Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Barboza vs Veainu
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Korppila on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hassan lands a body shot.
Hassan thows a leg kick but Korppila checks it
and Korppila counters with a straight right hand.
Korppila shoots in and drives through. Hassan sprawls well.
Korppila drops his hands momentarily and Hassan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Korppila defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Korppila drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Korppila manages to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Korppila is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hassan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hassan scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Korppila manages to mount him! #T1#
Hassan wants to try and get back to his feet.
Korppila throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hassan is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Korppila with a couple of short strikes.
Korppila thowing shots but they're missing.
Hassan blocking the ground and pound.
Hassan is squirming around, avoiding Korppila's attempts to control the action.
Hassan wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB2#
Korppila goes for an armbar but Hassan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hassan. #T2#
Hassan tries to stand but Korppila is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Korppila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Korppila isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hassan stacks Korppila on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hassan!
Korppila tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SU#
Hassan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Korppila fails with the takedown.
Hassan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Korppila.
Korppila slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Korppila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Korppila! But no joy.
Korppila shoots in and drives through. Hassan sprawls well.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Korppila.
Hassan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hassan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Korppila checks it well.
Korppila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan lands a jab.
Abduwali Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Hassan.
Horrible takedown attempt by Korppila or perhaps it was just good defense by Hassan, which made it look bad.
Korppila dives in for a single leg takedown but Hassan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Korppila saw that one coming.
Korppila lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Korppila fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korppila looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hassan throws a jab when Korppila was well out of range.#CL#
Hassan rushes Korppila and presses him up against the cage.
Hassan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Korppilas head. #TD2#
Korppila ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Korppila no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hassan wanted to stand there but Korppila had control of the position.
Korppila has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Korppila looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hassan has picked Korppila up and slammed him! Korppila can't keep hold of the triangle and Hassan manages to pass to side control!#SU#
Hassan decides to stand back up.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Korppila moved out of range.
Korppila has a takedown stuffed.
Korppila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Korppila shoots for a double leg takedown but Hassan sprawls well. He's pushed Korppila's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hassan cracks Korppila with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#Korppila is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali 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.#R2#
Hassan lands with a nice body punch.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Korppila ducks down to avoid it.
Korppila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a left hand
and Hassan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Korppila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hassan.
A swing and a miss from Korppila.
Hassan moves away from the strike by Korppila.
Hassan misses with an uppercut
and Korppila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Korppila tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Korppila slips the punch.
Hassan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Korppila can do to turn this around?
Hassan throws a shot to the body.
Hassan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Korppila throws out the jab.
Korppila walks into a straight right hand from Hassan.
Korppila defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan lands with an overhand left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bone on bone clash there as Korppila blocks the leg kick.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Korppila slips the punch.
Korppila doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Korppila walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Hassan lands a jab to the head.
Korppila is still on wobbly legs! Can Hassan finish him?
Hassan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Korppila on the side of the head.
Korppila fails with a takedown attempt.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Korppila moves away and avoids it.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Korppila ducks down to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hassan.
Korppila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Korppila seems to have recovered his senses.
Hassan wants to clinch
and Hassan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Korppila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hassan digs a good body shot into Korppila's ribs.
Hassan misses with a looping left.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korppila was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Korppila 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 connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hassan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korppila shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hassan sprawls well. Hassan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korppila gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Hassan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Korppila.
A big right from Korppila misses.
Korppila closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hassan circles away.
A left lands for Hassan.
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korppila.
Hassan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hassan lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Korppila falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hassan dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abduwali Hassan!
After the big win, Abduwali Hassan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Stoner's Killer Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Tom Korppila stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well didn’t that suck? He may have beaten me, but could he outwrestle a bear? I don’t think so.'.

Event: SYN 1060 Rozhkov vs Seigel
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Widforss throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Hassan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hassan moves away from the strike by Widforss.
Widforss scores with a punch to the head.
Widforss swinging wildly here.
Widforss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hassan was well out of range. Poor timing from Widforss.
Widforss scores with a shot to the body.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Widforss moved out of range.
Widforss blocks a jab.
Widforss with the counter takedown but Hassan avoids it easily.
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Widforss.
Widforss misses the shot to the body.
Widforss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Hassan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Widforss lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hassan backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan digs a good hook to Widforss's body.
Sloppy strikes from Hassan. Those never looked like landing.
Widforss throws a lazy right hand but Hassan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hassan misses the target.
Widforss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hassan moves out of range as Widforss strikes.
Widforss moves out of range as Hassan strikes.#T1#
Hassan is looking to slow Widforss down with leg kicks.
Widforss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown but Hassan shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by Widforss or perhaps it was just good defense by Hassan, which made it look bad.
Widforss avoids the head kick by Hassan.
Widforss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hassan defends it well.
Widforss has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hassan.
Widforss shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hassan counters with a nice uppercut.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.#CL#
Hassan has managed to clinch.
Hassan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Hassan.
Widforss is trying to force a seperation but Hassan has the dominant position.
Widforss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hassan missing with knees to the body.
Hassan lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan pushes Widforss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hassan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Widforss tries to pull guard but Hassan won't allow it.
Hassan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Widforss.
Hassan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Hassan lands a nice uppercut.
Hassan lands a knee to the body.
Widforss looks winded!
Hassan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hassan lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Hassan.
Widforss takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hassan.
Hassan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Widforss is trying to break free.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hassan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hassan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Widforss is trying to pull guard but Hassan has him pressed against the cage.
Hassan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Tyres Widforss has been cut.
A short right from Hassan.
Widforss fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hassan scores with a shot to the side of Widforss's head.
Hassan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Hassan. #T3#
Widforss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hassan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hassan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Widforss avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hassan.
Widforss takes a shot to the head.
Hassan slows down the pace here.
Hassan avoiding damage.
Widforss letting Hassan take a breather here.
Hassan gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Hassan wants to stall.
Hassan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hassan lands a nice knee to the body.
Widforss struggles to land a body shot inside as Hassan controls his hands.
Hassan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Widforss in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Hassan to work.
Hassan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Widforss in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hassan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hassan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Widforss blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hassan lands a nice uppercut.
Hassan lands a shoulder strike.
Hassan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hassan.
Hassan stalling against the cage.
A short right from Hassan.
Widforss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hassan pushes Widforss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hassan just leaning against Widforss, taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hassan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Hassan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Widforss fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hassan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Widforss up against the cage.
Widforss wants a takedown but no success here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyres Widforss's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Widforss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Widforss moves out of range of the strikes.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan jabs Widforss right on the nose. Widforss blinks but takes it well.
Hassan cracks Widforss with a right hand to the side of the head.
Widforss fails with the takedown.
Hassan throws a counter high kick but Widforss was just alert enough to avoid it.#TD2#
Hassan gets caught napping as Widforss dives in and scores a takedown. Hassan manages to retain guard.
Widforss stops Hassan from standing up.
Widforss looking to sit in guard and control but Hassan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Widforss has his feet on Hassan's thighs here. He's pushed Hassan off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hassan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyres Widforss!

Event: SYN 1057 Prometheus vs Rozhkov
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duvernay manages to avoid it.
A cross from Hassan lands.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Duvernay's shoulder, as Duvernay tries to avoid the shot.
Duvernay slips under a jab.
Hassan missing with a left hand there. Duvernay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hassan tests Duvernay's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Evan Duvernay has been cut.
Duvernay has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SYDNEY ELITE GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Duvernay moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
Duvernay throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hassan moves out of range as Duvernay throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duvernay.
Duvernay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a body punch
letting Duvernay counter with a right hand.
Duvernay throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A big left from Duvernay misses. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
Duvernay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hassan throws a low kick but Duvernay moves out of range easily.
Hassan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duvernay looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.
Hassan tries a head kick but it misses.
Duvernay cracks Hassan with a right hand to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Hassan.
Hassan cracks Duvernay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Duvernay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hassan tries to clinch
and Duvernay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hassan throws a hook but Duvernay blocks it.
Duvernay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hassan.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Duvernay's head but Duvernay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hassan throws a body punch but Duvernay moves out of range.
Duvernay throwing a counter right hand but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Hassan.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hassan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hassan throws a shot to the body.
Hassan cracks a nice hook into Duvernay's ribs.
Good leg kick by Hassan.
A telegraphed right hand from Duvernay misses the target.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duvernay.
Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Duvernay is just out of range.
It looked like Duvernay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Duvernay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Duvernay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hassan.
Duvernay avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Duvernay appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Duvernay moves away and avoids it.
Duvernay misses with a looping left.
Hassan throws a leg kick but Duvernay sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hassan looks to throw a body kick
letting Duvernay counter with a right hand. #T3#
Hassan slips under a jab from Duvernay.
Hassan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hassan throws a low kick but Duvernay avoids it.
Duvernay throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hassan scores with a hook to the body. Duvernay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hassan slips a jab from Duvernay.
Duvernay misses with a hook.
Hassan throws a lazy right hand but Duvernay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duvernay scores with a nice body kick.
Hassan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Duvernay moved out of range.
Hassan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duvernay counters with an outside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Hassan as he connects with a hook.
Hassan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hassan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hassan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duvernay.#T4#
Hassan throws a body kick that misses.
Hassan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Duvernay's shoulder, as Duvernay tries to avoid the shot.
Hassan throws a jab when Duvernay was well out of range.
Hassan throws a jab when Duvernay was well out of range.
Duvernay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hassan lands with a nice body punch.
Hassan thuds his right hand into Duvernay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Duvernay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hassan can pounce on him.
Hassan misses with an uppercut
and Duvernay counters with a right hand to the body.
Hassan throws a leg kick
and Duvernay counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#Hassan is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
Hassan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
Hassan closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evan Duvernay's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Duvernay throws a hook to the side of Hassan's head but Hassan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hassan feints a counter leg kick.
Hassan throws out a powerful jab.
Hassan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Duvernay moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Hassan.
Duvernay ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Duvernay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hassan throws a body kick that misses.
Hassan throws a leg kick
and Duvernay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duvernay scores with a hook to the body. Hassan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Hassan misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duvernay scores with a push kick.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duvernay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hassan has time to react.
Hassan is still on wobbly legs! Can Duvernay finish him?
Hassan lands a glancing blow to the side of Duvernay's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Duvernay.
Hassan is breathing heavily.
Hassan is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Duvernay doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Hassan crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Hassan's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evan Duvernay!
Evan Duvernay thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1052 Danger vs Williams II
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Hassan tries to work over Dilbrandt's front leg with a kick but Dilbrandt checks it.
A head kick by Hassan misses
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hassan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hassan misses the body punch
and Dilbrandt counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hassan lands a jab to the nose.
Dilbrandt walks into a jab.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Hassan is just out of range.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
Hassan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Hassan.
Hassan misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hassan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hassan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dilbrandt momentarily. #T1#
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Hassan misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter punch.
Hassan digs a good hook to Dilbrandt's body.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Donk. Hassan catches Dilbrandt right on the button with a cross.
Hassan misses with a looping right.
Hassan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hassan throws a leg kick but Dilbrandt checks it.
Dilbrandt lands a slapping body shot.
Hassan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dilbrandt's hands.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab from Hassan.
Hassan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dilbrandt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Hassan throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Hassan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hassan misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Dilbrandt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dilbrandt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hassan sizes up Dilbrandt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hassan lands with a nice body punch.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan throws an off balance right hand
and Hassan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hassan takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
A low kick lands for Hassan.
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Hassan misses the jab.
Dilbrandt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hassan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hassan blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hassan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab.
Hassan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hassan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hassan throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Hassan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hassan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dilbrandt.
Hassan throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Hassan.
Dilbrandt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hassan is out of range.
Dilbrandt pushes Hassan away with a front kick.
A nice combination there by Hassan.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hassan.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Hassan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dilbrandt if he has to take too many more of those.
A jab from Hassan misses.
Hassan throws a leg kick
and Hassan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hassan tests Dilbrandt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dilbrandt takes one on the button.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Dilbrandt walks into a left hand.
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.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
Dilbrandt throws a looping overhand right but Hassan ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Hassan was well out of range.
Dilbrandt checks a low kick from Hassan.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter punch.
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
Hassan tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dilbrandt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hassan throws a big counter head kick but Dilbrandt avoids it with no problem.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Hassan lands an overhand right.
Hassan catches Dilbrandt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hassan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dilbrandt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hassan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dilbrandt will feel that in the morning.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hassan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hassan scoring well with a low kick there.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hassan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
A nice combination there by Hassan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Hassan misses.
It looked like Dilbrandt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Hassan.
Hassan connects with the punch.
Hassan with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Dilbrandt drops his hands momentarily and Hassan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt moves forwards but Hassan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hassan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hassan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hassan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hassan tries to clinch up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hassan - that will leave a mark!
Hassan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a good low kick that Hassan was not able to check.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Hassan.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan tries to clinch
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dilbrandt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dilbrandt tries a head kick but it misses.
Hassan throws out a counter right but Dilbrandt avoids it with no problem.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hassan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hassan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
Hassan lands a jab to the nose.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Hassan saw that one coming.
Hassan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Dilbrandt tries to keep at a distance but Hassan has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hassan.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Hassan misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Hassan is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hassan.
Hassan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hassan tests Dilbrandt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hassan lands a head shot.
Hassan swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a body shot.
Hassan tries to land a body kick
and Dilbrandt counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt. #T4#
Nice shot by Hassan.
Nice straight punches there by Hassan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hassan.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Hassan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDilbrandt.
Hassan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Hassan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hassan throws an off balance right hand
and Hassan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassan slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hassan thinking.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
A big left from Hassan misses.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A low kick lands for Hassan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Hassan drives through and clinches with Dilbrandt against the cage.
Dilbrandt cracks Hassan with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt blocks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hassan.
Dilbrandt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hassan tries to score with a low kick but Dilbrandt moves his leg out of the way.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
Hassan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hassan blocks a low kick nicely.
Hassan throws a body kick that misses.
Dilbrandt throws a looping overhand right but Hassan ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan with a jab.
Hassan throws a leg kick which misses Dilbrandt's front leg but catches the back leg as Dilbrandt tries to avoid it.
Hassan blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hassan! But no joy.
A left lands for Hassan.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Hassan strikes.#T1#
Hassan scores with a jab.
Nice body punch from Hassan.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hassan.
Hassan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick but Hassan moves out of range.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Hassan blocks it.
Hassan lands a nice hook to Dilbrandt's body. Dilbrandt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick from Dilbrandt misses.
Hassan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hassan works Dilbrandt's body with a nice hook.
Hassan misses with a straight left.
Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
Dilbrandt works the jab nicely.
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hassan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hassan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hassan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Dilbrandt clinches up with Hassan and pushes him back against the cage.
Hassan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dilbrandt up against the cage.
Hassan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dilbrandt avoiding damage as Hassan throws knees to the body.
Dilbrandt lands a shot to the body.
Hassan throws a head punch that misses.
Hassan blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Good body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Hassan controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hassan's elbow.
Dilbrandt managing to block the knees to the body from Hassan.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Hassan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Hassan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hassan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hassan working aggressively here. #BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Dilbrandt takes one on the button.#T4#
Hassan cracks a nice hook into Dilbrandt's ribs.
Hassan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dilbrandt defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Hassan.
Dilbrandt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hassan's sensitive parts.
Dilbrandt is looking to clinch but Hassan is avoiding it.
Hassan is looking to land body kicks.
Dilbrandt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hassan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hassan moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
A nice side step and Hassan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dilbrandt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hassan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dilbrandt scrambles back to his feet.
Hassan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down.
Dilbrandt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Hassan counters with a nice uppercut.
Hassan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abduwali Hassan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hassan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abduwali Hassan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Abduwali Hassan waved his t-shirt featuring Stoner's Killer Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SYN 1046 De Minaur v Takahashi
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Larsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Larsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Larsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hassan.
Hassan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Larsen momentarily.
A head kick misses from Hassan.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hassan throws a body punch but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen blocks a head kick by Hassan.
Larsen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Larsen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hassan lands the left hand.
Larsen lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan misses with a low kick as Larsen jumps back.
Larsen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A combination from Larsen does no damage.
Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Larsen has time to react.
Hassan throws a body kick that misses
and Hassan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Larsen connects with a leg kick.
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larsen.
Hassan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hassan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Larsen lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Larsen ducks down to avoid it.
Hassan connects with a single shot there.
Hassan throws a jab when Larsen was well out of range.
Larsen scores with a jab. Hassan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hassan tries a head kick but it misses.
Larsen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Larsen avoids the head kick by Hassan.
Larsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hassan was well out of range. Poor timing from Larsen.
Hassan misses with a hook
and Larsen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Larsen. That's going to slow Hassan down.
Hassan moves out of range as Larsen strikes.
Hassan throws a low kick but Larsen moves out of range easily.
Larsen is looking to slow Hassan down with leg kicks.
Larsen throws a head kick that half lands.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hassan.
Hassan blocks a low kick nicely.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Larsen's head but Larsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hassan throws a poor cross that misses
and Larsen counters with a good, hard body kick but Hassan shrugs it off.
Hassan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Larsen. That did some damage!
Hassan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Larsen connects with a nice looking jab.
Hassan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Larsen misses with a hook. Hassan ducked under it nicely.
Larsen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Larsen.
Hassan throws a lazy right hand but Larsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut there from Larsen.#ROC2#Hassan is rocked!
Larsen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Hassan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Larsen walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hassan drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Larsen swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hassan's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Larsen!
A victorious Magnus Larsen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1041 Balin vs Sergey
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Duvernay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Duvernay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hassan to score with a decent uppercut.
Duvernay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Duvernay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Duvernay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hassan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Duvernay misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Duvernay.
Duvernay jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Duvernay has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SYDNEY ELITE GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duvernay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duvernay scores with a body shot.
Duvernay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duvernay.
Duvernay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Duvernay.
Hassan throws a lazy right hand but Duvernay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duvernay tried to counter with a leg kick but Hassan avoided it.
Duvernay lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duvernay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hassan misses with a body punch
letting Duvernay counter with a right hand.
Hassan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duvernay.
Duvernay throws a front kick that sends Hassan stumbling back into the cage.
Hassan misses with an uppercut
and Hassan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Duvernay misses the target.
Duvernay throws a hook but Hassan avoids it easily.#T1#
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Duvernay saw that one coming.
Duvernay with the inside leg kick.
Duvernay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Duvernay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duvernay. Hassan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hassan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hassan lands a nice shot that snaps Duvernay's head back.
Duvernay slips under a jab.
Hassan throws out a loose jab but Duvernay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hassan checks a low kick from Duvernay.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hassan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Duvernay has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Duvernay and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Duvernay scores with a one two! Hassan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Duvernay ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Hassan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Duvernay moves out of range of the body kick.
Duvernay thinks about countering with a body kick.
Duvernay is looking to score with low kicks.
Duvernay staying out of range there.
Hassan cracks Duvernay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan misses with a looping left.
Hassan moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Duvernay thumps Hassan with a low kick.
Hassan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duvernay's head backwards.
Duvernay feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hassans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hassan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Duvernay lands with a straight right. Hassan didn't see that one coming.
Duvernay checks a low kick from Hassan.
Duvernay is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick from Hassan misses.
Duvernay wants to land a leg kick but Hassan is out of range.
Hassan lands a jab to Duvernay's midsection.
Hassan just misses with a punch to the body.
Duvernay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duvernay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Duvernay looks to land a right hand but Hassan moved out of range.
Hassan throws out a counter right but Duvernay avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Duvernay does it's job there.
Hassan is looking to slow Duvernay down with leg kicks.
Duvernay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Duvernay throws an off balance right hand
and Hassan counters with a stiff right hand.
Duvernay lands a lovely overhand right.
Hassan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Duvernay on the side of the head.#T3#
Duvernay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Hassan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hassan with a jab.
Hassan blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Duvernay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duvernay takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Duvernay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Duvernay walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Duvernay with the inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Duvernay.
Hassan misses the shot to the body.
Duvernay lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hassan looks to land a body kick but Duvernay moved away.
Hassan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duvernay jabs Hassan right on the nose. Hassan blinks but takes it well.
Duvernay defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Duvernay connects with a solid leg kick.
Hassan misses the jab.
Hassan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duvernay.#T4#
Hassan throws a body punch but Duvernay moves out of range.
Hassan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hassan throws a series of punches but Duvernay avoids them all with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duvernay.
Hassan misses with a hook. Duvernay ducked under it nicely.
Duvernay lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Duvernay misses.
Hassan misses with an uppercut
and Duvernay counters with a straight right hand.
Duvernay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Hassan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Duvernay misses with a leg kick.
Hassan checks a leg kick.
Hassan moves forwards but Duvernay connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Duvernay lands the left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice defenses there by Duvernay.
Duvernay looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Duvernay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duvernay misses with a looping right.
Duvernay jabs Hassan right on the nose. Hassan blinks but takes it well.
Duvernay throws a jab but it's blocked by Hassan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Duvernay dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Duvernay misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Hassan misses its intended target.
Hassan throws a solid leg kick but Duvernay takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hassan.
Duvernay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hassan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Duvernay has got the better of the exchanges.
Hassan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hassan lands with a right hand.
Duvernay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hassan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hassan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hassan checks a low kick from Duvernay.
Duvernay misses with a straight right.
Duvernay lands a body shot.
Duvernay misses with a looping left.
Duvernay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duvernay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duvernay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hassan.
Hassan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duvernay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Duvernay.
Hassan slips under a jab from Duvernay.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Duvernay ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Hassan looks to land a left hand but Duvernay moved out of range nicely.
Hassan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Duvernay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Duvernay throws a leg kick but Hassan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hassan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duvernay with a nice calf kick.
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Duvernay's head but Duvernay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duvernay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hassan is looking to chop away at Duvernay's legs.
Duvernay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hassan.
Hassan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hassan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hassan throws a combination. Duvernay tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hassan scores with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hassan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duvernays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Duvernay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Hassan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hassan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duvernay.
Hassan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Duvernay scores with a nice head shot.
Nice cross by Duvernay.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hassan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duvernay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Duvernay throws a low kick, looking for Hassan's leg but Hassan calmly moves out of range.
Duvernay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Duvernay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hassan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hassan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duvernay lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Duvernay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duvernay looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Duvernay throws a low kick but Hassan moves out of range easily.
Duvernay misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hassan! But no joy.
Hassan scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Duvernay's head but Duvernay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, jab by Duvernay - just one landing.
Duvernay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That kick from Duvernay tenderised Hassan's leg. Hassan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hassan walks into a stiff left hand from Duvernay.
Hassan takes a swing at Duvernay's ribcage but misses.
Duvernay takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
Duvernay gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Duvernay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Hassan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duvernay.
Hassan misses with a straight right.
Duvernay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hassan.
Hassan checks a low kick from Duvernay.
Hassan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hassan with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duvernay throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Hassan misses the target.
Duvernay scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Duvernay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hassan is looking to score with low kicks.
Evan Duvernay is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Hassan misses.
Hassan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
Hassan just misses with a punch to the body.
Hassan misses with a low kick.
Hassan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hassan with a nice cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hassan.
Duvernay cracks Hassan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Duvernay throws a hook but Hassan avoids it easily.
Hassan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duvernay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duvernay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hassan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duvernay.
Hassan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duvernay.
Duvernay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duvernay misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Evan Duvernay will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Duvernay jabs Hassan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hassan lands a head kick. Duvernay smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Evan Duvernay has been cut.
Duvernay misses with a straight right.
Duvernay walks into a straight right hand from Hassan.
Hassan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Duvernay throws a leg kick which misses Hassan's front leg but catches the back leg as Hassan tries to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Duvernay. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duvernay.
Hassan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Duvernay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hassan misses with a hook
and Duvernay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Duvernay throws the left hand but Hassan avoids the punch easily.
Duvernay throws out a loose jab but Hassan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duvernay scoring well with a low kick there.
Hassan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duvernay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hassan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duvernay.
Hassan looks to land a body kick but Duvernay moved away.
Hassan misses with a hook. Duvernay ducked under it nicely.
Duvernay staying out of range there.#T1#
Duvernay ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Duvernay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duvernay there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good shot there by Hassan.
A left lands for Hassan.
Duvernay tries to land a leg kick but Hassan saw it coming and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duvernay, as that shot connected.
Duvernay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Duvernay slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Duvernay.
Duvernay throws out a loose jab but Hassan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duvernay looks to land a right hand but Hassan moved out of range.
Duvernay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hassan.
A left lands for Duvernay.#CL2#
Hassan darts in and clinches Duvernay up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Hassan.
Duvernay lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Duvernay breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hassan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Duvernay looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.
Duvernay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duvernay there as he acknowledges the shot.
Duvernay throws a leg kick but Hassan moved away.
Hassan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Duvernay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duvernay.
Hassan throws the left hand but Duvernay avoids the punch easily.
Duvernay fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hassan on the side of the head.
Hassan is looking to chop away at Duvernay's legs.
Hassan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duvernay was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Duvernay throwing a counter right hand but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Duvernay defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Duvernay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hassan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Duvernay looks to land a right hand but Hassan moved out of range.
Hassan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duvernay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Duvernay connects with a body shot.#T3#
Duvernay walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hassan.
Hassan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Duvernay on the side of the head.
Hassan misses with a looping left.
Duvernay is looking to counter punch.
Duvernay moves away from the strike by Hassan.
A low kick from Hassan misses
and Hassan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Duvernay slips a straight right by Hassan.
Duvernay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hassan throws a jab but it's blocked by Duvernay.
Duvernay feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hassan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duvernay.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Duvernay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duvernay lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
It looked like Duvernay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hassan tries a head kick but it misses.
Duvernay avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Duvernay slips under a jab from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a head kick.
Duvernay lands a body shot. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duvernay misses with a low kick as Hassan jumps back.
Duvernay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duvernay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Hassan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hassan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Duvernay lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Duvernay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duvernay tries a low kick but Hassan avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Hassan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duvernay slips under a jab.
Duvernay connects with a solid leg kick.
Duvernay throws the left hand but Hassan avoids the punch easily.
Hassan throws out a loose jab but Duvernay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duvernay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duvernay moves out of range of the strikes.
Hassan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Duvernay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duvernay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Evan Duvernay did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Evan Duvernay's cut.
That's time! Duvernay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Hassan.
Hassan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hassan throws a solid leg kick but Duvernay takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hassan.
A big right from Hassan misses.
Duvernay throwing a counter right hand but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Duvernay throws a leg kick but Hassan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hassan checks the leg kick.
Hassan throws a hook but Duvernay avoids it easily.
Duvernay throws a leg kick which misses Hassan's front leg but catches the back leg as Hassan tries to avoid it.
Hassan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Duvernay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Hassan misses.
Hassan throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duvernay misses with a wild body shot.
Duvernay blocks a low kick nicely.
Duvernay walks into a straight right hand from Hassan.
Hassan tries to work over Duvernay's front leg with a kick but Duvernay checks it.
It looked like Duvernay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Duvernay keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Duvernay, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Duvernay wants to land a leg kick but Hassan is out of range.
Hassan misses with a hook
and Duvernay counters with a straight right hand.
Duvernay scores with a push kick.
Hassan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duvernay can pounce on him.
Hassan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hassan throws a hook but Duvernay blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duvernay checks a leg kick.
Duvernay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hassan. Hassan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hassan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Duvernay throws a leg kick but Hassan moved away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duvernay.
Hassan takes one to the chin there.
Duvernay moves out of range of the leg kick from Hassan.
The fighters circle momentarily. Duvernay darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hassan misses with an uppercut
and Duvernay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duvernay lunges at Hassan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hassan's hand.
Hassan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Duvernay scores with a jab to the head.
Duvernay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice jab there from Hassan.
Duvernay blocks a jab.
Duvernay does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick lands for Duvernay.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duvernay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Duvernay.
Hassan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duvernay. Duvernay obviously looking to wear him down.
Hassan moves out of range as Duvernay strikes.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Duvernay's shoulder, as Duvernay tries to avoid the shot.
Duvernay's corner calls for a 1-2. Duvernay obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hassan misses with a looping left.
Duvernay avoids the head kick by Hassan.
Duvernay appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hassan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Duvernay counters with a nice uppercut.
Duvernay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duvernay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Hassan avoids the body shot from Duvernay.
Hassan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Duvernay throws a wild body kick that Hassan sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Duvernay misses the target.
Hassan throws a good cross that connects.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Duvernay moved out of range.
Duvernay moves away from the strike by Hassan.
Duvernay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hassan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hassan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duvernay.
Hassan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hassan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duvernay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Hassan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duvernay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hassan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Duvernay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Hassan moves out of range as Duvernay strikes.
Hassan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hassan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duvernay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duvernay misses with a head kick.
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Duvernay saw that one coming.
Duvernay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hassan.
Duvernay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duvernay misses with a body shot.
Hassan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hassan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duvernay.
Duvernay slips under a jab.
Duvernay throws a front kick aimed at Hassan's knee but Hassan avoids it well.
Hassan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hassan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duvernay.
Duvernay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hassan walks into a left hand.
Hassan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hassan lands with a cross.
Hassan throws a chopping leg kick but Duvernay manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Duvernay had his way with Abduwali Hassan in that round.
The cut man is working on Evan Duvernay's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Hassan moves out of range of the strikes.
Evan Duvernay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duvernay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duvernay moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Duvernay tried to counter with a leg kick but Hassan avoided it.
A big right from Hassan misses.
Duvernay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hassan avoids the body shot from Duvernay.
Duvernay attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hassan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good standup being displayed there by Duvernay as he connects with a hook.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Duvernay is out of range.
Hassan throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Hassan misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duvernay is looking to slow Hassan down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Duvernay.
Duvernay jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hassan lands a glancing blow to the side of Duvernay's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duvernay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hassan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duvernay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hassan. #T1#
Duvernay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Hassan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duvernay can pounce on him.
Duvernay throws a jab when Hassan was well out of range.
Duvernay throws an overhand right that lands on Hassan's shoulder, as Hassan tries to avoid the shot.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Duvernay slips the punch.
Duvernay stuns Hassan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Duvernay misses with an uppercut. Hassan saw that one coming.
Duvernay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Duvernay moved out of range.
Duvernay seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Duvernay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hassan circles away quickly and effectively.
Duvernay throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Duvernay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hassan.
Hassan misses with a looping right.
Duvernay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Duvernay throwing a counter right hand but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Hassan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duvernay drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Duvernay takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Duvernay throws a lazy right hand but Hassan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Duvernay blocks the low kick.
Duvernay moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Duvernay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hassan.
Duvernay throws a body shot but no joy.
Hassan misses with a straight right.
Hassan staying out of range there.
Hassan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hassan slips a jab from Duvernay.
Hassan misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Hassan misses.
Hassan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hassan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duvernay's head backwards.
Hassan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Duvernay lands a really nice looking cross but Hassan seems unphased. #CL2#
Hassan gets a clinch. #T3#
Hassan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hassan swings wildly with an uppercut but Duvernay uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hassan.
Hassan has Duvernay pushed against the cage.
Duvernay scores with a shoulder strike.
Duvernay throws a punch but it's blocked by Hassan.
Hassan misses with the head strike.
Duvernay blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Hassan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duvernay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hassan misses with the head strike.
Duvernay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hassan's defenses.
Hassan lands a left hand.
Duvernay avoiding damage as Hassan throws knees to the body. #BC#
Duvernay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duvernay keeps the fight on the outside.
Hassan takes a swing at Duvernay's ribcage but misses.
Duvernay throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Duvernay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Abduwali Hassan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duvernay manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Evan Duvernay.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duvernay, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Evan Duvernay!
Evan Duvernay retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Evan Duvernay thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 1035 Dustfinger vs Puno
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Hassan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hassan takes one to the side of the head.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Hassan moves away from the strike by King.
Hassan throws a low kick but King avoids it.
Hassan misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a three punch combo that has Hassan backing up. Hassan nods at King to acknowledge the strikes.
King takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
King lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hassan takes a step back to recover.
The fighters circling - Hassan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King lands with an overhand left.
Hassan misses with a hook.
Hassan blocks a head kick by King.
Hassan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fighters circling - Hassan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King walks into a straight right hand from Hassan.
Hassan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hassan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King staying out of range there.
Hassan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Hassan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hassan misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Hassan connects with a solid leg kick.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Hassan throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hassan digs a good hook to King's body.
Hassan avoids the head kick by King.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
A lazy body kick from Hassan
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hassan scoring well with a low kick there.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hassan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Nice uppercut there from Hassan.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Hassan scores with a jab to the body.
King misses with a hook. Hassan ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Good work by King as he checks the leg kick.
Hassan moves out of range as King strikes.
King blocks a low kick nicely.
Hassan throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
King tries to bum rush Hassan with a series of wild strikes but Hassan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hassan takes a step back to recover.
Hassan moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Hassan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hassan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hassan swings widly with a right hand
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Hassan avoids a kick to the body.
King dodges the punch combination from Hassan.
King swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hassan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King cracks Hassan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King needs to keep his hands up - Hassan had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Hassan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab lands there for King.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King looks to land a body kick but Hassan moved away.
King lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hassan takes a step back to recover.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King scores with a head kick.
King thuds his shin into the meat of Hassan's side.
King lands a body shot.
King scores with a body shot.
Hassan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hassan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Jab by King.
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Hassan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King.
Hassan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
King cracks Hassan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab by King.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hassan misses with a right hand
and King counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
King throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
King scores with the left hand. Hassan knows he should have avoided that one.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Hassan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hassan missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hassan lands with a good body shot.
Hassan swings for the body but King moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hassan scores with a push kick.
A nice leg kick from Hassan, right into the meat of the thigh.
King takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hassan lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James King will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hassan was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hassan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hassan lands with a thumping leg kick.
King staying out of range there.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Hassan.
Hassan takes one to the chin there.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#King is rocked!
King circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Hassan. King falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Hassan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abduwali Hassan!
Abduwali Hassan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Stoner's Killer Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SYN 1028 Diggs vs Exotic
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Duvernay throws a low kick, looking for Hassan's leg but Hassan calmly moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
Hassan tries to land a leg kick but Duvernay saw it coming and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duvernay.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Duvernay is out of range.
Duvernay connects with a nice looking jab.
Duvernay throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hassan doesn't manage to clinch there - Duvernay circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duvernay. Hassan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hassan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hassan throws a body shot but no joy.
Duvernay thumps Hassan with a low kick.
Hassan throws a head kick that Duvernay semi-blocks. #CUT2#It looks like Evan Duvernay has been cut.
Duvernay throws a looping overhand right but Hassan ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Hassan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Duvernay tenderised Hassan's leg. Hassan is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Duvernay.
Duvernay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Duvernay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hassan looks for the body kick but Duvernay saw that one coming.
Duvernay connects with a looping right hand.
Duvernay pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Duvernay lands with a good body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Duvernay.
Duvernay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Duvernay lands a leg kick that knocks Hassan off balance momentarily.
Duvernay misses with a low kick.
Duvernay has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SYDNEY ELITE GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Duvernay moves out of range of the body kick.
Duvernay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hassan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duvernay thumps Hassan with a low kick.
Hassan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duvernay on the side of the head.
A low kick from Hassan misses
and Duvernay counters with a low kick, right behind Hassan 's knee.
An inside leg kick lands from Hassan.
Duvernay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duvernay, as that shot connected.
Duvernay slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duvernay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hassan at a distance.
Hassan moves in looking to clinch but Duvernay pushes him off.
Hassan tries to move into range but Duvernay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Duvernay throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Duvernay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duvernay avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Duvernay throws a hook but Hassan avoids it easily.
Duvernay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hassan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duvernay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Hassan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duvernay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hassan blocks a leg kick.
Duvernay slips a straight right by Hassan.
Evan Duvernay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan misses with a looping left.
Duvernay scores with the left hand. Hassan knows he should have avoided that one.
Hassan tries a head kick but it misses.
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duvernay.
Duvernay throws a quick counter head kick but Hassan was just out of range.
Hassan looks to land a left hand but Duvernay moved out of range nicely.
Duvernay misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hassan! But no joy.
Duvernay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hassan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duvernay.
Hassan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Hassan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hassan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Duvernay is able to avoid easily.
Hassan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duvernay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A cross from Duvernay lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hassan.
Duvernay throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hassan misses with a hook.
Duvernay appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hassan throws a hook but Duvernay avoids it easily.
As Hassan backs away, Duvernay returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Duvernay saw that one coming.
Hassan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duvernay.
Duvernay scores with a decent looking hook.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duvernay is looking to slow Hassan down with leg kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hassan.
Duvernay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Duvernay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Duvernay scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
Duvernay feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hassans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hassan lands with a nice body punch.
Hassan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hassan throws out a loose jab but Duvernay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hassan thumps Duvernay with a low kick.
Duvernay lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hassan lunges at Duvernay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duvernay's hand.
Hassan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duvernay.
Hassan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Duvernay misses with an uppercut.
Duvernay misses with a hook. Hassan ducked under it nicely.
Duvernay fakes the leg kick and cracks Hassan in the body.
Duvernay loads up on a big right hand but Hassan slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Hassan misses.
Duvernay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hassan.
Duvernay connects with a leg kick.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duvernay misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Duvernay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evan Duvernay's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Duvernay misses with a head kick.
Hassan motions for Duvernay to come forward. Hassan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hassan lands a jab.
Duvernay misses with a hook.
Duvernay tries to work over Hassan's front leg with a kick but Hassan checks it.
Evan Duvernay is winning the standup battle so far.
Hassan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Duvernay throws a body shot but no joy.
Duvernay defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Duvernay walks into a stiff left hand from Hassan.
Hassan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duvernay.
It seemed like Hassan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duvernay is looking to slow Hassan down with leg kicks.
Hassan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Hassan.
Duvernay lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duvernay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Hassan misses.
Duvernay loads up on a big right hand but Hassan slips the punch.
Duvernay on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Hassan ducks right into an uppercut from Duvernay.
Hassan throws a low kick, looking for Duvernay's leg but Duvernay calmly moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hassan.
Duvernay throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duvernay.
Hassan throws a hook but Duvernay avoids it easily.
Duvernay catches Hassan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Duvernay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hassan wants to slow Duvernay down by chopping away at his legs.
Hassan throws a head kick that Duvernay semi-blocks. #CUT2#Evan Duvernay's cut is getting worse.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hassan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Duvernay has got the better of the exchanges.
Hassan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duvernay displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Duvernay misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duvernay throws the left hand but Hassan avoids the punch easily.
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duvernay.
Duvernay appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Duvernay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hassan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duvernay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Duvernay attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hassan throws a lazy right hand but Duvernay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duvernay ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Duvernay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hassan connects with a jab.
Duvernay avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Duvernay misses the target.
Hassan misses with a low kick.
Hassan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Duvernay scores with the left hand. Hassan knows he should have avoided that one.
Hassan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hassan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duvernay connects with an inside leg kick.
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duvernay manages to avoid it.
Hassan misses with a lunging right hand
and Duvernay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Duvernay slips the punch.
Duvernay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Duvernay with a hook.
Hassan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duvernay.
Duvernay jabs Hassan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a kick to the body.
Duvernay throws a hook but Hassan avoids it easily.
Hassan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#Evan Duvernay's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
Duvernay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hassan can do to turn this around?
Duvernay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hassan.
Hassan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hassan throws a hook but Duvernay blocks it.
Hassan throws a lazy right hand but Duvernay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duvernay misses with a right hand
letting Hassan counter with a right hand.
Hassan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duvernay lands a glancing blow to the side of Hassan's head.
Duvernay slips under a jab from Hassan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Duvernay. #T4#
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duvernay.
Duvernay half committed to a counter leg kick.
Duvernay misses with a hook.
Hassan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duvernay's head.
Duvernay connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hassan momentarily.
Duvernay lunges at Hassan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hassan's hand.
Duvernay throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Duvernay.
Hassan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hassan misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Duvernay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Duvernay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hassan can pounce on him.
Duvernay scores with a one two! Hassan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hassan thumps Duvernay with a low kick.
Duvernay slips a jab from Hassan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Duvernay checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hassan misses with a body shot
and Duvernay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duvernay. That's going to slow Hassan down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duvernay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Evan Duvernay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Evan Duvernay's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the liver by Duvernay. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Duvernay misses the target.
Duvernay fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hassan on the side of the head.
Duvernay misses with a hook.
Hassan throws a sloppy head kick and Duvernay moves out of range easily.
Duvernay moves out of range of the leg kick from Hassan.
Duvernay throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan misses with a hook
and Duvernay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hassan checks a leg kick nicely.
Duvernay moves out of range of the body kick.
Duvernay throwing a counter right hand but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Duvernay looks to land a right hand but Hassan moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Hassan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Duvernay.
Hassan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A combination from Hassan does no damage.
Duvernay missing with a left hand there. Hassan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Duvernay checks a leg kick.
Duvernay thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Hassan misses.
Duvernay avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Duvernay appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hassan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hassan digs a good body shot into Duvernay's ribs.
Duvernay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Duvernay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Duvernay.
Duvernay misses with a left hand
and Hassan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duvernay scores with a punch to the head.
Duvernay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duvernay throws a lazy right hand but Hassan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hassan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duvernay.
A good leg kick by Duvernay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duvernay throws an overhand right that lands on Hassan's shoulder, as Hassan tries to avoid the shot.
Duvernay scores with a jab to the head.
Evan Duvernay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A big right from Hassan misses.
Duvernay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duvernay moves out of range of the strikes.
Duvernay lands with a cross.
Duvernay tries to work over Hassan's front leg with a kick but Hassan checks it.
Duvernay scores with a jab. Hassan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hassan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Duvernay.
Duvernay avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Duvernay defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Duvernay is out of range.
Duvernay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick from Duvernay, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Duvernay lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hassan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hassan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Duvernay slips a straight right by Hassan.
Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Duvernay is just out of range.
Hassan throws a low kick but Duvernay avoids it.#T3#
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hassan throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hassan with a jab.
Duvernay lands a leg kick that knocks Hassan off balance momentarily.
Duvernay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Duvernay tried to counter with a leg kick but Hassan avoided it.
A head kick misses from Duvernay.
Duvernay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hassan.
A clash of legs there as Duvernay blocks the low kick.
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Duvernay as he checks the leg kick.
Duvernay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hassan was well out of range. Poor timing from Duvernay.
Hassan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Duvernay dips to his left and cracks Hassan with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut there from Hassan.
Duvernay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duvernay blocks the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duvernay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hassan moves away.#T4#
Duvernay swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Duvernay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
A telegraphed right hand from Hassan misses the target.
Duvernay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hassan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Duvernay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hassan.
Duvernay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duvernay digs a good hook to Hassan's body.
Hassan throws a right hand that misses
and Duvernay counters with a nice body shot.
Duvernay swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
A low kick from Hassan misses
and Duvernay counters with a solid body kick.
Hassan walks into a left hand.
Duvernay defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan throws a leg kick but Duvernay checks it.
Abduwali Hassan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duvernay blocks the body kick.
Duvernay moves into range and connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Duvernay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duvernay has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Duvernay!
Evan Duvernay took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Abduwali Hassan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym...'.

