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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Al Haddad (ranked 5623 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Dettman (ranked 3412 p4p, 0 weight class). Mohammed Al Haddad could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George Dettman's chin.
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178 cm
26
157 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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191 cm
26
157 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mohammed Al Haddad! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Dettman! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Al Haddad clinches up against the cage. Dettman breaks from the clinch.
Dettman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Haddad moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Dettman looks to land a left hand but Al Haddad moved out of range nicely. Al Haddad fails with the takedown. Dettman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. The fight stays on the outside here - Al Haddad looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Al Haddad throws a sloppy head kick and Dettman moves out of range easily. Dettman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dettman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Al Haddad backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Al Haddad moves into range and clinches up with Dettman. Al Haddad lands a takedown into guard.
Al Haddad decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dettman, up you get! A jab from Dettman misses. Dettman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Dettman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. No joy there for Dettman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al Haddad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dettman sprawls and moves away. Dettman looks winded! Al Haddad shoots in and bounces Dettman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Dettman has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Al Haddad has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Al Haddad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Al Haddad pulls guard. Dettman wants to stand but Al Haddad is controlling his posture from full guard. Al Haddad wants to stand up but Dettman is controlling him. Al Haddad pushes Dettman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Al Haddad fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dettman to the ground. Al Haddad is now in Dettman's guard. Al Haddad thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Al Haddad 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. Dettman wants to stand up but Al Haddad is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Al Haddad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Al Haddad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Dettman wants to stand and escape but Al Haddad is having none of it. Al Haddad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Al Haddad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Al Haddad drops back looking for a leg! Dettman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dettman manages to kick Al Haddad off! Al Haddad jumps back into Dettman's guard. Al Haddad stops Dettman from standing up. Al Haddad pushes down on Dettman's leg and manages to get into half guard. Dettman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Haddad. 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 stops Dettman from getting back to his feet.
Al Haddad tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dettman controls his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Al Haddad wants to work for an arm triangle but Dettman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Al Haddad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dettman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Haddad. Al Haddad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Al Haddad seems to be looking for submissions.
Dettman has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Al Haddad is on him like a limpet, forcing Dettman back against the cage. Dettman is trying to force a seperation but Al Haddad has the dominant position. Dettman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lazy left from Dettman finds it's target. Dettman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Al Haddad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Al Haddad has managed to clinch.
Dettman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Al Haddad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Al Haddad clinches. Al Haddad prevents Dettman from breaking the clinch. Al Haddad jumps guard and drags Dettman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Al Haddad wants to stand and escape but Dettman is having none of it. Al Haddad has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dettman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Dettman is trying to break free. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dettman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dettman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Haddad circles away quickly and effectively. Dettman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Haddad pushes Dettman up against the cage in a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mohammed Al Haddad will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Al Haddad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Al Haddad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dettman throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dettman leaves Al Haddad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Dettman gets tackled into the cage by Al Haddad. Al Haddad maintains the clinch. Dettman avoiding damage as Al Haddad throws knees to the body.
Dettman breaks from the clinch.
Dettman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Dettman looks to land a combination. Al Haddad sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Dettman misses with a wild combination.
Al Haddad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dettman sprawls and moves away. A punch combination from Dettman misses. Al Haddad tries to clinch up but Dettman circles away and keeps his distance. Al Haddad shoots for a double leg takedown but Dettman sprawls well. He's pushed Al Haddad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Al Haddad moves in looking to clinch but Dettman pushes him off. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Excellent takedown into side control there by Al Haddad. This has been an exciting period of action! Al Haddad stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Al Haddad shoots in but Dettman avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Al Haddad. That's going to take a lot out of him. Al Haddad avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Dettman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Haddad. Al Haddad clinches up against the cage. Dettman breaks from the clinch.
Dettman stuffs the takedown. Dettman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dettman swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Haddad. Al Haddad misses with a head kick.
Al Haddad scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Dettman sneaks out the side door and pushes Al Haddad away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dettman throws a series of punches but Al Haddad moves out of range. Mohammed Al Haddad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Al Haddad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dettman sprawls well. Dettman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Al Haddad gets slowly back to his feet. Dettman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Al Haddad tries for a takedown but Dettman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Dettman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Haddad moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Al Haddad looking to score a takedown here. Dettman is defending well but Al Haddad drives through and ends up in Dettman's guard. Al Haddad prevents Dettman from getting back to his feet. Al Haddad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Al Haddad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Al Haddad is looking to stand up but Dettman won't let him. Al Haddad wants to pass the guard but Dettman is keeping the position. Al Haddad is working hard here to advance position. Al Haddad 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. Dettman pushes Al Haddad off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Al Haddad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dettman.
Al Haddad clinches up with Dettman and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Al Haddad has Dettman pushed against the cage. Dettman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Al Haddad.
Dettman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A telegraphed right hand from Dettman misses the target. Dettman misses with a series of wild punches.
Al Haddad throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dettman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Al Haddad is in Dettman's guard. Al Haddad drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Al Haddad as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Dettman screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Al Haddad! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mohammed Al Haddad!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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