Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMMA 61 Legstrong vs Vurny
Date: Feb 04, 2018

#R1#
Daniels misses with a hook
and Al Haddad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Haddad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab by Daniels.
Al Haddad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively.
Daniels stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Daniels tries to clinch there but Al Haddad circles away.
Daniels scores with a jab to the body.
Al Haddad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al Haddad blocks a head kick by Daniels.
Daniels misses with a looping left.
Al Haddad misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Daniels.
A punch combination from Al Haddad misses.
Daniels let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daniels bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Daniels connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Daniels tries to clinch but Al Haddad moves out of range. #CL2#
Daniels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Haddad, pushing him back against the cage.
Al Haddad is trying to maintain a safe position but Daniels gets an underhook and turns Al Haddad into the cage.
Al Haddad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Nice elbow from Al Haddad.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Al Haddad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daniels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daniels lands a shoulder strike.
Daniels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Haddad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Al Haddad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Al Haddad.
Daniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Haddad scores with a shoulder strike.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Al Haddad.
Stalling in the clinch from Daniels.
Daniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Haddad's elbow.
Al Haddad looking to slow down the pace here.
Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daniels tries to throw a body punch but Al Haddad avoids it by throwing Daniels back against the cage. #T2#
Al Haddad is struggling to control the position.
Daniels trying to control the position but instead, Al Haddad has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daniels into the cage.
Al Haddad is looking to control Daniels's arms but Daniels gets an underhook and turns him. Now Al Haddad has his back to the cage.
Daniels blocks an uppercut.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Al Haddad.
Daniels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daniels misses with a body punch.
Al Haddad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Al Haddad breaks the clinch.
Al Haddad swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
Daniels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Haddad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Daniels scores with a head kick.
Daniels gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Daniels avoids the body shot from Al Haddad.
It seemed like Daniels was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daniels connects with a good right hand that stumbles Al Haddad. Al Haddad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A decent looking cross lands there for Daniels.#ROC2#
Al Haddad is rocked!
Al Haddad circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Daniels. Al Haddad falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Daniels!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Daniels!
A less than humble Jack Daniels misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: MMMA 57 Night of Champions 4
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Al Haddad takes the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Marttinen as the two fighters clinch.
Marttinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Haddad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marttinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Al Haddad on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Marttinen fails to land.
Al Haddad looking to stall.
Marttinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Haddad's elbow.
Al Haddad throws a punch but it's blocked by Marttinen.
A nice left hand lands by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad blocks a body shot from Marttinen.
Marttinen lands a shoulder strike.
Marttinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Marttinen.
Marttinen misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Al Haddad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marttinen.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Marttinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marttinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad.
A head punch on the inside from Al Haddad fails to land. #T1#
Marttinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Al Haddad's efforts to push away.#BC#
Marttinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marttinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Marttinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Haddad.
Marttinen misses with a straight right.
Al Haddad misses with an uppercut.
Marttinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Haddad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marttinen misses with an uppercut. Al Haddad saw that one coming.
A big right from Al Haddad misses.
Marttinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Marttinen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marttinen counters with a leg kick.
Al Haddad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marttinen cracks the inside of Al Haddad's front leg.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Al Haddad.
Marttinen lands with a right hand.
Jab from Al Haddad.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marttinen misses with a left hand
and Al Haddad counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Marttinen scores with a one two! Al Haddad had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marttinen tries to land a front kick but Al Haddad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Haddad tries to move into range but Marttinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Al Haddad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marttinen throws a lazy right hand but Al Haddad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Haddad is looking for the big counter here.
Marttinen looks to land a body kick but Al Haddad moved away.
Al Haddad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marttinen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Al Haddad misses with a few strikes there.
Marttinen throws a lazy right hand but Al Haddad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Haddad avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Haddad! But no joy.
Marttinen slips a jab and a cross from Al Haddad.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Al Haddad checks a leg kick.
Marttinen ducks under a wild hook from Al Haddad.
It looked like Marttinen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al Haddad.
Marttinen slips a jab from Al Haddad.
Marttinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Al Haddad cracks the inside of Marttinen's front leg. #T3#
Al Haddad connects with a looping right hand.
