- Mohammed Hijab effortlessly dominated in his most recent MMA fight.
- The event drew notable British Muslim figures, and Hijab issued a challenge to Paul Golding.
Pop quiz: Name the red-faced, patriotic hero Mohammed Hijab said the following to: “I’m going to disfigure you and leave you with irreparable damage that your children won’t be able to recognise you. The counter terrorism police will have to be called because I’m going to be terrorising you in the cage.”
If you answered “Steven Yaxley-Lennon”, then sorry, you were wrong. Besides, Tommy-the chav-Robinson is busy; rehearsing, as ever, for another court appearance, this time under the Terrorism Act.
These words were in fact, a part of Mohammed Hijab’s triumphal address, in which he called out Paul Golding. It was delivered after his heavyweight MMA bout with Jay Bumstead.
When Mohammed Hijab stepped into the cage on Saturday night, nobody was wondering who he was, that was already well-established. The real question was what he’d do next.
Hijab, the Underdog Intellectual Who Dominated Without Breaking a Sweat
Hijab’s Opponent
Jay Bumstead, 44, who likes to go by the name of Guerrilla, is the #8,100 ranked MMA fighter in the Europe region. Bumstead is ranked in the Europe sub-region of United Kingdom & Ireland. He is also an MMA coach at Silverbacks MMA in Canterbury. Furthermore, he has earned a BJJ black belt. This is a testament to his dedication, as such a distinction typically requires over a decade of training. Bumstead, too, is an active BJJ competitor.
Heading into the bout, Bumstead and Hijab were both riding a one-fight win streak.
Hijab’s Training Camp
Mohammed Hijab, 34, entered the octagon weighing 117.5 kg. He was coached by Stuart Austin, with additional guidance from the highly skilled Ozzy Dugulubgov, aka Ozzy MMA; a BJJ and MMA practitioner and founder of the Revolt Fighting League. Firas Zahabi, owner of Tristar Gym, also offered words of wisdom. Hijab’s training camp took place at Fight Zone London and Gracie Academy.
Hijab’s planned Strategy
Speaking to Subboor Ahmad, CEO of IERA, about his strategy going into the fight, Hijab explained that he had fully recovered from pneumonia, unlike his debut fight. His approach, he said, was to ‘move like water,’ adapt to the circumstances, identify his opponent’s weaknesses on the day, and proceed accordingly.
The Fight
The atmosphere in Coventry was electric as the crowd roared in anticipation. From the opening bell, Hijab came out hungry, looking to impose his will, and within the first few minutes, he secured a precise takedown. On the ground, Hijab locked in a submission, and no matter how hard Bunstead tried to escape, he couldn’t break free, sealing a dominant first-round victory.
Hijab opened with three sharp leg kicks, followed by precise body shots and a barrage of devastating elbows; big punishing elbows. The fight ended in a TKO, with Bunstead barely able to respond, initially desperately holding to a half guard. Whilst mounting him, Hijab taunted, “Where’s your black belt?” before transitioning seamlessly into relentless ground-and-pound, controlling the fight with effortless precision.
The Victory Speech
Other than what we’ve already previously mentioned. This win clearly meant a lot to Hijab. He thanked Allah (swt) profusely and said:
“I came out of financial loss in court, it almost ruined me. And I wanted to get back into the winning column by doing something within my control and Allah allowed me to win today. I wanted to say Alhumdulillah hi Rabbil Alameen to Allah swt.”
The court case Hijab was, of course, referring to was his recent loss against Douglas Murray and The Spectator. Let it be known, the magazine boasts sh*t-hot-Rottweiler-lawyers. But we all know this doesn’t mean they were on the side of good.
Familiar Faces at the Event
The event drew a vibrant gathering of prominent figures such as Ali Dawah and familiar faces from the British Muslim social media scene, such as Aboo Hafsa and Sitraj Rahman.
Architects of Divisiveness and TikTok Live
Part of my job during last night’s fight was to keep an eye on social media in real time. A few brothers ringside decided to go live on TikTok. It has to be said, their commentary during the undercard bouts was comedy gold. Meanwhile, the comments section on TikTok live encountered a huge spike in traffic from the far-right, that is, until the influx of Tommy Robinson supporters left the chat utterly humiliated.
Hijab Explains How Fighting Differs from Debating
When speaking to IERA CEO, thought leader, da’ee, and specialist in Darwinism, Subboor Ahmed, Brother Hijab was asked about the difference between debating and fighting. He explained that debating is more important because it addresses causes like the Palestinian issue and requires longer-term learning to be effective. He continued:
“From that perspective, debating is harder. But in terms of physiological control, fighting is tougher: you have to manage adrenaline, nerves, and anticipatory anxiety, which can be more intense than in a debate. That said, some high-profile debates may match the pressure of a fight, since both involve performing for an audience and facing judgment.” “The advantage of fighting,” he continued, “…is its clarity. “There’s no question about who wins. Debates, by contrast, are subject to opinion: opponents may refuse to admit you made stronger arguments because doing so would validate your worldview.” Ultimately, he said, engagement with both debating and fighting is essential for Muslim men.
Mohammed Hijab v Paul Golding
For now, it seems that the fight with Paul Golding will finally be taking place.
I have no doubt in mind that Golding isn’t quite the zinger in the ring he fancies himself to be. Possibly because he’s spent much of his time assaulting women instead of fighting men.