Event: SYN 1022 Torhte vs Vinogradov
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hassan lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hassan tries to work over King's front leg with a kick but King checks it.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Hassan is just out of range.
Hassan is looking to chop away at King's legs.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Hassan's head back.
A nice leg kick from King, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassan lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
Hassan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hassan lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Hassan.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
King tries to throw a body punch but Hassan avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Hassan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hassan is struggling to control the position.
Hassan managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Hassan controls his hands.
Hassan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hassan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hassan is defending well for now.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hassan is defending well for now.
King lands an uppercut.
Hassan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hassan effectively controlling the action here.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hassan avoids it.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hassan lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards. #T2#
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hassan avoids it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hassan is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Hassan.
Hassan wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
Hassan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Hassan controls the action.
Hassan is struggling to control the position.
Hassan misses with a punch on the inside.
King is working Hassan over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hassan tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from King.
King pushes Hassan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
King misses with a knee strike.
Hassan blocks a body shot from King.
King misses with a knee strike.
Hassan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hassan stalling in the clinch but King improves position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hassan tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Hassan prevents a body shot from King.
A short left from King.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Hassan.
Hassan lands with a short shot to the head.
Hassan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hassan working aggressively here.
Hassan has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Hassan lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Hassan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Hassan.
Hassan lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Hassan tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hassan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
Hassan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Hassan.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hassan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hassan throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King letting Hassan take a breather here.
Hassan effectively controlling the action here.
Hassan gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section.
King blocks an uppercut.
Hassan lands a left hand.
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 Abduwali Hassan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hassan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hassan scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Hassan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hassan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Hassan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hassan.
The crowd cheers as Hassan lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
King scores with a hook.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hassan's head.
Hassan blocks a jab.
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hassan's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King misses with a body punch
and Hassan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#King is rocked!
King wants to stay close but Hassan steps back to make room for something. King seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Hassan and King drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Abduwali Hassan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Abduwali Hassan waved his t-shirt featuring Stoner's Killer Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SYN 1016 Danger vs Choke II
Date: Sep 08, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Catch Wrestler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hassan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hassan is pushing Catch Wrestler's head away, looking to escape. Catch Wrestler manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hassan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Catch Wrestler but great work by Hassan.
Catch Wrestler has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Hassan postures up.#SU#
Hassan stands up and beckons Catch Wrestler to his feet.
Catch Wrestler dives in and grabs Hassan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hassan pushes down on Catch Wrestler's head and hops out.
Catch Wrestler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Catch Wrestler lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hassan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Hassan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Catch Wrestler defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
And Catch Wrestler tries to counter it with a takedown but Hassan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Catch Wrestler ducks down to avoid it.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Catch Wrestler's shoulder, as Catch Wrestler tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Catch Wrestler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hassan misses with a head kick.
Hassan stuffs the takedown.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler slips under a jab.
Catch Wrestler with the counter takedown but Hassan avoids it easily.
Catch Wrestler lands with a nice combination. Hassan backs away looking to recover.
Hassan scores with a jab. Catch Wrestler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hassan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Catch Wrestler slips under a jab.
Catch Wrestler checks a low kick from Hassan.
Catch Wrestler feints the counter takedown.
Hassan misses with a lunging right hand
letting Catch Wrestler counter with a right hand.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch up but Hassan circles away and keeps his distance.
Hassan misses with a low kick.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch but Hassan is having none of it.
Catch Wrestler slips under a jab.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Catch Wrestler cracks Hassan with an open hand slap.
Hassan is looking to land body kicks.
A swing and a miss from Catch Wrestler.
Hassan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hassan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Catch Wrestler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hassan.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Catch Wrestler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hassan connects with a solid leg kick.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Catch Wrestler moved out of range.
Catch Wrestler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Abduwali Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Catch Wrestler slips a straight right by Hassan.
Catch Wrestler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Catch Wrestler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hassan. Hassan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hassan misses with an uppercut
and Catch Wrestler counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Catch Wrestler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control. Hassan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Hassan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Catch Wrestler.
Hassan tries to kick Catch Wrestler off but Catch Wrestler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Catch Wrestler working over Hassan with some ground and pound. Hassan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Catch Wrestler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hassan is refusing to be controlled, as Catch Wrestler sits in half guard.
Catch Wrestler misses with a head shot. Hassan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Catch Wrestler prevents Hassan from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Catch Wrestler throws a strike but Hassan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Catch Wrestler is trying to keep Hassan in close. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a triangle here but Hassan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Catch Wrestler gets back to half guard.
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 Abduwali Hassan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Catch Wrestler is out of range.
Hassan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hassan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Catch Wrestler's head.
Catch Wrestler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Catch Wrestler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hassan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Catch Wrestler.
Hassan misses with a left hand
and Catch Wrestler counters with a stiff right hand.
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Catch Wrestler.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Catch Wrestler throws a jab but it's blocked by Hassan.
Hassan throws a head kick but Catch Wrestler moves out of range.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Catch Wrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan throws a poor cross that misses
and Catch Wrestler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Catch Wrestler fails with a takedown attempt.
Hassan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Catch Wrestler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Hassan slips a jab and a cross from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler keeps the fight on the outside.
Bjj Catch Wrestler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hassan misses with a hook
letting Catch Wrestler counter with a right hand. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hassan enables Catch Wrestler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hassan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hassan wants to stand up but Catch Wrestler is controlling him.
Catch Wrestler lands a couple of digs.
Hassan wants to stand up but Catch Wrestler is controlling him.
Catch Wrestler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Abduwali Hassan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Catch Wrestler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Catch Wrestler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Catch Wrestler passes Hassan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler seems to be working for a kimura but Hassan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hassan is just riding it out for now. Catch Wrestler eventually gives up the hold.
Hassan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Catch Wrestler. #T3#
Hassan is trying to stand back up but Catch Wrestler is controlling him
Catch Wrestler throws a strike but Hassan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hassan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Catch Wrestler is controlling him.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Hassan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice jab there from Catch Wrestler. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hassan takes one on the button.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown but Hassan shows good takedown defense.
Hassan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Catch Wrestler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hassan misses with a lunging right hand
and Catch Wrestler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Catch Wrestler tests Hassan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Catch Wrestler moves out of range of the leg kick from Hassan.
Catch Wrestler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hassan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.#TD2#
Catch Wrestler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bjj Catch Wrestler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown but Hassan shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Catch Wrestler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hassan is trying to defend but Catch Wrestler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Hassan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Catch Wrestler is out of range.
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
Catch Wrestler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Hassan misses the target.
Hassan lands with a shot to the body.
Catch Wrestler throws a shot from downtown. Hassan moves away and avoids it.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Catch Wrestler staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Catch Wrestler counters with a series of strikes. Hassan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hassan misses with a looping left.#T1#
Catch Wrestler looks to land a combination but Hassan avoids it well.
Hassan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hassan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Catch Wrestler is just out of range.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Catch Wrestler throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Hassan misses the target.
Catch Wrestler wants to clinch
and Hassan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Hassan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Catch Wrestler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Catch Wrestler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hassan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2##ES#
Hassan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassan throws a punch but it's blocked by Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Catch Wrestler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hassan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Catch Wrestler scores with a shot to the side of Hassan's head.
Catch Wrestler struggles to land a body shot inside as Hassan controls his hands.
Hassan has Catch Wrestler pressed against the cage.
A short left from Hassan.
Catch Wrestler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Catch Wrestler has a couple of punches blocked by Hassan.
A short right from Hassan on the inside.
Hassan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hassan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hassan gets underhooks to prevent Catch Wrestler's takedown attempt. #T3#
Hassan lands a nice shot to the body.
Catch Wrestler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hassan scores with a shoulder strike.
Catch Wrestler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Hassan.
Hassan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hassan scores with a hook to the body.
Hassan digs a right hand into Catch Wrestler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Catch Wrestler's gas tank.
Hassan gets through Catch Wrestler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Hassan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Hassan. #BC#
Hassan breaks the clinch.
Hassan tries a head kick but it misses.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Catch Wrestler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Hassan misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hassan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Catch Wrestler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hassan counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Hassan with a nice calf kick.
Hassan lands the left hand.#ROC#Catch Wrestler is rocked!
Hassan misses with a hook. Catch Wrestler ducked under it nicely.
Catch Wrestler is still on wobbly legs! Can Hassan finish him?
Hassan misses with a hook
and Catch Wrestler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big left from Hassan misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Catch Wrestler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Catch Wrestler seems to have recovered his senses.
Hassan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Catch Wrestler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Catch Wrestler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Catch Wrestler feints the counter takedown.
Hassan lands a jab to Catch Wrestler's midsection.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Catch Wrestler's shoulder, as Catch Wrestler tries to avoid the shot.
Hassan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hassan throws a sloppy head kick and Catch Wrestler moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abduwali Hassan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abduwali Hassan!
After winning the bout, Abduwali Hassan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 1010 Hlervu vs Cowan
Date: Aug 16, 2023

#R1#
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Widforss slips the punch.
Hassan leaves Widforss with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Widforss lands with a shot to the body.
Widforss checks a leg kick.
Widforss has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hassan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hassan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Widforss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Widforss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Widforss looks to land a combination. Hassan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Widforss misses with an uppercut
and Hassan counters with a nice uppercut.
Hassan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hassan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Widforss scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Widforss misses.
Widforss is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hassan.#CUT#It looks like Tyres Widforss has been cut.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Widforss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hassan lands an overhand right.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Widforss ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Hassan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hassan tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Widforss shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Widforss looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hassan is trying to stand up here but Widforss is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Widforss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hassan sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB2#
Widforss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Widforss is looking for a kimura here.
Still in half guard, Widforss seems content to control.#SUB2#
Widforss is working for a submission of some sort.
Hassan is trying to stand. #T3##ES#
Hassan kicks Widforss off and gets back to his feet.
Tyres Widforss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Widforss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hassan was well out of range. Poor timing from Widforss.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Widforss moves away and avoids it.
Widforss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Widforss closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hassan circles away.#TD2#
Widforss shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hassan is trying to defend but Widforss finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hassan tries to kick Widforss off but Widforss keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Widforss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hassan keeps working.
Hassan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Widforss is stalling here. Hassan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Widforss seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hassan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4##SU#
Hassan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Widforss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
A big left from Widforss misses.
It looked like Hassan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Widforss.
Hassan looks to land a left hand but Widforss moved out of range nicely.
Widforss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Widforss shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Widforss showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Widforss seems to be working for a kimura but Hassan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Widforss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hassan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Widforss is looking for a kimura but Hassan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Widforss to get the leverage.
Hassan is staying active underneath Widforss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyres Widforss's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hassan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Hassan misses.
Widforss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Abduwali Hassan is winning the standup battle so far.
Widforss misses with a hook.
Hassan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hassan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Widforss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Widforss looks to land a right hand but Hassan moved out of range.
Widforss with a jab.#CL#
Hassan moves into the clinch.
Widforss wants to break the clinch but can't.
Widforss jumps guard but Hassan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Widforss is trying to pull guard but Hassan has him pressed against the cage.
Widforss tries to circle away but Hassan has him pinned against the cage.
Hassan stalling in the clinch.
Hassan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widforss can do to turn this around?
Hassan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Hassan.
Hassan lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Hassan.
Hassan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Nice body punch from Hassan.
A short body shot lands from Hassan as the two fighters clinch.
Hassan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hassan lands a shot to the body.
Widforss is breathing heavily.
Hassan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
A short right from Hassan on the inside.
Widforss misses with some punches.
Hassan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Widforss's efforts to push away.#BC#
Hassan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Widforss uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hassan connects with a crisp jab.
Hassan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Widforss on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Widforss throws a jab but it's blocked by Hassan.
Abduwali Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Widforss misses with a hook to the body
and Hassan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Widforss. #T2#
Widforss slips under a jab.
Widforss's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hassan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Widforss scrambles back to his feet.
Hassan moves out of range as Widforss strikes.
Widforss slips a jab from Hassan.
Widforss shoots in for a double leg but Hassan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Hassan and Widforss are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Hassan throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Widforss into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Hassan knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Abduwali Hassan!
Abduwali Hassan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SYN 999 Olsen vs Washington
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1#
Hassan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gavin.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Gavin slips the punch.
Hassan throws a right hand that misses
and Gavin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Gavin is out of range.
Gavin throws out a loose jab but Hassan uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Gavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hassan is looking to counter punch.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
A nice side step and Gavin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gavin. Hassan does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Hassan misses the target.
Hassan tries a head kick but it misses.
Gavin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gavin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
Good standup being displayed there by Hassan as he connects with a hook.
Gavin connects with a solid leg kick.
Hassan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Gavin slips the punch.#T1#
Gavin blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Gavin. That snapped Hassan's head back.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Gavin misses with a straight left.
A big left from Hassan misses.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gavin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hassan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gavin's sensitive parts.
Hassan throws out a leg kick but Gavin moves out of range and Hassan only half commits.
Gavin throws out a counter right but Hassan avoids it with no problem.
Hassan throws a poor cross that misses
and Gavin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gavin avoids the head kick by Hassan.
Gavin throws out a counter right but Hassan avoids it with no problem.
Hassan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hassan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hassan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hassan throws a solid leg kick but Gavin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hassan.#T2#
Hassan lands a jab to the head.
Hassan misses with a straight right.
Gavin defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Gavin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hassan throws a sloppy head kick and Gavin moves out of range easily.
Hassan scores with a shot to the body.
Gavin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hassan can pounce on him.
Hassan misses with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hassan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gavin's head backwards.
Gavin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gavin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hassan.
Nice shot lands for Hassan.
Hassan sizes up Gavin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hassan scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Gavin slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Hassan misses its intended target.
A jab from Hassan misses.
Gavin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Hassan misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gavin. That's going to slow Hassan down.
Gavin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hassan throws a sloppy head kick and Gavin moves out of range easily.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hassan moves out of range as Gavin strikes.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
Gavin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hassan swings widly with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hassan misses with a leg kick
enabling Gavin to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Gavin avoids the head kick by Hassan.
Gavin avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hassan throws an off balance right hand
and Gavin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hassan walks into a stiff left hand from Gavin.
Gavin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hassan lands a high kick!
Gavin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big right from Gavin misses.
Gavin walks into a stiff left hand from Hassan.
Hassan moves away from the strike by Gavin.
Hassan misses the jab.
Hassan scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gavin throws a lazy right hand but Hassan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hassan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gavin is out of range and Hassan settles back down.
Hassan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gavin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gavin has time to react.
Hassan scores with a hook to the body. Gavin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hassan misses with a hook
and Gavin counters with a nice body kick.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Gavin blocks a leg kick.
A big right from Hassan misses.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Gavin ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hassan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Gavin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hassan has got the better of the exchanges.
Hassan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gavin doesn't seem bothered though.
Hassan misses with an uppercut
and Gavin counters with a stiff right hand.
Hassan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gavin can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Gavin tries a low kick but Hassan avoids it.
Hassan swings widly with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a straight right hand.
Hassan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gavin counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Hassan is predictable there
and Gavin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gavin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Hassan misses.
Gavin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gavin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hassan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Hassan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gavin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gavin looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.
Gavin scores with a leg kick.
Gavin misses with a straight left. #T2#
Gavin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gavin moves away from the strike by Hassan.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Gavin slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gavin is out of range and Hassan settles back down.
Jab, jab by Gavin - just one landing.
Hassan tries to land a front kick but Gavin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gavin misses with a hook
and Hassan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Gavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gavin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hassan throws out a loose jab but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hassan looks to land a left hand but Gavin moved out of range nicely.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Hassan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Gavin slips a jab from Hassan.
Hassan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick from Hassan lands but Gavin takes it in his stride.
Hassan misses with a left hand
and Gavin counters with a straight right hand.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Abduwali Hassan is winning the standup battle so far.
Hassan feints and then cracks Gavin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gavin down.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gavin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hassan swings widly with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hassan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gavin counters with a stiff right hand.
Hassan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gavin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gavin misses with a looping right.
Gavin tries to score with a low kick but Hassan moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
A jab from Hassan misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hassan misses the target.
Hassan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gavin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gavin at a distance.
Hassan lands a jab.
Hassan gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Gavin counter with a right hand.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hassan drops his hands momentarily and Gavin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gavin scores with a nice body kick.
Gavin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hassan blocks a jab.
Gavin walks into a straight right hand from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick from Gavin misses.
Gavin lands a nice shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hassan.
Gavin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hassan counters with a straight right hand.
Hassan throws a good cross that connects.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Gavin moves away and avoids it.
Gavin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hassan throws a body shot but no joy.
Hassan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
An inside leg kick from Gavin misses.
A leg kick checked by Hassan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hassan lands with a kick to the temple. Gavin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hassan tries to land a leg kick but Gavin saw it coming and moves away.
Gavin throws a hook but Hassan avoids it easily.#T1#
Hassan throws a low kick but Gavin moves out of range easily.
Gavin slips a straight right by Hassan.
Gavin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hassan throws a hook but Gavin avoids it easily.
Hassan with a nice cross.
Gavin jabs at Hassan's body.
Gavin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gavin lands a jab to the head.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
Gavin misses with a leg kick.
Hassan misses with a hook.
Hassan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab lands there for Hassan.
Gavin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hassan in his tracks.
A big right from Hassan misses.
It seemed like Gavin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Gavin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hassan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gavin is able to avoid easily.
Gavin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gavin misses with a looping left.
Gavin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hassan.
Gavin slips a jab from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gavin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hassan throws a sloppy head kick and Gavin moves out of range easily.
Gavin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hassan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavin moves out of range of the body kick from Hassan.
Hassan throws a poor cross that misses
and Gavin counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Gavin finds it's way through Hassan's defenses. #ROC2#Hassan is rocked!
Hassan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Hassan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Gavin steps in with a hook that catches Hassan right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Gavin follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hassan looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Gavin!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tommy Gavin made sure he mentioned Â© Trap House, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Abduwali Hassan was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym...'.

