Abass Baraou beats Giovani Santillan by MD on 12 September 2026

Abass Baraou beat Giovani Santillan by majority decision, claiming his first professional victory in a closely contested bout. The judges saw enough from Baraou to award him the nod, though the split nature of the verdict underscored how competitive the affair proved throughout.

How it ended

With no knockout finish to settle matters, the fight went the full distance and into the hands of the scorecards. Two judges sided with Baraou whilst the third saw it level, producing the majority-decision outcome. The tight scoring reflected exchanges that swung both ways across the scheduled rounds.

Updated records

• Abass Baraou — 1-0
• Giovani Santillan — 0-1

What's next

Baraou moves to 1-0 and will look to build momentum from this debut win as he establishes himself in the professional ranks. Santillan drops to 0-1 in what also appears to be an early-career setback, and he'll need to regroup quickly to avoid falling further behind in a demanding division.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Abass Baraou vs Giovani Santillan?

Abass Baraou defeated Giovani Santillan by MD at Abass Baraou vs Giovani Santillan — 2026-09-12.

How did Abass Baraou vs Giovani Santillan end?

The fight ended by MD.

What's Abass Baraou's record now?

Abass Baraou now stands at 1-0.

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