Al Haddad blocks a head kick by Marttinen.
Marttinen tests Al Haddad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marttinen lands a nice hook to Al Haddad's body. Al Haddad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Al Haddad misses its intended target.
Al Haddad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marttinen lands a jab to the head.
Marttinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad throws a shot to the body.
Marttinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Haddad manages to avoid it.
Al Haddad takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marttinen misses with a low kick.
Marttinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Al Haddad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al Haddad ducks under a wild hook from Marttinen.
Despite the aggression on Al Haddad's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Al Haddad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Haddad walks into a straight right hand from Marttinen.#T4#
Marttinen works Al Haddad's body with a nice hook.
Marttinen lands a jab to Al Haddad's midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Marttinen as he connects with a hook.
Al Haddad with a nice cross.
Al Haddad loads up on a big right hand but Marttinen slips the punch.
Marttinen throws a shot from downtown. Al Haddad moves away and avoids it.
Marttinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Haddad throws the left hand but Marttinen avoids the punch easily.
Marttinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Haddad.
Marttinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Haddad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Al Haddad gets tackled into the cage by Marttinen. Marttinen maintains the clinch.
Al Haddad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Haddad misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Marttinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Al Haddad blocks a body shot from Marttinen.
Marttinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al Haddad misses with the head strike.
Marttinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esko Marttinen 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.
#R2#
Marttinen misses with a leg kick.
Marttinen throws a push kick but Al Haddad slaps the foot to one side.
Marttinen misses with a body kick.
Al Haddad goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marttinen misses with an uppercut. Al Haddad saw that one coming.
Al Haddad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Marttinen misses.
Al Haddad misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big right from Marttinen misses.
Marttinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Al Haddad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marttinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al Haddad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marttinen slips a jab from Al Haddad.
Marttinen throws a lazy right hand but Al Haddad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marttinen throws a hook but Al Haddad avoids it easily.
Al Haddad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marttinen.
Al Haddad throws a right hand that Marttinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Marttinen also avoids with ease.
Marttinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marttinen feints and then cracks Al Haddad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Haddad down.
Al Haddad moves away from the strike by Marttinen. #T1#
Marttinen wants to slow Al Haddad down by chopping away at his legs.
Al Haddad misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Al Haddad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Al Haddad throws an overhand right that lands on Marttinen's shoulder, as Marttinen tries to avoid the shot.
Marttinen misses with a looping right.
Marttinen moves away from the strike by Al Haddad.
Esko Marttinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Marttinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marttinen throws the left hand but Al Haddad avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marttinen.
Al Haddad throws the left hand but Marttinen avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Marttinen clinches up with Al Haddad and pushes him back against the cage.
Al Haddad pushes off an throws an elbow but Marttinen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Al Haddad can't break the clinch.
Marttinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marttinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marttinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Haddad backwards.
Marttinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Al Haddad is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Marttinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Haddad misses with a punch on the inside.
Marttinen throws a head punch that misses.
Marttinen lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marttinen.
Al Haddad has a couple of punches blocked by Marttinen.
Al Haddad blocking some punches.
Al Haddad displaying some good clinch control by pressing Marttinen up against the cage.
Al Haddad lands with a right to the head.
Marttinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marttinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Marttinen.
Marttinen blocks an uppercut.
Al Haddad swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Marttinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Marttinen. #BC#
Marttinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Haddad might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Al Haddad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marttinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Haddad moves away.
Al Haddad checks a leg kick nicely.
Marttinen digs a good hook to Al Haddad's body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marttinen.
Marttinen slips under a jab from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarttinen.
Marttinen misses with a head kick.
Marttinen throws a push kick but Al Haddad slaps the foot to one side.
Marttinen throws a head kick but Al Haddad moves out of range. #CL#
Marttinen clinches.
Marttinen lands a right hand.
Marttinen throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Haddad wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad has a couple of punches blocked by Marttinen. #T4#
A short uppercut from Marttinen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marttinen as Al Haddad tries to tie him up.
Al Haddad lands with a left to the head.
Marttinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marttinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al Haddad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Haddad is trying to break free.
Marttinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Marttinen breaks the clinch.
Marttinen pushes Al Haddad away with a front kick.
Al Haddad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marttinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Al Haddad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Haddad throws a big shot that misses.
Al Haddad lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esko Marttinen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Marttinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Haddad.
Marttinen lands with a nice body punch.
Al Haddad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Haddad throws an off balance right hand
and Marttinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Al Haddad 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marttinen looks to land a body kick but Al Haddad moved away.
Al Haddad checks a leg kick.
Al Haddad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marttinen can pounce on him.
Al Haddad walks into a jab.
Al Haddad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marttinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Haddad.
Marttinen throws a push kick but Al Haddad slaps the foot to one side.
Marttinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Haddad misses the jab.
Marttinen throws a sloppy head kick
and Marttinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Haddad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Haddad has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marttinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Haddad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marttinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al Haddad on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Marttinen tries to clinch up.
Marttinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Al Haddad checks it well.
Marttinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Al Haddad gets a clinch.
Al Haddad just leaning against Marttinen, taking a breather.
Marttinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Marttinen.
Nice body punch from Marttinen.
Marttinen misses with a punch to the body.
Marttinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Al Haddad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marttinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Haddad can do to turn this around?
Marttinen blocks a jab.
Marttinen throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC#
Al Haddad is rocked!
Marttinen lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Al Haddad head around and knocks him out cold! Marttinen hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Esko Marttinen!
A less than humble Esko Marttinen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: MMMA 48 Alatalo vs Moors
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Al Haddad lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Al Haddad lands with a nice combination. Wietrzny backs away looking to recover.
Al Haddad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Al Haddad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Al Haddad scores with a punch to the head.
Al Haddad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wietrzny needs to keep his hands up - Al Haddad had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wietrzny swings for the body but Al Haddad moves out of range.
Wietrzny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Al Haddad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Haddad throws a combination. Wietrzny tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A right-left combo lands from Al Haddad. #ROC2#
Wietrzny is rocked!
Al Haddad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Wietrzny is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice shot by Al Haddad.
Elias Al Haddad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Haddad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wietrzny.
Wietrzny drops his hands momentarily and Al Haddad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wietrzny closes the distance looking to clinch
and Al Haddad counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
A jab from Wietrzny misses.
Al Haddad tests Wietrzny's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al Haddad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wietrzny walks straight into a right hand from Al Haddad - that's dropped him! Al Haddad jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Wietrzny from any more punishment! Wietrzny complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Elias Al Haddad!
A relieved looking Elias Al Haddad thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMMA 41 Bestarsson vs Sigit
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Al Haddad misses with an uppercut. Hanma saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Hanma.
Hanma has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Al Haddad is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Al Haddad throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanma.
We've been told by Al Haddad's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Al Haddad misses with a double jab
and Hanma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elias Al Haddad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma misses with a straight right.
Al Haddad slips under a jab from Hanma.
Al Haddad misses with an uppercut. Hanma saw that one coming.
Al Haddad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanma.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Al Haddad is out of range.
A jab from Al Haddad misses.
Al Haddad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanma throws out the jab.
It looked like Al Haddad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Haddad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Haddad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanma tests Al Haddad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Al Haddads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hanma throws a shot from downtown. Al Haddad moves away and avoids it.
Al Haddad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Al Haddad misses. #T1#
Al Haddad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Al Haddad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Haddad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanma, as that shot connected.
Al Haddad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Al Haddad throws a series of punches but Hanma moves out of range.
Hanma lands with a hook. Al Haddad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Al Haddad ducks down to avoid it.
Al Haddad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Al Haddad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanma throws out the jab.
Al Haddad is looking to counter punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Haddad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanma.
Al Haddad cracks Hanma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Al Haddad misses with a wild combination.
Hanma is looking to clinch.
Al Haddad moves out of range as Hanma strikes.
Hanma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Haddad is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Al Haddad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Al Haddad misses with a double jab.
A cross from Hanma lands.
Al Haddad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hanma is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Haddad had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hanma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Haddad.
Hanma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Al Haddad ducks down to avoid it.
