan jabs Korppila right on the nose. Korppila blinks but takes it well.
Abduwali Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Korppila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korppila connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Horrible takedown attempt by Korppila or perhaps it was just good defense by Hassan, which made it look bad.
Korppila ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hassan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Korppila is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big left from Hassan misses.
Korppila closes the distance and clinches up with Hassan, looking for a takedown. Korppila pushes Hassan against the cage but Hassan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Korppila sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hassan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hassan throws a lazy right hand but Korppila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korppila manages to avoid it.
Korppila tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hassan defends well and Korppila ends up having to push Hassan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tom Korppila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hassan wants to stall.
Hassan lands a right hand.
Korppila tries to pull guard but Hassan holds him up against the cage and eventually Korppila drops back down to his feet.

Hassan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Korppila looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hassan!

Hassan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Hassan looks to land a left hand but Korppila moved out of range nicely.

Hassan tries to sprawl but Korppila drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan is trying to stand back up but Korppila is controlling him

Hassan kicks Korppila off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Hassan.
Korppila shoots in for a takedown but Hassan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hassan dips to his left and cracks Korppila with an uppercut!
Hassan throws a series of punches but Korppila avoids them all with ease.
Hassan connects with a nice looking jab.
Hassan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Korppila looks to land a right hand but Hassan moved out of range.
Korppila takes one on the button.
Korppila misses with a kick to the body.
Hassan lands a jab.
Korppila fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Korppila on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Korppila closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hassan circles away.
Hassan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hassan tries to clinch there but Korppila circles away.
Korppila throwing a counter right hand but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Hassan lands with a straight right. Korppila didn't see that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abduwali Hassan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hassan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abduwali Hassan!
Abduwali Hassan made sure to mention his sponsor, Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview.
Tom Korppila was interviewed post fight and said 'Well didn’t that suck? He may have beaten me, but could he outwrestle a bear? I don’t think so.'.