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Set for October
Alhassan will fight Josh Fremd at a UFC event on Oct. 12, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
The Ghanan middleweight will get the chance for his first win of the year after fighting to a no contest against Cody Brundage earlier in July. Alhassan will take on Fremd who is on a two-match losing streak, but both fighters have shown inconsistent play in the octagon in their recent fights.
The Ghanan middleweight will get the chance for his first win of the year after fighting to a no contest against Cody Brundage earlier in July. Alhassan will take on Fremd who is on a two-match losing streak, but both fighters have shown inconsistent play in the octagon in their recent fights.
Fights to no contest in Denver
Alhassan and Cody Brundage fought to a no contest (illegal elbows) at 0:37 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Denver.
ANALYSIS
This one could have gone either way for Alhassan. On one hand, he dominated Brundage the entire bout, and referee Dan Miragliotta certainly could have stopped the fight. On the other, given the fact the blows were deemed illegal, he could have been disqualified. It's certainly disappointing that Brundage couldn't or wouldn't continue given how much momentum Alhassan had built up. Perhaps the company will set these two up for another date down the round.
This one could have gone either way for Alhassan. On one hand, he dominated Brundage the entire bout, and referee Dan Miragliotta certainly could have stopped the fight. On the other, given the fact the blows were deemed illegal, he could have been disqualified. It's certainly disappointing that Brundage couldn't or wouldn't continue given how much momentum Alhassan had built up. Perhaps the company will set these two up for another date down the round.
Will fight Cody Brundage
Razak Alhassan will compete against Cody Brundage in a middleweight battle on July 13, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Razak Alhassan is coming off a loss via technical submission against Joe Pyfer. Both fighters have struggled through their previous bouts and will have a lot on the line during their encounter.
Razak Alhassan is coming off a loss via technical submission against Joe Pyfer. Both fighters have struggled through their previous bouts and will have a lot on the line during their encounter.
Inconsistent ways continue
Alhassan lost to Joe Pyfer via technical submission (arm-triangle choke) at 2:05 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Alhassan lasted more than seven minutes, which may not seem that great on the surface, but actually isn't all that bad considering he spent the entirety of this fight on the defensive. Alhassan's lone highlight from an offensive perspective were some quality leg kicks which left Pyfer hobbled. Unfortunately for Abdul, he was unable to defend the takedown and eventually went to sleep in the early portion of Round 2. The very definition of roster depth, the 38-year-old Alhassan lost three straight from July 2020 to April 2021. The UFC stuck with him and he has alternated wins and losses in four fights since. They'll probably run him back out there once again, but it's far from a guarantee.
Alhassan lasted more than seven minutes, which may not seem that great on the surface, but actually isn't all that bad considering he spent the entirety of this fight on the defensive. Alhassan's lone highlight from an offensive perspective were some quality leg kicks which left Pyfer hobbled. Unfortunately for Abdul, he was unable to defend the takedown and eventually went to sleep in the early portion of Round 2. The very definition of roster depth, the 38-year-old Alhassan lost three straight from July 2020 to April 2021. The UFC stuck with him and he has alternated wins and losses in four fights since. They'll probably run him back out there once again, but it's far from a guarantee.
Pyfer fight scheduled
Alhassan will compete against Joe Pyfer in a middleweight fight at UFC Vegas 80 on Oct. 7, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Alhassan did not need more than three months to schedule his next fight after withdrawing from a bout scheduled against Brunno Ferreira. Currently, Alhassan's next opponent is undefeated across the UFC. Pyfer last defeated Gerald Meerschaert at UFC 287.
Alhassan did not need more than three months to schedule his next fight after withdrawing from a bout scheduled against Brunno Ferreira. Currently, Alhassan's next opponent is undefeated across the UFC. Pyfer last defeated Gerald Meerschaert at UFC 287.