PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Milan Aljandro (ranked 3988 p4p, 343 weight class) and Mohammed Al Haddad (ranked 4679 p4p, 390 weight class). Aljandro comes to the cage accompanied by The next episode. Mohammed Al Haddad is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Aljandro
vs
Al Haddad

188 cm
25
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
157 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

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 Las Vegas, Milan Aljandro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mohammed Al Haddad!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Haddad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aljandro as he avoids it easily.
Aljandro feinted with a counter takedown.
Al Haddad closes the distance looking to clinch

so Aljandro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Aljandro drops back looking for a leg! Al Haddad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Al Haddad manages to kick Aljandro off! Aljandro jumps back into Al Haddad's guard.
Aljandro won't allow Al Haddad to get back to his feet.
Aljandro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Aljandro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Aljandro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aljandro stops Al Haddad from standing up.

Aljandro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Aljandro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Al Haddad wants to stand up but Aljandro is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aljandro drops back looking for a leg! Al Haddad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Al Haddad manages to kick Aljandro off! Aljandro jumps back into Al Haddad's guard.

Aljandro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Al Haddad wants to get back to his feet but Aljandro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Aljandro drops back looking for a leg! Al Haddad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Al Haddad manages to kick Aljandro off! Aljandro jumps back into Al Haddad's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Al Haddad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aljandro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Al Haddad shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Aljandro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Milan Aljandro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Al Haddad.

Aljandro is working for a submission of some sort.

Aljandro is looking for a kimura here.
Al Haddad is trying to stand.

Aljandro is looking for a kimura here.

Aljandro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad is trying to stand up here but Aljandro is controlling him well.

Aljandro is looking for a kimura but Al Haddad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aljandro to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Haddad is trying to stand back up but Aljandro is controlling him

Aljandro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Al Haddad is trying to stand back up but Aljandro is controlling him

Aljandro is working for a kimura but Al Haddad is defending it quite comfortably.
Al Haddad wants to get back to his feet.
Aljandro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Al Haddad on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Al Haddad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aljandro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aljandro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aljandro feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad shoots in but no luck this time.
Al Haddad shoots in but Aljandro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Haddad shoots in but no luck this time.
Al Haddad fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milan Aljandro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Al Haddad misses with a takedown attempt

and Aljandro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Al Haddad is trying to stand up here but Aljandro is controlling him well.

Aljandro is looking for a kimura but Al Haddad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aljandro to get the leverage.

Aljandro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Haddad sees it coming and defends easily.

Aljandro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Aljandro seems to be working for a kimura but Al Haddad defends the submission attempt.

Aljandro is working for a submission of some sort.

Aljandro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Haddad sees it coming and defends easily.
Aljandro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Haddad can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Haddad is trying to stand up here but Aljandro is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aljandro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Al Haddad wants to get back to his feet.
Al Haddad is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Aljandro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Al Haddad defends it well.

Aljandro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Al Haddad is looking to escape.
Milan Aljandro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Al Haddad shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Aljandro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Al Haddad's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aljandro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Al Haddad wants to stand and escape but Aljandro is having none of it.

Aljandro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aljandro prevents Al Haddad from getting back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Al Haddad shoots in looking for a takedown but Aljandro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Haddad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Milan Aljandro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Al Haddad.
Al Haddad looks to land a right hand but Aljandro moved out of range.
Al Haddad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Al Haddad closes the distance and clinches.
Aljandro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Al Haddad avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aljandro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Al Haddad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aljandro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Haddad.
Aljandro feinted with a counter takedown.
Al Haddad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aljandro pinned against the cage. Aljandro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mohammed Al Haddad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Haddad tries to clinch there but Aljandro circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Aljandro as Al Haddad shoots in.
Aljandro feinted with a counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad darts in trying to clinch

and Aljandro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Aljandro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aljandro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Aljandro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aljandro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aljandro prevents Al Haddad from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Aljandro drops back looking for a leg! Al Haddad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Al Haddad manages to kick Aljandro off! Aljandro jumps back into Al Haddad's guard.
Al Haddad wants to stand and escape but Aljandro is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milan Aljandro dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Al Haddad pushes Aljandro up against the cage in a clinch.
Aljandro can't get the takedown.
Aljandro is trying to drag Al Haddad to the mat but Al Haddad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stalling in the clinch from Al Haddad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Haddad effectively controlling the action here.
Al Haddad throws a punch but it's blocked by Aljandro.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aljandro has hold of one of Al Haddad's legs. Al Haddad is fighting the takedown attempt but Aljandro gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Aljandro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Aljandro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aljandro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Aljandro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Al Haddad wants to stand and escape but Aljandro is having none of it.
Aljandro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Al Haddad pushes Aljandro off and scrambles back to his feet.

Al Haddad rushes Aljandro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Al Haddad lands a right hand.

Al Haddad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Aljandro. No joy for Al Haddad on that attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Our sources have told us that Aljandro has been working on his elbows in the gym.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aljandro dodges an elbow strike from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad tries for a takedown. No joy.

Aljandro has clasped his hands together around Al Haddad's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Al Haddad is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Aljandro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Al Haddad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Aljandro is trying to get an arm triangle but Al Haddad is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad is trying to get back to his feet.

Aljandro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Al Haddad is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aljandro has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Aljandro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Al Haddad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Aljandro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Al Haddad is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aljandro is controlling him well.

Aljandro is trying to get an arm triangle but Al Haddad is defending well.

Aljandro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Al Haddad has escaped the position, nice work there.
Al Haddad is pushing Aljandro's head away, looking to escape. Aljandro manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Aljandro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aljandro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Al Haddad is pushing Aljandro's head away, looking to escape. Aljandro manages to hold on to the position though.
Mohammed Al Haddad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Haddad tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mohammed Al Haddad.
I think Aljandro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milan Aljandro!