Event: SYN 990 Joad vs Morrison
Date: Jun 06, 2023

#R1#
Hassan scores with a hook to the body. Duvernay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Hassan misses its intended target.
Hassan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hassan with a nice calf kick.
Hassan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duvernay checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Duvernay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Duvernay throws a big shot that misses.
Duvernay throws a lazy right hand but Hassan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Duvernay is out of range.
Hassan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duvernay throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Duvernay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duvernay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hassan's head backwards.
Decent striking displayed by Hassan there.
Duvernay throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
Duvernay throws the left hand but Hassan avoids the punch easily.
Duvernay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duvernay lands a nice looking body shot.
Hassan connects with a nice looking jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Duvernay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Duvernay.
Hassan throws a right hand that misses
and Duvernay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Duvernay delivers a nice body kick.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duvernay misses with the combination.
Hassan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Duvernay on the side of the head.
Duvernay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hassan moves away.
Hassan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duvernay throws out the jab.
Duvernay blocks a jab.
Duvernay appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hassan is looking to slow Duvernay down with leg kicks.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Duvernay lands a jab.
Duvernay lands with an overhand left.
Hassan throws out a loose jab but Duvernay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duvernay half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big right from Duvernay misses.
Duvernay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duvernay blocks a head kick by Hassan. #T2#
Duvernay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hassan.#CL#
Duvernay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Duvernay breaks the clinch.
Duvernay lands a high kick!
Hassan slips a straight right by Duvernay.
Hassan feints a counter leg kick.
Duvernay takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
Duvernay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hassan moves away.
Hassan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hassan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duvernay can pounce on him.
Duvernay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duvernay.
Duvernay throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#Hassan is rocked!
Duvernay drops Hassan with a naaaaasty hook - Hassan is in real trouble here! Duvernay dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Duvernay!
Evan Duvernay took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Abduwali Hassan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym...'.

Event: SYN 980 Olsen vs. Maluga III
Date: May 03, 2023

#R1#
Hassan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finch's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Finch tries a head kick but it misses.
Finch slips under a jab.
Finch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Hassan scoring well with a low kick there.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hassan moves away.
Finch takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
Hassan sizes up Finch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab lands there for Finch.
Hassan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hassan lands with a straight right. Finch didn't see that one coming.
Finch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Hassan throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Hassan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Hassan.
Hassan is looking to score with low kicks.
Finch walks into a left hand.
Hassan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hassan connects with the punch.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hassan counters with a stiff right hand.
Hassan slips under a jab from Finch.
Good leg kick by Hassan.
Hassan misses the shot to the body.
Finch checks a low kick from Hassan.
Good standup being displayed there by Hassan as he connects with a hook.
Hassan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut lands for Hassan. That snapped Finch's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hassan lands a jab to the head.
Hassan with a hook.#T2#
Hassan slips a straight right by Finch.
Hassan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Hassan blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Hassan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hassan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Finch to counter with a crisp jab.
Finch blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hassan.
Hassan lands with a straight right. Finch didn't see that one coming.
Finch moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
Finch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hassan.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hassan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Finch in his tracks.
Hassan takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Finch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Finch avoids a kick to the body.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hassan.
Hassan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.
Hassan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Finch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hassan.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hassan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finch.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
Hassan throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hassan misses the jab.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hassan misses with a body shot. #T4#
Finch walks into a straight right hand from Hassan.
Hassan throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Hassan misses.
Hassan throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Finch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch moves out of range as Hassan throws a body kick.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Hassan's shoulder, as Hassan tries to avoid the shot.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
Hassan moves out of range of the strikes.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hassan throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
Hassan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Hassan moved out of range.
Hassan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hassan throws an off balance right hand
and Finch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hassan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Finch is out of range.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Hassan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hassan slips a jab from Finch.
Hassan swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Hassan is out of range.
Finch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hassan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finch at a distance.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Hassan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch misses with a looping right.
Finch slips a jab from Hassan.
Hassan defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Finch misses the jab.
Hassan throws a leg kick
and Hassan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Hassan clobbers Finch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Hassan misses.
Hassan avoids the body shot from Finch.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hassan.
Finch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hassan in his tracks.
Hassan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some bone on bone action there as Finch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Hassan throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Finch is looking to counter with head kicks.
Finch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Finch misses with a hook. Hassan ducked under it nicely.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.
Finch defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hassan moves out of range of the strikes.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Finch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A lazy body kick from Finch
enabling Hassan to counter with a crisp jab.
Hassan connects with a right hand. Finch shakes it off.
Finch walks into a left hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Finch might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Finch swings widly with a right hand
and Hassan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hassan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hassan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Finch moves forwards but Hassan connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Hassan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Hassan throws a lazy body kick
and Finch counters with a nice leg kick.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Finch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hassan can pounce on him.
Finch thuds his right hand into Hassan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hassan tries to score with a low kick but Finch moves his leg out of the way.
Hassan blocks a jab.
Finch lands a nice hook to Hassan's body. Hassan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
Finch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Hassan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Hassan defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Finch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hassan throws a poor cross that misses
and Finch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hassan.
Hassan misses with a looping right.
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Hassan throws a lazy head kick
and Finch counters with a left and a right... And another left! Hassan is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atticus Finch!
A relieved looking Atticus Finch thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Abduwali Hassan was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym...'.

Event: SYN 972 Greene vs. Tarver 2
Date: Mar 31, 2023

#R1#
Gebhardt moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Gebhardt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hassan lands a nice shot that snaps Gebhardt's head back.
Hassan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Gebhardt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hassan scores with a jab to the head.
Hassan misses with a lunging right hand
and Gebhardt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hassan dips to his left and cracks Gebhardt with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Gebhardt.
Hassan slips under a jab.
Hassan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gebhardt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Gebhardt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gebhardt blocks a head kick by Hassan.
Gebhardt staying out of range there.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hassan scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
That kick from Hassan tenderised Gebhardt's leg. Gebhardt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hassan dips to his left and cracks Gebhardt with an uppercut!
Hassan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hassan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hassan missing with a left hand there. Gebhardt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gebhardt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Gebhardt moved out of range.
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hassan moves away.
Hassan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Gebhardt.
Hassan cracks Gebhardt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hassan looks to land a body kick but Gebhardt moved away.
Hassan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gebhardt misses the jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hassan.
Gebhardt ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
A shot to the body from Hassan misses
enabling Gebhardt to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Hassan is rocked!
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Gebhardt ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Gebhardt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hassan.
Hassan is still on wobbly legs! Can Gebhardt finish him?
Gebhardt cracks Hassan on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hassan falls backwards against the cage. Gebhardt follows up with more strikes that drop Hassan to his knees. Gebhardt keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hassan! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colby Gebhardt!
A very excited looking Colby Gebhardt 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.
Abduwali Hassan spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the gym...'.

Event: SYN 966 Exotic vs. Moore
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Gavin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
Gavin throws a low kick, looking for Hassan's leg but Hassan calmly moves out of range.
Gavin walks into a stiff left hand from Hassan.
Hassan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gavin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hassan counters with a stiff right hand.
Hassan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
Gavin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gavin misses with a looping left.
Gavin tries to clinch there but Hassan circles away.
Hassan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Gavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hassan checks a leg kick.
Gavin throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Hassan misses its intended target.
Gavin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hassan looks for the body kick but Gavin saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gavin.
A big left from Hassan misses.
A little jabbing left from Gavin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gavin checks the leg kick.
Hassan scores with a hook to the body. Gavin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gavin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Gavin misses its intended target. #T1#
A big left from Gavin misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hassan misses the target.
Hassan scores with a nice right hand.
Gavin moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Gavin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hassan throws a low kick, looking for Gavin's leg but Gavin calmly moves out of range.
Hassan is looking to score with low kicks.
Gavin throws a shot from downtown. Hassan moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Gavin. Those never looked like landing.
Gavin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hassan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gavin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hassan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hassan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gavin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gavin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hassan misses with a hook.
Gavin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hassan walks into a left hand.
Gavin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hassan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hassan catches Gavin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gavin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Donk. Hassan catches Gavin right on the button with a cross.
Gavin throws a hook but Hassan blocks it.
Hassan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A head kick misses from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
Good standup being displayed there by Gavin as he connects with a hook.
Hassan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hassan throws a body shot but no joy.
Hassan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gavin.
Gavin looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.
Hassan is looking to counter punch.
Gavin drops his hands momentarily and Hassan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hassan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
Hassan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut there from Gavin.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Gavin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hassan throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Gavin. #T3#
Gavin misses with a looping right.
Gavin takes one on the button.
Hassan moves away from the strike by Gavin.
Hassan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gavin walks into a straight right hand from Hassan.
Gavin loads up on a big right hand but Hassan slips the punch.
Hassan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gavin lands a really nice looking cross but Hassan seems unphased.
Hassan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hassan blocks a head kick by Gavin.
Hassan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gavin lands with an overhand left.
Hassan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gavin throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Hassan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Hassan misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gavin! But no joy.
Hassan lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Hassan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gavin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gavin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hassan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hassan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hassan wants to slow Gavin down by chopping away at his legs.
Hassan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hassan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
A slapping body kick lands there for Hassan.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Gavin tries to move into range but Hassan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hassan connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Hassan looks for the body kick but Gavin saw that one coming.
Hassan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
Gavin lands a leg kick that knocks Hassan off balance momentarily.
Hassan misses with the body kick
and Gavin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gavin lands the left hand.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gavin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hassan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hassan tests Gavin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hassan blocks a jab.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
Hassan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gavin takes a jab right on the kisser.
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 Abduwali Hassan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hassan throws a sloppy head kick and Gavin moves out of range easily.
A clash of legs there as Hassan blocks the low kick.
Hassan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gavin throws a front kick aimed at Hassan's knee but Hassan avoids it well.
Hassan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hassan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gavin misses with a leg kick.
Hassan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hassan throws a lazy uppercut
and Gavin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hassan missing with a left hand there. Gavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gavin checks a leg kick.
Gavin tries a low kick but Hassan avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan cracks Gavin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gavin throws out a loose jab but Hassan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Hassan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gavin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gavin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Gavin missing with a left hand there. Hassan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hassan misses with a body kick.
Gavin slips a straight right by Hassan.
Gavin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gavin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hassan slips under a jab from Gavin.
Hassan throws a leg kick which misses Gavin's front leg but catches the back leg as Gavin tries to avoid it.
Hassan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gavin.
Nice shot lands for Gavin.
Hassan scores with a hook.
Gavin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hassan lands a leg kick that knocks Gavin off balance momentarily.
Gavin staying out of range there.
Hassan feints and then cracks Gavin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gavin down.
Gavin loads up on a big right hand but Hassan slips the punch.
Gavin misses with a looping right.
Hassan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hassan with a nice calf kick.
Gavin swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Gavin ducks down to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Hassan.
A little feinted left hand from Hassan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Hassan slips under a jab from Gavin.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gavin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gavin slips under a jab from Hassan.
Gavin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hassan's head backwards.
Hassan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gavin.
Hassan slips under a jab.
Gavin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hassan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gavin looks to land a right hand but Hassan moved out of range.
Gavin moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Hassan moved away.
Hassan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Gavin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abduwali Hassan is winning the standup battle so far.
Gavin throws a body kick that misses.
Hassan misses with a looping left.
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
Gavin lands a leg kick that knocks Hassan off balance momentarily.
Gavin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hassan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hassan misses with a straight left. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gavin.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gavin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gavin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hassan with a nice calf kick.
Hassan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gavin.
The fighters circling - Gavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gavin slips a straight right by Hassan.
Donk. Hassan catches Gavin right on the button with a cross.
Gavin slips under a jab from Hassan.
Hassan moves away from the strike by Gavin.
Gavin misses with an uppercut.
Hassan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gavin.
Gavin misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Gavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gavin throws a big shot that misses.
Gavin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hassan just misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Gavin misses with a hook.
Hassan scores with a hook.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hassan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good work by Hassan as he checks the leg kick.
Hassan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hassan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gavin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gavin misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hassan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gavin doesn't seem bothered though.
Hassan missing with a left hand there. Gavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hassan misses with a straight right.
Hassan moves out of range of the leg kick from Gavin.
Hassan throws a hook but Gavin blocks it.
Hassan swings for the body but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin throws a shot from downtown. Hassan moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Gavin blocks the leg kick.
Hassan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gavin missing with a left hand there. Hassan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gavin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gavin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hassan.
Hassan lands a head shot.
Gavin looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.
Gavin checks a leg kick.
Gavin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gavin clobbers Hassan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gavin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hassan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hassan lands with a straight right. Gavin didn't see that one coming.
Gavin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hassan.
Hassan throws out a leg kick but Gavin moves out of range and Hassan only half commits.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gavin. That's going to slow Hassan down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan pushes Gavin away with a front kick.
Gavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hassan. That did some damage!
Gavin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hassan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gavin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hassan is out of range and Gavin settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Hassan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Hassan swings widly with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a low kick, right behind Hassan 's knee.
Gavin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hassan tries a head kick but it misses.
Gavin throws a looping overhand right but Hassan ducks down to avoid it.
Gavin looks to throw the jab but Hassan is out of range.
A big right from Gavin misses.
Hassan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gavin with a jab.
Hassan misses with a straight right.
Gavin tries a quick counter leg kick but Hassan is wise to it.
Hassan throws a leg kick
and Gavin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gavin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hassan to counter with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Hassan blocks the low kick.
Gavin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hassan's sensitive parts.
Gavin connects with a solid leg kick.
Gavin just misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin misses with a kick to the body
and Hassan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin throws a leg kick
and Hassan counters with a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hassan checks a leg kick.
A jab from Hassan finds it's way through Gavin's defenses. #T2#
Hassan slips under a jab from Gavin.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gavin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hassan moves out of range of the body kick from Gavin.
Hassan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gavin misses with an uppercut
letting Hassan counter with a right hand.
Gavin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gavin lands the left hand.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Hassan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hassan lands the left hand.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hassan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gavin doesn't seem bothered though.
Hassan staying out of range there.
Gavin tries to close the distance and clinch but Hassan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A low kick lands for Gavin.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Gavin ducks down to avoid it.
Hassan misses the shot to the body.
Gavin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hassan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
Gavin misses with a hook.
Hassan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gavin on the side of the head.
Gavin throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Gavin throws out a loose jab but Hassan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hassan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gavin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hassan slips under a jab.
Gavin connects with a looping right hand.
Hassan misses with a low kick.
Gavin throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Hassan missing with a left hand there. Gavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gavin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hassan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hassan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Hassan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gavin.
Hassan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Gavin. That snapped Hassan's head back.
Hassan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hassan checks a leg kick.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gavin is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Gavin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gavin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hassan throws a head kick that Gavin semi-blocks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gavin checks a leg kick.
Gavin misses with a left hand
and Hassan counters with a stiff right hand.
Hassan throws a sloppy head kick and Gavin moves out of range easily.
Gavin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hassan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hassan tried to counter with a leg kick but Gavin avoided it.
Hassan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hassan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gavin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gavin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hassan throws a good cross that connects.
Gavin moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Gavin throws a lazy uppercut
and Hassan counters with a stiff right hand.
Gavin misses with a right hand
and Hassan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Gavin throws a hook but Hassan blocks it.
Gavin defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Gavin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hassan is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy Gavin.
I think Gavin 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Abduwali Hassan!
Abduwali Hassan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SYN 961 Hlervu vs. Kutvonen
Date: Feb 24, 2023

#R1#
Gavin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hassan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gavin.
Hassan misses the jab.
Gavin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hassan misses the jab.
A slow jab from Hassan misses its intended target.
Gavin throws a lazy right hand but Hassan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hassan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gavin looks to land a right hand but Hassan moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hassan.
The fighters circling - Gavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hassan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gavin is out of range.
The fighters circling - Gavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Hassan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gavin connects with a single shot there.
Hassan scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hassan can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gavin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Gavin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Hassan moves away from the strike by Gavin.
Hassan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gavin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hassans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hassan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hassan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a looping left.
Gavin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gavin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
Hassan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gavin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hassan.
A low kick lands for Gavin.
Hassan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gavin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gavin slips under a jab.
Good work by Hassan as he checks the leg kick.
Gavin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hassan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hassan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick lands for Gavin. #T2#
Gavin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hassan's head backwards.
A jab from Gavin misses.
Hassan throws a head kick that Gavin semi-blocks.
Gavin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hassan's hands.
Hassan tries to move into range but Gavin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gavin tries to clinch up but Hassan circles away and keeps his distance.
Hassan slips under a jab from Gavin.
Hassan raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gavin slips a straight right by Hassan.
A big right from Gavin misses.
Hassan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gavin misses with a right hand
and Hassan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hassan blocks a jab.
Hassan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gavin with a body shot.
Gavin misses the shot to the body.
Hassan is looking to chop away at Gavin's legs.
Gavin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Hassan checks it.
Gavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Gavin slips the punch.
Gavin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gavin jabs Hassan to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Gavin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hassan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hassan is just out of range.
Gavin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hassan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gavin throws a leg kick
and Hassan counters with a stiff right hand.
Gavin cracks Hassan with a good jab.
Gavin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hassan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gavin.
Hassan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gavin.
Hassan connects with the punch.
Gavin scores with a body shot.
Hassan throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hassan.
Hassan drops his hands momentarily and Gavin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gavin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gavin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gavin moves away from the strike by Hassan.
The fighters circling - Gavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hassan moves out of range as Gavin strikes.#T4#
Gavin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Gavin blocks a head kick by Hassan.
Gavin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Gavin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hassan.
Nice straight punches there by Gavin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gavin.
Hassan slips under a jab from Gavin.
Hassan feints a counter leg kick.
Gavin throws a solid leg kick but Hassan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gavin.
Hassan tries a head kick but it misses.
Gavin misses with an uppercut.
Gavin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gavin thinks about countering with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Hassan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big left from Hassan misses.
Hassan slips a jab from Gavin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hassan lands a head kick!
Gavin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hassan.
A good leg kick by Gavin.
A big left from Hassan misses.
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 Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gavin lunges at Hassan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hassan's hand.
Gavin throws a head kick but Hassan moves out of range.
Gavin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gavin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hassan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gavin's knee momentarily.
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.#CL#
Gavin has Hassan up against the cage in a clinch.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by Hassan.
Gavin can't find room to land a body shot as Hassan controls the action.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin taking a breather.
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gavin struggles to land a body shot inside as Hassan controls his hands.
Hassan works on Gavin's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hassan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hassan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gavin throws out the jab.
Hassan throws out a counter right but Gavin avoids it with no problem.
Hassan throws a front kick that sends Gavin stumbling back into the cage.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
Hassan connects with an inside leg kick.
Gavin misses with a looping right.
Gavin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Gavin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Gavin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tommy Gavin is winning the standup battle so far.
Gavin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Gavin staying out of range there.
Gavin misses with a looping right.
Gavin blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Gavin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hassan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gavin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gavin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gavin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gavin scores with a nice head shot.
A low kick lands for Hassan.
Hassan throws out a powerful jab.
Gavin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Hassan checks it.
A cross from Hassan lands.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan misses with a straight right.
Hassan throws a chopping leg kick but Gavin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gavin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Gavin moves away and avoids it.
Gavin lands a lovely overhand right.
Gavin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hassan tries to land a front kick but Gavin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gavin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gavin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hassan under the eye.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Gavin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hassan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Gavin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hassan lands a right hand.
Hassan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gavin misses with some punches.
Hassan blocks a body shot from Gavin. #T3#
Hassan struggles to land a body shot inside as Gavin controls his hands.
Hassan misses with a punch on the inside.
Hassan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hassan blocks an uppercut.
Gavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gavin tries to work over Hassan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gavin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hassan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gavin tries to stall but Hassan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hassan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hassan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Gavin misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land.
Gavin is looking to control Hassan's arms but Hassan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gavin has his back to the cage.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by Hassan.
Hassan can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
Hassan is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Hassan. #BC2#
Hassan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hassan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Hassan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Gavin cracks Hassan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gavin lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan blocks a jab.
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gavin misses with an uppercut.
Gavin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hassan misses the jab.
A big right from Gavin misses.
Hassan throws a head kick that misses
letting Gavin counter with a right hand.
Hassan tries a low kick but Gavin avoids it.
Gavin throws an overhand right that lands on Hassan's shoulder, as Hassan tries to avoid the shot.
Hassan takes one to the chin there.
Hassan slips a straight right by Gavin.
Hassan misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Gavin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abduwali Hassan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Gavin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gavin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hassan throws a jab but it's blocked by Gavin.
Hassan defending well as Gavin loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hassan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gavin.
Hassan throws the left hand but Gavin avoids the punch easily.
Hassan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gavin. That one must have hurt.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hassan misses with a looping right.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hassan throws out a counter right but Gavin avoids it with no problem.
Hassan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gavin throws a hook to the side of Hassan's head but Hassan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Hassan.
Hassan moves out of range as Gavin strikes.
Hassan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gavin on the side of the head.
Hassan misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gavin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Gavin.
Hassan slips under a jab.
Hassan throws a chopping leg kick but Gavin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hassan throws a jab when Gavin was well out of range.
Gavin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hassan keeps the fight on the outside.
Some bone on bone action there as Hassan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hassan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hassan scores with a shot to the body.
Gavin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hassan.
Gavin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gavin is looking to clinch but Hassan is avoiding it.
Gavin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hassan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gavin is out of range.
Hassan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gavin throws out the jab. #CL#
Gavin clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by Hassan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gavin.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good body shot from Hassan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hassan.
Hassan misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gavin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gavin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hassan.
Gavin trying to stall but Hassan improves his position.
Hassan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gavin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hassan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gavin misses with the head strike.
Gavin throws a head punch that misses.
Hassan pushes Gavin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hassan as Gavin tries to tie him up. #T3#
Hassan tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Hassan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gavin is looking to slow Hassan down with leg kicks.
Hassan lands with a right hand.
Gavin tries to score with a low kick but Hassan moves his leg out of the way.
Gavin catches Hassan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hassan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gavin throws out the jab.
Gavin throws a jab when Hassan was well out of range.
A cross from Hassan lands.
Gavin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gavin throws the left hand but Hassan avoids the punch easily.
Gavin misses with a looping right.
Hassan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hassan throws out a leg kick but Gavin moves out of range and Hassan only half commits.
A big right from Gavin misses.
Gavin misses with a straight right. #T4#
A slow jab from Gavin misses its intended target.
Hassan is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hassan misses the shot to the body.
Hassan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hassan misses with a straight right.
Gavin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Gavin tries to clinch there but Hassan circles away.
Gavin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Gavin ducks down to avoid it.
Gavin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hassan on the side of the head.
Hassan throws a leg kick that misses.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gavin throws a nice head kick!
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hassan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gavin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gavin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hassan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abduwali Hassan.
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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SYN 953 Maluga vs. Leifsson 6
Date: Jan 25, 2023

