looking back, this chapter is a freaking genius, it make sense why hassad "lose" here considering the match format fits the 32 fighters rule and not 33 fighters. Hassad has never had the intention to be part of the tournament in the 1st place.
Hassad, i thought he was one of the main characters wholl fight the other main characters,
turns out he was just another side character to boast up the story,
may your sacrifice be in peace.