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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Al Haddad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliver comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman-Metallica. Elias Al Haddad will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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161 lbs
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163 lbs
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Good takedowns
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Oliver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elias Al Haddad!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliver tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Al Haddad swivels and escapes.
Al Haddad throws a jab when Oliver was well out of range.
Al Haddad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Al Haddad lands with a hook. Oliver tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oliver shoots for a double leg takedown but Al Haddad sprawls well. He's pushed Oliver's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Al Haddad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliver moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Al Haddad. Those never looked like landing.
Oliver shoots in and drives through. Al Haddad sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Oliver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oliver.
Oliver dives in for a single leg takedown but Al Haddad sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Al Haddad is trying to force a seperation but Oliver has the dominant position.
Al Haddad's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Al Haddad's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Al Haddad working hard to break the clinch.
Oliver blocks an uppercut.
Oliver manages to pull guard.
Al Haddad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Al Haddad decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Oliver, up you get!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Haddad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Haddad clobbers Oliver with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Haddad.
Oliver on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oliver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Haddad is looking to land body kicks.
Al Haddad misses with a wild combination.
Oliver fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliver on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oliver closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Al Haddad manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Al Haddad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oliver does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Al Haddad misses with a head shot. Oliver uses the momentum to regain guard.
Al Haddad trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Haddad won't allow Oliver to sweep him here.
Al Haddad wants to control from the top but Oliver keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Haddad throwing strikes from guard but Oliver blocks nicely.
Oliver wants to sweep here but Al Haddad controlling him for the moment.
Oliver seems keen to control Al Haddad's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Elias Al Haddad hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Al Haddad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oliver 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.
Al Haddad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliver is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Al Haddad pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Al Haddad lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Al Haddad prevents the takedown attempt.
Oliver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oliver is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Al Haddad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oliver tries to break free but Al Haddad pushes him back against the cage.
Al Haddad has a couple of punches blocked by Oliver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliver drops down looking for an ankle pick but Al Haddad pulls his leg out and moves away.
Al Haddad throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al Haddad misses with a double jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Al Haddad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oliver moves out of range of the body kick.
Oliver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Haddad.
Oliver on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al Haddad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Haddad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Al Haddad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliver tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Al Haddad swivels and escapes.
Al Haddad throws a nice looking combination but Oliver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Al Haddad misses with an uppercut.
Oliver shoots in for a takedown but Al Haddad shows good takedown defense.
Al Haddad scores with a nice right hand.
Ray Oliver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Haddad throws a sloppy head kick and Oliver moves out of range easily.
Al Haddad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Al Haddad wants it to stay on the feet.
Oliver fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Al Haddad avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Oliver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Haddad lands a right hook to the body.
Al Haddad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Al Haddad throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Oliver with that takedown attempt.
Al Haddad fails to land with a series of punches.
Al Haddad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oliver fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Haddad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliver.
Al Haddad scores with a body shot.
Al Haddad cracks Oliver with a right hand to the side of the head.
Al Haddad fails to land with a series of punches.
Al Haddad misses with a double jab.
Oliver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Haddad throws a sloppy head kick and Oliver moves out of range easily.
Al Haddad stuffs the takedown attempt from Oliver. Oliver gets slowly back to his feet.
Oliver closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Al Haddad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oliver missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oliver is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad tries to get to full guard but Oliver has control of the leg.
Oliver is looking to advance position but Al Haddad won't allow it.
Oliver trying to control the action but Al Haddad is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Haddad trying to control here.
Al Haddad is trying to stand up here but Oliver is controlling him well.
Al Haddad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Al Haddad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver stopping the sweep attempt from Al Haddad.
Oliver content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oliver postures up.
Oliver working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oliver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Haddad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Haddad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oliver's guard.
Elias Al Haddad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oliver looking to control.
Al Haddad stands up from Oliver's guard - Al Haddad perhaps looking for a knockout.
Al Haddad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oliver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Al Haddad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oliver shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Al Haddad is trying to defend but Oliver finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Haddad won't allow Oliver to pass to mount.
Oliver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Haddad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Al Haddad throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Oliver slips a nice elbow through Al Haddad's hands, connecting with Al Haddad's forehead.
Al Haddad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Haddad.
Al Haddad kicks Oliver off and gets to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliver shoots in but Al Haddad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Al Haddad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Al Haddad clinches up against the cage.
Al Haddad lands a body punch.
Come on Al Haddad - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Al Haddad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oliver is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Al Haddad is defending well.
Al Haddad is trying to stall.
Oliver prevents Al Haddad from breaking the clinch.
Oliver drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Al Haddad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oliver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Haddad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Haddad misses with a punch to the body.
Al Haddad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown by Oliver or perhaps it was just good defense by Al Haddad which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Oliver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Al Haddad pinned against the cage. Al Haddad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Haddad throws a right and a left that Oliver avoids nicely.
Al Haddad lands with a nice body punch.
Oliver 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.
Oliver blocks a body shot from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Haddad lands a hook that snaps the head of Oliver backwards.
Al Haddad is pressed up against the cage. Oliver has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Al Haddad down to the mat. Al Haddad avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oliver walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad scores with a nice strike.
Al Haddad clinches up with Oliver and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Al Haddad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oliver backwards.
Al Haddad throws a head punch that misses.
Oliver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Haddad scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Haddad misses with a punch to the body.
Al Haddad prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oliver is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Al Haddad gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad gets underhooks to prevent Oliver's takedown attempt.
Oliver is working for takedown but Al Haddad is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oliver blocks an uppercut.
Al Haddad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Al Haddad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Haddad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oliver is working for takedown but Al Haddad is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oliver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Al Haddad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Al Haddad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oliver backwards.
Oliver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Al Haddad swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Haddad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oliver backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad working aggressively here.
Al Haddad avoiding damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Al Haddad stops a takedown attempt from Oliver.
A shot in the inside from Al Haddad.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al Haddad.
Elias Al Haddad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliver goes for a takedown attempt but Al Haddad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Al Haddad does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Al Haddad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Al Haddad winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Al Haddad!
Elias Al Haddad gave a mention to Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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