Mickey Gall faced Bassil Hafez in a welterweight bout at UFC 302, both weighing in at 170 lbs. Gall, who had not fought since April 2022, was up against Hafez, who was coming off a competitive loss in a short-notice debut against Jack Della Maddalena. The fight was intense, with both fighters exchanging significant strikes. Hafez landed multiple heavy shots, including a big right hand and a left hook, while Gall responded with a powerful right hand that sent Hafez back to the fence. Gall also secured a takedown during the bout. The fight saw Hafez controlling the octagon and landing more impactful strikes, while Gall showed resilience and a strong chin. The bout was closely contested, with Hafez appearing to have the upper hand in the early rounds, scoring 10-9 in Round 1 and leading 20-18 by the end of Round 2. The fight was described as a 'proper banger' and 'bonkers' by observers.
Bassil Hafez vs. Mickey Gall has turned into a proper BANGER. This fight is bonkers. #UFC302
Hafez hurts Gall!!!!! Gall backs up but OHHHHHHH GALL RIGHT HAND SENDS HAFEZ BACK TO THE FENCE!!!! STAYS ON HIS FEET!!! GALL WITH THE SHOT!!! GETS THE TAKEDOWN! HAFEZ TO HIS FEET! #UFC302
R3 - Spinning ish for Hafez touches but Gall lands a counter. Gall with a combo! Nicely done. Hafez left hook but Gall in with a right hand. BIG right hand for Hafez as Gall attacks. #UFC302
Hafez should be up 20-18 but he's certainly giving Gall the openings for a fight changing counter
Better round 2 for Gall, who is landing a respectable amount. Hafez is slowing down as the commentators note, but his strikes are noticeably more impactful still. Fun fight.
🟥 Mickey Gall VS Bassil Hafez 🟦 => Score Round #2 #UFC #UFC302 #MMATwitter
Gall body kick caught. Quick flurry from both as Gall advances on Hafez. Man the chin on Gall. Crazy. OHHH BIG LEFT HAND FOR HAFEZ AND GALL IS LATERAL AF! Hafez not attacking just yet. Gall right hand. #UFC302
R2 - Gall looking nervous to throw first. Hafez still throwing like he wants OH MAN BIG RIGHT HAND and Gall ate it with some sauce on it! BIG right hand for Gall! He's getting confident!!! Hafez tries to get it back and he's using a ton of energy. #UFC302
10-9 Hafez RD1 Equal damage. More output by Hafez plus control of octagon. Remember hometown kid. Regional judges likely sided with Gall. I will circle back. #UFC302
10-9 Hafez in Round 1 Hafez landed some hard shots on Gall who showed he still has a chin in taking them after being away from the Octagon since 2022 #UFC302
🟥 Mickey Gall VS Bassil Hafez 🟦 => Score Round #1 #UFC #UFC302 #MMATwitter
Gall attacks and Hafez just throws a OHHH GALL MAY HAVE HURT HAFEZ!!! LEGS WOBBLED FOR A SECOND!!!! Gall big right hand and HAFEZ EGGS HIM ON!!!! BOTH MEN THROWING!!! 10 seconds Round over. #UFC302
BIG LEFT HOOK FROM HAFEZ AND HE'S HUNTING GALL! Gall cut open. Gall body kick lands but Hafez barely noticed it and he's hunting for a KO already. #UFC302
Heavy right from Hafez. Another one with a left after. Gall isn’t finding his jab. He’s going to need a huge counter which seems to be his approach. #UFC302
Gall tries to jab his way in, but doesn't land much. Hafez looking more and more confident already. Gall looking worried about a power shot. Hafez slips on a high kick but pops back up. #UFC302
Gall hasn't landed OHHH big right hand for Hafez! Gall is waiting a lot. ANOTHER big right hand from Hafez and he followed it with a left. #UFC302
R1 - Gall vs. Hafez - Hafez gets right to the middle. Both throwing jabs, nothing lands. Hafez overhand right hits guard. Heavy leg kick for Hafez. #UFC302
Coming up next is Mickey Gall vs Bassil Hafez in a Welterweight bout. #UFC #UFC302 #MMATwitter https://t.co/dKkUkB9w6c
Welterweight Bout Mickey Gall vs Bassil Hafez #UFC302
The final bout of the #UFC302 early prelims will see New Jersey’s Mickey Gall (7-5) face Philadelphia’s Bassil Hafez (8-4-1). Gall is fighting for the first time since April 2022, while Hafez is coming off a competitive loss in a short-notice debut vs. Jack Della Maddalena.
Worth sharing with the eyes on #UFC302. Work done yesterday but important for the upcoming fight between Micky Gall vs Bassil Hafez. Mr. Hafez looked insane, ready. Mr. Gall is in for a rude awakening (IMO). https://t.co/KGraIbD0d4
Gall vs Hafez 👀 #UFC302 https://t.co/BT5E8ILXZr
Gall vs. Hafez https://t.co/KprjkYsuAp
Mickey Gall (170) vs. Bassil Hafez (170) #UFC302 📸: @dnapoleonemma https://t.co/5LkwF7HH5v