Bassil Hafez
"The Habibi"Career Averages
Win Methods (1)
Loss Methods (2)
Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oban Elliott | 0 | 24 of 70 | 34% | 24 of 70 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:06 |
| Bassil Hafez | 1 | 65 of 117 | 55% | 66 of 118 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:05 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oban Elliott | 0 | 10 of 27 | 37% | 10 of 27 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:06 |
| Bassil Hafez | 0 | 25 of 49 | 51% | 26 of 50 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Oban Elliott | 0 | 12 of 37 | 32% | 12 of 37 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Bassil Hafez | 0 | 29 of 53 | 54% | 29 of 53 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Oban Elliott | 0 | 2 of 6 | 33% | 2 of 6 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Bassil Hafez | 1 | 11 of 15 | 73% | 11 of 15 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:05 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oban Elliott | 24 of 70 | 34% | 16 of 55 | 2 of 9 | 6 of 6 | 23 of 69 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Bassil Hafez | 65 of 117 | 55% | 22 of 60 | 16 of 24 | 27 of 33 | 55 of 107 | 2 of 2 | 8 of 8 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oban Elliott | 10 of 27 | 37% | 7 of 21 | 1 of 4 | 2 of 2 | 9 of 26 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Bassil Hafez | 25 of 49 | 51% | 6 of 21 | 5 of 9 | 14 of 19 | 23 of 47 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Oban Elliott | 12 of 37 | 32% | 8 of 29 | 0 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 12 of 37 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Bassil Hafez | 29 of 53 | 54% | 7 of 27 | 10 of 13 | 12 of 13 | 29 of 53 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Oban Elliott | 2 of 6 | 33% | 1 of 5 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Bassil Hafez | 11 of 15 | 73% | 9 of 12 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 8 of 8 |
Expert Picks (11)
Angelo picks Bassil Hafez as an underdog, liking his pressure, takedowns, and power. He notes that Oban Elliott has good cardio and tools but is not very dangerous and can be taken down. He believes if Hafez's cardio holds up, he wins. He plans to bet on Hafez if the line moves in his favor.
Big Brady picks Oban Elliott but thinks the line is too wide. He notes Elliott's improved takedown defense in his last fight against Preston Parsons and believes he is the cleaner striker. However, he acknowledges that Bassil Hafez has solid wrestling and that Elliott has been taken down by lesser fighters in the past. He predicts a close decision win for Elliott, possibly 29-28.
Cody picks Bassil Hafez, citing his durability and grappling. He notes Hafez was competitive with Jack Madalena and has a strong top game. Cody expects Hafez to neutralize Elliott with takedowns and control, possibly winning a decision. He likes the plus money.
Connor agrees with Zane, noting that Hafez's aggression and willingness to scramble will trouble Elliott. He mentions that Elliott's defensive wrestling and footwork are good, but Hafez's pace and power could overwhelm him. Connor sees it as a close fight but leans toward Hafez.
Vreeland picks Hafez as his dog, noting he has been fading Oban Elliott from day one. He thinks the plus 200 line is juicy and that Hafez can submit Elliott, who gave up his back to B Woodburn.
Daniel Vreeland picks Oban Elliott, expecting him to take over after the first round. He notes Hafez's tendency to gas out and Elliott's improving takedown defense and fight IQ. He acknowledges Hafez's early power but believes Elliott's pace and durability will win him the decision.
Fox does not make a clear pick for this fight. He comments that he doesn't like the Hafez submission prop but does not state his own pick.
The host was impressed by Elliott's pressure approach against Preston Parsons, where he turned the takedowns against Parsons and landed big shots. He expects Elliott to replicate that against Hafez, using his speed and technical striking advantage to win a decision as Hafez slows down in deeper waters.
Paul picks Bassil Hafez, noting the growing plus money and Hafez's durability. He expects a close fight that could go to a split decision, and likes Hafez as an underdog. Paul is waiting for the line to move further before betting.
The MMA Guru picks Oban Elliott, citing his volume striking and underrated grappling. He notes Bassil Hafez looked awful against Mickey Gall and struggled with takedowns. He believes Elliott will out-volume Hafez on the feet and won't be taken down.