Al Haddad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Al Haddad misses with a looping left.
Hanma feints the counter takedown.
Hanma slips a jab from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanma.
Al Haddad throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hanma to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Haddad scores with a nice strike.
Hanma slips a straight right by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad scores with a shot to the body.
Hanma lands with a hook. Al Haddad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Hanma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
Al Haddad lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Hanma misses with the head strike.
Hanma working aggressively here.
Hanma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al Haddad manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Al Haddad avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage.
A short right from Hanma on the inside.
Al Haddad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanma lands with a light punch inside.
Hanma scores with a shot to the side of Al Haddad's head.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad. #BC#
Al Haddad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hanma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Haddad, pushing him back against the cage.
Al Haddad is trying to force a seperation but Hanma has the dominant position.
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hanma.
A short left from Hanma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Haddad. #T4#
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad.
Hanma lands a shot to the body.
Al Haddad lands a damaging elbow.
Al Haddad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Hanma.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hanma.
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad looking to stall.
Al Haddad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma lands with a light punch inside.
Al Haddad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanma is working Al Haddad over against the cage.
Al Haddad stalling the fight.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Haddad controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma.
Hanma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hanma dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Al Haddad throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanma.
Hanma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Al Haddad misses with a looping left.
Al Haddad throws a one two combo.
Elias Al Haddad is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
Al Haddad is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hanma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hanma looks to land a left hand but Al Haddad moved out of range nicely.
Al Haddad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanma shoots in and drives through. Al Haddad sprawls well.
Hanma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Haddad.
Hanma walks into a stiff left hand from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
Al Haddad lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Haddad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanma defending well as Al Haddad loads up on a big left hand.
Al Haddad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1##TD2#
Hanma closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Al Haddad's guard.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Haddad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Al Haddad trying to keep a closed guard but Hanma is proving a slippery customer.
Hanma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hanma stops Al Haddad from standing up.
Al Haddad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanma passes Al Haddad's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Haddad keeps working. #T2#
Al Haddad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hanma.
Al Haddad wants to get back to full guard.
Hanma controlling the pace.
Al Haddad is trying to stand back up but Hanma is controlling him
Hanma is looking to take a break and control but Al Haddad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanma working the head and body with strikes.
Hanma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Al Haddad won't allow Hanma to pass to mount.
Hanma slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Hanma tries to pass the half guard into mount. Al Haddad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #ES#
Al Haddad manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Al Haddad misses with a series of wild punches.
Al Haddad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Haddad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL2#
Hanma pushes Al Haddad up against the cage in a clinch.
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al Haddad backwards.
Al Haddad lands a shoulder strike.
Hanma scores with a shoulder strike.
Al Haddad misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Al Haddad.
The referee is keeping an eye on Al Haddad - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hanma misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Haddad has a couple of punches blocked by Hanma.
Nice body punch from Hanma.
Hanma scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Hanma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Haddad connects with the punch.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Hanma fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Al Haddad sprawls well initially but Hanma persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Al Haddad has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hanma is on him like a limpet, forcing Al Haddad back against the cage.
Hanma tries to work over Al Haddad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Hanma on the inside.
Al Haddad will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hanma up against the cage.
Jack Hanma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Al Haddad dominated that second round.
That's time! Al Haddad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Haddad swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanma.
Al Haddad lands a lovely overhand right.
Al Haddad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanma.
Hanma lands with a hook. Al Haddad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hanma tries to clinch but Al Haddad moves out of range.
Al Haddad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanma throws a shot from downtown. Al Haddad moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Al Haddad closes the distance and pushes Hanma back into the cage.
Hanma scores with a shoulder strike.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Haddad prevents a body shot from Hanma.
Al Haddad stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Haddad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hanma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Haddad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hanma is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Hanma - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Hanma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Al Haddad throws a hook but Hanma avoids it easily.
Al Haddad defending well as Hanma loads up on a big left hand.
Al Haddad misses with a hook
and Hanma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Al Haddad does no damage.
Hanma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al Haddad fails to land with a series of punches.
Hanma throws a jab when Al Haddad was well out of range.
