PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Abdi Hassan (ranked 1291 p4p, 512 weight class) and Worf Mogh (ranked 91 p4p, 36 weight class). Mogh is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gimme The Loot. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Hassan
vs
Mogh

177 cm
23
146
5 - 1 - 1

165 cm
23
140
11 - 2 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdi Hassan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Worf Mogh!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassan wants to land a leg kick but Mogh is out of range.
Mogh moves away from the strike by Hassan.
Mogh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hassan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mogh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hassan lands a jab to the head.
Mogh moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Hassan throws out a powerful jab.
Hassan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mogh.
Mogh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hassan in his tracks.
Hassan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mogh.
Hassan throws a poor cross that misses
and Mogh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Abdi Hassan has been cut.
Hassan lands a right hook to the body.
Hassan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mogh.
Abdi Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hassan works the jab nicely.
Mogh defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan looks for a takedown but Mogh sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Mogh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mogh.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Mogh's head but Mogh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mogh avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Worf Mogh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hassan throws a shot to the body.
Mogh checks a leg kick.
Mogh misses with an uppercut.
Mogh thuds his right hand into Hassan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hassan misses with a hook
and Mogh counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Hassan misses its intended target.
Mogh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mogh is just out of range.
Hassan connects with a nice looking jab.
Mogh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mogh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mogh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hassan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mogh. Hassan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hassan throwing a counter right hand but Mogh manages to avoid it.
Hassan throws a hook but Mogh blocks it.
Mogh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Hassan. That snapped Mogh's head back.
Mogh lands a slapping body shot.
Mogh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mogh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Hassan walks into a stiff left hand from Mogh.
Hassan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mogh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hassan.
Mogh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Mogh moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hassan is defended easily by Mogh.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdi Hassan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Mogh's shoulder, as Mogh tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Mogh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hassan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hassan staying out of range there.
Mogh ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Mogh slips under a jab from Hassan.
Mogh misses with a straight left.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Mogh slips the punch.

Hassan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mogh is trying to get back to full guard.
Hassan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mogh preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mogh trying to get back to full guard but Hassan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hassan wants to take Mogh's back but he can't do it this time.

Hassan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mogh manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hassan working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abdi Hassan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdi Hassan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mogh.
Hassan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mogh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mogh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hassan cracks Mogh with an open hand slap.
Mogh walks into a jab.
Hassan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mogh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hassan.
Hassan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Abdi Hassan is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Hassan misses its intended target.
Mogh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hassan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mogh.
Mogh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hassan is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Hassan is predictable there

and Mogh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hassan's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mogh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hassan is trying to control the position but Mogh postures up.
Mogh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mogh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hassan controls Mogh momentarily but Mogh frees himself.
Mogh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mogh looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mogh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hassan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mogh has managed to get both his arms back between Hassan's legs - danger averted.
Mogh lands a couple of digs.
Hassan keeping moving, preventing Mogh from controlling successfully.
Hassan is trying to keep Mogh in close.

That's two 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mogh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hassan trying to keep a closed guard but Mogh is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mogh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mogh is working Hassan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mogh wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
Mogh is working Hassan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Hassan working for a triangle but Mogh defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mogh chips away with some ground and pound.
Mogh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Hassan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mogh has picked Hassan up and slammed him! Hassan can't keep hold of the triangle and Mogh manages to pass to side control!
Hassan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mogh scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hassan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Mogh throws a strike but Hassan manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Mogh tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abdi Hassan!
Abdi Hassan retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Abdi Hassan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.