#R1#
Hassan throws a lazy right hand but Yukinobu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yukinobu with the counter takedown but Hassan avoids it easily.
Yukinobu misses with a hook. Hassan ducked under it nicely.
Yukinobu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hassan avoids it really well and circles away.
Yukinobu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yukinobu tests Hassan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hassan scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Hassan misses its intended target.
Hassan scores with a body shot.
Hassan swings for the body but Yukinobu moves out of range.
Hassan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yukinobu takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Hassan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hassan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yukinobu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hassan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Yukinobu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hassan pinned against the cage. Hassan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yukinobu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hassan defends it nicely.
Hassan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yamaoka Yukinobu.
Hassan lands a right hook to the body.
Yukinobu defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Yukinobu.
Yukinobu blocks a jab.
Yukinobu defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Hassan misses its intended target.
Hassan misses with a straight right.
Yukinobu looks to throw a body kick
and Hassan counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Yukinobu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hassan did well to prevent Yukinobu getting side control.
Hassan wants to stand back up but Yukinobu manages to pass into side control. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yukinobu creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hassan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hassan prevents Yukinobu from moving into mount.
Hassan is trying to get back to his feet.
Yukinobu is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hassan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Yukinobu tries to score with some ground and pound. Hassan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Yukinobu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yukinobu wants to control but Hassan is keeping him busy. #T3#
Hassan wants to get back to his feet but Yukinobu drags him back down.
Hassan is not content to let Yukinobu control the position.
Hassan is trying to buck Yukinobu off.
Yukinobu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hassan is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yukinobu staying calm.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yukinobu tries to score with some ground and pound. Hassan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hassan sneaks out the side door and pushes Yukinobu away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Yukinobu ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Hassan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hassan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Hassan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yukinobu slips under a jab.
Yukinobu checks a leg kick.
Yukinobu slips a jab from Hassan.
Yukinobu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hassan takes a swing at Yukinobu's ribcage but misses.
Yukinobu misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Hassan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nice body kick from Yukinobu.
Yukinobu blocks a low kick nicely.
Yukinobu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hassan circles away.
Hassan thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hassan throws a head kick but Yukinobu moves out of range.
Yukinobu tries for a takedown but Hassan circles away easily
and Hassan counters with a straight right hand.
Hassan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yukinobu is out of range.
It seemed like Yukinobu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yukinobu takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
Hassan is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hassan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hassan - that will leave a mark!
Yukinobu misses with an uppercut. Hassan saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yukinobu takes one to the chin there.
Yukinobu lands a nice hook to Hassan's body. Hassan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Yukinobu misses.
Yukinobu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hassan misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Yukinobu's shoulder, as Yukinobu tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Yukinobu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Abduwali Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Yukinobu misses.
Yukinobu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hassan throws a leg kick that misses.
Yukinobu misses with a body kick.
Yukinobu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yukinobu duly obliges.
Hassan tests Yukinobu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hassan misses with a low kick as Yukinobu jumps back.
Nice defenses there by Yukinobu.
Yukinobu takes one to the chin there.
Yukinobu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Yukinobu misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hassan.
Yukinobu misses with a hook.
Yukinobu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yukinobu throws a jab when Hassan was well out of range.
Yukinobu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Yukinobu saw that one coming.
Yukinobu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2#
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Yukinobu slips the punch.
Hassan thuds a left hand into Yukinobu's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hassan.
Yukinobu throws a hook but Hassan blocks it.
Hassan tries to land a leg kick but Yukinobu saw it coming and moves away.
Hassan misses the jab.
Hassan throws a sloppy head kick and Yukinobu moves out of range easily.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Yukinobu ducks down to avoid it.
Yukinobu slips a jab from Hassan.
Yukinobu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hassan misses with a hook. Yukinobu ducked under it nicely.
Yukinobu looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.
Hassan throws a body shot but no joy.
Yukinobu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yukinobu misses with a right hand
and Hassan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yukinobu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hassan.
Hassan misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Yukinobu counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Yukinobu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yukinobu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hassan defends it nicely.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yamaoka Yukinobu.#T3#
Yukinobu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Hassan cracks Yukinobu with an open hand slap.
Yukinobu misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hassan misses the target.
A left lands for Hassan.
Yukinobu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hassan throwing a counter right hand but Yukinobu manages to avoid it.
Yukinobu misses with a straight right.
Nice sprawl there from Hassan as Yukinobu shoots in.
It looked like Hassan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yukinobu tries to land a front kick but Hassan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abduwali Hassan is winning the standup battle so far.
Yukinobu defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan throws out a loose jab but Yukinobu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yukinobu just misses with a punch to the body.
Hassan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yukinobu blocks a jab.
Hassan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yukinobu.
Yukinobu throws a body shot but no joy.
Hassan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yukinobu moves away.
Yukinobu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hassan.#T4#
Hassan ducks right into an uppercut from Yukinobu.
Yukinobu throws the kick towards the body but Hassan avoids it.
Hassan thinks about countering with a body kick.
Yukinobu misses the jab.
Hassan misses the jab.
Hassan misses with a straight right.
Yukinobu wants to counter with a clinch but Hassan pushes him away.
Yukinobu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yukinobu scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yukinobu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hassan throws a jab when Yukinobu was well out of range.
Yukinobu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yukinobu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yukinobu.
Hassan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hassan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yukinobu can do to turn this around?
A bone on bone clash there as Yukinobu blocks the leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Yukinobu there.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hassan misses with a hook. Yukinobu ducked under it nicely.
Hassan slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Yukinobu swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Yukinobu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hassan ducks right into an uppercut from Yukinobu.
Donk. Yukinobu catches Hassan right on the button with a cross.
Hassan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yukinobu.
Hassan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hassan throws a low kick, looking for Yukinobu's leg but Yukinobu calmly moves out of range.
A lazy left from Yukinobu finds it's target.
Hassan misses with a straight left.
Hassan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yukinobu.
Yukinobu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hassan circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Yukinobu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hassan quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hassan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yukinobu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yukinobu wants to control but Hassan is keeping him busy.
Yukinobu stops Hassan from getting back to his feet.
Hassan is staying active underneath Yukinobu, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Hassan is trying to stand back up but Yukinobu is controlling him
Yukinobu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Yukinobu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hassan defends it well.
Hassan is trying to stand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Yukinobu misses the target.
Yukinobu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yukinobu misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Hassan to counter with a crisp jab.
Hassan tries a low kick but Yukinobu avoids it.
Hassan lands a glancing blow to the side of Yukinobu's head.
Yamaoka Yukinobu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abduwali Hassan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hassan motions for Yukinobu to come forward. Hassan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yukinobu misses with a leg kick.
Yukinobu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yukinobu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hassan.
Hassan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hassan throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Hassan misses.
Yukinobu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hassan misses with a looping left.
Hassan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yukinobu throws a lazy right hand but Hassan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yukinobu throws an off balance right hand
and Hassan counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yukinobu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hassan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yukinobu throws a hook to the side of Hassan's head but Hassan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hassan moves out of range of the body kick from Yukinobu.
Hassan scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Yukinobu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yukinobu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hassan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hassan with a jab.
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Yukinobu.
Hassan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yukinobu scores with a shot to the body.
Hassan misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Yukinobu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yukinobu throws the left hand but Hassan avoids the punch easily.
Yukinobu 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.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yamaoka Yukinobu.
Yukinobu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hassan.
A cross from Yukinobu lands.
Yukinobu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yukinobu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hassan misses with a straight right.
A big left from Yukinobu misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hassan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yukinobu slips under a jab.
Hassan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yukinobu moves out of range as Hassan throws a body kick.
Yukinobu blocks a low kick nicely.
Yukinobu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Hassan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hassan moves out of range of the strikes.
Yukinobu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yukinobu.
Hassan scoring well with a low kick there.
Yukinobu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hassan thumps Yukinobu with a low kick.
Hassan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yukinobu. Yukinobu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abduwali Hassan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hassan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abduwali Hassan!
After the big win, Abduwali Hassan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: C147: Kahn vs. Taneyev 2
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Hassan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gavin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Gavin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gavin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gavin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hassan moves away.
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hassan staying out of range there.
Gavin wants to land a leg kick but Hassan is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hassan cracks Gavin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gavin throws an off balance right hand
and Hassan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gavin moves out of range of the body kick from Hassan.
Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Hassan staying out of range there.
Gavin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hassan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gavin moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Hassan moved away.
Gavin swings widly with a right hand
and Hassan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
Hassan throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hassan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gavin.
Gavin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Gavin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hassan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gavin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hassan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hassan throws the kick towards the body but Gavin avoids it.
A jab from Gavin finds it's way through Hassan's defenses.
Nice body punch from Hassan.
Gavin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hassan is out of range.
Gavin just misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hassan sizes up Gavin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hassan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A punch lands to the side of Hassan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gavin scoring well with a low kick there.
Gavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hassan wants to land a leg kick but Gavin is out of range.
Gavin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Gavin misses.
Hassan throws a body shot but no joy.
Gavin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Hassan misses.
Hassan misses with a head kick. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Hassan. That snapped Gavin's head back.
A bone on bone clash there as Gavin blocks the leg kick.
Gavin throws a front kick aimed at Hassan's knee but Hassan avoids it well.
Hassan throws a low kick but Gavin moves out of range easily.
Hassan needs to keep his hands up - Gavin had a free shot at his head there.
Hassan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hassan throws a hook but Gavin blocks it.
Hassan just misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hassan just manages to avoid it.
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
Hassan thinks about the counter body kick.
Gavin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hassan was well out of range. Poor timing from Gavin.
Gavin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gavin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Gavin lands a nice shot to the body.
Gavin looks to land a combination but Hassan avoids it well.
Hassan counters with a body kick.
Gavin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gavin thows a leg kick but Hassan checks it
and Hassan counters with a stiff right hand.
Gavin throws a hook but Hassan blocks it.
Gavin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Hassan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hassan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A low kick lands for Gavin. #T3#
Hassan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gavin with a nice cross.
Hassan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gavin to score with a decent uppercut.
Hassan moves away from the strike by Gavin.
Hassan throws a sloppy head kick and Gavin moves out of range easily.
Gavin is looking to counter punch.
Gavin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Gavin looks to throw the jab but Hassan is out of range.
It seemed like Hassan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hassan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gavin with a body shot.
Gavin misses the shot to the body.
Hassan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gavin connects with a leg kick.
Gavin throws a chopping leg kick but Hassan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice leg kick from Gavin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
Hassan misses with a hook. Gavin ducked under it nicely.
Gavin throws a looping overhand right but Hassan ducks down to avoid it.
Hassan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gavin missing with a left hand there. Hassan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gavin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hassan throws out a counter right but Gavin avoids it with no problem.
Hassan throws a solid leg kick but Gavin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hassan.#T4#
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Gavin ducks down to avoid it.
Hassan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gavin.
Gavin checks the leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gavin misses with a low kick.
Hassan throws out a counter right but Gavin avoids it with no problem.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gavin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Gavin.
Hassan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hassan throws a jab but it's blocked by Gavin.
Hassan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick by Gavin misses
and Hassan counters with a nice uppercut.
Hassan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gavin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hassan finds it's way round the side to connect with Gavin's head.
Gavin lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin moves out of range of the body kick.
Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Gavin misses with a low kick as Hassan jumps back.
Gavin blocks a head kick by Hassan.
Gavin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hassan missing with a left hand there. Gavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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 Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hassan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gavin. Hassan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hassan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gavin throws the left hand but Hassan avoids the punch easily.
Gavin staying out of range there.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Gavin misses its intended target.
Hassan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hassan lands with a good body shot.
Gavin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Hassan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gavin misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Gavin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hassan just manages to avoid it.
Gavin scoring well with a low kick there.
Tommy Gavin is winning the standup battle so far.
Gavin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gavin.
Hassan checks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan throws out a loose jab but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Gavin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin walks into a straight right hand from Hassan.
Gavin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gavin walks into a straight right hand from Hassan.
Gavin jabs at Hassan's body.
Hassan avoids the body shot from Gavin.
Hassan throws out a counter right but Gavin avoids it with no problem.
Gavin checks a leg kick.
Gavin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Donk. Gavin catches Hassan right on the button with a cross.
Gavin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hassan.
Gavin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hassan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hassan! But no joy.
Gavin swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hassan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gavin dips to his left and cracks Hassan with an uppercut!
Gavin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hassan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
Good shot there by Hassan.#T2#
Gavin loads up on a big right hand but Hassan slips the punch.
Hassan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hassan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gavin.
Gavin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gavin is looking to land body kicks.
Gavin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gavin works Hassan's body with a nice hook.
Hassan misses with a leg kick
and Gavin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gavin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hassan takes a step back to recover.
Gavin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gavin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gavin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hassan.
Gavin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gavin slips a straight right by Hassan.
Hassan tries a head kick but it misses.
Gavin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gavin blocks a leg kick.
Hassan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gavin's head.
Gavin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Gavin throws an overhand right that lands on Hassan's shoulder, as Hassan tries to avoid the shot.
Gavin lands a glancing blow to the side of Hassan's head.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
Gavin throws a body kick that misses.
Gavin misses with an uppercut. Hassan saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Gavin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gavin feints and then cracks Hassan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hassan down.
Gavin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Decent striking displayed by Hassan there.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Hassan moved away.
Gavin with a jab.
Gavin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gavin throws the left hand but Hassan avoids the punch easily.
Gavin avoids the head kick by Hassan.
Hassan with a jab.
Gavin tried to score with a low kick but Hassan checks it.
Hassan misses with a hook. Gavin ducked under it nicely. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slow jab from Hassan misses its intended target.
Gavin throwing a counter right hand but Hassan manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Hassan misses its intended target.
Gavin throws a shot to the body.
Hassan misses with a hook.
Good shot there by Gavin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gavin.
Gavin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hassan.
Gavin connects with a nice looking jab.
Gavin throws a hook but Hassan avoids it easily.
Hassan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gavin just misses with a punch to the body.
Hassan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gavin. That did some damage!
Hassan misses with a leg kick
and Gavin counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hassan. That's going to slow Gavin down.
Gavin throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
Gavin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Hassan throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin sizes up Hassan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gavin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gavin has time to react.
Hassan slips a straight right by Gavin.
Hassan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hassan misses with a hook. Gavin ducked under it nicely.
Gavin throwing a counter right hand but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Hassan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gavin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gavin lands with an uppercut that bounces Hassan off the cage and back into range.
Hassan lands with a nice body punch.
Gavin throws a body shot but no joy.
Hassan lands with an uppercut that bounces Gavin off the cage and back into range.
Hassan throws a hook but Gavin blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Hassan throws a leg kick but Gavin checks it.
Gavin misses with a two punch combination.
Hassan connects with a solid leg kick.
Hassan connects with a body shot that sends Gavin's belly button to the back.
Gavin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan moves away from the strike by Gavin.
Gavin cracks Hassan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gavin misses with a straight right. #T1#
Nice body kick from Hassan.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hassan is just out of range.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Hassan scores with a nice strike.
Hassan throws the left hand but Gavin avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Gavin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hassan misses the jab.
Gavin just misses with a punch to the body.
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gavin.
Gavin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gavin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gavin.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Gavin ducks down to avoid it.
Gavin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gavin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gavin throws a body shot but no joy.
Gavin cracks Hassan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gavin misses with a looping left.
Hassan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gavin.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gavin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abduwali Hassan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Gavin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Gavin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gavin dips to his left and cracks Hassan with an uppercut!
Hassan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gavin.
Gavin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hassan checks it well.
Hassan checks a low kick from Gavin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hassan.
Gavin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hassan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gavin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gavin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gavin blocks a jab.
Gavin ducks right into an uppercut from Hassan.
Hassan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gavin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gavin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Gavin misses.
Hassan misses with a looping right.
Hassan lands with a good body shot.
Hassan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Hassan. #T3#
Gavin throws a shot from downtown. Hassan moves away and avoids it.
Hassan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gavin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hassan scrambles back to his feet.
Hassan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gavin's sensitive parts.
Hassan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gavin to score with a decent uppercut.
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin throwing a counter right hand but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Hassan slips under a jab from Gavin.
Hassan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hassan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hassan avoids the body shot from Gavin.
Gavin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hassan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gavin slips a jab from Hassan.
Gavin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gavin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hassan misses with a straight right.
Hassan throws a jab but it's blocked by Gavin.
Gavin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gavin lands a nice hook to Hassan's body. Hassan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gavin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Hassan throws a leg kick but Gavin checks it.
Gavin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Hassan tenderised Gavin's leg. Gavin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gavin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hassan if he has to take too many more of those.
Gavin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hassan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gavin defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Gavin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Gavin takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Hassan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hassan with a nice cross.
Gavin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Gavin throws a hook to the side of Hassan's head but Hassan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hassan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hassan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hassan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hassan. That did some damage!
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tommy Gavin.
Well Gavin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gavin!
A less than humble Tommy Gavin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Abduwali Hassan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym...'.

Event: C145: Kahn vs. Sullivan
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Hassan misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
One ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Hassan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
One is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
One shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hassan is trying to stand.
Hassan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hassan is refusing to be controlled, as One sits in half guard.
Hassan has hold of One's hands but One slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
One working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hassan's thigh. Hassan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
One stands up over Hassan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Hassan wants to get back to his feet but One is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
One stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hassan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
One connects with a couple of short punches.#ES#
Hassan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Hassan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but One moved out of range.
One has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hassan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
One shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hassan sprawls well. Hassan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. One gets slowly back to his feet.
One tries to clinch but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
One shoots in for a takedown but Hassan shows good takedown defense.
New Breed One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
One takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
One avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
One tries for a takedown but Hassan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New Breed One.
Hassan misses with an uppercut. One saw that one coming.
Hassan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hassan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
One has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
One gets control of Hassan's arms and successfully pulls guard. One will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
One is trying to keep Hassan in close.
One looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hassan is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
One is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
One wants to hit a sweep here but Hassan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for One there! #T3#
Hassan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
One is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hassan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
One sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
One is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
One has his hands clasped together around Hassan's back. He's all about the action.
One has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
One is trying to maintain the position but Hassan is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hassan pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. One manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
One is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hassan got a little sloppy there for a moment and One has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hassan has managed to get both his arms back between One's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as One accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 Abduwali Hassan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by One.
Hassan throws a body punch but One moves out of range.
One keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hassan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from One.
One fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hassan throws a hook but One blocks it.
Hassan slaps away a takedown attempt from One, before circling back to the center of the mat.
One changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hassan tries to avoid it but One manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hassan to the ground. Hassan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New Breed One.
A jab from Hassan misses. #CL2#
One fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hassan, pushing him back against the cage.
Hassan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of One backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
One goes for a takedown attempt but Hassan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
One closes the distance and clinches up with Hassan, looking for a takedown. One pushes Hassan against the cage but Hassan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hassan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hassan jabs One right on the nose. One blinks but takes it well.
One takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but One slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
One shoots and misses
enabling Hassan to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Hassan. That's going to slow One down.
Hassan slaps away a takedown attempt from One, before circling back to the center of the mat.
One walks into a straight right hand from Hassan.
Hassan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that One can do to turn this around?
Hassan lands with a right hand.
Hassan misses with a straight left.
Hassan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hassan lands with a cross. #CL2#
One moves into the clinch successfully.
Hassan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hassan misses with a hook from the clinch.
One misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hassan pushes One back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
One is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hassan is trying to break the clinch but One has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Hassan.
One is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hassan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Hassan as the two fighters clinch.
One is breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hassan.
One prevents a body shot from Hassan.
One is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
One lands a takedown into guard.
Hassan wants to stand up but One is controlling him. #ES#
Hassan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. One is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
One wants to take the fight to the mat but Hassan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hassan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hassan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ones head.
One blocks an uppercut.
One looking for a takedown.
One takes a shot to the head.
Hassan misses with a hook from the clinch.
One blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Hassan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
One misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hassan lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hassan.
Hassan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Hassan. No joy for One on that attempt.
Hassan feints and then cracks One's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow One down.
One moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hassan scores with a sloppy right hand. One should have avoided that one.
Hassan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
One shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hassan defends it nicely.
One shoots in for a double leg but Hassan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hassan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hassan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hassan throws a leg kick but One sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hassan misses with a low kick. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before One has time to react.
Hassan connects with a single shot there.
Hassan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
One changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hassan tries to avoid it but One manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hassan to the ground. Hassan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hassan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Hassan tries to sprawl but One drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Hassan has one foot on One's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
One with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hassan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
One shoots for a double leg takedown but Hassan sprawls well. He's pushed One's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hassan throws a quick counter head kick but One was just out of range.
One tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hassan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
One keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. One moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Hassan.
One feints the counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
One takes a kick to the side of the head.
Abduwali Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on One's shoulder, as One tries to avoid the shot.
One walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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.
One with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hassan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hassan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
One misses with a hook
and Hassan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
One fails with the takedown.
A jab from Hassan finds it's way through One's defenses.
One takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hassan pushes One away with a front kick.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but One slips the punch.
Hassan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - One looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan lands a leg kick that knocks One off balance momentarily.
One tries to move into range but Hassan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
One shoots in looking for a takedown. Hassan tries to sprawl out of it but One keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hassan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
An inside leg kick from Hassan misses.
One on the wrong end of a nice jab.
One shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hassan defends it nicely.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New Breed One.
Hassan scores with a hook.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
One has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hassan connects with an inside leg kick.
Hassan throws a solid leg kick but One takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hassan.
Hassan swings for the body but One moves out of range.
Hassan throws a front kick aimed at One's knee but One avoids it well.
One moves out of range of the leg kick from Hassan.
One's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
One misses with a takedown attempt - Hassan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
One throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hassan's waist but Hassan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing One off to one side.
Abduwali Hassan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
One avoids the head kick by Hassan. #TD2#
One closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan wants to get back to his feet. #ES#
Hassan has one foot on One's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
One on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hassan. Hassan obviously looking to wear him down.
One misses with a body punch
and Hassan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
One shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hassan pinned against the cage. Hassan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hassan lands with a nice body kick.
Hassan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
One shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hassan as he jumps to the side. #T3#
One shoots in but no luck this time.
One takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hassan connects with an inside leg kick.
One wants to clinch but Hassan slips to the side
and Hassan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
Hassan keeps the fight on the outside.
Hassan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
One takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hassan circles away from the clinch attempt
and One takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hassan takes a swing at One's ribcage but misses.
One shoots in looking for a takedown but Hassan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing One's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
One on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hassan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hassan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
One with a poor takedown
and Hassan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
One shoots in looking for a takedown. Hassan tries to sprawl out of it but One keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hassan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hassan throwing a counter right hand but One manages to avoid it.
New Breed One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
One checks a leg kick.
Hassan throws a hook but One blocks it.
One takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
One fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hassan avoids it really well and circles away.
Hassan throws a head kick but One moves out of range.
One with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hassan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
One takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hassan misses with a low kick.
Hassan misses with a leg kick.
One on the wrong end of a nice jab.
One drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
One tries to clinch up but Hassan circles away and keeps his distance.
One darts in looking for a takedown but Hassan gets double underhooks and turns One into the cage.
One chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hassan can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abduwali Hassan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hassan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abduwali Hassan!
After the big win, Abduwali Hassan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: C142: Kahn vs. Stalinovich 2
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Hassan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benedetti. That did some damage!#CL2#
Benedetti closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benedetti.
Hassan managing to block the knees to the body from Benedetti.
Benedetti is leaning against Hassan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Hassan breaks from the clinch.
Benedetti scores with the left hand. Hassan knows he should have avoided that one.
Benedetti has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Benedetti gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hassan counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Benedetti.
Hassan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benedetti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benedetti slips a straight right by Hassan.
A countering left hand to the body from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hassan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benedetti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hassan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedetti walks into a jab.
Benedetti defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Benedetti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benedetti takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
Hassan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A cross from Benedetti lands.
Benedetti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benedetti moves away from the strike by Hassan.
Benedetti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benedetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti is looking to clinch.
Hassan tried to counter with a leg kick but Benedetti avoided it.
Benedetti throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benedetti cracks Hassan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Benedetti slips the punch.
An inside leg kick from Hassan misses.
Benedetti tries a quick counter leg kick but Hassan is wise to it.
Hassan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hassan defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Benedetti throws a right hand that misses
and Hassan counters with a stiff right hand.
Benedetti lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hassan lands an overhand right.
Hassan throws a leg kick but Benedetti checks it.
Benedetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Benedetti slips a straight right by Hassan.#T2#
Hassan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hassan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benedetti blocks a head kick by Hassan.
Benedetti shapes to counter with a head kick.
Benedetti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benedetti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hassan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
Hassan moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
An attempted straight right counter from Hassan misses the target.
Hassan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benedetti.
Hassan throws a body kick that misses
and Benedetti counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hassan's knee momentarily.
Benedetti avoids the head kick by Hassan.
Hassan lands with a straight right. Benedetti didn't see that one coming.
Hassan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benedetti lands a leg kick that knocks Hassan off balance momentarily.
Hassan throws a leg kick but Benedetti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hassan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Benedetti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hassan blocks a head kick by Benedetti.
Benedetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hassan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hassan swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Hassan backing away here, and Benedetti unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Benedetti takes one on the button.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good work by Benedetti as he checks the leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Hassan. Beautiful body shot.
Hassan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benedetti doesn't manage to clinch there - Hassan circles away.
Hassan throws a jab when Benedetti was well out of range.
Benedetti misses with the body kick
and Hassan counters with a right hand to the body.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benedetti.
Hassan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Hassan.
Hassan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A low kick from Hassan misses
and Benedetti counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Hassan misses the target.
Hassan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti pushes Hassan away with a front kick.
Benedetti wants to land a leg kick but Hassan is out of range.
Benedetti is looking to slow Hassan down with leg kicks.
Hassan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benedetti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hassan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Benedetti tries to land a front kick but Hassan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hassan misses with a hook. Benedetti ducked under it nicely.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but Hassan is out of range.
Hassan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hassan with the inside leg kick.
Hassan moves out of range as Benedetti throws a body kick.
Benedetti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali 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.#R2#
Benedetti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hassan.
Hassan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benedetti can do to turn this around?
Benedetti needs to keep his hands up - Hassan had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
Hassan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hassan throws a lazy uppercut
and Benedetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benedetti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Benedetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benedetti.
Hassan works Benedetti's body with a nice hook.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti throws a wild body kick that Hassan sees coming a mile off.
Hassan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benedetti misses with a body kick.
Hassan checks the leg kick.
Benedetti moves away from the strike by Hassan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Hassan's shoulder, as Hassan tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Hassan. That snapped Benedetti's head back.
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hassan to counter with a crisp jab.
Benedetti lands with a hook. Hassan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hassan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benedetti is out of range and Hassan settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Benedetti blocks the leg kick.
Hassan moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Benedetti does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Benedetti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hassan wants to slow Benedetti down by chopping away at his legs.
Hassan lands with a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hassan checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hassan misses the target.
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Hassan backing away here, and Benedetti unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hassan misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hassan.
Benedetti moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Hassan. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Hassan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hassan lands with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Hassan is predictable there
and Benedetti counters with a leg kick.
Hassan lands a jab to the head.
Hassan slips under a jab from Benedetti.
Hassan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hassan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hassan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Benedetti delivers a nice body kick.
Benedetti thumps Hassan with a low kick.
Hassan throws a lazy right hand but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benedetti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hassan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Hassan. That snapped Benedetti's head back.
Benedetti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benedetti tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hassan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benedetti tries to close the distance and clinch but Hassan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hassan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benedetti in his tracks.
Hassan misses with a hook.
Benedetti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Abduwali Hassan is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Hassan misses the target.
Benedetti checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti looks for the body kick but Hassan saw that one coming.
Hassan digs a good hook to Benedetti's body.
Benedetti punishes Hassan's body with a nice straight punch.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
It seemed like Benedetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benedetti throws a low kick, looking for Hassan's leg but Hassan calmly moves out of range.
Benedetti throws a right and a left that Hassan avoids nicely.
Hassan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good work by Benedetti as he checks the leg kick.
Benedetti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Benedetti scores with a push kick.
Benedetti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hassan throws a leg kick
and Benedetti counters with a nice uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Hassan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hassan tried to counter with a leg kick but Benedetti avoided it.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Hassan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hassan throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Hassan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hassan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
A quick step to the side and Hassan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti connects with an inside leg kick.
Benedetti misses with a straight left.
Benedetti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Hassan moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hassan.
Hassan with a nice cross.
Hassan throws a leg kick but Benedetti checks it.
Hassan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Benedetti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hassan scrambles back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benedetti. That's going to slow Hassan down.
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
Benedetti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hassan lands with a straight right. Benedetti didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti moves forwards but Hassan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hassan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Benedetti will feel that in the morning.
Hassan scores with a nice right hand.
Hassan connects with a jab.
Hassan lands a nice hook to Benedetti's body. Benedetti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hassan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hassan walks into a straight right hand from Benedetti.
Benedetti drops his hands momentarily and Hassan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Benedetti moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Benedetti.
Hassan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Hassan throws a punch but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti lands a body punch.
Benedetti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hassans head.
Benedetti misses with a knee to the head.
Benedetti blocks an uppercut.
Benedetti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hassan backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Hassan breaks from the clinch.
Benedetti lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Benedetti moves into the clinch.
Lorenzo Benedetti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benedetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Benedetti scores with a shoulder strike.
Benedetti pushes off an throws an elbow but Hassan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benedetti.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#Hassan is rocked!
Benedetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Hassan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benedetti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hassan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hassan seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hassan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benedetti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benedetti scores with a shot to the side of Hassan's head.
Hassan is trying to break free.
Hassan pushes Benedetti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Benedetti. #BC2#
Benedetti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benedetti slips a jab from Hassan.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti throws the kick towards the body but Hassan avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Hassan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Benedetti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hassan. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benedetti. Hassan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedetti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hassan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lorenzo Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abduwali Hassan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hassan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
Hassan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti lands a leg kick that knocks Hassan off balance momentarily.
Benedetti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hassan to score with a decent uppercut.
Hassan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hassan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benedetti takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Hassan.
Hassan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benedetti.
Hassan throws the left hand but Benedetti avoids the punch easily.
Benedetti was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Benedetti misses with a body shot.
Benedetti scores with a nice head shot.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Benedetti connects with a right hand. Hassan shakes it off.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benedetti misses the jab.#T3#
Hassan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hassan throws a jab when Benedetti was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hassan throws a front kick aimed at Benedetti's knee but Benedetti avoids it well.
Benedetti avoids the head kick by Hassan.
Hassan scores with a nice right hand.
Benedetti checks the leg kick.
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benedetti.
Hassan swings widly with a right hand
and Benedetti counters with a good low kick that Hassan was not able to check. #CL2#
Benedetti darts in and clinches Hassan up against the cage.
Hassan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benedetti tries to land a knee to the head but Hassan blocks with his arms. #BC#
Hassan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benedetti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hassan in his tracks.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
Hassan swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti tries a quick counter leg kick but Hassan is wise to it.
Benedetti has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hassan.#T4#
Hassan misses with a low kick.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hassan moves out of range of the strikes.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hassan's hands.
Hassan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Hassan moves away and avoids it.
Benedetti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benedetti throws a jab when Hassan was well out of range.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Benedetti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hassan to score with a decent uppercut.
Hassan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Benedetti was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hassan moves out of range of the body kick.
Hassan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Hassan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benedetti closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hassan! Benedetti dives in looking to finish! Hassan is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Benedetti!
A victorious Lorenzo Benedetti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Abduwali Hassan spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the gym...'.

