PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lil Jon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Al Haddad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lil Jon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Jon
vs
Al Haddad

168 cm
25
163 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

174 cm
26
163 lbs
12 - 12 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lil Jon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Elias Al Haddad!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Haddad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Haddad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Haddad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters circling - Jon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Haddad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jon somewhat.

Al Haddad clinches up with Jon and pushes him back against the cage.
Jon tries for a takedown but Al Haddad manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lil Jon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Haddad stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Haddad lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Haddad lands with a light punch inside.
Jon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Haddad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Al Haddad gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Al Haddad - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Al Haddad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jon backwards.
Jon being controlled against the cage.
Al Haddad lands an uppercut.
Jon tries to score a body lock takedown but Al Haddad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jon blocks an uppercut.
Al Haddad gets underhooks to prevent Jon's takedown attempt.
Al Haddad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Al Haddad has a couple of punches blocked by Jon.
Al Haddad misses with a body punch.
Jon wants a takedown.
Jon wants a takedown.
Al Haddad will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jon up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad is trying to maintain a safe position but Jon gets an underhook and turns Al Haddad into the cage.
Jon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Al Haddad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Al Haddad misses with a looping right.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Haddad lunges at Jon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jon's hand.
Jon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Elias Al Haddad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Haddad scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Haddad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jon staying out of range there.
Jon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jon.
Jon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Al Haddad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Haddad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Al Haddad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Haddad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Al Haddad lands a right hook to the body.
Al Haddad throws a solid leg kick but Jon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al Haddad.
Jon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Al Haddad is looking to clinch but Jon is avoiding it.
Al Haddad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Al Haddad slaps away a takedown attempt from Jon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jon doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Al Haddad to counter with a crisp jab.
Jon dives in and grabs Al Haddad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Al Haddad pushes down on Jon's head and hops out.

Al Haddad forces Jon back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short uppercut from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad gets underhooks to prevent Jon's takedown attempt.
Al Haddad working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jon has Al Haddad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Al Haddad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Al Haddad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al Haddad lands a shot to the body.
Al Haddad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jon backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Haddad.
Jon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Al Haddad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Al Haddad lands a left hand.
Jon tries for a takedown but Al Haddad manages to get underhooks.
Al Haddad lands with a right to the head.
Al Haddad stalling in the clinch but Jon improves position.
Jon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Al Haddad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Al Haddad cracks Jon with a nice body shot.

Al Haddad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Al Haddad dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jon needs to keep his hands up - Al Haddad had a free shot at his head there.
Nice uppercut lands for Al Haddad. That snapped Jon's head back.
Nice uppercut there from Al Haddad.

Al Haddad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Al Haddad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jon has Al Haddad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Al Haddad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Haddad leaning against his opponent.
Al Haddad lands with a right to the head.
Al Haddad is pushing Jon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jon has Al Haddad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Al Haddad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lil Jon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Al Haddad after a bit of a struggle.
Al Haddad struggles to land a body shot inside as Jon controls his hands.
Elias Al Haddad seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Al Haddad.
Jon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Haddad is pushing Jon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A shot in the inside from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad gets underhooks to prevent Jon's takedown attempt.
Al Haddad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jon is keeping busy.
Jon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jon wants a takedown but no success here.
Al Haddad stalling against the cage.
Jon is looking for a takedown.
Al Haddad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jon blocks a body shot from Al Haddad.
Jon wants a takedown but no success here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon blocks an uppercut.
Al Haddad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Haddad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jon wants to take the fight to the mat but Al Haddad manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Al Haddad pushes Jon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Al Haddad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elias Al Haddad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Al Haddad stuns Jon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Al Haddad just misses with a punch to the body.
Jon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Haddad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jon somewhat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad lands a slapping body shot.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Haddad lands a head shot.
Al Haddad with a nice cross.
Jon drops his hands momentarily and Al Haddad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad stuffs the takedown attempt from Jon. Jon gets slowly back to his feet.
Jon shoots in and drives through. Al Haddad sprawls well.
Al Haddad throws out a counter right but Jon avoids it with no problem.
Al Haddad misses with a wild combination.
Jon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Al Haddad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Al Haddad tries to avoid it but Jon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Al Haddad to the ground. Al Haddad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Al Haddad misses with the combination.
Al Haddad misses the shot to the body.
Al Haddad scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jon darts in looking for a takedown but Al Haddad gets double underhooks and turns Jon into the cage.

Al Haddad drives through and clinches with Jon against the cage.
Al Haddad is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Al Haddad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Al Haddad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jon's defenses.
Al Haddad lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Haddad.

Al Haddad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Al Haddad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Al Haddad has closed the distance and engaged Jon in a clinch.
Jon blocking some punches.
Jon blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Al Haddad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Al Haddad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Al Haddad tries to close the distance and clinch but Jon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jon misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Haddad! But no joy.
Al Haddad fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jon or perhaps it was just good defense by Al Haddad, which made it look bad.
Al Haddad wants to counter the offense by Jon and move into the clinch position.
Al Haddad connects with a jab.
Jon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Al Haddad defends well and Jon ends up having to push Al Haddad into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jon walks into a stiff left hand from Al Haddad.
Jon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Al Haddad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Al Haddad swinging wildly here.
Jon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Haddad stuns Jon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Al Haddad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jon.
Jon fails with the takedown
and Al Haddad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lil Jon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Haddad moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Al Haddad lands with a nice body punch.
Al Haddad throws out a powerful jab.
Jon takes a swing at Al Haddad's ribcage but misses.
Al Haddad slaps away a takedown attempt from Jon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Haddad jabs Jon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jon or perhaps it was just good defense by Al Haddad, which made it look bad.
The crowd cheers as Al Haddad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jon doesn't seem phased though.
Jon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Haddad tries to clinch but Jon moves out of range.
A punch combination from Al Haddad misses.
Lil Jon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon misses with a hook.
Jon swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad connects with the punch.
Jon digs a good hook to Al Haddad's body.
Jab from Al Haddad.
Jon looks for a takedown but Al Haddad sprawls well.
Al Haddad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left and a right from Al Haddad both land. Nice combination.
Nice sprawl there from Al Haddad as Jon shoots in.
Al Haddad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jon shoots in but Al Haddad avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad scores with a shot to the body.
Al Haddad lands a slapping body shot.
Al Haddad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jon throws the left hand but Al Haddad avoids the punch easily.
Jon tries for a takedown but Al Haddad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Al Haddad connects with a jab.
Al Haddad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jon.
Jon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Al Haddad cracks Jon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Haddad tries to clinch up.
Al Haddad cracks Jon with a good jab.
Al Haddad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jon.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jon. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jon blocks a head kick by Al Haddad.
Jon attempts a counter takedown but Al Haddad avoids it well and moves away.
Al Haddad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Al Haddad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al Haddad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jon at a distance.
Al Haddad connects with a single shot there.
Jon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Haddad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jon's head backwards.
Jon lands with a nice body punch.
Al Haddad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Al Haddad scores with a jab to the head.
Al Haddad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jon.
Al Haddad is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jon goes for a double leg but Al Haddad avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Al Haddad continues to drive forward.
Elias Al Haddad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Haddad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Al Haddad throws a shot to the body.
Jon takes one to the chin there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Al Haddad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Al Haddad has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 25:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Al Haddad!
After winning the bout, Elias Al Haddad thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.