Zane picks Hafez, feeling that Hafez's relentless aggression and power will be too much for Elliott's neutralization style. He notes that Elliott has been knocked out before and that Hafez is faster and harder to dissuade. Zane expects a split decision but leans toward Hafez.
Jun 01, 2024
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassil Hafez | 0 | 83 of 143 | 58% | 93 of 153 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 0:08 |
| Mickey Gall | 0 | 95 of 201 | 47% | 101 of 210 | 3 of 5 | 60% | 0 | 0 | 1:12 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bassil Hafez | 0 | 24 of 47 | 51% | 24 of 47 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Mickey Gall | 0 | 29 of 63 | 46% | 29 of 63 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Bassil Hafez | 0 | 26 of 40 | 65% | 26 of 40 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:06 |
| Mickey Gall | 0 | 31 of 67 | 46% | 34 of 71 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:15 | |
| 3 | Bassil Hafez | 0 | 33 of 56 | 58% | 43 of 66 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
| Mickey Gall | 0 | 35 of 71 | 49% | 38 of 76 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 0:57 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassil Hafez | 83 of 143 | 58% | 70 of 126 | 13 of 17 | 0 of 0 | 78 of 136 | 4 of 6 | 1 of 1 |
| Mickey Gall | 95 of 201 | 47% | 83 of 187 | 7 of 9 | 5 of 5 | 91 of 194 | 1 of 4 | 3 of 3 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bassil Hafez | 24 of 47 | 51% | 19 of 39 | 5 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 21 of 42 | 3 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
| Mickey Gall | 29 of 63 | 46% | 22 of 55 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 3 | 28 of 61 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Bassil Hafez | 26 of 40 | 65% | 19 of 32 | 7 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 26 of 40 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Mickey Gall | 31 of 67 | 46% | 27 of 63 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 29 of 64 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 2 | |
| 3 | Bassil Hafez | 33 of 56 | 58% | 32 of 55 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 31 of 54 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Mickey Gall | 35 of 71 | 49% | 34 of 69 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 34 of 69 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
Expert Picks (6)
Angelo picks Bassil Hafez because he showed well on short notice against Jack Della Maddalena and should be better with a full camp. He notes Mickey Gall has been away for two years with surgery and his development is uncertain. He expects Hafez's grappling and pace to be too much, though he worries the odds might become too wide to bet.
Cody picks Hafez but is hesitant due to the -350 price. He notes Hafez looked good against Della Maddalena but that was on short notice. Cody worries about Hafez's cardio and the possibility of Gall catching a submission. He thinks Gall may have improved during his two-year layoff. Cody plans to keep Hafez low on parlays and warns of buyer beware.
Daniel dismisses Gall's back-taking as not elite and thinks Hafez's physicality will prevail. He expects Hafez to take Gall down and avoid giving up his back. He says he'll never pick Gall again.
The host sees Hafez as the stronger, more powerful fighter who can win wherever the fight goes. Hafez's wrestling and top control should overpower Gall, and his striking is also a threat given Gall's defensive lapses. Gall's submission threat is noted, but Hafez's strength and improved cardio management should lead to a finish inside the distance.
Paul picks Hafez, calling him a hard-nosed wrestler with good grappling. He notes Hafez gave Jack Della Maddalena fits in his debut and has never been finished. Paul believes Hafez's style is terrible for Gall, who is a submission specialist but not a good wrestler or striker. He thinks Hafez will take Gall down and control him. Paul was hoping for a better line but still likes Hafez.
