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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hashim Al Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hashim Al Hassan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Hassan throws a right and a left that McCarthy avoids nicely.
Al Hassan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Al Hassan misses with the combination.
McCarthy moves forwards but Al Hassan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Hassan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCarthy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Al Hassan swivels and escapes.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
McCarthy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Al Hassan defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Hassan catches McCarthy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al Hassan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McCarthy is looking to regain half guard here but Al Hassan keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Hassan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
McCarthy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McCarthy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCarthy doesn't manage to clinch there - Al Hassan circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Al Hassan circles away.
McCarthy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McCarthy dives in and grabs Al Hassan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Al Hassan pushes down on McCarthy's head and hops out.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCarthy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Al Hassan counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Hassan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McCarthy moves into the clinch.
Al Hassan is trying to break free.
Al Hassan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Hassan is trying to force a seperation but McCarthy has the dominant position.
McCarthy jumps guard but Al Hassan stands there with McCarthy around his waist. McCarthy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McCarthy manages to break the clinch.
Al Hassan lands a jab-cross combination.
Al Hassan lands a nice shot that snaps McCarthy's head back.
Al Hassan throws a right hand that McCarthy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCarthy also avoids with ease.
McCarthy keeps the fight on the outside.
McCarthy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Al Hassan leaves McCarthy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Al Hassan tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as McCarthy blocks the leg kick.
Al Hassan fails to land the takedown.
Al Hassan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Al Hassan throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCarthy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Al Hassan's guard now.
Al Hassan wants to stand and escape but McCarthy is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hashim Al Hassan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Al Hassan scores with a one two! McCarthy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A combination from Al Hassan does no damage.
Al Hassan misses with the combination.
Al Hassan swats away the attempt to clinch by McCarthy.
Al Hassan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McCarthy backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy dives in and grabs Al Hassan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Al Hassan pushes down on McCarthy's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Al Hassan fails with a takedown attempt.
McCarthy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Al Hassan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hassan's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Al Hassan duly obliges.
Al Hassan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Al Hassan tries to clinch up but McCarthy circles away and keeps his distance.
McCarthy shoots in and bounces Al Hassan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McCarthy wants to get up but he can't break Al Hassan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Al Hassan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Al Hassan keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Hassan wants to stand and escape but McCarthy is having none of it.
Al Hassan pulls McCarthy in close to his closed guard and prevents McCarthy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Al Hassan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Hassan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Hassan is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Al Hassan prevents McCarthy from standing back up.
Al Hassan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McCarthy is trying to stand up here but Al Hassan is controlling him well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al Hassan wants to get back to his feet.
Al Hassan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Al Hassan wants to stand up but McCarthy has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Al Hassan controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Al Hassan misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hashim Al Hassan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Al Hassan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Al Hassan fails to land with a series of punches.
Al Hassan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Al Hassan misses with a series of wild punches.
Al Hassan misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Hassan lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hassan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body punch from Al Hassan.
Al Hassan throws a series of strikes that have McCarthy backpedaling.
Al Hassan misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCarthy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Al Hassan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al Hassan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Al Hassan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Al Hassan cracks McCarthy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No joy there for Al Hassan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy keeps the fight on the outside.
Al Hassan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Al Hassan throws a sloppy head kick and McCarthy moves out of range easily.
McCarthy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al Hassan counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Hassan lands a glancing blow to the side of McCarthy's head.
McCarthy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Hassan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McCarthy misses with a double jab
and Al Hassan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Hassan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCarthy's hands.
McCarthy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Hassan is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice combination there by Al Hassan.
Al Hassan lands a two punch combo.
Al Hassan throws a chopping leg kick but McCarthy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Hassan throws a leg kick but McCarthy checks it.
Al Hassan throws a combination. McCarthy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Al Hassan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Al Hassan stalks McCarthy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCarthy's face. McCarthy staggers backwards, shaken.
Hashim Al Hassan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Hassan works over McCarthy's head and body with a nice combination.
Al Hassan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Al Hassan throws a one two combo.
Al Hassan throws a one two combo.
Al Hassan rushes McCarthy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Al Hassan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage.
Danny McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Hassan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Al Hassan avoiding damage as McCarthy throws knees to the body.
Al Hassan tries to circle away but McCarthy has him pinned against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hashim Al Hassan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Al 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hashim Al Hassan!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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