The flyweight title bout between Firdavs Khasanov and Carlos Lozoya at Combat FC 7 came to an abrupt end due to a massive hematoma suffered by Khasanov. The highly anticipated contest was touted as one of the most competitive matches of the evening, but it was cut short when the referee was forced to stop the fight in the later rounds.
According to eyewitnesses, Khasanov suffered a severe hematoma on his forehead, accompanied by a nasty gash that refused to stop bleeding. The ringside doctor was summoned to assess the injury, and after a brief examination, it was clear that the fight was over. The referee had no choice but to call off the contest, declaring Lozoya the winner by technical knockout.
A commentator’s transcript from the event provides insight into the severity of the injury. “You can’t even get anything, you can’t even post, you can’t do anything, you can’t protect his face. That’s it. That is it! The first ever champion of Combat FC’s 125-pound division is Carlos Lozoya. You know, and some people say those shots weren’t big, but this is over and over. There’s no way to defend. You know, he… And that cut’s getting worse, he’s got a big welt on his head now. That doctor probably saw that, I mean the ref saw that initially. Couple more and that’s it.”
The stoppage occurred in the later rounds of the fight, with Lozoya dominating the contest from the outset. Khasanov’s corner was visibly concerned as the hematoma continued to worsen, and it was clear that their fighter was in no condition to continue.
The victory marks Lozoya’s first title win in Combat FC’s 125-pound division, cementing his position as a force to be reckoned with in the flyweight ranks. As he celebrates his championship win, Khasanov will likely require some time to recover from the nasty hematoma that ended his night prematurely.
In a post-fight interview, Lozoya expressed his respect for his opponent, acknowledging the severity of Khasanov’s injury. “I knew I had him hurt, but I didn’t think it was that bad. I just saw the doctor waving off the fight, and I knew it was over. I’m just glad Firdavs is okay.”
Combat FC, a rapidly growing MMA promotion, continues to make waves in the world of mixed martial arts. With this event, they solidify their reputation for hosting high-stakes contests that often yield dramatic and unpredictable outcomes.