Al Haddad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanma throws out a counter right but Al Haddad avoids it with no problem.
Al Haddad moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Haddad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Hanma manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Al Haddad on his heels. He'll look to pass Al Haddad's guard now, I'm sure.
Hanma is looking to work some ground and pound but Al Haddad has wrist control.
Al Haddad keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Al Haddad keeping full guard, as Hanma tries to pass.
Al Haddad controls Hanma momentarily but Hanma frees himself. #T2##ES#
Al Haddad uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Haddad throws a hook to the side of Hanma's head but Hanma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanma misses with a hook. Al Haddad ducked under it nicely.
Al Haddad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al Haddad misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Al Haddad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanma throws a lazy right hand but Al Haddad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Haddad throws a big counter combination but Hanma scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hanma defending well as Al Haddad loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Hanma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al Haddad misses with an uppercut.
Hanma shoots in but Al Haddad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Al Haddad misses with an uppercut.
Al Haddad blocks a jab.
Al Haddad needs to keep his hands up - Hanma had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Hanma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hanma throws a big shot that misses.
Hanma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Haddad.
Hanma throws out a counter right but Al Haddad avoids it with no problem.
Hanma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab lands there for Hanma.
Al Haddad misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanma counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Haddad cracks Hanma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Al Haddad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Haddad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Al Haddad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Al Haddad tries to move into range but Hanma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma scores with a jab to the head.
Al Haddad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Al Haddad throws out a loose jab but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Haddad misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Hanma counters by clinching up.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Hanma.
Hanma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al Haddad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma lands a nice uppercut.
Al Haddad looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body punch from Hanma - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma.
Hanma lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Al Haddad breaks from the clinch.
Al Haddad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hanma circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Al Haddad.
Hanma catches Al Haddad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hanma tries to move into range but Al Haddad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hanma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Al Haddad staying out of range there.
Hanma throws a lazy right hand but Al Haddad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanma tries to clinch up but Al Haddad circles away and keeps his distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hanma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hanma has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hanma!
Jack Hanma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMMA LA: Patton vs Satan
Date: Jul 12, 2017

#R1#
Al Haddad checks the leg kick.
Deangelo Flagg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Haddad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Flagg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Al Haddad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flagg tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Haddad blocks a head kick by Flagg.
Flagg walks into a jab.
No joy there for Flagg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Flagg wants to land a leg kick but Al Haddad is out of range.
Flagg throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Flagg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Al Haddad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Al Haddad misses with a straight right.
Al Haddad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Haddad lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Flagg backs up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Haddad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flagg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flagg misses with a low kick as Al Haddad jumps back.
Nice defenses there by Flagg.
Flagg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al Haddad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Flagg finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Haddad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Al Haddad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flagg. Flagg obviously looking to wear him down.
Flagg thuds his right hand into Al Haddad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Flagg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Flagg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flagg swinging wildly here.
Al Haddad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been hearing reports that Al Haddad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Flagg misses with a leg kick
and Al Haddad counters with a one-two to the body.
Flagg tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Al Haddad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flagg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Haddad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flagg.
Flagg throws a head kick but Al Haddad moves out of range.
Al Haddad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Flagg throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Al Haddad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al Haddad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Haddad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Flagg to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Al Haddad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Flagg counters with a nice uppercut.
Flagg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Flagg moves out of range of the strikes.
Flagg throws a head kick but Al Haddad moves out of range.
That kick from Flagg tenderised Al Haddad's leg. Al Haddad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Al Haddad avoids the head kick by Flagg.
Left hook, right uppercut from Al Haddad.
Flagg misses with a leg kick.
Al Haddad is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Al Haddad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Flagg scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Al Haddad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Al Haddad misses with a series of wild punches.
Flagg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Al Haddad lands a jab to Flagg's midsection.
Flagg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Flagg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad looks to land a combination. Flagg sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Flagg walks into a straight right hand from Al Haddad.#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Al Haddad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Al Haddad throws a hook to the side of Flagg's head but Flagg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Haddad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flagg misses with a low kick.
Flagg dodges the punch combination from Al Haddad.
