HFC 9 — Hosharafu Fighting Championship
Overview
HFC 9 took place on February 18, 2016 at the Ghadir Sports Hall in Kermanshah, Iran. The card featured a mix of light heavyweight, lightweight, featherweight, welterweight, and flyweight bouts. As with other regional HFC events, finishes were common — with a number of TKOs and submissions across the card.
Main Results & Highlights
Below are the bouts and outcomes from HFC 9, taken from the Sherdog event page.
| Match | Winner | Loser | Method | Round / Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Event (Light Heavyweight) | Puriya Nemati | Hamzeh Mohammadi | KO (Elbow) | Round 1, 0:00 |
| Lightweight | Maziar Yari | Amirali Bahrami | TKO | Round 1, 1:22 |
| Lightweight | Arsalan Jamalpour | Shahin "White Wolf" Najafi | TKO | Round 1, 3:02 |
| Welterweight | Ali Nochalabadi | Arman Hoseini | Submission (Rear‑Naked Choke) | Round 1, 0:43 |
| Lightweight | Ali Moradi | Abdol Khalil Bazi | Decision (Unanimous) | Round 3, 5:00 |
| Lightweight | Mohammad Maleki | Hosein Khakpour | Submission (Guillotine Choke) | Round 1, 2:46 |
| Featherweight | Heydar Kuhi | Mostafa Malakshahi | TKO | Round 1, 4:32 |
| Featherweight | Mohammad Tushmalani | Abolfazl Karimi | TKO | Round 1, 1:09 |
| Featherweight | Ebrahim Amigh | Mahmoud Yusef Rashidi | TKO | Round 1, 4:46 |
| Flyweight | Hadi Jalili | Matin Ahmadi | TKO | Round 1, 2:05 |
A heavy slate of early finishes — many fights ended in the first round — showing the high finishing rate on this regional card.
Standout Performances
- Puriya Nemati — Headline finish via KO (elbow), delivering a decisive main event stoppage.
- Ali Nochalabadi — Quick submission in the welterweight bout (rear‑naked choke) to secure an early finish.
- Multiple quick TKOs — Several fighters secured TKOs in round one, underlining the aggressive matchups.
Implications & Reflection
HFC 9 reinforced the promotion's role as a hub for regional talent in Iran. The prevalence of first‑round finishes highlights both the finishing ability of these fighters and the matchmaking style that prioritizes action-packed outcomes. Performances at events like HFC 9 can help fighters build resumes to pursue opportunities beyond the regional scene.
While many of these competitors remain within regional circuits, consistent winning streaks and standout finishes can catch the attention of scouts from larger promotions.
