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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Feisal Aabi Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iron Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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174 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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170 cm
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170 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Feisal Aabi Hassan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Iron Punch!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aabi Hassan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aabi Hassan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aabi Hassan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aabi Hassan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aabi Hassan connects with a nice short shot to Punch's temple.
Punch wants to control but Aabi Hassan is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punch wants to get back to full guard.
Aabi Hassan content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aabi Hassan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Punch controls his leg.
Aabi Hassan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Punch on the ground.
Punch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aabi Hassan content to control rather than advance.
Punch pushes Aabi Hassan off looking to stand but Aabi Hassan dives back in and keeps control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Punch tries to get to full guard but Aabi Hassan has control of the leg.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aabi Hassan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Punch shoots in and bounces Aabi Hassan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Punch trying to control but Aabi Hassan is working from the bottom.
Aabi Hassan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Punch landing some decent shots from guard.
Aabi Hassan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aabi Hassan keeping moving, preventing Punch from controlling successfully.
Punch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Punch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Punch pushes down on Aabi Hassan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aabi Hassan is looking for a sweep. Punch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four 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.
Aabi Hassan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aabi Hassan controlling the position well.
Punch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Punch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aabi Hassan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Punch is looking for a kimura but Aabi Hassan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Punch to get the leverage.
Aabi Hassan wants to improve his position but Punch is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iron Punch will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Punch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aabi Hassan stuffs the takedown attempt from Punch. Punch gets slowly back to his feet.
Aabi Hassan throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aabi Hassan is defended easily by Punch.
Punch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punch is trying to force a seperation but Aabi Hassan has the dominant position.
Punch is trying to break the clinch but Aabi Hassan is controlling him.
Aabi Hassan manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch is looking to chop away at Aabi Hassan's legs.
Aabi Hassan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Aabi Hassan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Punch's guard.
Punch is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Aabi Hassan dives into side control.
Aabi Hassan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Punch keeps working.
Aabi Hassan moves into full mount!
Aabi Hassan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aabi Hassan trying to control but Punch is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punch is trying desperately to improve position.
Punch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aabi Hassan has control of Punch's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Punch regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Punch working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aabi Hassan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aabi Hassan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Punch to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Punch shrugs it off.
Aabi Hassan moves to back control.
Aabi Hassan tightening his grip on Punch, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Punch rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Aabi Hassan stops Punch from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Aabi Hassan seems content to control.
Punch trying to control but Aabi Hassan postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Punch wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feisal Aabi Hassan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Punch clinches with his opponent.
Aabi Hassan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Punch prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Aabi Hassan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Aabi Hassan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Aabi Hassan seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Punch stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aabi Hassan taking a breather.
Aabi Hassan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Punch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aabi Hassan is trying to defend but Punch finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aabi Hassan is trying to maintain the position but Punch is very close to passing his half guard.
Punch trying to control from half guard but Aabi Hassan is working away.
Aabi Hassan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Punch.
Aabi Hassan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Punch.
Aabi Hassan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Punch wants to take a breather but Aabi Hassan is having none of it.
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.
Aabi Hassan wants to get back to full guard.
Punch wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Punch gets caught napping as Aabi Hassan dives in and scores a takedown. Punch manages to retain guard.
Aabi Hassan throwing strikes from guard but Punch blocks nicely.
Punch is looking for a triangle here but Aabi Hassan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Punch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aabi Hassan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aabi Hassan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Punch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aabi Hassan's best efforts.
Punch is trying to stand back up but Aabi Hassan is controlling him
Aabi Hassan trying to mount his opponent but Punch defends it.
Feisal Aabi Hassan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Still in half guard, Aabi Hassan seems content to control.
Punch wants to control but Aabi Hassan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aabi Hassan is trying to control the action in half guard but Punch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Punch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Punch trying to control the position.
Punch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Punch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aabi Hassan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Punch is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Feisal Aabi Hassan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aabi Hassan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aabi Hassan jumps guard and drags Punch to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feisal Aabi Hassan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aabi 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feisal Aabi Hassan!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
23% |
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