Flagg throws a looping overhand right but Al Haddad ducks down to avoid it.
Al Haddad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Haddad throws a right and a left that Flagg avoids nicely.
Flagg misses with a body kick.
Al Haddad is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Flagg tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al Haddad is able to avoid easily.
Flagg throws a front kick that sends Al Haddad stumbling back into the cage.
Flagg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Haddad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Flagg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Haddad.
A head kick misses from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Haddad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Al Haddad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flagg.
Flagg blocks a jab.
Al Haddad takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Flagg loads up on a big right hand but Al Haddad slips the punch.
Al Haddad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Flagg misses with a two punch combination.
Al Haddad throws the left hand but Flagg avoids the punch easily.
Al Haddad's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Al Haddad duly obliges.
We've been informed that Flagg has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick from Flagg lands but Al Haddad takes it in his stride.
Flagg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Haddad.
Flagg misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Al Haddad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Al Haddad does it's job there.
Flagg misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flagg lands a high kick!
Nice jab there from Al Haddad.
Flagg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Al Haddad 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.
#R2#
Al Haddad swinging wildly here.
Flagg throws a sloppy head kick and Al Haddad moves out of range easily.
Flagg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flagg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flagg moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Flagg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al Haddad ducks under a wild hook from Flagg.
Al Haddad throws a body kick that misses.
Flagg tries to counter by closing the distance.
A swing and a miss from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad missing with a left hand there. Flagg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flagg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flagg pushes Al Haddad away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Flagg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Haddad blocks a jab.
As Flagg looks to move away, Al Haddad throws a big counter combo but Flagg just gets out of the way.
Flagg thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Al Haddad if he has to take too many more of those.
Al Haddad lands a lovely overhand right.
Al Haddad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Haddad throws a big shot that misses.
Al Haddad connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Al Haddad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Flagg connects with a nice looking jab.
Flagg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Flagg misses its intended target.
Flagg throws a leg kick that misses.
Al Haddad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Flagg on the side of the head.
Al Haddad scores with a jab to the head.
Al Haddad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Haddad throws a nice looking combination but Flagg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al Haddad blocks the body kick.
Al Haddad is looking to counter punch.
Flagg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Haddad.
Flagg connects with a crisp jab.
Flagg moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Flagg.
Flagg tests Al Haddad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flagg cracks Al Haddad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Flagg lands a right hook to the body.
Good work by Al Haddad as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Flagg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Haddad counters with a straight right hand.
Al Haddad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A clash of legs there as Al Haddad blocks the low kick.
Flagg lands a head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Flagg.
Flagg staying out of range there.
Flagg throws a head kick that misses.
Flagg throws a head kick but Al Haddad moves out of range.
Al Haddad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Al Haddad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Flagg on the side of the head.
Al Haddad misses with a two punch combination.
Al Haddad throws the left hand but Flagg avoids the punch easily.
Flagg misses with a low kick.
It looked like Al Haddad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Haddad throws an overhand right that lands on Flagg's shoulder, as Flagg tries to avoid the shot.
Al Haddad connects with a single shot there.
A bone on bone clash there as Al Haddad blocks the leg kick.
Al Haddad connects with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Al Haddad! #T3#
Flagg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Al Haddad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flagg throws a low kick but Al Haddad avoids it.
Al Haddad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Flagg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Flagg throws the kick towards the body but Al Haddad avoids it.
Al Haddad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Flagg.
Al Haddad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Haddad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Haddad takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Al Haddad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Flagg misses with a head kick.
Flagg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flagg looks to land a left hand but Al Haddad moved out of range nicely.
Al Haddad lands a jab-cross combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Flagg lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Al Haddad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al Haddad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick from Flagg misses.
Flagg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flagg looks to land a right hand but Al Haddad moved out of range.
Flagg misses with a leg kick
and Al Haddad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flagg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick from Flagg misses.
Al Haddad's corner calls for a 1-2. Al Haddad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Flagg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Flagg misses with a low kick as Al Haddad jumps back.
Al Haddad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Al Haddad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Flagg momentarily.
Flagg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Haddad throws a hook to the side of Flagg's head but Flagg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Haddad lands with a straight right. Flagg didn't see that one coming.