Event: C140: Dreth vs. Dixon 3
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Mercer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Mercer slips the punch.
Mercer checks a low kick from Hassan.
Hassan throws a hook but Mercer avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Mercer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hassan lands a front kick.
Mercer tries a head kick but it misses.
Hassan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hassan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mercer throws a one two combo. #CL#
Mercer clinches up against the cage.
Hassan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hassan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
Nice body punch from Mercer.
Hassan lands with a right to the head.
Hassan misses with a punch on the inside.
Hassan struggles to land a body shot inside as Mercer controls his hands.
Mercer has a couple of punches blocked by Hassan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mercer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hassan tries to work over Mercer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hassan throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercer.
Mercer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hassan.#T1#
Hassan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mercer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mercer prevents a body shot from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Hassan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Mercer. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Hassan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hassan just misses with a punch to the body.
Hassan misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick by Mercer misses
letting Hassan counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick from Hassan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hassan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mercer staying out of range there.
Mercer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mercer throws out a loose jab but Hassan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hassan avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hassan. That's going to slow Mercer down. #T2#
Mercer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hassan throws out a loose jab but Mercer uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Mercer moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan tries to work over Mercer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mercer tries a body shot but Hassan blocks it.
Mercer has Hassan pressed against the cage, preventing Hassan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mercer lands a body punch.
Hassan swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercer lands a shot to the body.
Mercer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hassan blocks a body shot from Mercer.
Hassan misses with a body punch.
Hassan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mercer pushes Hassan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mercer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hassan's elbow.
Mercer trying to stall but Hassan improves his position.
Mercer lands with a left to the head.
Mercer swings wildly with an uppercut but Hassan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hassan prevents a body shot from Mercer. #T3#
Hassan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hassan has a couple of punches blocked by Mercer.
Mercer blocking some punches.
Hassan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
Hassan blocks a body shot from Mercer.
Mercer blocks a body shot from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Hassan.
Hassan gets through Mercer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hassan can't find room to land a body shot as Mercer controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hassan.
Hassan tries to throw a body punch but Mercer avoids it by throwing Hassan back against the cage. #BC2#
Hassan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mercer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hassan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hassan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Mercer misses. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Mercer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mercer.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mercer 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 thinks about the counter body kick.#CL#
Mercer closes the distance and pushes Hassan back into the cage.
Mercer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Hassan. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Mercer has been cut.
Hassan lands a shoulder strike.
Hassan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hassan misses with a body punch.
Hassan throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Mercer.
Hassan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
A hook to the body from Hassan.
Hassan digs a right hand underneath Mercer's ribcage. Mercer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hassan tries a body shot but Mercer blocks it.
Hassan lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Hassan manages to break the clinch.
Mercer swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Mercer avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Mercer throws a right hand that Hassan ducks under and follows up with a left that Hassan also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Mercer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mercer is looking to clinch.
Mercer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hassan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mercer is looking to clinch.
Hassan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice jab there from Hassan.
A jab from Mercer misses.
Hassan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mercer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hassan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hassan moves out of range as Mercer strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Hassan there.
Mercer walks into a left hand.
Mercer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hassan scores with a shot to the body.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercer was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.#T1#
Hassan with the inside leg kick.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercer was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Mercer throwing a counter right hand but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Hassan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mercer is looking for a counter combo.
Mercer misses with a straight left.
Hassan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hassan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mercer throws an overhand right that lands on Hassan's shoulder, as Hassan tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Mercer.
Mercer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Mercer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hassan on the side of the head.
Mercer tries to clinch there but Hassan circles away.
The fighters circling - Mercer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Hassan misses.
Mercer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hassan is out of range and Mercer settles back down.
Hassan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mercer throws a shot from downtown. Hassan moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hassan! But no joy.
Hassan lands with a right hand.
Hassan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Hassan wants to slow Mercer down by chopping away at his legs.
Hassan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Mercer moved out of range.#CL#
Mercer drives through and clinches with Hassan against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan blocking some punches.
Mercer tries to throw a body punch but Hassan avoids it by throwing Mercer back against the cage.
Mercer can't find room to land a body shot as Hassan controls the action.
Mercer prevents a body shot from Hassan.
Hassan blocks a body shot from Mercer.
Hassan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mercers head.
Hassan prevents a body shot from Mercer.
Hassan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mercer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercer.
Hassan can't find room to land a body shot as Mercer controls the action.
Hassan prevents a body shot from Mercer.
Mercer struggles to land a body shot inside as Hassan controls his hands.
Mercer tries to throw a body punch but Hassan avoids it by throwing Mercer back against the cage.
Hassan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Hassan misses with a punch to the body.
Mercer can't find room to land a body shot as Hassan controls the action.
Hassan working aggressively here.
Mercer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mercer blocks a body shot from Hassan.
Hassan is working Mercer over against the cage.
Hassan working aggressively here.
Hassan has a couple of punches blocked by Mercer. #BC2#
Hassan breaks from the clinch.
Mercer blocks a jab.
Bobby Mercer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mercer looks to score with a jab to the body but Hassan is just out of range.
Mercer looks to score with a jab to the body but Hassan is just out of range.
A jab from Hassan finds it's way through Mercer's defenses.
Hassan tries to score with a low kick but Mercer moves his leg out of the way.
Hassan lands an overhand right.
Hassan lunges at Mercer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mercer's hand.
Hassan tests Mercer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hassan throws a body shot but no joy.
Hassan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
A combination from Mercer does no damage.
Mercer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Mercer moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Mercer misses its intended target.
Mercer throws a hook to the side of Hassan's head but Hassan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hassan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hassan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mercer momentarily.
Hassan scores with a sloppy right hand. Mercer should have avoided that one. #CL#
Mercer rushes Hassan and presses him up against the cage.
Mercer lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Hassan.
Mercer tries a body shot but Hassan blocks it.
Nice body punch from Hassan - that landed with a thud.
Hassan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hassan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hassan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mercer pushes Hassan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mercer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Mercer on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Mercer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mercer has time to react.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses.
Hassan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mercer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hassan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mercer checks the leg kick.
Hassan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mercer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Mercer's head but Mercer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mercer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercer fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Mercer closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer blocking some punches.
Hassan blocks a body shot from Mercer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mercer.
Hassan tries to throw a body punch but Mercer avoids it by throwing Hassan back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hassan.
Hassan misses with a punch on the inside.
Hassan prevents a body shot from Mercer. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Hassan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hassan lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mercer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Mercer.
Mercer presses Hassan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hassan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mercer lands with a left to the head.
Mercer scores with a shot to the side of Hassan's head.
Mercer lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercer.
Mercer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mercer lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Mercer - that landed with a thud.
Mercer tries to work over Hassan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hassan working aggressively here.
Mercer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mercer tries to throw a body punch but Hassan avoids it by throwing Mercer back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercer has Hassan pushed against the cage.
Abduwali Hassan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Mercer blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hassan.
Mercer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mercer blocking some punches.
Mercer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mercer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hassan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mercer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mercer trying to control the position but instead, Hassan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mercer into the cage.
Hassan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mercer's elbow. #BC2#
Hassan breaks the clinch.
Mercer misses with a head kick. #T3#
Mercer slips a straight right by Hassan.
Mercer misses with a looping left.
Hassan scores with a nice head shot.
Mercer just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercer misses with a looping right.
Hassan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mercers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mercer tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Hassan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hassan avoids the head kick by Mercer.
Hassan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mercer checks it well.
Hassan misses with a head kick.
Hassan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mercer's head backwards.
Hassan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hassan connects with a leg kick.
Mercer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed right hand from Hassan misses the target. #T4#
Hassan misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Hassan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercer swinging wildly here.
Mercer throws a right hand that misses
and Hassan counters with a nice body shot.
Mercer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mercer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hassan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mercer throws a right and a left that Hassan avoids nicely.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hassan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mercer checks a leg kick.
Bobby Mercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hassan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mercer doesn't seem bothered though.
Mercer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hassan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hassan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mercer in his tracks.
Mercer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hassan.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abduwali Hassan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hassan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abduwali Hassan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Abduwali Hassan made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Bobby Mercer stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good win, Hassan. But those threads you got on are whack. I need to hook you up with some Bondi gear. The best comfort you'll ever feel. '.

Event: C136: Dreth vs. Corassa
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
Bandicoot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hassan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hassan looks to land a left hand but Bandicoot moved out of range nicely.
Hassan takes a swing at Bandicoot's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bandicoot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hassan. That's going to slow Bandicoot down.
Hassan lands a nice hook to Bandicoot's body. Bandicoot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hassan sizes up Bandicoot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bandicoot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bandicoot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hassan to score with a decent uppercut.
Bandicoot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hassan tries to avoid it but Bandicoot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hassan to the ground. Hassan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hassan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab from Hassan.
Hassan throws a low kick but Bandicoot avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Bandicoot. Those never looked like landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bandicoot staying out of range there.#T1#
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Bandicoot saw that one coming.
Hassan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bandicoot slips under a jab.
Bandicoot is looking to counter punch.
Bandicoot misses with a body punch
and Hassan counters with an outside leg kick.
Hassan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bandicoot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Hassan throws a head kick that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a straight right hand.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
Bandicoot misses with a wild combination.
Hassan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hassan connects with a crisp jab.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hassan! But no joy.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandicoot tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hassan is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Bandicoot takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hassan works Bandicoot's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Bandicoot moves away and avoids it.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Bandicoot is out of range.
Bandicoot attempts a counter takedown but Hassan avoids it well and moves away.
Bandicoot slips under a jab from Hassan.
Bandicoot swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bandicoot slips a jab from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a body kick.
Hassan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bandicoot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bandicoot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hassan.
Hassan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bandicoot misses with a straight right.
Hassan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bandicoot fails with the takedown.#T3#
Bandicoot moves out of range of the strikes.
Hassan takes a swing at Bandicoot's ribcage but misses.
Hassan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hassan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hassan lands a head shot.
Bandicoot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bandicoot is looking to counter punch.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Hassan misses with a looping right.
Bandicoot looks to score with a jab to the body but Hassan is just out of range.
Hassan throws the kick towards the body but Bandicoot avoids it.
Bandicoot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Bandicoot slips a straight right by Hassan.
Hassan misses with an uppercut
and Bandicoot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Hassan connects with an inside leg kick.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hassan throws a sloppy head kick and Bandicoot moves out of range easily.
Hassan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassan lands a body shot.
Hassan throws a jab when Bandicoot was well out of range.
Abduwali Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandicoot moves away from the strike by Hassan.
Hassan tries to work over Bandicoot's front leg with a kick but Bandicoot checks it.
Hassan looks to land a left hand but Bandicoot moved out of range nicely.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandicoot was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Hassan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bandicoot had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Some wild striking there from Bandicoot. #CL#
Bandicoot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hassan, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hassan lands with a right hand.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hassan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bandicoot scores with a nice head shot.
Bandicoot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hassan scores with a sloppy right hand. Bandicoot should have avoided that one.
Hassan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandicoot throws out the jab.
Bandicoot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bandicoot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hassan.
Hassan cracks Bandicoot with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot moves away from the strike by Hassan.
An attempted straight right counter from Bandicoot misses the target.
A nice leg kick from Hassan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bandicoot misses with a looping left.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandicoot swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hassan to counter with a crisp jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bandicoot might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Bandicoot slips under a jab from Hassan.
Hassan throws a hook but Bandicoot avoids it easily.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Hassan. That snapped Bandicoot's head back.
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Bandicoot saw that one coming.
Bandicoot throws out a loose jab but Hassan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hassan tests Bandicoot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hassan was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throws out a loose jab but Hassan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hassan misses with a body punch
and Bandicoot counters with a nice uppercut.
Hassan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bandicoot tests Hassan's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Hassan is rocked!
A jab from Hassan misses.
Hassan is still on wobbly legs! Can Bandicoot finish him?#T2#
Hassan misses with a looping right.
Bandicoot throwing a counter right hand but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot lands an uppercut, right on the button! Hassan tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crush Bandicoot!
An out of breath Crush Bandicoot thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Abduwali Hassan was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym...'.

Event: GC 460: King VS Kiran
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Hassan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goromaru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goromaru on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hassan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hassan throws a lazy uppercut
and Goromaru counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hassan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good work by Goromaru as he checks the leg kick.
Goromaru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Goromaru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.#TD#
Hassan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goromaru to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hassan wants to stand but Goromaru is controlling the position.
Goromaru trying to control but Hassan is working from the bottom.
Goromaru throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Goromaru looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goromaru loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goromaru looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Hassan kicks Goromaru off and gets to his feet.
Goromaru defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Goromaru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abduwali Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Goromaru closes the distance and clinches.
Goromaru has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hassan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hassan tries to work over Goromaru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Goromaru pulls guard. #SUB#
Goromaru looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hassan has picked Goromaru up and slammed him! Goromaru can't keep hold of the triangle and Hassan manages to pass to side control!#T2##SU2#
Hassan decides to stand back up. Hassan steps back and let's Goromaru get back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Goromaru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hassan swings for the body but Goromaru moves out of range.
Goromaru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goromaru tries to close the distance and clinch but Hassan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hassan misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Hassan.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hassan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goromaru swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goromaru misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hassan counter with a right hand.
Goromaru throws an off balance right hand
and Hassan counters with a low kick, right behind Goromaru 's knee.
Goromaru checks the leg kick.
Goromaru misses with an uppercut. Hassan saw that one coming.#T3#
Hassan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Goromaru ducks down to avoid it.
Goromaru throws a leg kick that misses.
Goromaru fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hassan is out of range.
Goromaru fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hassan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hassan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goromaru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goromaru thows a leg kick but Hassan checks it
and Goromaru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goromaru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Goromaru ducks down to avoid it.
Hassan misses with a hook.
Hassan cracks Goromaru with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goromaru throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hassan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hassan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hassan scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Hassan looks to land a left hand but Goromaru moved out of range nicely.
Hassan throws a right hand that misses
and Goromaru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hassan throws a body punch but Goromaru moves out of range.
Goromaru throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hassan counters with a stiff right hand.
Hassan lands with a nice body punch.
Hassan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hassan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goromaru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Hassan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goromaru can pounce on him.
Goromaru sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice cross by Hassan.
A slow jab from Hassan misses its intended target.
Goromaru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Goromaru darts in trying to clinch
and Hassan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Goromaru ducks right into an uppercut from Hassan.
Goromaru fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hassan throws a solid leg kick but Goromaru takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hassan.#CL#
Goromaru closes the distance and pushes Hassan back into the cage.
Goromaru is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hassan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goromaru lands a nice shot to the body.
Goromaru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goromaru tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hassan smiles and moves away.
Goromaru shoots in looking for a takedown but Hassan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goromaru's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikiya Goromaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goromaru displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Goromaru misses with an uppercut
and Hassan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Hassan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hassan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goromaru takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hassan lands with a straight right. Goromaru didn't see that one coming.
Goromaru tries to clinch but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hassan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hassan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goromaru throws out the jab. #T1#
Hassan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Hassan misses the target.
Hassan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goromaru in his tracks.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goromaru tries to clinch but Hassan is having none of it.
It seemed like Hassan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goromaru swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goromaru is looking to clinch.
Hassan misses with a body punch
and Goromaru counters with a stiff right hand.
Goromaru avoids the head kick by Hassan.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Goromaru's head but Goromaru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Goromaru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goromaru jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Hassan blocks the leg kick.
A solid body kick from Hassan.
Hassan throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Goromaru misses the target.
Hassan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hassan throws a right hand that misses
enabling Goromaru to counter with a crisp jab.
Goromaru lands with an overhand left.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Hassan misses.
Goromaru doesn't manage to clinch there - Hassan circles away.
Hassan is looking to slow Goromaru down with leg kicks. #CL#
Goromaru moves into the clinch successfully.
Hassan tries to work over Goromaru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hassan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hassan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hassan has a couple of punches blocked by Goromaru.
Hassan is trying to break free.
Hassan pushes Goromaru back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goromaru lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hassan.
Goromaru is working for takedown but Hassan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hassan pushes Goromaru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hassan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goromaru fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hassan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goromaru.
Goromaru misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Goromaru wants a takedown.
Goromaru has Hassan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hassan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hassan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goromaru backwards.
Goromaru has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hassan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hassan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goromaru backwards.
Hassan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goromaru backwards.
Hassan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hassan prevents the takedown attempt.
Hassan lands a nice uppercut.
Hassan misses with some punches.
Goromaru can't get the takedown.
Goromaru is working for takedown but Hassan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hassan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goromaru backwards.
A short uppercut from Hassan.
Nice body punch from Hassan - that landed with a thud.
Hassan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goromaru prevents a body shot from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Hassan scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Goromaru is rocked!
Hassan throws a punch but it's blocked by Goromaru.
Oh Goromaru is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hassan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hassan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hassan has a couple of punches blocked by Goromaru.
Hassan swings wildly with an uppercut but Goromaru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hassan misses with a punch on the inside.
Hassan throws a punch but it's blocked by Goromaru.
Hassan throws a punch but it's blocked by Goromaru.
Hassan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goromaru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goromaru fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hassan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hassan throws a punch but it's blocked by Goromaru.
Hassan misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hassan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hassan.
Hassan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hassan misses with the head strike.
Goromaru tries to pull guard but Hassan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Goromaru misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Hassan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hassan drops Goromaru with a naaaaasty hook - Goromaru is in real trouble here! Hassan dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abduwali Hassan!
Abduwali Hassan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GC 456: Garrett VS Garcia
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1##TD#
Areni drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Hassan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hassan tries to circle away but Areni has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hassan.
Areni can't find room to land a body shot as Hassan controls the action.
Areni misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Hassan.
Areni stalling in the clinch but Hassan improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hassan.
A body shot lands from Areni.
Areni misses with a punch on the inside.
Areni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Areni throws a head punch that misses.
Hassan can't find room to land a body shot as Areni controls the action. #BC2#
Hassan manages to break the clinch.
Hassan lands a jab.
Areni misses with a straight right.
Areni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hassan. Hassan obviously looking to wear him down.
Areni is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Areni blocks a head kick by Hassan.
Hassan lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Hassan moves out of range as Areni strikes.
Hassan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hassan throws a head kick but Areni moves out of range.
Areni drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hassan sprawls and moves away.
Areni tries to clinch but Hassan moves out of range.
Areni tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hassan moves out of range of the body kick.
Areni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Areni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Areni misses its intended target.
Hassan thuds a left hand into Areni's body.
Areni is looking to clinch but Hassan is avoiding it.
We've been told by Areni's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Areni shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Areni was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Hassan sneaks out the side door and pushes Areni away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hassan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hassan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Areni.
Hassan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Areni is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Areni clinches up against the cage.
Areni has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hassan after a bit of a struggle.
Areni prevents a body shot from Hassan.
Hassan lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Areni.
Areni has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hassan after a bit of a struggle.
Hassan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hassan pushes Areni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Hin Areni has been cut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Areni takes a shot to the head.
Hassan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hassan is leaning against Areni and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hassan misses with a body punch.
Areni is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hassan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hin Areni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Areni is breathing heavily.
Hassan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hassan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hassan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hassan lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Hassan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Areni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hassan lands an uppercut.
Hassan scores with a shot to the side of Areni's head. #ROC2#Areni is rocked!
Hassan lands a left hand.
Oh Areni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Areni trying to stall but Hassan improves his position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hassan.
Areni seems to have got his legs back now.
Hassan pushes Areni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Areni pushes Hassan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Hassan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hassan throws a leg kick which misses Areni's front leg but catches the back leg as Areni tries to avoid it.
Areni misses with a leg kick.
Hassan thuds a left hand into Areni's body.
Hassan scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan tries a head kick but it misses.
Areni was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Areni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Areni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hassan thumps Areni with a low kick.
Areni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.#T4#
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Areni slips the punch.
Areni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big left from Areni misses.
Hassan connects with a solid leg kick.
Areni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Areni feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hassan is looking to stand up but Areni isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Areni content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Areni throwing strikes from guard but Hassan blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Areni throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Areni misses with a body kick.
Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Areni is just out of range.
Areni is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hassan scores with a nice strike.
Areni shoots and misses
and Hassan counters with a low kick, right behind Areni 's knee.
A big left from Hassan misses.
Some wild striking there from Areni.
Areni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hassan's hands.
Hassan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Areni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Areni clinches up against the cage.
Hassan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Areni gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hassan is looking to escape.
Areni takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Hassan tries to kick Areni off but Areni keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Hassan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Abduwali Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hassan cracks Areni with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hassan lands a high kick!
Hassan lands with a straight right. Areni didn't see that one coming.
Areni misses with a looping left.
Hassan lands a head kick!
Areni fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Areni misses.
Areni looks to land a body kick but Hassan moved away.
Good exchange - Hassan coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassan lands with an overhand left.
Hassan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Areni thows a body kick. Hassan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hassan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hassan lands a right hook to the body.
Hassan checks a leg kick nicely.
Areni ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Areni motions for Hassan to come forward. Areni throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Areni misses with a series of wild punches.
Areni wants to land a leg kick but Hassan is out of range.
Areni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a hook. Areni ducked under it nicely.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Areni looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.
Hassan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hassan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Areni takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hassan connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Areni slips a straight right by Hassan.
Hassan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
A big right from Hassan misses.
Areni throws a leg kick but Hassan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hassan throws a head kick that misses.
Areni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hassan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hassan takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
Areni moves out of range of the strikes.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Areni ducks down to avoid it.
Areni throws out a loose jab but Hassan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Hassan.
Areni tries to bum rush Hassan with a series of wild strikes but Hassan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Areni misses with a looping right.#T4#
A good leg kick by Areni.
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Areni.
Hassan sizes up Areni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A left lands for Hassan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
Areni shoots in for a takedown but Hassan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Areni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hassan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hassan.
Areni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
And Hassan responds with a good body kick, but Areni manages to step out the way in time.
Hassan throws a head kick but Areni moves out of range.
Hassan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Areni.
Areni cracks a nice hook into Hassan's ribs.
Hassan moves out of range of the leg kick from Areni.
Hassan lands a nice shot that snaps Areni's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Areni slips under a jab from Hassan.
Hassan missing with a left hand there. Areni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hassan misses with a hook. Areni ducked under it nicely.
Hassan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Areni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Areni tries to move into range but Hassan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Areni.
Areni misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Hassan.
A jab from Hassan misses.
Areni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good shot there by Hassan.
Decent striking displayed by Areni there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan scores with a head kick.
Areni scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Areni.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassan misses with a hook.
Hassan slips under a jab from Areni.#T1#
Areni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Areni there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hassan throws a leg kick but Areni moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. Hassan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hassan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Areni misses with a looping right.
Hassan misses with a body kick.
A big left from Areni misses.
Areni doesn't manage to clinch there - Hassan circles away.
A head kick misses from Areni.
Areni takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hassan throws a jab when Areni was well out of range.
Areni moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Areni is out of range.
Areni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Areni defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Hassan.
Hassan just misses with a punch to the body.
Areni staying out of range there.
Hin Areni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abduwali Hassan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hassan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hassan throws a jab when Areni was well out of range.
Areni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hassan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Areni.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Areni changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hassan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Areni swings widly with a right hand
and Hassan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Areni.
Areni moves forwards but Hassan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Areni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hassan throws a lazy right hand but Areni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Areni looks to land a right hand but Hassan moved out of range.
Hassan lands a body shot.
Areni tried to score with a low kick but Hassan checks it.
Areni shoots in looking for a takedown but Hassan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Areni's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Areni shoots in but Hassan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Hassan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Areni's hands.
Areni missing with a left hand there. Hassan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Areni misses with a leg kick
and Hassan counters with a stiff right hand.
Areni on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hassan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Areni throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
Areni wants to land a leg kick but Hassan is out of range.
Hassan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hassan!
Areni throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Hassan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hassan lands a leg kick that knocks Areni off balance momentarily.
Areni throws the left hand but Hassan avoids the punch easily.
Areni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Areni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Areni looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Hassan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Areni misses with a low kick.
Hassan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Areni. Areni circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hassan scores with a jab to the head.
Hassan misses with a left hand #TD#
and Areni counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Hassan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Areni wants to land a leg kick but Hassan is out of range.
Hassan connects with a single shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hassan.
Hassan with a hook.
Hassan throws the left hand but Areni avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hassan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hassan! But no joy.
Areni looks to land a right hand but Hassan moved out of range.
Hassan slips a straight right by Areni.
Areni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abduwali Hassan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hassan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abduwali Hassan!
Abduwali Hassan very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GC 453: Simmons VS Chambers
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
Hassan feints and then cracks C K's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow C K down.
C K displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Hassan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
C K moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
C K is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Hassan. That snapped C K's head back.
C K looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan throws a powerful right kick. C K tried to block low but the kick was high! C K was taken right off of his feet! Hassan jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Abduwali Hassan!
Abduwali Hassan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Louis C K stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to drawing board, i suck.'.

Event: GC 451: Stardust VS Divisek
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1#
Hassan throws a shot to the body.
Riminal ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riminal was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Riminal throws a big counter combination but Hassan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Riminal ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hassan with a hook.
Hassan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
Hassan misses with a right hand
and Hassan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Riminal shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hassan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Hassan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Riminal off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan avoids the body shot from Riminal.
Riminal moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Riminal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Hassan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hassan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riminal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Hassan misses the shot to the body.
Riminal just misses with a punch to the body.
Riminal thuds a left hand into Hassan's body.
Hassan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hassan just misses with a punch to the body.
Riminal is looking to counter punch.
Riminal blocks a jab.
Riminal loads up on a big right hand but Hassan slips the punch.
Hassan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Riminal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Riminal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hassan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Riminal throws a hook but Hassan avoids it easily.
Hassan throws a jab when Riminal was well out of range.
Hassan misses the shot to the body.
Riminal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hassan.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
Riminal throwing a counter right hand but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Riminal scores with a jab to the head.
Riminal blocks a jab.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hassan throws the left hand but Riminal avoids the punch easily.
Riminal misses with a hook. Hassan ducked under it nicely.
Hassan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hassan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riminal.
We've been hearing reports that Riminal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Riminal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hassan.
Riminal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hassan.
Riminal takes one on the button.
Riminal throws a lazy uppercut
and Hassan counters with a nice body shot.
Riminal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hassan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riminal.
Hassan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riminal moves away.
Hassan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riminal.
Riminal scores with a nice head shot.
Riminal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Riminal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hassan.
Nice defenses there by Riminal.
Hassan throws a body punch but Riminal moves out of range.
Hassan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Hassan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Riminal slips a straight right by Hassan.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riminal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Riminal misses with a straight left.
Abduwali Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riminal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Riminal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hassan! But no joy.
Riminal is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice takedown defense from Hassan. No joy for Riminal on that attempt.
Riminal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Riminal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Riminal scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Hassan.
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riminal manages to avoid it.
Riminal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hassan throws a body punch but Riminal moves out of range.
Hassan connects with a nice looking jab.
Hassan slips a jab from Riminal.
Hassan misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Riminal has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riminal manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a looping right.
Riminal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riminal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hassan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riminal.
Hassan lands with a shot to the body.
Riminal scores with the left hand. Hassan knows he should have avoided that one.
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
Riminal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Hassan misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Riminal misses its target.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hassan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Riminal looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Riminal ducks down to avoid it.
Riminal is looking to counter punch.
Hassan connects with the punch.
Riminal throws a series of punches but Hassan moves out of range.
It seemed like Hassan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abduwali Hassan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Riminal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riminal throws a body shot but no joy.
Hassan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riminal throws a poor cross that misses
and Hassan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hassan misses with a straight left.
Riminal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Riminal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riminal with a nice cross.
A big right from Hassan misses.
Riminal is looking for a counter combo.
Hassan misses with a lunging right hand
and Riminal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hassan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Riminal moved out of range.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hassan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riminal lands a body shot.
Riminal lands a head shot.
Hassan misses with a straight right.
Riminal swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Jab by Hassan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riminal was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.#T1#
Riminal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riminal.
Riminal slips under a jab from Hassan.
An attempted straight right counter from Riminal misses the target.
Riminal misses the jab.
Hassan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Riminal is just out of range.
Riminal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Hassan. Beautiful body shot.
Riminal moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Hassan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Riminal to score with a decent uppercut.
Hassan jabs Riminal right on the nose. Riminal blinks but takes it well.
Riminal misses with a hook. Hassan ducked under it nicely.
Riminal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Riminal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Riminal blocks a jab.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Riminal misses its target.
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
Hassan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riminal throws a hook but Hassan blocks it.
Hassan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hassan throws the left hand but Riminal avoids the punch easily.
Riminal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hassan misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Hassan misses its intended target.
Hassan swings for the body but Riminal moves out of range.
Hassan lands a body shot.
Hassan misses with a hook.
Riminal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Riminal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Hassan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hassan moves out of range as Riminal strikes.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Riminal's head but Riminal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Riminal moves away and avoids it.
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riminal.
Riminal moves away from the strike by Hassan.
Riminal throws a lazy right hand but Hassan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Hassan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hassan just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Riminal missing with a left hand there. Hassan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Hassan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hassan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hassan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riminal moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Riminal misses the target.
Hassan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hassan slips a jab from Riminal.
A little jabbing left from Hassan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Riminal misses the target.
Hassan misses with a right hand
and Riminal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riminal 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.
Riminal looking for a takedown. #BC#
Riminal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Hassan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riminal lands a really nice looking cross but Hassan seems unphased.
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hassan, as that shot connected.
Hassan swings for the body but Riminal moves out of range.
Riminal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hassan. #T4#
Hassan connects with a jab.
Hassan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riminal ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
Riminal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hassan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riminal.
Riminal throws a hook but Hassan blocks it.
Riminal misses the shot to the body.
Hassan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hassan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hassan misses with a looping right.
A big right from Hassan misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Riminal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Riminal looks to land a right hand but Hassan moved out of range.
Hassan tries to move into range but Riminal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Riminal slips a straight right by Hassan.
Riminal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Riminal saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Riminal misses the target.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ser Bian Warc Riminal will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Riminal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hassan just misses with a punch to the body.
Riminal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Riminal moves out of range of the strikes.
Riminal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hassan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hassan misses with a looping left.
Hassan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riminal misses with a double jab.
Riminal misses with a hook. Hassan ducked under it nicely.
Hassan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Riminal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Hassan throws a body punch but Riminal moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan takes a swing at Riminal's ribcage but misses.
Riminal misses with a looping left.
Riminal misses with a looping left.
Hassan lands a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hassan.#T1#
Riminal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Riminal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riminal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Riminal is just out of range.
Hassan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riminal moves away.
Riminal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riminal misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Hassan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Riminal's shoulder, as Riminal tries to avoid the shot.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riminal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Riminal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hassan to score with a decent uppercut.
Riminal throws out a loose jab but Hassan uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Hassan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hassan throws a hook but Riminal avoids it easily.
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riminal.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Riminal's head but Riminal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hassan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Riminal on the side of the head.
Riminal stuns Hassan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hassan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Riminal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hassan scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riminal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hassan doesn't seem bothered though.
Riminal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hassan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Hassan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hassan slips under a jab.
Riminal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Hassan walks into a jab.
Riminal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hassan missing with a left hand there. Riminal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hassan throws a jab but it's blocked by Riminal.
An attempted straight right counter from Riminal misses the target.
Riminal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hassan swings for the body but Riminal moves out of range.
Riminal's corner calls for a 1-2. Riminal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Riminal.
Riminal avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Hassan jabs Riminal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Riminal blocks a jab.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Riminal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hassan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Left hook, right uppercut from Riminal.
Riminal stuns Hassan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Riminal lands a head shot.
Hassan throws a jab when Riminal was well out of range.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riminal was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Hassan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Riminal doesn't seem bothered though.
Riminal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hassan.
Hassan defending well as Riminal loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hassan.
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Riminal saw that one coming.
Riminal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassan scores with a sloppy right hand. Riminal should have avoided that one.
Riminal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab. #T4#
Riminal scores with a jab. Hassan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Hassan misses.
A big right from Hassan misses.
Riminal scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Hassan misses.
Riminal moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Hassan misses with a looping left.
Hassan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Riminal throws a hook to the side of Hassan's head but Hassan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
Hassan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Riminal swinging wildly here.
Riminal shoots in for a takedown but Hassan shows good takedown defense.
Riminal moves away from the strike by Hassan.
Hassan moves out of range as Riminal strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abduwali Hassan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hassan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abduwali Hassan!
Abduwali Hassan made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview.

