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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Anatpong (ranked 3072 p4p, 0 weight class) and Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad (ranked 3766 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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156 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
3 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Anatpong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anatpong gets tackled into the cage by Al Haddad. Al Haddad maintains the clinch.
Al Haddad manages to pull guard.
Al Haddad is controlling Anatpong's posture.
Let's hope that Al Haddad has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Anatpong trying to control but Al Haddad is working from the bottom.
Al Haddad is adopting a defensive guard.
Al Haddad trying to control the position.
Al Haddad has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anatpong has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Haddad is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Anatpong is controlling him well.
Al Haddad is trying to control Anatpong's posture but Anatpong avoids it.
Anatpong trying to control the action but Al Haddad is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Anatpong crashes against the mat.
Al Haddad tries to improve position but can't.
Al Haddad struggling a bit here.
Anatpong gets to mount! Al Haddad was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Al Haddad is working to get back to half guard.
Anatpong thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Al Haddad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Al Haddad might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anatpong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anatpong is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Al Haddad has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Al Haddad tries to hold on but Anatpong postures up.
Al Haddad is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Anatpong is working for a guillotine from mount but Al Haddad frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Al Haddad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Haddad is still trying to improve position.
Al Haddad tries to hold on but Anatpong pushes him away.
Al Haddad is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Anatpong is staying active.
Al Haddad holds on to Anatpong around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad is squirming around, avoiding Anatpong's attempts to control the action.
Al Haddad tries to hold on but Anatpong pushes him away.
Al Haddad wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Anatpong.
Al Haddad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anatpong trying to control but Al Haddad is having none of it.
Al Haddad is wriggling around trying to escape.
Al Haddad tries to lock up and control but Anatpong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anatpong throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Al Haddad tries to improve his position but instead Anatpong has taken his back!
Al Haddad trying to control the hands but Anatpong breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad looks winded!
Al Haddad is trying to stand back up.
Al Haddad trying to control the hands but Anatpong breaks the grip.
Anatpong controlling well, preventing Al Haddad from escaping the position.
Al Haddad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anatpong is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Anatpong is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Al Haddad has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Haddad wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Anatpong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Al Haddad misses with a two punch combination.
Anatpong misses with a takedown attempt - Al Haddad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Al Haddad dives in and grabs Anatpong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anatpong pushes down on Al Haddad's head and hops out.
It looked like Anatpong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al Haddad.
Anatpong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Haddad but Al Haddad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Al Haddad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Haddad darts in and clinches Anatpong up against the cage.
Al Haddad ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Al Haddad no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Al Haddad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatpong trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Haddad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Haddad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Haddad is breathing heavily.
Anatpong with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anatpong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Al Haddad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anatpong trying to control but Al Haddad is working from the bottom.
Al Haddad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Al Haddad can't keep his opponent in guard - Anatpong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Al Haddad trying to control but Anatpong postures up.
Al Haddad is trying to get back to full guard.
Anatpong wants to take a breather but Al Haddad is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Al Haddad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anatpong.
Anatpong wants to take a breather but Al Haddad is having none of it.
Anatpong works his way into full mount!
Al Haddad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Al Haddad flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Al Haddad tries to control Anatpong's body but Anatpong pushes him off. Al Haddad squirms to his side and now Anatpong has his back!
Anatpong is looking to control Al Haddad but Al Haddad is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Al Haddad rolls, trying to escape but Anatpong keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anatpong is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Al Haddad knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Al Haddad for a finish.
Anatpong not allowing Al Haddad to control his hands.
Al Haddad trying to get back to his feet but Anatpong is in full control for now.
Anatpong tries to keep control of the position but Al Haddad is staying busy.
Al Haddad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anatpong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Al Haddad wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anatpong avoiding Al Haddad 's attempts to control his hands.
Anatpong misses with punches from the back.
Anatpong controlling well, preventing Al Haddad from escaping the position.
Anatpong tries to get the hooks in deep but Al Haddad pushed the leg off.
Anatpong gets his hands free as Al Haddad looks to control.
Anatpong throwing sloppy strikes.
Al Haddad trying to control the hands but Anatpong breaks the grip.
Anatpong tries to keep control of the position but Al Haddad is staying busy.
Al Haddad tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Haddad looking very determined here, making life difficult for Anatpong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Anatpong dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Al Haddad pushes Anatpong up against the cage in a clinch.
Al Haddad manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Al Haddad wants to get back to his feet but Anatpong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Al Haddad pulls Anatpong in close to prevent any damage.
Al Haddad looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Haddad, not yet.
Anatpong wants to control from the top but Al Haddad keeps moving.
Al Haddad has an active guard here but Anatpong has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatpong prevents Al Haddad from standing back up.
Anatpong is thwarting Al Haddad's attempts to control the position.
Anatpong is trying to control the action in half guard but Al Haddad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Al Haddad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anatpong throwing shots but Al Haddad is blocking nicely.
Anatpong wants to control but Al Haddad is keeping him busy.
Marcus Anatpong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Al Haddad wants to control but Anatpong is keeping busy.
Anatpong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Al Haddad defends it well.
Al Haddad flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Anatpong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Haddad sees it coming and defends easily.
Al Haddad wants to get back to his feet.
Anatpong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anatpong trying to mount his opponent but Al Haddad defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anatpong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Al Haddad's head.
Anatpong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Haddad can do to turn this around?
Anatpong wants to stand up but Al Haddad has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Al Haddad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anatpong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anatpong breaks from the clinch.
Anatpong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Al Haddad tries for a takedown but Anatpong circles away easily
and Anatpong counters with a right hand to the body.
Al Haddad stuffs the takedown attempt from Anatpong. Anatpong gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Haddad lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anatpong avoids it really well and circles away.
Al Haddad just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAnatpong.
Marcus Anatpong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad.
Anatpong moves in looking to clinch but Al Haddad pushes him off.
Anatpong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anatpong shoots for a double leg takedown but Al Haddad sprawls well. He's pushed Anatpong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anatpong stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Haddad. Al Haddad gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Haddad swats away the attempt to clinch by Anatpong.
Anatpong gets tackled into the cage by Al Haddad. Al Haddad maintains the clinch.
Anatpong is trying to pull guard but Al Haddad has him pressed against the cage.
Anatpong tries to circle away but Al Haddad has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Al Haddad to work.
Al Haddad tries to pull guard but Anatpong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Anatpong successfully pulls guard.
Al Haddad is looking to pass into half guard but Anatpong pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Anatpong is in guard.
Anatpong stops Al Haddad from standing up.
Al Haddad throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Al Haddad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anatpong.
Al Haddad working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Anatpong has passed into half guard!
Al Haddad is trying to stand up here but Anatpong is controlling him well.
Najmeddine Mohammed Al Haddad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus Anatpong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Haddad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Anatpong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anatpong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Anatpong!
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