The MMA Guru picks Bassil Hafez, praising his toughness and grit in his debut against JDM despite clearly losing on damage. He notes Hafez's good chin and takedowns, and believes he can take down Mickey Gall. However, he expresses concern about Hafez's potential PED use since he wasn't tested before his debut. He also questions why Mickey Gall is still in the UFC.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Della Maddalena | 0 | 83 of 137 | 60% | 149 of 212 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:19 |
| Bassil Hafez | 0 | 32 of 124 | 25% | 48 of 141 | 3 of 20 | 15% | 0 | 1 | 6:48 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Della Maddalena | 0 | 13 of 26 | 50% | 41 of 56 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
| Bassil Hafez | 0 | 9 of 28 | 32% | 12 of 31 | 3 of 5 | 60% | 0 | 0 | 3:19 | |
| 2 | Jack Della Maddalena | 0 | 27 of 43 | 62% | 47 of 64 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:07 |
| Bassil Hafez | 0 | 16 of 56 | 28% | 29 of 70 | 0 of 6 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 2:15 | |
| 3 | Jack Della Maddalena | 0 | 43 of 68 | 63% | 61 of 92 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:10 |
| Bassil Hafez | 0 | 7 of 40 | 17% | 7 of 40 | 0 of 9 | 0% | 0 | 1 | 1:14 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Della Maddalena | 83 of 137 | 60% | 55 of 104 | 27 of 32 | 1 of 1 | 68 of 119 | 14 of 17 | 1 of 1 |
| Bassil Hafez | 32 of 124 | 25% | 29 of 117 | 2 of 6 | 1 of 1 | 28 of 118 | 4 of 6 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Della Maddalena | 13 of 26 | 50% | 9 of 21 | 4 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 12 of 25 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Bassil Hafez | 9 of 28 | 32% | 8 of 26 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 8 of 26 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Jack Della Maddalena | 27 of 43 | 62% | 17 of 31 | 9 of 11 | 1 of 1 | 24 of 39 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
| Bassil Hafez | 16 of 56 | 28% | 15 of 53 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 14 of 53 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Jack Della Maddalena | 43 of 68 | 63% | 29 of 52 | 14 of 16 | 0 of 0 | 32 of 55 | 10 of 12 | 1 of 1 |
| Bassil Hafez | 7 of 40 | 17% | 6 of 38 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 6 of 39 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Della Maddalena (-625), Hafez (+440)
Round 1
Dead-set on getting a fight to not waste this training camp, Australia’s Maddalena (14-2, 4-0 UFC) stayed in Las Vegas and draws a late notice debuting opponent in the form of Hafez (8-3-1, 0-0 UFC). The biggest betting favorite in the card, Maddalena aims to improve his win streak to 15 while hunting for his 14th stoppage. On the other side, Philadelphia-trained Hafez has never been finished. This sport is wild and anything can happen, and referee Mark Smith is standing by in case it does. The two rush out of their corners with no interest in a glove touch, and Hafez is a man on a mission. Hafez shoots in for a double, and he puts the Aussie right on his back. Maddalena defends with a guillotine choke, and Hafez steps over properly to stop the choke from being tight while passing guard. Maddalena turns to his knees and returns upright to his feet, and he counter hip tosses Hafez back down. Hafez manages to reverse this when they land on their knees together, and he holds on from the side while keeping his weight on Maddalena. Maddalena leans up against the fence, and he manages to turn about and works the body. Hafez lands an elbow on the break as he backs off, and Hafez sticks his man with a left hand. Hafez slings a kick, and he topples over. The newcomer springs back up, and he backs up against the wall and trades furious leather, even catching Maddalena. Hafez gets popped, and he changes levels to secure a takedown and plant the heavy favorite on his back. Maddalena once more works to his knees and gets vertical, and he marches Hafez down and throws hands. Hafez catches him with a counter, but Maddalena lands the better strikes to force a telegraphed shot from his opponent. Maddalena defends it, and Hafez eventually bails on it instead of expending more energy. Maddalena clips Hafez behind the ear, and he strings a few punches together but eats some powerful blows right back at him. Hafez shoots in for a takedown, lifting Maddalena off his feet and fighting out of the guillotine choke that inevitably comes. Hafez, in half guard, leans down his shoulder with an arm-triangle choke that does not have the leverage he wishes. The round ends in this position.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Hafez
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Hafez
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Hafez
Round 2