Al Haddad closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Haddad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flagg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Al Haddad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flagg scrambles back to his feet.
Flagg throws an overhand right that lands on Al Haddad's shoulder, as Al Haddad tries to avoid the shot.
Al Haddad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Flagg takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Elias Al Haddad will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Haddad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Flagg misses.
Flagg looks to land a body kick but Al Haddad moved away.
Flagg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Haddad throws out the jab.
Al Haddad checks the leg kick nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Al Haddad blocks the low kick.
Flagg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Flagg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Al Haddad's calf.
Flagg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flagg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al Haddad checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al Haddad misses with a two punch combination.
Flagg feints a counter leg kick.
Al Haddad throws a shot from downtown. Flagg moves away and avoids it.
Al Haddad lands a nice hook to Flagg's body. Flagg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Haddad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Flagg ducks under a wild hook from Al Haddad.
Flagg fails to land with a series of punches.
Al Haddad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Haddad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flagg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Haddad lands a head shot.
Flagg misses with a head kick. #T1#
Flagg throws a sloppy head kick and Al Haddad moves out of range easily.
Flagg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Flagg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That kick from Flagg tenderised Al Haddad's leg. Al Haddad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Flagg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Al Haddad counters with a three punch combo that has Flagg backing up. Flagg nods at Al Haddad to acknowledge the strikes.
Flagg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Flagg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Flagg thows a leg kick but Al Haddad checks it
and Flagg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Haddad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al Haddad scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Haddad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Flagg misses.
Al Haddad throws a nice looking combination but Flagg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flagg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Al Haddad misses.
Flagg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Haddad throws a hook but Flagg avoids it easily.
Al Haddad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flagg throws out the jab.
Al Haddad throws an overhand right that lands on Flagg's shoulder, as Flagg tries to avoid the shot.
Flagg motions for Al Haddad to come forward. Flagg throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Deangelo Flagg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Al Haddad throws a looping overhand right but Flagg ducks down to avoid it.
Al Haddad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Flagg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flagg cracks Al Haddad with an open hand slap.
Al Haddad misses with a series of wild punches.
Flagg misses with a kick to the body.
Flagg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Flagg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Haddad moves away.
Flagg throws a hook but Al Haddad blocks it.
Nice cross by Al Haddad.
Elias Al Haddad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Al Haddad lands a nice shot that snaps Flagg's head back.
Al Haddad takes a kick to the side of the head.
Flagg misses with the body kick
enabling Al Haddad to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Al Haddad misses.
Flagg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Al Haddad misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Al Haddad slips a jab from Flagg.
Al Haddad is looking to counter punch.
Flagg moves out of range as Al Haddad strikes.
Flagg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Haddad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Flagg looks for the body kick but Al Haddad saw that one coming.
Al Haddad is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Al Haddad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Flagg throws a shot from downtown. Al Haddad moves away and avoids it.
Al Haddad works the jab nicely.
Flagg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Al Haddad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Al Haddad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Al Haddad.
Al Haddad scores with a nice head shot.
Flagg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Al Haddad tries to score with a low kick but Flagg moves his leg out of the way.
A big left from Flagg misses.
Flagg does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Flagg drops his hands momentarily and Al Haddad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flagg throws a shot to the body.
Flagg throws a right hand that misses
and Al Haddad counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Flagg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Al Haddads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Flagg throws a leg kick
enabling Al Haddad to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Haddad lands a jab to the nose.
Flagg throws a one two combo. #CL#
Al Haddad gets a clinch.
Flagg throws an elbow that misses.
Flagg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Al Haddad is keeping busy.
Flagg goes for a takedown attempt but Al Haddad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A low kick from Flagg misses
enabling Al Haddad to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flagg throws a wild body kick that Al Haddad sees coming a mile off.
Flagg thows a leg kick but Al Haddad checks it
and Al Haddad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Haddad throws a front kick aimed at Flagg's knee but Flagg avoids it well.
Flagg flicks out a counter leg kick but Al Haddad steps away.
Flagg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Haddad.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Al Haddad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Haddad has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Al Haddad!
