HFC 7 — Hosharafu Fighting Championship: Contenders Iran 1
Overview
This seventh installment of the Hosharafu Fighting Championship — titled HFC Contenders Iran 1 — took place on November 20, 2015 in Karaj, Iran. The card showcased regional talent across several weight classes and was designed as a proving ground for up-and-coming fighters. The event featured a mix of quick submission finishes and a handful of TKOs, demonstrating both grappling depth and striking power among competitors.
Main Results & Highlights
Below are the key bouts and outcomes from HFC 7. Times and methods are captured from the event summary.
| Match | Winner | Loser | Method | Round / Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Event (Lightweight) | Asadullah Yari | Hamidreza Isabeigi | Submission (Triangle Choke) | Round 1, 0:57 |
| Featherweight bout | Mohammad Hosein Heidarian | Mansur Bahrami | Submission (Triangle Armbar) | Round 2, 4:40 |
| Bantamweight bout | Afshin Keymasi | Keyhan Hashemi Moghaddam | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | Round 1, 3:30 |
| 230 lb Catchweight | Alireza Alambeigi | Amir Rostamzade | TKO (Punch) | Round 1, 1:05 |
| Middleweight bout | Erfan "Buffalo" Ebrahimian | Mohamad Javad Elikai | TKO (Punch) | Round 1, 3:12 |
| Other finishes | Various | Various | Submissions & TKOs | Mostly R1 |
This card featured a number of early submissions and TKOs — a sign of the finishing mentality among the fighters and the matchmaking emphasis on decisive results.
Standout Performances
- Asadullah Yari — Dominant main event finish with a triangle choke under one minute.
- Mohammad Hosein Heidarian — Technical submission (triangle armbar) in featherweight action.
- Multiple quick finishes — Several wins came in early rounds via rear-naked chokes and TKOs, showing the card's action-first approach.
Implications & Reflection
Regional cards like HFC 7 are critical to the growth of MMA in Iran. They provide experience, exposure, and a testing ground for fighters who may later move to larger national or international stages. The prevalence of submissions indicates a strong grappling base among participants.
At the same time, many competitors on this card do not have extensive recorded professional careers in major databases — highlighting the gap between regional prominence and international breakout. Visibility, consistent fight activity, and access to higher-level camps are often the missing pieces.