Looking to make up ground, Maddalena starts out aggressively. Hafez times a takedown early, and Maddalena staves it off and looks to take the back. Both stand up, and Hafez kicks the body as he backs off. Maddalena crowds Hafez and shucks a takedown to the side. Hafez times a spinning back fist when recovering, and Maddalena ignores it so that he can throw punches. Hafez sits down on a left hand, and they proceed to nail one another. Hafez knocks Maddalena back in a wild exchange, and Maddalena is landing too but not flustering Hafez one iota. Maddalena aims a front kick to the body, and he loops a right hand around the guard. Maddalena shuts down a takedown as he backpedals from one side of the cage to the other. Maddalena gets out of the tie-up and starts opening up with his punches, leaning Hafez over and kneeing him in the face. Hafez appears to be running out of steam, as Maddalena works the body several times and opens right and left hands over the top. Hafez takes a knee to the side as he leans over, and he gathers himself to wing hooks that miss the mark. Maddalena stifles a leaping double, and he wrenches his arm around the neck and drops back for a guillotine choke. Hafez welcomes this, as he is not in danger and it allows him to crawl on top and catch his wind. Hafez shifts his weight over to grip down on an arm-triangle choke, and he hops to the side to get a better angle. Maddalena grabs hold of his own foot, and Hafez moves back to half guard. Hafez isolates Maddalena’s left arm for a potential keylock, and he bumps his shoulder into Maddalena’s face. The round ends with Hafez on top.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Maddalena
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Maddalena
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Maddalena
Round 3
The last round opens, and it could be even on the scorecards. Maddalena wants to keep the judges out of the equation, coming out putting hands on face. Hafez misses with a high kick, whiffs with a superman punch, and absorbs a flush right hand. Maddalena sticks out a few jabs and lobs a left hand to follow, and Hafez rolls with it and drives Maddalena from one side of the cage to the other in pursuit of a double. When that fails, Hafez changes it for a single, and Maddalena pulls his leg out and resets. A cut has opened on the corner of his left eye, and he lets Hafez overswing so he can crack him with a left hand. “The Habibi” shoots for a double when getting tagged, and Maddalena shuts it down and a second try so that he can wobble Hafez with a right hand. Hafez tries to tie him up, and Maddalena pounds on the body. Maddalena gest clinched, and he pushes off so that he can kick Hafez and throw everything and the kitchen sink at the chin of his spent opponent. Hafez tries with all his might to get a takedown, and Maddalena stops it and beats on the body. Maddalena busts Hafez up with body shots, and he holds onto Hafez’ right hand so that he can slug him with his free hand. Hafez shoots in desperately with 100 seconds to go, and Maddalena lets him do this so that he can stop it and jump on his back. Maddalena fishes for a rear-naked choke, and he gets rolled over by the determined Hafez. As they scramble, Maddalena hunts for an armbar, and he elects to stand back up while Hafez hold on to head lock. Maddalena gets pushed back to the cage wall with a double, and Hafez grabs the fence to hold him there. Maddalena lowers his man down to the floor, and hangs on in this top position to end the fight. What a wild battle, easily the best fight on the card thus far. No matter the result, Hafez gave an incredible account of himself on short notice against a top contender. This is also a tough look for the ranked Maddalena, who might not even get his hand raised depending on the score of the second round.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Maddalena (29-28 Maddalena)
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Maddalena (29-28 Maddalena)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Maddalena (29-28 Maddalena)
The Official Result
Jack Della Maddalena def. Bassil Hafez via Split Decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Expert Picks (5)
Big Brady picks Jack Della Maddalena, noting that while Hafez is a short-notice opponent with good wrestling and power, his cardio is poor and he gets hit a lot. He expects Della Maddalena to be the much better striker and to catch Hafez late in the first round. He acknowledges Hafez could have early success but doesn't think he can maintain the pace. He would not lay -550.
Cody picks Della Maddalena, citing his combination punching, volume, and cardio. He thinks Della Maddalena runs circles around Hafez and has solid striking and grappling. He acknowledges the risk of a short-notice opponent but believes Della Maddalena is a future contender. He suggests a live bet on Hafez after the first round if you want to go the other way.
James mentions that Jack Della Maddalena has been added to the card but says he doesn't know anything about his opponent Bassil Hafez. He briefly notes Hafez's record and a draw with Jeremiah Wells but does not offer a pick or analysis.
Paul picks Hafez as an underdog, citing his grappling, power, and cardio. He notes Hafez has never been knocked out and has good timing on counters. He thinks Hafez can mix in takedowns and make it closer than the line suggests. He acknowledges Della Maddalena is the better striker but sees value in the dog shot. He will wait for weigh-ins due to short notice.
The MMA Guru confidently picks Jack Della Maddalena over Bassil Hafez, praising JDM's superior footwork, striking technique, and lack of telegraphing. He criticizes Hafez's split decision win over Anthony Ivy and notes he was tagged by Evan Cutts' jab. He predicts JDM wins by KO late in the first round.
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