PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elias Al Haddad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Baptiste Reno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Al Haddad
vs
Baptiste Reno

174 cm
18
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elias Al Haddad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Baptiste Reno!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baptiste Reno shoots in but no luck this time.
A lazy left from Al Haddad finds it's target.
Baptiste Reno blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Haddad lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Baptiste Reno has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baptiste Reno and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al Haddad misses with a double jab

and Baptiste Reno counters with a single leg into guard. Al Haddad didn't expect that.
Baptiste Reno wants to control from the top but Al Haddad keeps moving.
Baptiste Reno is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Baptiste Reno tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Haddad is retaining full guard.
Baptiste Reno is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Al Haddad wants to stand but Baptiste Reno is controlling the position.
Baptiste Reno sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baptiste Reno advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Haddad is looking to improve his position.
Al Haddad trying to hold on to Baptiste Reno's head to control him but Baptiste Reno postures up.
Baptiste Reno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Baptiste Reno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Haddad keeps working.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Baptiste Reno blocks a jab.
Al Haddad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Haddad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baptiste Reno shoots in for a takedown but Al Haddad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad throws a low kick, looking for Baptiste Reno's leg but Baptiste Reno calmly moves out of range.

Al Haddad gets caught flat footed, as Baptiste Reno shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Al Haddad is looking to stand up but Baptiste Reno isn't so interested in that idea.
Baptiste Reno wants to control from the top but Al Haddad keeps moving.
Baptiste Reno wants to get up but he can't break Al Haddad's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Al Haddad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baptiste Reno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baptiste Reno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Al Haddad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baptiste Reno controls the pace.
Al Haddad keeping moving, preventing Baptiste Reno from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Baptiste Reno stopping the sweep attempt from Al Haddad.
Baptiste Reno is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jean Baptiste Reno has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Al Haddad connects with a body shot.
Elias Al Haddad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Haddad lands a nice hook to Baptiste Reno's body. Baptiste Reno takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baptiste Reno moves forwards but Al Haddad connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Al Haddad moves into range and clinches up with Baptiste Reno.
Baptiste Reno wants to take the fight to the mat but Al Haddad manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Elias Al Haddad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Baptiste Reno.
Baptiste Reno goes for a takedown in the clinch but Al Haddad prevents it.
A short uppercut from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Al Haddad can't find room to land a body shot as Baptiste Reno controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baptiste Reno as Al Haddad tries to tie him up.
Al Haddad is trying to break the clinch but Baptiste Reno has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Al Haddad is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Al Haddad breaks the clinch.
Al Haddad connects with a nice looking jab.
Al Haddad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Al Haddad lands a jab to Baptiste Reno's midsection.
Al Haddad wants to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Haddad, as that shot connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Al Haddad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Al Haddad wants to clinch.
Al Haddad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baptiste Reno was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Haddad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Elias Al Haddad will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Al Haddad misses with a leg kick.
Al Haddad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baptiste Reno.
Baptiste Reno dodges the punch combination from Al Haddad.
Baptiste Reno blocks a jab.
Baptiste Reno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Al Haddad finds it's way round the side to connect with Baptiste Reno's head.
Al Haddad misses with a series of wild punches.
Al Haddad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baptiste Reno on the side of the head.
Al Haddad misses with a two punch combination.
Baptiste Reno has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Haddad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Al Haddad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al Haddad lands a nice shot to the body.
Baptiste Reno shoots for a double leg takedown but Al Haddad sprawls well. He's pushed Baptiste Reno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Al Haddad displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Baptiste Reno or perhaps it was just good defense by Al Haddad which made him look bad.
Elias Al Haddad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Baptiste Reno.
Al Haddad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baptiste Reno.
Al Haddad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baptiste Reno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Haddad throws a series of punches but Baptiste Reno moves out of range.
Al Haddad misses with a few strikes there.
Baptiste Reno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Haddad.
Good exchange - Al Haddad coming out on top.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad looks to land a left hand but Baptiste Reno moved out of range nicely.
Al Haddad thuds a left hand into Baptiste Reno's body.
Al Haddad looks to land a combination but Baptiste Reno avoids it well.
Baptiste Reno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Haddad lands a jab.
Baptiste Reno dodges the punch combination from Al Haddad.
Baptiste Reno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Haddad throws out the jab.
Al Haddad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Baptiste Reno counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Haddad is looking for a sweep. Baptiste Reno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baptiste Reno not doing much here.

Al Haddad is defending against the submission attempts here by Baptiste Reno.
Jean Baptiste Reno has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad wants to get back to full guard.

Baptiste Reno is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Haddad sees it coming and defends easily.
Baptiste Reno trying to mount his opponent but Al Haddad defends it.
Al Haddad is in trouble now - Baptiste Reno has advanced to mount!
Baptiste Reno tries to control but Al Haddad wriggling away.
Al Haddad is working to get back to half guard.

Baptiste Reno wants to finish this one by submission but Al Haddad is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Baptiste Reno.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baptiste Reno trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Baptiste Reno is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Baptiste Reno!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jean Baptiste Reno!