Event: GC 447: Case VS Hassan
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Hassan connects with a body shot that sends Case's belly button to the back.
Case takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Case ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Case swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Case's shoulder, as Case tries to avoid the shot.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan works Case's body with a nice hook.
Case has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Case pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Case slips under a jab.
Case keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hassan throws a jab but it's blocked by Case.
Hassan tests Case's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hassan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hassan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hassan misses with a straight left.
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Case.
Hassan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hassan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Case fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Case takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Case slips under a jab.
Case misses with an uppercut
letting Hassan counter with a right hand.
Case ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hassan moves away.#T1#
Hassan misses with a right hand
and Case counters with a two punch combo.
Case with a jab.
Hassan punishes Case's body with a nice straight punch.
Case keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Case wants to clinch.
Hassan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Case with a body shot.
Case swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan throws out a counter right but Case avoids it with no problem.
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Case manages to avoid it.
Case needs to keep his hands up - Hassan had a free shot at his head there.
Case takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Case rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hassan counters with a stiff right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Case scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassan misses with a straight right.
Hassan throws a hook but Case avoids it easily.
Case misses with a body shot.
Case tried to score with a low kick but Hassan checks it.
Hassan lands a body shot.
Hassan blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Case lands a nice looking body shot.
Case smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
Case feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hassan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Case walks into a left hand.
Hassan throws a jab when Case was well out of range.
Case was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hassan scores with a jab to the head.
Hassan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Case slips a jab from Hassan.
Case is looking to score with low kicks.
Case slips under a jab.
Case throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Case.
Case avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Hassan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Case looks to land a right hand but Hassan moved out of range.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hassan takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Case throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hassan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Case uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hassan.
Hassan scores with the left hand. Case knows he should have avoided that one.
Hassan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Case just misses with a punch to the body.
Hassan misses with a hook.
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Case.
Hassan works the jab nicely.
Hassan checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hassan! But no joy.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Case was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Case throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hassan on the side of the head.
Case looks to throw the jab but Hassan is out of range.
Hassan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Case tries to move into range but Hassan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hassan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hassan works Case's body with a nice hook.
Case misses with a low kick. #T4#
Case finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Case fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hassan checks it well.
Hassan throws a body punch but Case moves out of range.
A big right from Hassan misses.
Hassan swats away the attempt to clinch by Case.
Hassan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hassan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hassan throws out a loose jab but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
Case fails to land with a series of punches.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hassan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hassan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Case manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hassan misses with a looping right.
Case misses with a leg kick.
Hassan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Case had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice shot by Hassan.
Hassan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hassan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Case. Case circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hassan misses with a looping left.
Hassan cracks Case with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Case throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hassan on the side of the head.
A jab from Hassan misses.
Case looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Case slips under a jab from Hassan.
Case misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hassan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Case throws a body shot but no joy.
Hassan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Case can pounce on him.
Hassan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hassan swings for the body but Case moves out of range.
Hassan throws a lazy right hand but Case sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Case.
Hassan throws a hook but Case avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Case might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Case.
Hassan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Case getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Case.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Case does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Hassan throws a body punch but Case moves out of range.
Case was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hassan connects with a jab.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Case lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Case keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Case fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hassan on the side of the head.
Case with the inside leg kick.
Hassan throws a hook but Case avoids it easily.
Hassan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Case's head backwards.
Case digs a good hook to Hassan's body.
Some bone on bone action there as Hassan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hassan swats away the attempt to clinch by Case.
Hassan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hassan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Case throws an overhand right that lands on Hassan's shoulder, as Hassan tries to avoid the shot.
Hassan misses with a left hand
and Case counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Case misses with a right hand
and Hassan counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Case throws an overhand right that lands on Hassan's shoulder, as Hassan tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Hassan misses.
Hassan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Case.
Hassan misses with a body shot.
Case looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hassan stuns Case with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hassan misses with a straight left.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hassan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Case. Case circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Case throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Case lands with a thumping leg kick.
Case misses the shot to the body.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Case sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Case takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hassan scores with a body shot.
Hassan scores with a jab. Case acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hassan lands with a right hand.
Hassan lands a jab to Case's midsection.#T3#
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Case was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Case shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Case manages to avoid it.
Case just misses with a punch to the body.
Hassan missing with a left hand there. Case was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Case avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Hassan checks a low kick from Case.
Case ducks right into an uppercut from Hassan.
Hassan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Case avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hassan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Case does a little dance to reset his feet.
Case bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Case saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Case.
Case fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hassan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Case slips under a jab.#T4#
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Case's head but Case sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Hassan.
Nice shot lands for Hassan.
Case needs to keep his hands up - Hassan had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Case throws a hook to the side of Hassan's head but Hassan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Case keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Case lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Case. Hassan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Case does no damage.
Case needs to keep his hands up - Hassan had a free shot at his head there.
Case throws a shot from downtown. Hassan moves away and avoids it.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Case's head but Case sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Case staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Case takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Case steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Hassan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice inside leg kick there by Case. That's going to slow Hassan down.
Case throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Case's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Hassan tests Case's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Case misses with a left hand
and Hassan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Case thinking.
Hassan defending well as Case loads up on a big left hand.
Case slips under a jab from Hassan.
Hassan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hassan cracks Case with a right hand to the side of the head.
Case is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hassan! But no joy.
Hassan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hassan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Case looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big right from Hassan misses.
Hassan with a nice cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Case. That snapped Hassan's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Case uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hassan.
Case tried to score with a low kick but Hassan checks it.
Case takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Case uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Case.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Case's head but Case sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hassan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Case is just out of range.
Case scores with a hook to the body. Hassan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Case ducks down to avoid it.
Case lands with a hook. Hassan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hassan lands a jab.
A lazy left from Hassan finds it's target.
Hassan throws a lazy right hand but Case sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Case looks to score with a jab to the body but Hassan is just out of range.
Hassan throws out a loose jab but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
Case ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hassan moves away.
Case tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Case misses with a leg kick.
Hassan misses with a jab to the body
and Case counters with a nice uppercut.
Hassan misses with a straight left. #T2#
Donk. Hassan catches Case right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Case fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Hassan misses.
Case throws a leg kick but Hassan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hassan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Case moves away from the strike by Hassan.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Case is out of range.
Case throws a jab but it's blocked by Hassan.
Case throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Case comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hassan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Case looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Case closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hassan connects with a right hand. Case shakes it off.
Case takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hassan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Case throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hassan throws a body punch but Case moves out of range. #T3#
Hassan swings widly with a right hand
and Case counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hassan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Case ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Hassan throws a body shot but no joy.
Case staying out of range there.
Hassan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Case drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hassan scores with a nice head shot.
Case on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Case throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Case fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hassan, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hassan manages to break the clinch.
Hassan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Case.
Hassan connects with a body shot that sends Case's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Case tries to work over Hassan's front leg with a kick but Hassan checks it.
Hassan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Case throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range. #T4#
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
Case throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hassan looks to land a left hand but Case moved out of range nicely.
Hassan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hassan throws a shot to the body.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch but Hassan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hassan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Case in his tracks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hassan, as that shot connected.
Case misses with a body shot.
Case takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Hassan misses.
Case half committed to a counter leg kick.
Case takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Case feints and then cracks Hassan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hassan down.
Case swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Case cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Case blocks a jab.
Case throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hassan avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan really 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.#R4#
Case scoring well with a low kick there.
Case avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Case wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Case swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Case does a little dance to reset his feet.
Case with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Case. Those never looked like landing.
Hassan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#Hassan is rocked!
Case dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hassan is still on wobbly legs! Can Case finish him?
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Case throws a counter high kick but Hassan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hassan seems to have recovered his senses.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Hassan throws a jab but it's blocked by Case.
Hassan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hassan gets tackled into the cage by Case. Case maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hassan - that landed with a thud.
Case swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Hassan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan lands with a right hand.
Case bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Case's head but Case sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hassan swings for the body but Case moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Case.
Hassan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Case.
Hassan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Case moves away and avoids it.
Case is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hassan.
Hassan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Case buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Case throws a head kick that misses.
Case throws a looping overhand right but Hassan ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Case.
A little jabbing left from Hassan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Case throws a body shot but no joy.
Hassan throws a shot to the body.
Hassan missing with a left hand there. Case was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Case swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hassan misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Case bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Case's shoulder, as Case tries to avoid the shot.
Hassan digs a good body shot into Case's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Case clinches up with Hassan and pushes him back against the cage.
Hassan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Hassan breaks from the clinch.
Case blocks a jab.
Case throws a leg kick
and Hassan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
Hassan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Case.
Case throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Case.
Decent striking displayed by Case there.
A jab from Hassan misses.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Case moves away and avoids it.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Case slips the punch.#T3#
Hassan moves away from the strike by Case.
Hassan connects with a looping right hand.
Hassan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Case takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Hassan.
Hassan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Case displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Case tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hassan misses with a straight left.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Case connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hassan's hands.
Case swinging wildly here.
Hassan lands with a hook. Case tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hassan checks a low kick from Case.
Hassan misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Case lands a leg kick that knocks Hassan off balance momentarily.
Case throws a hook but Hassan blocks it.
Hassan swings widly with a right hand
and Case counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassan scores with a body shot.
Case gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hassan.
Case throws a body shot but no joy.
Hassan throws out a counter right but Case avoids it with no problem.
Hassan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hassan misses with a straight right.
Case ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hassan moves away.
A big right from Hassan misses.
Case throws a jab but it's blocked by Hassan.
A head kick misses from Case.
Hassan throws a body punch but Case moves out of range.
Case throws a leg kick
and Hassan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hassan checks a leg kick.
Hassan looks to land a left hand but Case moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Abduwali Hassan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Case's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Case defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Case.
Hassan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Case ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Case throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hassan.
Hassan connects with a looping right hand.
Hassan blocks a jab.
Case wants to slow Hassan down by chopping away at his legs.
Hassan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Case moves away.
Case tried to counter with a leg kick but Hassan avoided it.
A big left from Hassan misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Case moves away and avoids it.
Case appears to be looking for a big counter.
Case slips a straight right by Hassan.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hassan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Case comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hassan moves forwards but Case connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Case moves away from the strike by Hassan. #T1#
Case avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Case's head but Case sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Case.
Case lands the left hand.
Case misses with a wild body shot.
Case moves away from the strike by Hassan.
Case misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Hassan.
Case with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hassan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hassan lands a glancing blow to the side of Case's head.
Case tries to work over Hassan's front leg with a kick but Hassan checks it.
A little jabbing left from Hassan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Case looks to land a combination but Hassan avoids it well.
Justin Case has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abduwali Hassan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Case looks for the body kick but Hassan saw that one coming.
Hassan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Case fails in his attempt to clinch.
Case fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Case takes one on the button.
Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hassan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Case misses its intended target.
Case takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hassan throws out a loose jab but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
Case lands a body shot.
Case uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hassan.
Case swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hassan punishes Case's body with a nice straight punch.
Good shot there by Hassan.
Hassan throws a body shot but no joy.
Hassan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Case throws a big shot that misses.
Case doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Case saw that one coming.
Case is looking to clinch.
Case moves forwards but Hassan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Case uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hassan.
Case connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hassan. Hassan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hassan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Case.
Case misses with a head kick.
Case moves out of range of the strikes.
Case throws a jab when Hassan was well out of range.
Hassan scores with a jab to the head.
Hassan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Case pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hassan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hassan throws a hook but Case avoids it easily.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
Hassan misses with a straight right.
Hassan throws a lazy right hand but Case sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hassan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Case at a distance.
Case uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Jab, jab by Case - just one landing.
Case throws a series of punches but Hassan moves out of range.
Case lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Case's shoulder, as Case tries to avoid the shot.
Case ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Case tests Hassan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Case pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hassan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Case sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hassan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Case looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.
Hassan walks straight into a right hand from Case - that's dropped him! Case jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hassan from any more punishment! Hassan complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Justin Case!
After the big win, Justin Case made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Abduwali Hassan spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the gym...'.

Event: GC 440: Mollen VS Roth
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Hassan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Judge moved out of range.
Judge appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hassan lands a body shot.
Hassan connects with a jab.
Judge on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Judge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hassan digs a good body shot into Judge's ribs.
Hassan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Judge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Judge is out of range.
Judge tries for a takedown but Hassan circles away easily
letting Hassan counter with a right hand.
Judge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Judge punishes Hassan's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hassan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hassan lands with a good body shot.
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Judge.
Judge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hassan finds it's way round the side to connect with Judge's head.
A jab from Hassan misses.
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judge manages to avoid it.
Judge throws out a loose jab but Hassan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Hassan blocks a jab.
It seemed like Hassan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abduwali Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hassan swings for the body but Judge moves out of range.
Hassan misses with a straight right.
It looked like Judge was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hassan.
Judge connects with a body shot that sends Hassan's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Judge misses the target.
Hassan lands a head shot.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Judge was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Judge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hassan as he avoids it easily.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hassan.
Hassan with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Hassan misses the target.
Hassan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hassan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judge.
A big right from Hassan misses.
Hassan lunges at Judge with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Judge's hand. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Judge. Hassan does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judge listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Hassan. No joy for Judge on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Judge does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Judge tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hassan lunges at Judge with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Judge's hand.
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Hassan as Judge shoots in.
Judge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Judge is just out of range.#TD#
Judge manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hassan on his heels. He'll look to pass Hassan's guard now, I'm sure.
Hassan wants to stand and escape but Judge 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.
Judge seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Judge stops Hassan from standing up. #T3#
Judge trying to control but Hassan is working from the bottom.
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Hassan being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Judge slips a straight right by Hassan.
Judge is looking to counter punch.
Hassan walks into a jab.
Hassan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Judge had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Judge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hassan sprawls well. Hassan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Judge gets slowly back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Hassan as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Hassan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Judge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hassan is fending him off so far but Judge persists. Nope, Hassan circles away and we're back to standing.
Judge takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judge.
Judge moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Judge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judge was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Judge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hassan moves away.
It seemed like Hassan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hassan scores with a nice right hand.
Hassan misses the jab.
Hassan throws the left hand but Judge avoids the punch easily.
Hassan lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judge misses with a wild body shot.
Judge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hassan throws a hook but Judge avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hassan lands with an overhand left.
Hassan lands with an overhand left.
Judge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Judge connects with a right hand. Hassan shakes it off.
Judge swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Good exchange - Hassan coming out on top.
Hassan scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Judge misses.
Judge on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Judge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Judge lands with a cross.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hassan defending well as Judge loads up on a big left hand.
Judge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hassan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Judge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
Judge feinted with a counter takedown.
Judge misses with a straight right. #T1#
Judge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
Judge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Judge takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Judge just misses with a punch to the body.
Hassan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hassan scores with a decent looking hook.
Hassan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Hassan finds it's way through Judge's defenses.
Hassan cracks Judge with an open hand slap.
Judge is looking to wear down Hassan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Judge throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Judge feints and as Hassan raises his hands in defense, Judge changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judge wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
Hassan keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass. #T2#
Hassan is looking to stand up but Judge isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Hassan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Judge presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Judge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hassan stops a takedown attempt from Judge.
Judge misses with a punch to the body.
Hassan scores with a hook to the body.
Hassan lands a left hand. #BC2#
Hassan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hassan cracks Judge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hassan lands a really nice looking cross but Judge seems unphased.
Judge moves forwards but Hassan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hassan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Judge momentarily.
Hassan lands with a nice body punch.
Judge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Hassan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A lazy left from Hassan finds it's target.
Hassan slips a straight right by Judge.
Judge misses with a body shot.
Judge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hassan swivels and escapes.
Hassan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hassan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Hassan.
Hassan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Judge.
Hassan misses the shot to the body.
Hassan cracks Judge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hassan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Judge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Hassan swings for the body but Judge moves out of range.
Judge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hassan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Judge somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Hassan swings for the body but Judge moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judge misses with a takedown attempt - Hassan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
Judge darts in looking for a takedown but Hassan gets double underhooks and turns Judge into the cage. #BC2#
Hassan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Judge looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hassan works the jab nicely.
Judge closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hassan misses the jab.
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
Hassan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judge takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Judge needs to keep his hands up - Hassan had a free shot at his head there.
Hassan takes a swing at Judge's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Judge misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hassan throws a lazy right hand but Judge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Judge slips the punch.
Hassan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hassan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hassan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Judge moves forwards but Hassan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hassan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hassan misses the shot to the body.
Judge shoots in and drives through. Hassan sprawls well.
Hassan throws a body punch but Judge moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judge. Hassan does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan jabs Judge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Judge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hassan scores with a nice right hand.
Donk. Hassan catches Judge right on the button with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Judge.#T1#
Judge misses with an uppercut. Hassan saw that one coming.
Hassan connects with a crisp jab.
Judge looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judge tries to counter with a takedown but Hassan is quick to defend against it.
Judge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hassan.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Judge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Hassan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Judge misses with a wild body shot.
Judge swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Hassan counter with a right hand. #TD#
Judge fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hassan to the ground. Judge is now in Hassan's guard.
Judge wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
Hassan is looking to stand up but Judge isn't so interested in that idea.
Abduwali Hassan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Judge advances to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Judge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hassan wants to get back to his feet.
Judge tries to pass to full mount but Hassan defends it. #T3#
Hassan is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hassan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hassan enables Judge to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hassan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Judge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Judge trying to control but Hassan is working from the bottom.
Judge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Judge trying to move into half guard but instead Hassan has managed to sweep!#REVB##SU2#
Hassan gets to his feet. Judge looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Judge takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Donk. Hassan catches Judge right on the button with a cross.
Ricky Judge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hassan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab lands there for Hassan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Judge throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
Judge misses the shot to the body.
Hassan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hassan avoids the body shot from Judge.
Hassan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Judge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Judge.
Judge avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Judge drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hassan sprawls and moves away.
Judge has his takedown stuffed
and Hassan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Hassan finds it's way through Judge's defenses.
Hassan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abduwali 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abduwali Hassan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Abduwali Hassan waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Threads's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GC 433: Mollen VS Gonza
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Whiplash slips the punch.
Whiplash swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Whiplash's shoulder, as Whiplash tries to avoid the shot.
Whiplash lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hassan circles away quickly and effectively.
Whiplash throws a leg kick that misses.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whiplash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whiplash blocks a jab.
Whiplash has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Whiplash smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Whiplash keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Whiplash is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hassan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Whiplash is out of range and Hassan settles back down.
A jab from Whiplash does it's job there.
Whiplash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiplash attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Whiplash misses.
Whiplash displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Whiplash throws a right and a left that Hassan avoids nicely.
Hassan connects with the punch.
Whiplash throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Whiplash will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Whiplash tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hassan is able to avoid easily.
Whiplash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Hassan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whiplash.
Hassan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whiplash.
Hassan tries to work over Whiplash's front leg with a kick but Whiplash checks it.
A lazy left from Hassan finds it's target.
A slow jab from Hassan misses its intended target.
Hassan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Whiplash ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Whiplash doesn't manage to clinch there - Hassan circles away.
Hassan takes a swing at Whiplash's ribcage but misses.
Whiplash walks into a left hand.
Whiplash throws an overhand right that lands on Hassan's shoulder, as Hassan tries to avoid the shot.
Whiplash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hassan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Whiplash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hassan.#T2#
Whiplash misses with a body shot.
Whiplash takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Whiplash swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hassan! But no joy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hassan throws a body punch but Whiplash moves out of range.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Hassan misses with a low kick.
Hassan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
Whiplash looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Whiplash has managed to clinch.
Hassan throws a head punch that misses.
Hassan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hassan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Hassan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Hassan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hassan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Whiplash.
Hassan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Whiplash. Whiplash circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Whiplash throws out a loose jab but Hassan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Nice body punch from Whiplash.
Whiplash misses with a lunging right hand
and Hassan counters with an outside leg kick.
Hassan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Whiplash blocks the leg kick.
Whiplash with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hassan thows a leg kick but Whiplash checks it
and Whiplash cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whiplash scores with a jab to the jaw.
Whiplash misses with an uppercut. Hassan saw that one coming.
Whiplash checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hassan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Whiplash.
Whiplash walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Snappy Whiplash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whiplash avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hassan checks the leg kick.
Hassan misses with a shot to the body
and Hassan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan moves away from the strike by Whiplash.
Whiplash blocks a leg kick.#T4#
That kick from Whiplash tenderised Hassan's leg. Hassan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hassan tries to land a leg kick but Whiplash saw it coming and moves away.
Whiplash misses with a double jab.
Whiplash throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hassan counters with a stiff right hand.
Hassan throws out a loose jab but Whiplash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hassan connects with a body shot that sends Whiplash's belly button to the back.
Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Whiplash is just out of range.
Hassan cracks Whiplash with an open hand slap.
Whiplash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hassan moves away.#CL#
Whiplash drives through and clinches with Hassan against the cage.
Hassan misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whiplash.
Hassan lands with a light punch inside.
Hassan struggles to land a body shot inside as Whiplash controls his hands. #BC2#
Hassan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whiplash looks to score with a jab to the body but Hassan is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abduwali Hassan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Whiplash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hassan moves away.
Hassan misses the jab.
Hassan lands a really nice looking cross but Whiplash seems unphased.
Whiplash turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hassan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hassan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hassan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hassan misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whiplash. Hassan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whiplash throws a leg kick but Hassan moved away.
Whiplash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hassan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hassan scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan misses with a low kick.
Whiplash appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Whiplash 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#Whiplash is rocked!
Whiplash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Hassan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh Whiplash is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hassan slips a jab from Whiplash.
Whiplash seems to have got his legs back now.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Whiplash moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Hassan throws a jab when Whiplash was well out of range.
Hassan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Whiplash slips under a jab.
Hassan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hassan throws a leg kick that misses.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whiplash takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
Whiplash misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Whiplash - just one landing.
Whiplash tries to clinch there but Hassan circles away.
Whiplash takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
Hassan connects with a right hand. Whiplash shakes it off.
Hassan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hassan scores with a leg kick.
Hassan throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whiplash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hassan.
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Whiplash.#T2#
Hassan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Whiplash walks into a jab.
Hassan is looking to slow Whiplash down with leg kicks.
Hassan throws a leg kick but Whiplash moved away.
Whiplash throws a shot from downtown. Hassan moves away and avoids it.
Whiplash slips a straight right by Hassan.
Whiplash avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whiplash appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whiplash.
A countering left hand to the body from Hassan misses.
Whiplash fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Whiplash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Hassan with a jab.
Whiplash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whiplash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Whiplash - just one landing.
Whiplash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hassan.#T3#
Whiplash moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
That kick from Whiplash tenderised Hassan's leg. Hassan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hassan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Whiplash has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Whiplash avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Whiplash finds it's way through Hassan's defenses.
Whiplash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hassan.
A shot to the liver by Whiplash. Beautiful body shot.
Whiplash takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Whiplash darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hassan defending well as Whiplash loads up on a big left hand.
Whiplash lands with a nice body punch.
A punch lands to the side of Hassan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whiplash throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hassan throws out a counter right but Whiplash avoids it with no problem.
Hassan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hassan! But no joy.
Whiplash connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Whiplash throws a hook to the side of Hassan's head but Hassan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whiplash connects with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Whiplash.
Whiplash ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Whiplash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whiplash looks to land a combination but Hassan avoids it well.
Hassan misses with a low kick.
And Whiplash counters with a quick kick to the body but Hassan blocks it.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Whiplash moved out of range.
A left lands for Hassan.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Whiplash checks a leg kick.
Whiplash was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Whiplash thuds a left hand into Hassan's body.
Hassan is looking to chop away at Whiplash's legs.
Hassan misses with a hook. Whiplash ducked under it nicely.
Hassan lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whiplash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Whiplash with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Snappy Whiplash will probably get the nod.
That's time! Whiplash's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hassan misses with a shot to the body
and Whiplash counters with an inside leg kick.
Whiplash throws a chopping leg kick but Hassan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Whiplash lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hassan misses the shot to the body.
Hassan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whiplash.
Whiplash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Hassan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whiplash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Whiplash lands a two punch combo.
Whiplash checks the leg kick nicely there.
Whiplash is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hassan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiplash moves away from the strike by Hassan.
An attempted straight right counter from Whiplash misses the target.
Whiplash slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Whiplash throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
Whiplash lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Whiplash throws the left hand but Hassan avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Whiplash ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Whiplash swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan throws out a counter right but Whiplash avoids it with no problem.
Hassan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Whiplash takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Whiplash takes a jab right on the kisser.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hassan.
Nice straight punches there by Whiplash. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Whiplash.
Whiplash throws a shot to the body.
Whiplash gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Whiplash checks the leg kick.
Hassan dips to his left and cracks Whiplash with an uppercut!
Hassan throws a front kick aimed at Whiplash's knee but Whiplash avoids it well.
Hassan walks into a straight right hand from Whiplash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whiplash takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
Hassan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Whiplash connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Hassan digs a good hook to Whiplash's body.
Hassan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hassan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whiplash's sensitive parts.
Hassan checks the leg kick.
Whiplash misses with a wild body shot.
Hassan moves out of range as Whiplash strikes.
Hassan throws out a counter right but Whiplash avoids it with no problem.
Whiplash dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whiplash tries to work over Hassan's front leg with a kick but Hassan checks it.
Whiplash clobbers Hassan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Whiplash tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hassan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Whiplash slips under a jab.
Whiplash scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hassan works Whiplash's body with a nice hook.
Hassan connects with a jab.#T3#
Whiplash drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Whiplash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hassan moves away from the strike by Whiplash.
Whiplash slips a jab from Hassan.
Jab from Hassan.
Nice uppercut lands for Hassan. That snapped Whiplash's head back.
Whiplash thuds his right hand into Hassan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Whiplash throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan missing with a left hand there. Whiplash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hassan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Whiplash checks a low kick from Hassan.
Whiplash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hassan.
Hassan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Whiplash is out of range and Hassan settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Whiplash.
Hassan motions for Whiplash to come forward. Hassan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Whiplash moves into range and connects with a jab.
Whiplash delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whiplash scores with a punch to the head.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Whiplash slips the punch.
Hassan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from Hassan misses.
Hassan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hassan works Whiplash's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Whiplash. That snapped Hassan's head back.
Whiplash misses with a wild combination.
Whiplash misses with a two punch combination.
Hassan takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hassan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Snappy Whiplash.
I think Whiplash 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Snappy Whiplash!
After the fight, Snappy Whiplash was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Abduwali Hassan had this to say: 'Back to the gym...'.

