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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Moka Moka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khaled Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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183 cm
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170 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Moka Moka! 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, Khaled Hassan! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Moka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hassan tries to avoid it but Moka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hassan to the ground. Hassan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Moka tries to clinch but Hassan moves away and Hassan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Hassan scores with a body shot.
Moka fails in his attempt to clinch. Moka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hassan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Moka ducks right into an uppercut from Hassan. Moka Moka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hassan with a jab. Moka wants to clinch and Hassan counters with a straight right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hassan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moka. Moka tries to close the distance and clinch but Hassan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Danga de danga de dang - Hassan scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round. Hassan lands a nice looking body shot.
Moka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moka tries to clinch but fails miserably and Hassan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hassan lands a really nice looking cross but Moka seems unphased.
Moka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hassan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hassan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moka doesn't seem bothered though. Moka tries to clinch up but Hassan circles away and keeps his distance. Moka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Moka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hassan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hassan tries to counter with a clinch but Moka shakes him off and moves away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moka Moka. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice shot lands for Hassan. Hassan lands a slapping body shot.
Moka gets a double leg takedown into Hassan's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hassan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Moka is controlling him. Moka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Moka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Moka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Moka stops Hassan from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moka throwing strikes from guard but Hassan blocks nicely. Hassan wants to stand and escape but Moka is having none of it. Hassan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Hassan keeps the fight on the outside. Moka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Moka tries to grapple but his opponent circles letting Hassan counter with a right hand. Moka moves to clinch but Hassan breaks away letting Hassan counter with a right hand. Hassan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Moka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Hassan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Moka backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hassan's corner calls for a 1-2. Hassan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Moka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hassan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Moka ducks right into an uppercut from Hassan. Moka takes one to the chin there. Hassan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Moka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Moka tries to clinch and Hassan counters with a left to the body. Hassan keeps the fight on the outside. Hassan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hassan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moka at a distance.
Moka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Moka tries to clinch and Hassan counters with a lovely shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khaled Hassan dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hassan tests Moka's chin there with a solid looking shot. Moka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Hassan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Moka tries to close the distance and clinch but Hassan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Moka tries to land a front kick but Hassan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hassan! But no joy. Moka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Hassan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Hassan with a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moka takes a shot right to the bread basket. Hassan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moka appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Moka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hassan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moka. Moka obviously looking to wear him down.
Moka shoots for a takedown but Hassan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Hassan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Hassan scores with a shot to the body.
Moka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Hassan lands a jab to Moka's midsection. Jab, jab by Hassan - just one landing. Hassan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Moka Moka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Moka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Khaled Hassan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Moka walks into a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Moka with a lazy takedown attempt and Hassan counters by moving into the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moka Moka. That's going to take a lot out of him. Moka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hassan walks away with a smile on his face. Moka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Hassan scores with a jab to the body. Hassan digs a good hook to Moka's body.
Moka has his takedown stuffed and Hassan counters with a nice body shot. Moka closes the distance looking to clinch and Hassan counters with a straight right hand. Hassan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Khaled Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Moka tries to clinch up but Hassan circles away and keeps his distance. Hassan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moka rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moka there as he acknowledges the shot. Moka takes one to the chin there. Hassan getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Moka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Hassan thuds his right hand into Moka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Hassan with a nice cross. Moka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hassan. Moka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Hassan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Moka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hassan as he avoids it easily. Moka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moka feinted with a counter takedown. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Moka misses with a takedown and Hassan counters by moving into the clinch. Hassan is leaning against Moka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Hassan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Moka jumps guard but Hassan stands there with Moka around his waist. Moka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hassan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hassan lands with a short head shot on the inside. A body shot lands from Hassan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A right handed body shot lands from Hassan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khaled 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! This is the final round!
Hassan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moka. Moka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hassan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hassan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Hassan connects with a body shot that sends Moka's belly button to the back. Moka wants to clinch but Hassan slips to the side and Hassan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hassan lunges at Moka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moka's hand. The fighters circle momentarily. Hassan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Moka has his takedown stuffed and Hassan counters with a nice body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hassan misses with a wild combination.
Hassan thuds a left hand into Moka's body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moka tries to clinch but fails miserably enabling Hassan to counter with a crisp jab. A jab lands there for Hassan. Jab from Hassan. Moka wants to clinch and Hassan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A decent looking cross lands there for Hassan. The fight stays on the outside here - Moka looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hassan scores with the left hand. Moka knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hassan digs a good body shot into Moka's ribs. Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Hassan jabs Moka right on the nose. Moka blinks but takes it well. This has been an exciting period of action! Moka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hassan lands a jab to Moka's midsection. Hassan cracks Moka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Moka tries to clinch but Hassan moves away and Hassan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Moka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moka Moka. That's going to take a lot out of him. Moka darts in trying to clinch and Hassan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moka on the wrong end of a nice hook. Hassan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Moka tries to clinch and Hassan counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Hassan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moka on the side of the head. Moka misses the shot to the body. A little jabbing left from Hassan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Moka fails in his attempt to clinch. Moka thows a body kick. Hassan tries to catch it but that hurt him. Moka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moka there as he acknowledges the shot. A punch lands to the side of Moka 's head but he takes it in his stride. Moka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hassan defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hassan stuns Moka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Hassan lands with a cross. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Moka is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hassan misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab lands there for Hassan. Moka Moka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Khaled Hassan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Moka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Moka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Hassan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Khaled 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 25:30 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khaled Hassan! A very excited looking Khaled Hassan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. The defeated Moka Moka had this to say: 'its not the end'.
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energy
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