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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elias Al Haddad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kolt Ganger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Elias Al Haddad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kolt Ganger!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganger instigates a clinch.
Al Haddad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Al Haddad taking a breather.
Ganger lands with a light punch inside.
Ganger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Al Haddad working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Ganger.
A short left from Ganger.
Ganger lands a body shot.
Al Haddad blocking some punches.
Al Haddad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ganger tries to pull guard but Al Haddad won't allow it.
Ganger is working Al Haddad over against the cage.
Al Haddad works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Al Haddad misses with a punch on the inside.
Ganger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ganger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ganger tries a body shot but Al Haddad blocks it.
Ganger pushes Al Haddad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ganger misses with a body punch.
Ganger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Haddad's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Haddad tries to land knees in the clinch but Ganger avoids the damage to the body.
Our sources have told us that Al Haddad has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Al Haddad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Al Haddad leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ganger fails to pull guard.
Al Haddad is stalling here.
Ganger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ganger misses with some punches.
Al Haddad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ganger struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Haddad controls his hands.
Al Haddad blocks a body shot from Ganger.
Ganger is working Al Haddad over against the cage.
Ganger misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ganger.
A right hand to the body from Ganger.
Ganger throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad blocks a body shot from Ganger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Al Haddad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ganger's elbow.
Ganger lands a nice shot to the body.
Ganger lands with a short shot to the head.
Ganger lands a body punch.
Al Haddad misses with a body punch.
Al Haddad is looking to control Ganger's arms but Ganger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Al Haddad has his back to the cage.
Ganger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ganger tries to work over Al Haddad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Ganger fails to land.
Ganger has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Al Haddad seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ganger can turn it around.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ganger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ganger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al Haddad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ganger is keeping busy.
Ganger lands with a light punch inside.
Ganger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ganger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ganger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Al Haddad as he jumps to the side.
Al Haddad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Elias Al Haddad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kolt Ganger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganger tries to work over Al Haddad's front leg with a kick but Al Haddad checks it.
Ganger misses with a hook. Al Haddad ducked under it nicely.
Ganger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Al Haddad under the eye.
Ganger misses with a body shot.
Ganger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Al Haddad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ganger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ganger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ganger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Al Haddad is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Haddad.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganger.
Al Haddad misses with the head strike.
Ganger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ganger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Al Haddad blocks an uppercut.
Al Haddad utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ganger is looking to break free of the clinch but Al Haddad has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad misses with some punches.
Ganger gets through Al Haddad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Al Haddad trying to control the position but instead, Ganger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Al Haddad into the cage.
Ganger misses with some punches.
Ganger scores with a shot to the side of Al Haddad's head.
Ganger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Haddad backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Haddad.
Ganger tries to work over Al Haddad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Ganger.
Al Haddad misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Haddad holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ganger fails to land.
Ganger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ganger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Haddad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ganger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolt Ganger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Al Haddad blocks a leg kick.
Ganger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ganger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Al Haddad to the ground. Ganger is now in Al Haddad's guard.
Ganger advances position into side control!
Ganger prevents Al Haddad from escaping the position.
Al Haddad gets back to half guard.
Al Haddad is staying active underneath Ganger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ganger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ganger moves into full mount! Al Haddad won't be happy about that!
Ganger fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganger won't let Al Haddad get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ganger landing strikes from the mount and Al Haddad is in trouble!
Ganger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Haddad is looking to escape.
Ganger is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Al Haddad has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Al Haddad!
Ganger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Haddad is looking to work some ground and pound but Ganger has wrist control.
Al Haddad trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ganger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Haddad wants to control from the top but Ganger keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganger is pulling down on Al Haddad's head. It's preventing any offense from Al Haddad, at least for the moment.
Ganger wants to improve his position but instead Al Haddad has moved into half guard.
Ganger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ganger has his foot on Al Haddad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Haddad works his way back into a safe position though.
Kolt Ganger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ganger is working an open guard so Al Haddad takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Al Haddad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Al Haddad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ganger doesn't seem phased though.
Al Haddad loads up on a big right hand but Ganger slips the punch.
Ganger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Al Haddad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ganger lands a body shot.
Al Haddad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ganger moves out of range as Al Haddad strikes.
Ganger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Haddad swings for the body but Ganger moves out of range.
Ganger with the counter takedown but Al Haddad avoids it easily.
Al Haddad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ganger manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolt Ganger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Al Haddad looks to land a combination but Ganger avoids it well.
Al Haddad walks into a straight right hand from Ganger.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ganger.
Ganger throws a body shot but no joy.
Ganger misses with a body shot.
Ganger slips a jab from Al Haddad.
Ganger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Haddad swings for the body but Ganger moves out of range.
Ganger is looking to clinch but Al Haddad is avoiding it.
Al Haddad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ganger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al Haddad slips a jab and a cross from Ganger.
Ganger throws a looping overhand right but Al Haddad ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Haddad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ganger ducks right into an uppercut from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad misses with a double jab.
And Ganger tries to counter it with a takedown but Al Haddad pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ganger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ganger. Ganger obviously looking to wear him down.
Ganger throws a leg kick that misses.
Al Haddad misses with a looping left.
Ganger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Al Haddad defends it well.
Ganger looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Haddad is just out of range.
Al Haddad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ganger defending well as Al Haddad loads up on a big left hand.
Ganger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Al Haddad rather than just go for the knockout.
Al Haddad tries to clinch up.
Kolt Ganger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Haddad has managed to clinch.
Al Haddad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ganger misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Al Haddad.
Ganger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Al Haddad as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ganger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Al Haddad won't be happy with that.
Ganger tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Al Haddad takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ganger tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Al Haddad can't do much from the bottom here.
Ganger scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Al Haddad to see if he's OK.
Ganger trying to control the action but Al Haddad is working from the bottom.
Ganger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ganger is continuing to stall.
Al Haddad on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ganger trying to control the action but Al Haddad is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Haddad tries to improve position but can't.
Ganger lands some shots froms side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ganger working the ground and pound from side control.
Al Haddad is trying to get back to half guard.
Ganger controlling from side mount.
Ganger misses with the ground and pound.
Elias Al Haddad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ganger looks up at the clock and then as Al Haddad takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ganger smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Al Haddad is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ganger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Al Haddad is not content to let Ganger control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kolt Ganger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ganger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kolt Ganger!
After winning the bout, Kolt Ganger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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