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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marty Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hashim Jalilul Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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139 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marty Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hashim Jalilul Hassan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Hassan does no damage.
A punch combination from Hassan misses.
Hassan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mendes 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 is leaning against Mendes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hassan manages to break the clinch.
Hassan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mendes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hassan misses with a double jab.
Hassan lands with a nice combination. Mendes backs away looking to recover.
Hassan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendes circles away quickly and effectively.
Mendes 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 is trying to break the clinch but Mendes is controlling him.
Hassan tries a body shot but Mendes blocks it.
We've been hearing reports that Mendes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hassan breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan lands a jab to the head.
Hashim Jalilul Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hassan throws a series of strikes that have Mendes backpedaling.
Hassan throws a right hand that Mendes ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendes also avoids with ease.
Hashim Jalilul Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hassan tries to avoid it but Mendes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hassan to the ground. Hassan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hassan throws a sloppy head kick and Mendes moves out of range easily.
Hassan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mendes avoids the head kick by Hassan.
Mendes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mendes is taking a breather. Hassan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendes prevents Hassan from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes stops Hassan from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hassan is trying to maintain the position but Mendes is very close to passing his half guard.
Hassan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mendes is working for an americana but Hassan has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Mendes was thinking about the submission.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hassan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hassan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hassan trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hassan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mendes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hassan but Hassan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mendes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hassan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hassan tries to roll over but Mendes keeps him under control.
Hassan tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mendes manages to move to mount!
Mendes thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes fails to advance to Hassan's back.
Hassan is trying desperately to improve position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hassan is squirming around, avoiding Mendes's attempts to control the action.
Hassan tries to hold on but Mendes pushes him away.
Mendes working for a guillotine from mount but Hassan is in no mood to give up.
Hassan is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendes working for a submission but Hassan is keeping him at bay.
Hassan regains half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Hashim Jalilul Hassan dominated that round.
That's time! Mendes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hassan clobbers Mendes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hassan lands a nice looking body shot.
Hassan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
No joy there for Hassan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mendes shoots in and drives through. Hassan sprawls well.
Hassan misses with a series of wild punches.
Hassan scores with a three punch combo!
Hashim Jalilul Hassan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hassan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mendes is rocked!
Hassan cracks Mendes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oh Mendes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hassan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendes circles away quickly and effectively.
Hassan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendes circles away quickly and effectively.
Hassan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hassan wants it to stay on the feet.
Mendes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hassan avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mendes checks a leg kick.
Hassan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hassan throws a right hand that Mendes ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendes also avoids with ease.
Hassan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hassan misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendes seems to have got his legs back now.
Marty Mendes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Hassan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan throws a right hand that Mendes ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendes also avoids with ease.
Hassan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendes circles away quickly and effectively.
Hassan is breathing heavily.
Hassan lands a jab-cross combination.
Hassan throws a sloppy head kick and Mendes moves out of range easily.
Hassan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mendes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hassan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mendes somewhat.
Mendes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hassan.
Mendes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hassan is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hassan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mendes.
Hassan misses with a double jab.
Hassan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hassan swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hassan.
Hassan throws a series of punches but Mendes moves out of range.
Hassan misses with a double jab.
Hassan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mendes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hassan pinned against the cage. Hassan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mendes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan misses with the combination.
A nice combination there by Hassan.
Hassan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A combination from Hassan does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hassan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hassan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mendes back to the cage. Hassan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mendes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hassan defends well and Mendes ends up having to push Hassan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mendes gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hassan regains guard.
Mendes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
Hassan is controlling Mendes's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mendes won't allow Hassan to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Marty Mendes wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A combination from Hassan does no damage.
Mendes shoots in but Hassan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hassan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hassan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan lands a jab-cross combination.
Hassan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendes circles away quickly and effectively.
Mendes has a takedown stuffed.
Mendes misses with a takedown attempt - Hassan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hassan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mendes slips a jab and a cross from Hassan.
Mendes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice combination there by Hassan.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Hashim Jalilul Hassan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hassan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hassan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hassan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Hassan. No joy for Mendes on that attempt.
Hassan throws a series of punches but Mendes moves out of range.
Hassan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hassan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hassan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mendes backs up against the cage.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown but Hassan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hassan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mendes 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 is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mendes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hassan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hassan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mendes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mendes is trying to get an arm triangle but Hassan is defending well.
Mendes gets to mount! Hassan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hassan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hassan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hassan wants to control but Mendes is having none of it.
Mendes prevents Hassan from getting the reversal.
Hassan tries to hold on but Mendes pushes him away.
Mendes manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hassan to take his back!
Hassan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mendes's arms.
Mendes looking to break Hassan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hassan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mendes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes looking for the RNC.
Hassan trying to get back to his feet but Mendes is in full control for now.
Hassan wants to escape the position.
Hassan is trying to get back to his feet but Mendes has full control of the position and if anything, Hassan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mendes working for the choke.
Mendes controlling well, preventing Hassan from escaping the position.
Mendes is persistently looking for the submission but Hassan is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan is in bad spot here.
Hassan wants to get back to his feet.
Mendes is looking to control Hassan but Hassan is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hassan rolls, trying to escape but Mendes keeps control of the position.
Hassan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mendes's arms.
Hassan has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Marty Mendes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hashim Jalilul Hassan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hassan looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marty Mendes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hassan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hashim Jalilul Hassan!
Hashim Jalilul Hassan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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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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