PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shin Tsu (ranked 3446 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Al Haddad (ranked 4677 p4p, 0 weight class). Shin Tsu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mohammed Al Haddad's chin.

Tsu
vs
Al Haddad

180 cm
25
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shin Tsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mohammed Al Haddad!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Haddad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tsu thuds a left hand into Al Haddad's body.
Al Haddad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsu.
Tsu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Al Haddad drops his hands momentarily and Tsu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tsu misses with a hook. Al Haddad ducked under it nicely.
Al Haddad unleashes a big counter combination but Tsu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tsu throws an off balance right hand

and Al Haddad counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Al Haddad.
Tsu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Al Haddad postures up.
Tsu wants to get back to his feet but Al Haddad is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Al Haddad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Al Haddad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Al Haddad trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsu wants to sweep here but Al Haddad controlling him for the moment.
Tsu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tsu tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Haddad showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Al Haddad passes Tsu's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Al Haddad seems to be working for a kimura but Tsu defends the submission attempt.
Al Haddad perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad trying to control the action but Tsu is working from the bottom.
Al Haddad throwing shots but Tsu is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Al Haddad in particular looking to stall.
Al Haddad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tsu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Al Haddad decides to stand and escape the position.
Tsu connects with a jab.
Tsu misses with a hook. Al Haddad ducked under it nicely.
Al Haddad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsu misses the jab.
Al Haddad ducks under a wild hook from Tsu.
Tsu misses with a wild body shot.
Shin Tsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsu is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsu.
Al Haddad shoots in looking for a takedown but Tsu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Haddad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Al Haddad closes the distance and clinches.
Tsu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shin Tsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Al Haddad.
Tsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad.
Tsu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Al Haddad walks away with a smile on his face. Tsu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tsu throws out a loose jab but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsu slaps away a takedown attempt from Al Haddad, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tsu keeps the fight on the outside.

Al Haddad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tsu is trying to defend but Al Haddad finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tsu tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Al Haddad manages to move to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad controlling the pace for now.
Al Haddad throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tsu because Al Haddad loaded up on that one.
Al Haddad controlling his opponent.

Al Haddad looking to isolate an arm here. Tsu doesn't see it coming and as Al Haddad extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Al Haddad!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mohammed Al Haddad!