Event: GC 426: Slugs VS Anderson
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
McScramble lands a nice hook to Hassan's body. Hassan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hassan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hassan throws a hook but McScramble blocks it.
McScramble throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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.
McScramble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by McScramble.
Hassan throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and McScramble counters with a shoot takedown. Hassan fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Hassan pushes McScramble off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hassan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McScramble lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McScramble throws the left hand but Hassan avoids the punch easily.
Hassan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McScramble scores with a jab to the body.
Hassan works the jab nicely.
McScramble moves forwards but Hassan connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Hassan throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and McScramble counters with a single leg into guard. Hassan didn't expect that.
McScramble tries to free his leg and advance position but Hassan is retaining full guard.
McScramble trying to control but Hassan is working from the bottom.
McScramble throws a big right hand that misses.
McScramble wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
McScramble throws a big right hand that misses.
McScramble trying to control but Hassan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McScramble has gone for a leg lock! Hassan slips out almost immediately though and dives into McScramble's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
McScramble looking for a guillotine here but Hassan defends easily. #T2#
Hassan is fighting to break McScramble's control of his arms but McScramble is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McScramble wants to sweep here but Hassan controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Hassan got a little sloppy there for a moment and McScramble has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hassan has managed to get both his arms back between McScramble's legs - danger averted.#T3##SU#
Hassan stands up and waves to McScramble to follow him.
McScramble stuns Hassan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McScramble tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McScramble digs a good hook to Hassan's body.
Hassan throws a jab but it's blocked by McScramble.
Hassan misses with a straight left.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McScramble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McScramble gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hassan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
McScramble tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hassan throws a jab when McScramble was well out of range.
McScramble throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by McScramble.
McScramble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hassan throws a lazy right hand but McScramble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hassan connects with a nice looking jab.
Hassan works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McScramble 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 tried to counter with a leg kick but McScramble avoided it.
Hassan cracks McScramble with an open hand slap.
Hassan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McScramble lands a body shot.
McScramble lands a nice looking body shot.
McScramble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 Abduwali Hassan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by McScramble.
McScramble cracks a nice hook into Hassan's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Hassan misses the target.
Hassan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body punch from Hassan.
McScramble swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Hassan to counter with a crisp jab.
McScramble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McScramble fails with a takedown attempt.
Hassan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan just misses with a punch to the body.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McScramble was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Abduwali Hassan is winning the standup battle so far.
McScramble misses with a takedown attempt
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Hassan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McScramble wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McScramble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hassan misses with a hook. McScramble ducked under it nicely.
McScramble moves away from the strike by Hassan.
McScramble drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hassan defends it well.
Hassan is looking to chop away at McScramble's legs.
A combination from McScramble does no damage.
McScramble's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hassan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McScramble scrambles back to his feet.
Hassan misses with a looping right.
McScramble feints the counter takedown.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but McScramble is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Hassan.
McScramble digs a good body shot into Hassan's ribs.
McScramble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a hook #TD2#
and McScramble counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassan keeping moving, preventing McScramble from controlling successfully.
Hassan working a defensive guard here.
Hassan wants to get back to his feet but McScramble is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hassan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McScramble can do to turn this around?
McScramble passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McScramble working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
McScramble has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McScramble lands a nice shot to the head.
Hassan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
McScramble looking to finish with strikes here!
McScramble looking to control but Hassan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hassan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McScramble throwing strikes here but Hassan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McScramble misses with a head shot.
McScramble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
McScramble thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McScramble looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McScramble trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
McScramble goes for an armbar but Hassan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hassan.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McScramble lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
McScramble trying to move into half guard but instead Hassan has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
McScramble looking for a guillotine here but Hassan defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack McScramble will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hassan looks to land a left hand but McScramble moved out of range nicely.
McScramble scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Hassan.
McScramble lands a nice hook to Hassan's body. Hassan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McScramble takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
McScramble throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Hassan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McScramble scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McScramble lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McScramble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Hassan misses its intended target.
Hassan connects with a good right hand that stumbles McScramble. McScramble circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hassan misses the jab.#T1##TD2#
McScramble shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hassan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hassan is trying to control McScramble's posture but McScramble avoids it. #SUB2#
McScramble looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
McScramble goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hassan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McScramble but great work by Hassan.
Jack McScramble has got the better of the ground game so far.
McScramble is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SU#
Hassan decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
McScramble throws a jab when Hassan was well out of range.
McScramble misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Hassan connects with a leg kick.
McScramble misses with a wild body shot.
Hassan tried to score with a low kick but McScramble checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McScramble drops his hands momentarily and Hassan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McScramble misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on McScramble's shoulder, as McScramble tries to avoid the shot.
Hassan connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of McScramble 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McScramble moves out of range of the strikes.
McScramble with the counter takedown but Hassan avoids it easily.
McScramble connects with a body shot.
Hassan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McScramble shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McScramble dives in and grabs Hassan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hassan pushes down on McScramble's head and hops out.#T3#
Hassan throws a good cross that connects.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Hassan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from McScramble misses.
McScramble throws a nice looking combination but Hassan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of McScramble's head but McScramble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McScramble blocks a jab.
Hassan throws a front kick aimed at McScramble's knee but McScramble avoids it well.
McScramble throws a right and a left that both miss.
McScramble tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McScramble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McScramble changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hassan connects with a jab.#T4#
Hassan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hassan misses with a hook #TD2#
and McScramble counters with a single leg into guard. Hassan didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McScramble is stalling in the full guard.
McScramble trying to control but Hassan is working from the bottom.
Hassan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McScramble controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abduwali Hassan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abduwali Hassan!
Abduwali Hassan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GC 418 Christie vs. Mantle
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Hassan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hermann circles away quickly and effectively.
Hermann dips to his left and cracks Hassan with an uppercut!
Hassan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hermann sizes up Hassan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hermann wants to clinch.#CL2#
Hermann moves into the clinch successfully.
Hermann displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hassan up against the cage.
Hassan lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hermann misses with some punches.
Hermann gets through Hassan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hermann misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Hermann lands with a short shot to the head.
Hassan misses with the head strike.
Hermann misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Hermann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karl Hermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice combination there by Hassan.
Hassan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hassan avoids the body shot from Hermann.
Hermann is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hermann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hassan takes a swing at Hermann's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Hermann does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Hermann.
Hermann lands a lovely overhand right.
Hassan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hermann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC2#Hassan is rocked!
Hermann cracks Hassan on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hassan falls backwards against the cage. Hermann follows up with more strikes that drop Hassan to his knees. Hermann keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hassan! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Hermann!
A very excited looking Karl Hermann 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.
Abduwali Hassan spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the gym...'.

Event: WCF 106: White vs Corona
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Benedetti rushes Hassan and presses him up against the cage.
Hassan tries to throw a body punch but Benedetti avoids it by throwing Hassan back against the cage.
Benedetti lands a knee to the body.
Hassan lands a body shot.
Benedetti gets through Hassan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Benedetti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hassan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Benedetti breaks the clinch.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Hassan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hassan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Benedetti moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Hassan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lorenzo Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti cracks Hassan with a good jab.
Hassan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hassan digs a good hook to Benedetti's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassan misses with a straight left.
Benedetti misses with a head kick.
Hassan lands with a nice body punch.
Benedetti throws a hook but Hassan blocks it.
Benedetti throws a good cross that connects.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Benedetti replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hassan blocks it well.#T1#
Benedetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hassan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Hassan slips under a jab.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hassan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hassan throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedetti feints a counter leg kick.
Benedetti lands with an uppercut that bounces Hassan off the cage and back into range.
Benedetti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benedetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hassan takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL#
Hassan closes the distance and clinches.
Benedetti struggles to land a body shot inside as Hassan controls his hands.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Benedetti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hassan tries to stall but Benedetti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benedetti blocks a body shot from Hassan.
Benedetti lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Hassan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hassan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hassan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hassan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Hassan dodges an elbow strike from Benedetti. #BC2#
Benedetti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hassan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hassan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benedetti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Benedetti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hassan throws a leg kick but Benedetti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hassan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick by Benedetti misses
and Hassan counters with a stiff right hand.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Benedetti is out of range.
Benedetti misses with a hook. Hassan ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Hassan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benedetti digs a good body shot into Hassan's ribs.
Hassan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hassan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benedetti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benedetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Benedetti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benedetti misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A telegraphed right hand from Hassan misses the target.
Benedetti connects with a single shot there.
Benedetti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hassan. Hassan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benedetti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hassan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hassan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Benedetti throws a shot to the body.
Benedetti misses with a right hand
and Hassan counters with a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Benedetti cracks a nice hook into Hassan's ribs.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hassan thuds a left hand into Benedetti's body.
Benedetti tried to score with a low kick but Hassan checks it.
Hassan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Hassan avoids them all with ease.
Hassan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Hassan.
Hassan lands a nice shot that snaps Benedetti's head back.
Hassan misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Benedetti blocks the low kick.
Hassan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hassan swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Hassan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Benedetti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hassan. That did some damage!
Benedetti blocks a jab.
Hassan throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hassan swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti misses with a hook to the body
and Hassan counters with a low kick, right behind Benedetti 's knee.
Benedetti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lorenzo Benedetti will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Benedetti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hassan.
Good work by Hassan as he checks the leg kick.
Hassan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti moves away from the strike by Hassan.
Hassan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benedetti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hassan misses with a hook
and Benedetti counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hassan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hassan scores with a punch to the head.
Hassan misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Benedetti to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Benedetti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hassan is out of range and Benedetti settles back down.
Benedetti checks a leg kick.
Benedetti steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan misses with a looping left.
Hassan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Benedetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Hassan misses.
Hassan throws a jab when Benedetti was well out of range.
Hassan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Hassan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti works the jab nicely.#ROC2#Hassan is rocked!
Lorenzo Benedetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benedetti cracks Hassan with a hook to the temple - Hassan is on wobbly legs here! Benedetti swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hassan falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Benedetti wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lorenzo Benedetti!
A victorious Lorenzo Benedetti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Abduwali Hassan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym...'.

Event: WCF 101: Wallace vs Rader 2
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Hassan misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Hassan backing up. Hassan nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Hassan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hassan misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hassan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barbosa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hassan has time to react.
Hassan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hassan throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Barbosa lands.#ROC#Hassan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
Hassan is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hassan is looking to score with low kicks.
Barbosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbosa lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Hassan head around and knocks him out cold! Barbosa hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Barbosa!
A very excited looking Daniel Barbosa 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.
Abduwali Hassan was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym...'.

Event: WCF WNF 77: Escalante vs Baker
Date: Oct 27, 2021

#R1#
Cuntmara connects with a right hand. Hassan shakes it off.
Hassan misses with a looping left.
A cross from Cuntmara lands.
Cuntmara throws a body shot but no joy.
Hassan tries to move into range but Cuntmara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cuntmara throws a leg kick but Hassan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cuntmara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cuntmara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cuntmara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hassan. Hassan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cuntmara throws out a loose jab but Hassan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hassan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cuntmara.
Hassan misses with a straight right.
Hassan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cuntmara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hassan scrambles back to his feet.
Cuntmara scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuntmara slips under a jab.
Cuntmara scores with a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cuntmara.
Ibrahim Cuntmara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuntmara connects with a jab.
Hassan with a nice calf kick.
Hassan lands with an overhand left.
Hassan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cuntmara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Hassan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cuntmara's hands.
Cuntmara swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Cuntmara saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Hassan blocks the low kick.
Cuntmara tests Hassan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cuntmara slips under a jab.
Hassan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hassan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cuntmara under the eye.
Cuntmara slips under a jab from Hassan.
Cuntmara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hassan throws a hook but Cuntmara blocks it.
Cuntmara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hassan's head backwards.
Hassan is looking to slow Cuntmara down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuntmara lands a slapping body shot.
Hassan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cuntmara can pounce on him.
Cuntmara thows a body kick. Hassan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hassan throws a jab when Cuntmara was well out of range.
Cuntmara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Cuntmara throws a chopping leg kick but Hassan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hassan cracks Cuntmara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hassan missing with a left hand there. Cuntmara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Cuntmara misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
Hassan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cuntmara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hassan has time to react.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cuntmara.
Cuntmara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hassan defending well as Cuntmara loads up on a big left hand.
Cuntmara throws out a leg kick but Hassan moves out of range and Cuntmara only half commits.
Cuntmara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hassan was well out of range. Poor timing from Cuntmara.
Hassan throws a body shot but no joy.
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara slips a straight right by Hassan.
Hassan walks into a stiff left hand from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cuntmara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Hassan dips to his left and cracks Cuntmara with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Ibrahim Cuntmara has been cut.
Hassan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cuntmara.
A nice leg kick from Cuntmara, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Cuntmara throws a leg kick but Hassan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hassan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cuntmara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hassan.
Cuntmara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hassan's sensitive parts.
Cuntmara lands with a good body shot.
Cuntmara scores with a leg kick.
Hassan throws out a loose jab but Cuntmara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hassan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cuntmara.
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Hassan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hassan jabs Cuntmara right on the nose. Cuntmara blinks but takes it well.
Cuntmara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cuntmara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hassan has time to react.
Cuntmara throws a hook but Hassan blocks it.
Hassan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cuntmara momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuntmara lands a nice looking body shot.
Hassan avoids the body shot from Cuntmara.
Hassan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Cuntmara.
Hassan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cuntmara.
Hassan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hassan moves away from the strike by Cuntmara.
Hassan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cuntmara staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Cuntmara misses the target.
A big right from Hassan misses.
Hassan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Decent striking displayed by Cuntmara there.
Cuntmara moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cuntmara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cuntmara throws a low kick but Hassan moves out of range easily.
Cuntmara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - Hassan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cuntmara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cuntmara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Hassan misses its intended target.
Hassan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cuntmara connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Cuntmara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Cuntmara's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Some wild striking there from Cuntmara.
Hassan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hassan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cuntmara.
Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Cuntmara is just out of range.
Cuntmara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cuntmara dips to his left and cracks Hassan with an uppercut!
Cuntmara slips a jab from Hassan.
Cuntmara throws a big shot that misses.
Cuntmara missing with a left hand there. Hassan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cuntmara connects with a jab.
Cuntmara misses with a hook. Hassan ducked under it nicely.
Cuntmara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hassan momentarily.
Cuntmara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuntmara scores with a jab.
Cuntmara tried to score with a low kick but Hassan checks it.
Hassan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara connects with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hassan misses with a straight right.
Cuntmara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Hassan throws a one two combo.
Hassan blocks a leg kick.
Cuntmara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hassan counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Cuntmara is rocked!
Cuntmara throws a good cross that connects.
Oh Cuntmara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Cuntmara moves away and avoids it.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cuntmara was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Hassan drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Cuntmara right on the button. Cuntmara goes down! Hassan follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hassan gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abduwali Hassan!
Abduwali Hassan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

Event: WCF 91: Corona vs Bardia 2
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Hassan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Barbosa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbosa.
Barbosa's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Barbosa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Hassan keeps it at a distance.
Hassan swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
Barbosa swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range. #CL2#
Barbosa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hassan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Hassan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Barbosa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hassan controlling the position.
Barbosa throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa trying to control but Hassan is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Hassan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Barbosa throws a strike but Hassan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Hassan stands up and waves to Barbosa to follow him.
Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Hassan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Hassan scoring well with a low kick there.
Barbosa blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Barbosa darts in and clinches Hassan up against the cage.
Barbosa jumps guard but Hassan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but Hassan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Barbosa.
Hassan struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands. #BC#
Hassan manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Hassan keeps it at a distance.
Hassan thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Hassan misses with a body shot.
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Barbosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hassan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa checks the leg kick.
Hassan misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barbosa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barbosa throws a nice looking combination but Hassan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hassan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hassan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hassan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Hassan is looking to slow Barbosa down with leg kicks.
Hassan throws a solid leg kick but Barbosa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hassan.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hassan throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Hassan misses with a low kick.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
Barbosa lands a jab to Hassan's midsection.
Barbosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hassan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hassan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Hassan throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Barbosa counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hassan fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hassan.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hassan to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Hassan pushes Barbosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Hassan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hassan cracks Barbosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hassan circles away quickly and effectively.
Hassan thuds a left hand into Barbosa's body.
Hassan missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa wants to clinch.
Nice body punch from Hassan.
Hassan lands with a straight right. Barbosa didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Barbosa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hassan is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
Hassan thuds a left hand into Barbosa's body.
Hassan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbosa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Hassan swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Barbosa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barbosa.
Hassan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barbosa is stalling in the full guard.
Barbosa throwing strikes from guard but Hassan blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa postures up and lands a big shot to Hassan's brow. #T1#
Hassan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barbosa forces his way into half guard.
Hassan wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barbosa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barbosa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barbosa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hassan defends it well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barbosa misses with a head shot. Hassan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barbosa lands a couple of digs.
Daniel Barbosa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hassan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barbosa throws a strike but Hassan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3##SU#
Hassan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A jab from Hassan misses.
Daniel Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hassan scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Nice uppercut lands for Hassan. That snapped Barbosa's head back.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
Barbosa is looking to clinch but Hassan is avoiding it.
Hassan misses with a low kick.
Barbosa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barbosa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hassan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hassan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abduwali Hassan is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Hassan moved out of range.
Barbosa moves out of range of the leg kick from Hassan.
Hassan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hassan lands the left hand.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a hook to the body
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Hassan will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Hassan misses the target.
Hassan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hassan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barbosa in his tracks.
Hassan throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbosa takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Abduwali Hassan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Hassan keeps it at a distance.
Hassan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barbosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A leg kick checked by Barbosa.
Hassan moves out of range of the body kick from Barbosa.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan circles away from the clinch attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hassan.
Barbosa looks to clinch
and Hassan counters with a straight right hand.
Hassan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbosa. #T1#
Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Hassan. That snapped Barbosa's head back. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Barbosa has been cut.
Hassan misses with a hook.
A low kick from Hassan is predictable there #CL2#
and Barbosa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hassan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hassan.
Barbosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barbosa wants a takedown but no success here.
Barbosa has Hassan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hassan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Barbosa.
Hassan effectively controlling the action here.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Hassan holds him up against the cage and eventually Barbosa drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Barbosa decides to pull guard. #T2##SU#
Hassan stands up and waves to Barbosa to follow him.
Hassan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hassan misses the jab.
Barbosa throws a series of strikes that have Hassan backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
Hassan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hassan throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Hassan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hassan circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Barbosa staying out of range there.
A low kick from Barbosa is predictable there
and Hassan counters with a thumping low kick.
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Hassan keeps it at a distance.
Hassan throws a low kick, looking for Barbosa's leg but Barbosa calmly moves out of range.
Barbosa wants to counter the offense by Hassan and move into the clinch position.
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hassan moves away.
Abduwali Hassan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Hassan is having none of it.
Hassan misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hassan throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Barbosa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barbosa.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hassan to keep the fight standing.
Barbosa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hassan working aggressively here. #T4#
Barbosa is trying to drag Hassan to the mat but Hassan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hassan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Hassan won't allow it.
Barbosa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa jumps guard but Hassan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Hassan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barbosa goes for a takedown attempt but Hassan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Hassan swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Daniel Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abduwali Hassan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hassan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abduwali Hassan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Abduwali Hassan waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.
Daniel Barbosa was interviewed post fight and said 'shoutout to my sponsor, Brooklyn Threads and my team. They've been with me through the tough times. They helped me a lot and I will be back better. '.

Event: WCF WNF 67: Tofail vs Sepi
Date: Aug 18, 2021

#R1#
Somchai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hassan misses with a hook.
Somchai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hassan.
Chakree Somchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hassan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Somchai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Somchai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Somchai thinks about countering with a head kick.
Somchai doesn't manage to clinch there - Hassan circles away.
Hassan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hassan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hassan lands a jab to Somchai's midsection.#CL#
Somchai forces Hassan back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Hassan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hassan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hassan motions for Somchai to come forward. Hassan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hassan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Somchai is looking to clinch but Hassan is avoiding it.
Nice body punch from Hassan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan misses with a low kick. #T1#
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Somchai.
Nice defenses there by Somchai.
Somchai falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Hassan counter with a right hand.
Somchai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Somchai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hassan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Somchai with a body shot.
Hassan throws a leg kick that misses.
Hassan keeps the fight on the outside.
Somchai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
It looked like Somchai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Somchai blocks a jab.
Hassan misses with a hook.
Somchai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Somchai looks for the body kick but Hassan saw that one coming.
Somchai takes one on the button.#T2#
Somchai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hassan throws a jab but it's blocked by Somchai.
Somchai throws a counter high kick but Hassan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Somchai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hassan checks it well.
Hassan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Somchai is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Somchai moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Hassan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Somchai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Somchai tries to close the distance and clinch but Hassan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hassan with a jab.
Somchai throws a front kick that sends Hassan stumbling back into the cage.
Somchai scores with a push kick.
Somchai throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Hassan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Somchai misses with a head kick.
Hassan misses the shot to the body.
Somchai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Somchai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Hassan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Somchai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Hassan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Somchai checks it well.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Somchai moves away and avoids it.
Somchai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hassan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Hassan tries to keep at a distance but Somchai has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Hassan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Somchai.
Hassan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hassan lands a body shot.
Somchai doesn't manage to clinch there - Hassan circles away.
Hassan throws a hook but Somchai blocks it.
Somchai throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Hassan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Hassan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Somchai. Somchai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Somchai throws a wild body kick that Hassan sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan lands with a nice body punch.
Hassan throws a leg kick that misses.
Hassan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Somchai.#CL#
Somchai clinches.
Hassan tries to stall but Somchai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hassan stalls.
Hassan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Somchai backwards. #BC#
Somchai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Somchai throws a series of punches but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Somchai's head.
Somchai walks into a straight right hand from Hassan.
A slapping leg kick lands for Somchai.
Hassan avoids the body shot from Somchai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
That's time! Somchai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Somchai throws a right and a left that Hassan avoids nicely.
Hassan misses with a body shot.
Somchai throws a head kick that misses.
Somchai throws a nice looking combination but Hassan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Somchai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hassan feints a counter leg kick.
Hassan lands with a nice body punch.
Somchai slips a jab from Hassan.
Hassan throws a hook but Somchai blocks it.
Somchai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Somchai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Hassan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chakree Somchai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hassan misses with a hook. Somchai ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Somchai. Those never looked like landing.
Somchai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Somchai clinches. #T1#
A short right from Hassan.
Somchai lands an elbow just above Hassan 's eye. #BC2#
Hassan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hassan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hassan looks to land a left hand but Somchai moved out of range nicely.
Somchai misses with a double jab.
Somchai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hassan throws a low kick but Somchai avoids it.
Hassan lands the left hand.
Somchai throws a sloppy head kick and Hassan moves out of range easily.
Hassan swings for the body but Somchai moves out of range.
Hassan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hassan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Somchai wants to clinch up but Hassan keeps it at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Somchai scores with a punch to the head.
Hassan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#Somchai is rocked!#T2#
Somchai gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Hassan gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Somchai is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abduwali Hassan!
Abduwali Hassan made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.

Event: WCF 81: Feet vs Khabib
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Jamay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hassan.
Hassan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jamay's hands.
Jamay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jamay throws a leg kick that misses.
Jamay throws a leg kick but Hassan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jamay lands with a nice combination. Hassan backs away looking to recover.
Jamay misses with an attempted mid kick.
A lazy left from Hassan finds it's target.
Kofi Jamay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamay blocks a jab.
A leg kick checked by Hassan.
Jamay lands a two punch combo.
Hassan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice takedown defense from Hassan. No joy for Jamay on that attempt.
Hassan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hassan misses with a low kick.
Jamay ducks right into an uppercut from Hassan.
Jamay misses with a straight left.
Hassan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Jamay is rocked!
Jamay throws a poor cross that misses
and Hassan counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abduwali Hassan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Abduwali Hassan waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Threads's logo in front of the cameras.
Kofi Jamay was interviewed post fight and said 'You know man... Didn't go the way we planned. Gotta go back, regroup, ask a few questions... But I'mma be back don't you doubt that one minute! See ya'll lata!'.

Event: WCF 61: Road vs Archer
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Hassan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hassan keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson moves forwards but Hassan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hassan lands with a good body shot.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hassan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adam Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan connects with the punch.
Hassan connects with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Hassan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hassan scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Johnson dives in and grabs Hassan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hassan pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Hassan lands a body shot.
Johnson 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.
Nice body punch from Hassan.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hassan as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hassan lands a jab to the nose.
Hassan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hassan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hassan connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hassan throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Hassan sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hassan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Hassan to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hassan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hassan lands a head shot.
Hassan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hassan scores with a push kick.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hassan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson tries to clinch but Hassan is having none of it.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Hassan.
Hassan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Hassan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hassan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hassan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnson takes a step back to recover. #T3#
Hassan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hassan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hassan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hassan as he avoids it easily.
Hassan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hassan connects with a body shot.#TD#
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Hassan is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hassan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson. #SUB#
Hassan is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hassan is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Johnson tries to clinch but Hassan is having none of it. #CL#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Hassan back into the cage.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Hassan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hassan manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Hassan's guard.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hassan is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson. #T1##SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hassan defends it well. #SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hassan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hassan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Hassan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage. #T3##ES2#
Hassan has one foot on Johnson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hassan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hassan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hassan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hassan cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Hassan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A shot to the liver by Hassan. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Hassan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hassan lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
Hassan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hassan throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.
Hassan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.#T4#
Hassan throws a shot to the body.
Hassan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hassan pinned against the cage. Hassan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Johnson clinches.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Hassan is controlling the position. #BC2#
Hassan breaks the clinch.
Hassan stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hassan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hassan connects with a single shot there.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hassan throws an uppercut from hell that sends Johnson clean off his feet! He's out cold! Hassan stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abduwali Hassan!
A relieved looking Abduwali Hassan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WCF 56: Khabib vs Turban
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Hassan connects with the punch.
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Ronaldo.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan scores with a leg kick.
Ronaldo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hassan swings for the body but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Hassan throws a front kick that sends Ronaldo stumbling back into the cage.
Hassan lands a right hook to the body.
Hassan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hassan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hassan throws a leg kick
and Ronaldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ronaldo moves forwards but Hassan connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Ronaldo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hassan, pushing him back against the cage.
Ronaldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassan tries to work over Ronaldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Hassan - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Hassan manages to break the clinch.
Hassan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hassan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ronaldo moves away.
Hassan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Hassan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ronaldo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hassan to score with a decent uppercut.
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.
Hassan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ronaldo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ronaldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Hassan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ronaldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ronaldo misses the shot to the body.
Ronaldo misses with a straight left.
Hassan cracks Ronaldo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Hassan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hassan digs a good body shot into Ronaldo's ribs.
Ronaldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hassan throws out a counter right but Ronaldo avoids it with no problem.
Ronaldo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hassan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ronaldo walks into a left hand.
Hassan slips a jab from Ronaldo.
Hassan connects with a nice looking jab.
Hassan lands with a straight right. Ronaldo didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Hassan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Ronaldo is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Ronaldo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hassan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ronaldo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Ronaldo forces Hassan back against the cage and clinches.
Hassan working aggressively here.
Hassan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ronaldo's elbow. #BC2#
Hassan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hassan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ronaldo swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan lands a jab.
Hassan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ronaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hassan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hassan lands a right hook to the body.
Hassan swings widly with a right hand
letting Ronaldo counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Hassan misses. #T3#
Hassan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ronaldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Hassan throws out a counter right but Ronaldo avoids it with no problem.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Ronaldo ducks down to avoid it.
Hassan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a shot from downtown. Hassan moves away and avoids it.
Hassan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ronaldo tries to clinch up.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ronaldo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hassan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ronaldo moves away.
Hassan connects with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Hassan. Beautiful body shot.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Ronaldo's head but Ronaldo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hassan throws a jab when Ronaldo was well out of range.
Hassan lands a jab to Ronaldo's midsection.
Hassan throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Ronaldo counter with a right hand.
A lazy left from Hassan finds it's target.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hassan lands a body shot.
Hassan misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hassan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Hassan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hassan staying out of range there.
Hassan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hassan takes one to the chin there.
Hassan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ronaldo throws a big shot that misses.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but Hassan moves out of range. #CL#
Ronaldo rushes Hassan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hassan can't find room to land a body shot as Ronaldo controls the action. #BC2#
Hassan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hassan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hassan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ronaldo looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hassan lands with a cross.
Hassan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ronaldo. #CL#
Ronaldo clinches with his opponent.
Ronaldo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ronaldo gets through Hassan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hassan lands a right hand.
Ronaldo throws a head punch that misses.
Ronaldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hassan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ronaldo's elbow.
Ronaldo prevents a body shot from Hassan.
Hassan prevents a body shot from Ronaldo.
Hassan stalling against the cage.
Hassan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Hassan.
Hassan blocks an uppercut.
Ronaldo misses with a punch to the body.
Hassan scores with a shot to the side of Ronaldo's head. #BC2#
Hassan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL#
Ronaldo has managed to clinch.
Ronaldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hassan tries a body shot but Ronaldo blocks it.
Ronaldo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hassan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hassan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo stalling.
Hassan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hassan.
Ronaldo misses with a body punch.
Ronaldo can't find room to land a body shot as Hassan controls the action.
Hassan can't find room to land a body shot as Ronaldo controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Ronaldo fails to land. #BC2#
Hassan breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Hassan misses the shot to the body.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hassan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hassan misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hassan defending well as Ronaldo loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hassan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Ronaldo's shoulder, as Ronaldo tries to avoid the shot.
Hassan cracks a nice hook into Ronaldo's ribs.
Ronaldo moves away from the strike by Hassan.
An attempted straight right counter from Ronaldo misses the target.
Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hassan cracks Ronaldo with a right hand to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Ronaldo.
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Ronaldo misses its target.
Hassan throws a body shot but no joy.
Hassan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hassan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo is looking to clinch but Hassan is avoiding it. #CL#
Ronaldo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hassan lands a body shot.
Ronaldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hassan backwards.
Ronaldo lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Hassan.
Hassan is trying to force a seperation but Ronaldo has the dominant position.
Hassan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hassan has had enough of the clinch but Ronaldo keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Ronaldo.
Hassan digs a right hand underneath Ronaldo's ribcage. Ronaldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Ronaldo.
Hassan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ronaldo misses with the head strike.
Ronaldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hassan.
Hassan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hassan tries a body shot but Ronaldo blocks it. #T4##BC2#
Hassan breaks from the clinch.
Hassan sizes up Ronaldo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hassan throws out a loose jab but Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronaldo is looking to clinch but Hassan is avoiding it.
Hassan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Hassan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hassan keeps the fight on the outside.
Hassan moves away from the strike by Ronaldo.
Hassan throws out a counter right but Ronaldo avoids it with no problem.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hassan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ronaldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hassan tests Ronaldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hassan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ronaldo doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abduwali Hassan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hassan swings for the body but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hassan.
An attempted straight right counter from Ronaldo misses the target.
Hassan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Ronaldo clinches up with Hassan and pushes him back against the cage.
Hassan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ronaldos head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo trying to control the position but instead, Hassan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ronaldo into the cage.
Hassan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Ronaldo as the two fighters clinch.
Hassan can't find room to land a body shot as Ronaldo controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Ronaldo fails to land.
Hassan tries to throw a body punch but Ronaldo avoids it by throwing Hassan back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hassan fails to land. #BC2#
Hassan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Hassan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hassan.
Jab by Ronaldo.
Hassan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hassan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ronaldo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ronaldo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hassan catches Ronaldo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hassan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Hassan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ronaldo's head backwards.
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. #CL#
Ronaldo closes the distance and clinches.
Hassan lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ronaldo tries to work over Hassan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ronaldo works on Hassan's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
A body shot lands from Hassan.
Ronaldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ronaldo is trying to maintain a safe position but Hassan gets an underhook and turns Ronaldo into the cage.#BC2#
Hassan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hassan lands a jab to Ronaldo's midsection.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hassan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hassan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hassan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ronaldo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Ronaldo closes the distance and clinches.
Ronaldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hassan backwards.
Ronaldo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hassan has a couple of punches blocked by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo tries a body shot but Hassan blocks it. #BC2#
Hassan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice cross by Hassan.
Ronaldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abduwali Hassan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Ronaldo wants to clinch up but Hassan keeps it at a distance.
Hassan is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ronaldo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Hassan misses with a shot to the body
and Ronaldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hassan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ronaldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jose Ronaldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hassan scores with a decent looking hook.
Hassan digs a good body shot into Ronaldo's ribs.
Ronaldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hassan.
Ronaldo wants to clinch up but Hassan keeps it at a distance.
Ronaldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ronaldo tries to clinch up but Hassan circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab, jab by Hassan - just one landing.
A shot to the liver by Hassan. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Ronaldo is looking to clinch. #CL#
Ronaldo has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ronaldo just leaning against Hassan, taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hassan.
Ronaldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hassan stalling against the cage.
Ronaldo lands a body shot. #BC2#
Hassan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hassan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ronaldo counters with a stiff right hand.
Hassan just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Hassan.
Ronaldo clobbers Hassan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hassan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ronaldo looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abduwali 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abduwali Hassan!
Abduwali Hassan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WCF WNF 31: Escalante vs Abner
Date: Dec 09, 2020

#R1#
Hassan scores with a nice head shot.
Behar misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Behar slips the punch.
Behar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Behar throws a leg kick
and Hassan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hassan misses with a hook.
Behar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jason Behar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behar slips a jab from Hassan.
Hassan lands a really nice looking cross but Behar seems unphased.
Hassan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Behar's head backwards.#T1#
Behar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hassan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Behar.
Behar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Behar. Beautiful body shot.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hassan jabs at Behar's body.
Behar misses with a body kick.
Hassan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#It looks like Jason Behar has been cut.
Hassan dips to his left and cracks Behar with an uppercut!#ROC2#Behar is rocked!#T2#
Some wild striking there from Behar.
We've been told by Behar's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice jab there from Behar.
Hassan moves out of range as Behar throws a body kick.
Behar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hassan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Behar misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Behar there.
Behar throws a leg kick but Hassan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Hassan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Behar's shoulder, as Behar tries to avoid the shot.
Behar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hassan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hassan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Behar under the eye.
Hassan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
Hassan lands a jab to the head.
Oh Behar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hassan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Behar.
Behar seems to have got his legs back now.#T4##KD2#
Hassan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Behar sprawling to the canvas! Behar rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hassan finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Behar throws a lazy right hand but Hassan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Behar is looking to score with low kicks.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Behar slips the punch.
Behar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Behar looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.
Hassan just misses with a punch to the body.
Behar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Behar throws a leg kick but Hassan moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Behar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Behar takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Behar.
It seemed like Hassan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Behar throws a poor cross that misses
and Hassan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hassan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Behar slips the punch.
Behar throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hassan avoids it.
Behar misses with a low kick.
Hassan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Behar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hassan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hassan was well out of range. Poor timing from Behar.
Hassan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Behar with a body shot.
Hassan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Behar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
A slow jab from Hassan misses its intended target.
Behar 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.#CL#
Behar clinches with his opponent.
Behar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Behar misses with some punches.
Hassan taking a breather.
Hassan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Behar fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Hassan fails to land.
Hassan blocking some punches.
Hassan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Behar is keeping busy.
Behar misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hassan.
Behar misses with the head strike. #T2#
Behar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Behar misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hassan lands an uppercut.
Behar can't find room to land a body shot as Hassan controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Behar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Behar throws a head punch that misses.
Hassan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hassan tries to throw a body punch but Behar avoids it by throwing Hassan back against the cage.
Hassan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hassan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Behar tries a body shot but Hassan blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Behar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Hassan fails to land.
Behar goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Behar tries to work over Hassan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hassan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Behar tries to work over Hassan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Behar working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Hassan.
Behar swings wildly with an uppercut but Hassan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Hassan.
Hassan stalling.
Behar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Behar blocks an uppercut.
Hassan lands with a short shot to the head.
Hassan lands a shoulder strike.
Behar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hassan tries to throw a body punch but Behar avoids it by throwing Hassan back against the cage. #BC#
Behar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Hassan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Behar, pushing him back against the cage.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Behar scores with a shoulder strike.
Behar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Behar can't find room to land a body shot as Hassan controls the action.
Behar misses with a body punch.
Behar takes a shot to the head.
Hassan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Behar misses with a punch to the body.
Behar tries to throw a body punch but Hassan avoids it by throwing Behar back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Behar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hassan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hassan throws a punch but it's blocked by Behar.
Hassan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Hassan.
Hassan stalling against the cage.
Hassan lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#Jason Behar's cut is getting worse.
Behar swings wildly with an uppercut but Hassan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Hassan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Behar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Behar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hassan thuds a left hand into Behar's body.
Behar scores with a hook to the body. Hassan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Behar walks into a straight right hand from Hassan.
Behar tries to close the distance and clinch but Hassan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hassan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hassan misses with a hook. Behar ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Behar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Behar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Behar moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Behar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Hassan thuds his right hand into Behar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Behar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
A little jabbing left from Hassan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hassan lands an overhand right.
Behar throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan throws out a counter right but Behar avoids it with no problem.
Hassan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Behar's hands.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Behar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Behar tries to bum rush Hassan with a series of wild strikes but Hassan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Hassan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hassan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Hassan misses with a body shot
and Behar counters with a nice leg kick.
Hassan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Behar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hassan.
A little jabbing left from Hassan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hassan throws out a loose jab but Behar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hassan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Behar is out of range.
Behar is looking to counter punch.
Hassan throws the left hand but Behar avoids the punch easily.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hassan throws a good cross that connects.
Abduwali Hassan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Hassan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Behar throws the left hand but Hassan avoids the punch easily.
Behar takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Behar misses.
Hassan swings for the body but Behar moves out of range.
Hassan thuds a left hand into Behar's body.
Behar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Behar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Behar slips under a jab.#T4#
Behar blocks a jab.
Behar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hassan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Behar misses with a double jab
and Hassan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hassan.
Behar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hassan takes a swing at Behar's ribcage but misses.
Behar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jason Behar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Behar swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abduwali Hassan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hassan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abduwali Hassan!
Our winner, Abduwali Hassan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Empire: Cage Wars
Date: Sep 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jean Baptiste misses with a body punch
and The Animal counters with a stiff right hand.
Jean Baptiste misses the body punch
and The Animal counters with a straight right hand.
The Animal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jean Baptiste.
The Animal looks to score with a jab to the body but Jean Baptiste is just out of range.
Jean Baptiste thuds his right hand into The Animal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jean Baptiste looks to score with a jab to the body but The Animal is just out of range.
The Animal throwing a counter right hand but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jean Baptiste connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jean Baptiste. The Animal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a combination but The Animal avoids it well.
The Animal slips a straight right by Jean Baptiste.
An attempted straight right counter from The Animal misses the target.
The Animal misses with an uppercut
and Jean Baptiste connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut
and The Animal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Jean Baptiste lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jean Baptiste has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from Jean Baptiste misses.
Jean Baptiste throws a right and a left that The Animal avoids nicely.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jean Baptiste scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jean Baptiste dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jean Baptiste misses the jab.
It looked like The Animal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Animal.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from The Animal.
Nice shot by Jean Baptiste.
The Animal misses with a straight left.
The Animal checks a leg kick. #T2#
The Animal lands a nice looking body shot.
The Animal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at - TRØID in the buildup to the fight.
The Animal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jean Baptiste fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Animal manages to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste misses with a lunging right hand
and The Animal counters with a nice uppercut.
The Animal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a right hand that The Animal ducks under and follows up with a left that The Animal also avoids with ease.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab. The Animal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jean Baptiste throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but The Animal blocks it.
The Animal dodges the punch combination from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Jean Baptiste connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A shot to the body from The Animal misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Animal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jean Baptiste circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Jean Baptiste counter with a right hand. #ROC2#The Animal is rocked!
Jean Baptiste drops The Animal with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jean Baptiste follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brady Jean Baptiste!
Brady Jean Baptiste took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Empire: Midweek Bash
Date: Sep 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from The Animal misses.
Williams tries to clinch up but The Animal circles away and keeps his distance.
The Animal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Animal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Animal throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Williams tries to clinch up
and The Animal counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams closes the distance looking to clinch
and The Animal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Animal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams tries to clinch up but The Animal circles away and keeps his distance.
The Animal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams wants to clinch
and The Animal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Animal paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Williams moves into range and clinches up with The Animal.
The Animal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Williams misses with some punches.
The Animal lands a shot to the body.
A short right from The Animal on the inside.
The Animal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Animal lands a body shot.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by The Animal.
The Animal gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
The Animal lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by The Animal.
The Animal gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Williams is rocked!
A hook to the body from The Animal.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Animal lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams takes a shot to the head. #T2#
The Animal pushes Williams against the cage. The Animal is working some dirty boxing. The Animal pushes off with a quick right hook! Williams goes down! Williams tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! The Animal moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris The Animal!
Boris The Animal spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: BFC 18 : Carver Vs. Roger
Date: Aug 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Weeks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like The Animal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Weeks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by Weeks there.
Weeks throws a sloppy body shot
and The Animal counters with a straight right hand.
Weeks misses with a body shot.
Weeks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn MMA & Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
The Animal takes one on the button.
The Animal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weeks.
Weeks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Animal was well out of range. Poor timing from Weeks.
A little jabbing left from The Animal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Weeks jabs at The Animal's body.
The crowd cheers as The Animal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weeks doesn't seem phased though.
The Animal lands with a nice body punch.
The Animal throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weeks throws a hook but The Animal avoids it easily.
A jab from Weeks misses.
Weeks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Animal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
The Animal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weeks tries to counter by moving into the clinch but The Animal manages to circle out of the way.
A swing and a miss from The Animal.
The Animal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weeks.
The Animal cracks Weeks with an open hand slap.
Weeks misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like The Animal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Animal lands a nice shot to the body.
Weeks looks to score with a jab to the body but The Animal is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from The Animal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Animal has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Weeks misses with a hook to the body
and The Animal counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Weeks misses its intended target.
The Animal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Weeks misses with a looping left.
Weeks missing with a left hand there. The Animal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Animal throws a body shot but no joy.
The Animal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weeks.#T2#
Weeks misses with a straight right.
The Animal scores with a body shot.
Weeks looks to land a left hand but The Animal moved out of range nicely.
The Animal throws out a counter right but Weeks avoids it with no problem.
Weeks throws a lazy right hand but The Animal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weeks misses with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Animal digs a good hook to Weeks's body.
The Animal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Weekss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A shot to the liver by Weeks. Beautiful body shot.
Weeks looks to throw the jab but The Animal is out of range.
The Animal wants to counter with a clinch but Weeks pushes him away.
Weeks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weeks misses with a lunging right hand
letting The Animal counter with a right hand.
Weeks throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from The Animal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Weeks throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and The Animal counters by clinching up.
The Animal struggles to land a body shot inside as Weeks controls his hands. #T3#
Weeks swings wildly with an uppercut but The Animal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weeks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Animal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Animal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Weeks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Animal.
The Animal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by The Animal.
The Animal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Animal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Animal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weeks blocks an uppercut.
The Animal swings wildly with an uppercut but Weeks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weeks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Weeks manages to break the clinch.
The Animal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weeks.
Weeks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Animal.
The Animal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Animal.
The Animal throws a shot to the body.
The Animal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Animal misses with an uppercut.
Weeks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weeks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Animal.
Weeks misses with a looping left.
Willie Weeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Weeks.
The Animal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Weeks finds it's way round the side to connect with The Animal's head.
Weeks loads up on a big right hand but The Animal slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Animal! But no joy.
Weeks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Animal manages to avoid it.
The Animal lands a lovely overhand right.
Weeks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Weeks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Boris The Animal will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Weeks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Animal counters with a left to the body.
Weeks lands the left hand.
The Animal moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like The Animal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weeks misses the shot to the body.
Weeks connects with a jab.
Weeks slips a straight right by The Animal.
Weeks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Animal momentarily. #ROC#The Animal is rocked!
Weeks throws a jab but it's blocked by The Animal.
Weeks missing with a left hand there. The Animal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Weeks misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Animal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Animal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Animal is still on wobbly legs! Can Weeks finish him?
The Animal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weeks's head backwards.
The Animal seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weeks misses with a wild body shot.
The Animal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Weeks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weeks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Animal manages to avoid it.
Weeks misses with a looping left.
A big right from Weeks misses.
Weeks throws a body punch but The Animal moves out of range.
The Animal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weeks swings widly with a right hand
and The Animal counters with a straight right hand.
Weeks connects with a body shot.
Weeks misses with a looping right.
Weeks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Animal was well out of range. Poor timing from Weeks.
Weeks throws an off balance right hand
and The Animal counters with a stiff right hand.
The Animal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weeks throws out the jab.
Weeks sets himself, and The Animal steps forward looking for the clinch! Weeks avoids it this time.
Weeks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Animal counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Weeks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weeks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Animal.
The Animal connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weeks throws a shot from downtown. The Animal moves away and avoids it.
Weeks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Animal.
The Animal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weeks.
The Animal ducks under a wild hook from Weeks.
The Animal tries to counter by closing the distance.
The Animal lands a jab to the nose.
Weeks misses with an uppercut
and The Animal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Animal. Weeks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weeks misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and The Animal moves into the clinch.
Weeks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Animal has him pressed against the cage.
Weeks misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Weeks fails to land. #T3#
Weeks is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Weeks scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Animal lands a nice uppercut.
Weeks misses with the head strike.
The Animal lands with a light punch inside.
The Animal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Weeks fails to land.
Weeks throws a punch but it's blocked by The Animal.
The Animal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Animal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Weeks is keeping busy.
The Animal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weeks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Animal misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, The Animal scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Animal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weeks presses The Animal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Animal lands a shoulder strike.
The Animal lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Weeks.
Boris The Animal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Weeks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Animal.
Weeks throws a head punch that misses.
The Animal misses with a punch to the body.
Weeks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Animal's elbow.
Weeks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Animal blocks a body shot from Weeks.
The Animal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weeks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Animal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weeks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Animal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Weeks is trying to break the clinch but The Animal has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Weeks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weeks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Animal manages to avoid it.
Weeks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Animal was well out of range. Poor timing from Weeks.
The Animal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Willie Weeks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
The Animal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weeks.
The Animal avoids the body shot from Weeks.
Weeks throws an off balance right hand
and The Animal counters with a nice uppercut.
Weeks misses with a looping left.
Weeks misses with a right hand
and The Animal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Weeks misses with a right hand
enabling The Animal to counter with a crisp jab.
The Animal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weeks.
The fighters circling - Weeks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Animal scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Weeks misses its intended target.
The Animal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheers as The Animal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weeks doesn't seem phased though.
The Animal connects with a body shot that sends Weeks's belly button to the back.#T1#
Weeks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weeks throws the left hand but The Animal avoids the punch easily.
Weeks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch lands to the side of The Animal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Weeks throws a hook to the side of The Animal's head but The Animal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Animal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weeks throws a lazy right hand but The Animal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Animal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Weeks loads up on a big right hand but The Animal slips the punch.
Weeks throws an overhand right that lands on The Animal's shoulder, as The Animal tries to avoid the shot.
The Animal throws a body punch but Weeks moves out of range.
The Animal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weeks on the side of the head.
Weeks misses with a left hand
and The Animal counters with a right hand to the body.
The Animal just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Weeks lands a jab.
Weeks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Animal was well out of range. Poor timing from Weeks.
The Animal staying out of range there.
Weeks misses with a left hand
and The Animal counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weeks misses with a lunging right hand
and The Animal counters with a left to the body.
The Animal slips under a jab.
The Animal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weeks.
A slow jab from The Animal misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by The Animal there.
Weeks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Weeks misses with a hook to the body
and Weeks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Weeks.
A swing and a miss from Weeks.
The Animal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
The Animal connects with a body shot that sends Weeks's belly button to the back.
Willie Weeks is winning the standup battle so far.
Weeks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weeks jabs The Animal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Animal works Weeks's body with a nice hook.
Weeks misses with a hook
and The Animal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Animal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Animal jabs at Weeks's body.
Weeks misses with a hook
and The Animal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Animal scores with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Animal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Animal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Weeks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
A lazy left from The Animal finds it's target.
Weeks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Weeks misses with a body shot
and Weeks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weeks misses with a wild body shot.
Weeks sets himself, and The Animal steps forward looking for the clinch! Weeks avoids it this time.
Weeks throws a body shot but no joy.
Weeks misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and The Animal counters by moving into the clinch.
Weeks prevents a body shot from The Animal.
The Animal blocking some punches.
Weeks lands an uppercut.
Weeks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Animal has him pressed against the cage.
Weeks presses The Animal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Weeks blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Weeks breaks the clinch.
The Animal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weeks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Animal.
Nice defenses there by The Animal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris The Animal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Animal has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris The Animal!
Boris The Animal tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Willie Weeks spoke after the fight, saying 'Aye...back to the gym.'.

Event: BFC 14: Garbrandt Vs. Waller
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiaodong walks into a left hand.
The Animal scores with a punch to the head.
The Animal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Animal has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Xiaodong is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The Animal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong throws a body punch but The Animal moves out of range.
The Animal cracks Xiaodong with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Animal lands with an overhand left.
Xiaodong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Xiaodong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiaodong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Animal.
The Animal misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Xiaodong throws a jab but it's blocked by The Animal.
The Animal slips under a jab.
It seemed like The Animal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Xiaodong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from The Animal misses.
Xiaodong throws the left hand but The Animal avoids the punch easily.
The Animal scores with a body shot.
Xiaodong misses with a hook. The Animal ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from The Animal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xiaodong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Animal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xiaodong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boris The Animal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Animal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Animal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by The Animal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Animal.
Xiaodong dips to his left and cracks The Animal with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Animal works Xiaodong's body with a nice hook.
Xiaodong scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#The Animal is rocked!
The Animal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiaodong.
A nice side step and The Animal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The Animal ducks under a wild hook from Xiaodong.
The Animal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Xiaodong throws a poor cross that misses
and The Animal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Animal swings for the body but Xiaodong moves out of range.
The Animal avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Xiaodong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Animal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Animal cracks Xiaodong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Animal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Xiaodong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Animal.
Xiaodong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Xiaodong takes a swing at The Animal's ribcage but misses.
The Animal lands a nice shot that snaps Xiaodong's head back. #T4#
The Animal lands an overhand right.
Xiaodong moves forwards but The Animal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiaodong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Xiaodong misses with a shot to the body
and The Animal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Animal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Xiaodong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Animal.
The Animal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Xiaodong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Animal.
A counter left hand to the body from Xiaodong misses its target.
The Animal looks to land a left hand but Xiaodong moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Xiaodong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Animal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris The Animal dominated that round.
That's time! Xiaodong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Xiaodong misses with a wild body shot.
The Animal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xiaodong has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Xiaodong throws a right hand that misses
and The Animal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiaodong misses with a left hand
and The Animal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Animal throws a good cross that connects.
The Animal throws the left hand but Xiaodong avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Xiaodong misses the target.
The Animal lands a body shot.
The Animal slips a jab from Xiaodong.
The Animal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaodong misses with a wild body shot.
The Animal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiaodong.
Decent striking displayed by The Animal there.#T1#
The Animal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As The Animal looks to move away, Xiaodong throws a big counter combo but The Animal just gets out of the way.
Xiaodong lands a right hook to the body.
Xiaodong throws a jab when The Animal was well out of range.
The Animal just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiaodong throwing a counter right hand but The Animal manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Xiaodong's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Xiaodong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Xiaodong throws a right hand that misses
and The Animal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Xiaodong might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The Animal misses the jab.
The Animal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Animal. Xiaodong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiaodong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Animal.#T2#
The Animal scores with a jab to the head.
Xiaodong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Animal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The Animal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Animal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Animal throws a lazy uppercut
and Xiaodong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boris The Animal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Animal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Xiaodong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Xiaodong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
The Animal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xiaodong at a distance.
The Animal misses with a wild body shot.
The Animal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xiaodong's hands.
Nice shot lands for The Animal.
Xiaodong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from The Animal misses.
Xiaodong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Animal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Animal cracks Xiaodong with an open hand slap.#T4#
A swing and a miss from The Animal.
The Animal throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiaodong is looking to counter punch.
Xiaodong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Xiaodong misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Animal lands with a cross.
The Animal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Animal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiaodong was well out of range. Poor timing from The Animal.
A quick step to the side and Xiaodong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiaodong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Animal.
The Animal throws a hook but Xiaodong blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris The Animal 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
The Animal catches Xiaodong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Xiaodong drops his hands momentarily and The Animal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Animal with a jab.
A lazy left from The Animal finds it's target.
The Animal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xiaodong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaodong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Animal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Xiaodong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Animal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Xiaodong takes one to the side of the head.
Xiaodong staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Animal. Xiaodong does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Xiaodong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Animal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xiaodong. Xiaodong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Animal moves out of range of the strikes.
The Animal punishes Xiaodong's body with a nice straight punch.
The Animal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiaodong.
The Animal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xiaodong works over The Animal's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
The Animal lands with a good body shot.
The Animal moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Animal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xiaodong's head.
The Animal connects with a body shot.
Li Xiaodong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donk. The Animal catches Xiaodong right on the button with a cross.
Nice shot by The Animal.
Xiaodong misses with a wild body shot.
The Animal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xiaodong momentarily.
A lazy left from The Animal finds it's target.
Boris The Animal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
The Animal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Animal staying out of range there.
The Animal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xiaodong misses with a combination
and The Animal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xiaodong avoids the body shot from The Animal.
The Animal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xiaodong momentarily.
Nice defenses there by The Animal.
The Animal lands a slapping body shot.
The Animal defending well as Xiaodong loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Xiaodong throws a right hand that The Animal ducks under and follows up with a left that The Animal also avoids with ease.
Xiaodong misses with a left hand
and The Animal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Xiaodong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Animal lands a really nice looking cross but Xiaodong seems unphased.
Xiaodong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Animal's corner calls for a 1-2. The Animal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Animal defending well as Xiaodong loads up on a big left hand.
Xiaodong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris The Animal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Animal has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris The Animal!

Event: BFC BLOODBATH 1
Date: Jun 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson misses with a low kick as The Animal jumps back.
Anderson looks to clinch
enabling The Animal to counter with a crisp jab.
The Animal scores with a jab to the body.
The Animal has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Anderson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The Animal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The Animal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Animal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Anderson tries to bum rush The Animal with a series of wild strikes but The Animal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick by Anderson misses #CL2#
and The Animal holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The Animal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Animal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Animal has Anderson pressed against the cage, preventing Anderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Animal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
The Animal scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Animal pressing his opponent against the cage.
Anderson is looking to control The Animal's arms but The Animal gets an underhook and turns him. Now Anderson has his back to the cage. #T1#
The Animal keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Animal digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Animal pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson is trying to push The Animal away but The Animal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The Animal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Animal lands a nice uppercut.
The Animal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Animal.#ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Animal lands a body punch.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Animal can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
The Animal struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
The Animal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anderson up against the cage.
A short uppercut from The Animal. #T2#
Nice body punch from The Animal - that landed with a thud.
The Animal taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from The Animal on the inside.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but The Animal has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Animal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
A short body shot lands from The Animal as the two fighters clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Animal lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from The Animal.
A hook to the body from The Animal.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Animal.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but The Animal won't allow it.
Anderson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Anderson working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
The Animal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Animal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as The Animal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The Animal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Animal content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Anderson is trying to break free.
The Animal scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
The Animal scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for The Animal.
The Animal controlling the action here for a moment.
The Animal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting on The Animal's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#BC#
Anderson manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Anderson looks to land a left hand but The Animal moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like The Animal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Animal's corner calls for a 1-2. The Animal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Robinson Anderson has been cut.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
BOOM! The Animal lands a beautiful left hook that drops Anderson. Anderson tries to recover but The Animal is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Anderson lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris The Animal!

Event: Medieval Combat 1
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
The Animal misses the shot to the body.
Pollock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Animal lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
The Animal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pollock is trying to break free.
The Animal is working Pollock over against the cage.
The Animal is working Pollock over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Animal lands with a light punch inside.
The Animal prevents Pollock from breaking the clinch.
The Animal misses with a body punch. #T1#
Pollock is looking to break free of the clinch but The Animal has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from The Animal.
Pollock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. The Animal seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pollock can turn it around.
The Animal pushes Pollock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Animal works on Pollock's body with a couple of short punches.
The Animal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Pollock's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pollock is trying to break the clinch but The Animal has him pressed against the cage.
The Animal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pollock.
The Animal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for The Animal.
Pollock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Animal has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Animal.
The Animal gets through Pollock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Animal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Animal scores with a shot to the side of Pollock's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by The Animal.
The Animal digs a right hand into Pollock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pollock's gas tank.
The Animal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Animal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
The Animal lands with a left to the head.
The Animal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pollock or not.
The Animal is leaning against Pollock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pollock looks winded!
The Animal lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Animal lands a shoulder strike.
The Animal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pollock working hard to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for The Animal.
The Animal lands a hook that snaps the head of Pollock backwards. #T4#
The Animal slowing the pace effectively.
The Animal is leaning against Pollock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Animal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Animal is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, The Animal scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Animal lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Animal has Pollock pressed against the cage, preventing Pollock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Animal tries a body shot but Pollock blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris The Animal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The Animal punishes Pollock's body with a nice straight punch.
The Animal sizes up Pollock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
The Animal closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as The Animal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pollock wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Animal misses with a punch to the body.
The Animal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pollock.
The Animal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
The Animal slows down the pace here.
The Animal leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Animal tries to throw a body punch but Pollock avoids it by throwing The Animal back against the cage.
The Animal lands a left hand.
The Animal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Animal presses Pollock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Animal lands a nice uppercut.
The Animal avoiding damage.
The Animal is working Pollock over against the cage.
Nice body punch from The Animal.
The Animal stalls.
A short right from The Animal on the inside. #T3##BC2#
Pollock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Animal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Animal just misses with a punch to the body.
The Animal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The Animal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pollock in his tracks. #CL#
The Animal clinches with his opponent.
Pollock is looking to break free of the clinch but The Animal has double underhooks. #T4#
The Animal lands with a right to the head.
Pollock is trying to push The Animal away but The Animal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The Animal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
Pollock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pollock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from The Animal.
The Animal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right hand to the body from The Animal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Animal has Pollock pressed against the cage, preventing Pollock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris The Animal dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
The Animal moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee calls for The Animal to work.
Pollock has had enough of the clinch but The Animal keeps him there for the moment.
The Animal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pollock's efforts to push away.
The Animal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Animal scores with a hook to the body.
Pollock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
The Animal digs a right hand underneath Pollock's ribcage. Pollock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Animal.
The Animal scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from The Animal.
Good body shot from The Animal.
The Animal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pollock or not.
The Animal taking a breather.
The Animal avoiding damage.
Boris The Animal has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
The Animal has Pollock pressed against the cage, preventing Pollock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Animal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Animal lands a nice shot to the body.
The Animal is leaning against Pollock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Animal is struggling to control the position.
Pollock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pollock being controlled against the cage.
Boris The Animal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Pollock tries to circle away but The Animal has him pinned against the cage.
The Animal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Animal is working Pollock over against the cage.
The Animal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
Pollock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pollock wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
The Animal is stalling here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Animal.
Good body shot from The Animal.
Pollock wants to break free but The Animal has control.
John Pollock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Animal leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Animal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris The Animal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Animal has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:24
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris The Animal!

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