After winning the bout, Elias Al Haddad thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 315 Prime vs Aurelio
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Al Haddad throws a series of punches but St Pierre avoids them all with ease.
St Pierre digs a good hook to Al Haddad's body.
Al Haddad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Al Haddad looks to land a combination but St Pierre avoids it well.
Al Haddad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Haddad lands a slapping body shot.
St Pierre has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
St Pierre throws a hook but Al Haddad avoids it easily.
St Pierre blocks a jab.
Al Haddad misses with a wild body shot.
Al Haddad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Pierre.
Al Haddad lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Pierre defending well as Al Haddad loads up on a big left hand.
St Pierre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
St Pierre misses with a looping left.
St Pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Haddad.
St Pierre misses with a looping right.
Al Haddad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from St Pierre misses. #T1#
Al Haddad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St Pierre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Haddad has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Al Haddad moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Haddad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and St Pierre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
St Pierre slips a jab and a cross from Al Haddad.
St Pierre throws an overhand right that lands on Al Haddad's shoulder, as Al Haddad tries to avoid the shot.
St Pierre throws a big shot that misses.
Al Haddad lands a jab-cross combination.
St Pierre throws the left hand but Al Haddad avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Al Haddad. Those never looked like landing.
St Pierre throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Al Haddad to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been hearing reports that Al Haddad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
St Pierre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Al Haddad.
St Pierre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
St Pierre throws an overhand right that lands on Al Haddad's shoulder, as Al Haddad tries to avoid the shot.
Al Haddad cracks St Pierre with an open hand slap.#CL#
Al Haddad closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Al Haddad breaks the clinch. #T2#
St Pierre misses with a hook. Al Haddad ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Al Haddad was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from St Pierre.
St Pierre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
St Pierre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Al Haddad misses.
St Pierre might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Al Haddad staying out of range there.
Al Haddad throws a right and a left that St Pierre avoids nicely.
Al Haddad connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
St Pierre lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
St Pierre shoots in and gets a takedown into Al Haddad's guard.
Al Haddad is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
St Pierre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
St Pierre postures up and lands a big shot to Al Haddad's brow.
St Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
St Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Al Haddad.#T3#
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Al Haddad keeps moving.
Al Haddad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from St Pierre.
St Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
St Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Al Haddad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
St Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Haddad is retaining full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw St Pierre working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre scoring with some ground and pound.
St Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Al Haddad managing to control the position.
Al Haddad keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
St Pierre trying to control but Al Haddad is working from the bottom.
St Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
St Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Al Haddad.
St Pierre postures up and lands a big shot to Al Haddad's brow.
St Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Al Haddad.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Al Haddad is keeping the position.
St Pierre is standing up over Al Haddad. Al Haddad looks to escape but St Pierre dives into side control.
Al Haddad struggling a bit here.
St Pierre working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jesus St Pierre will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
St Pierre throws a looping overhand right but Al Haddad ducks down to avoid it.
Al Haddad catches St Pierre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
St Pierre swings for the body but Al Haddad moves out of range.
Al Haddad misses with a head kick. #TD2#
St Pierre shoots in and gets a takedown into Al Haddad's guard.
St Pierre throws a strike but Al Haddad rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Al Haddad sitting in guard here, content to control.
St Pierre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Al Haddad lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
St Pierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Haddad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Haddad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Al Haddad throwing strikes but missing.
St Pierre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
St Pierre looks to land a strike but Al Haddad avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
St Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
St Pierre landing some decent shots from guard.
Al Haddad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
St Pierre throws a big right hand that misses.
St Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Al Haddad blocks nicely.
St Pierre is looking to work some ground and pound but Al Haddad has wrist control.
St Pierre postures up in Al Haddad's guard and throws a big left but Al Haddad blocks it. #T2#
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Al Haddad is keeping the position.
Jesus St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Al Haddad has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. St Pierre is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Al Haddad displaying some good clinch control by pressing St Pierre up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad trying to stall but St Pierre improves his position.
Al Haddad holding his opponent close, against the cage.
St Pierre swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
St Pierre breaks the clinch.
Al Haddad slips a straight right by St Pierre.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Haddad throws a big shot that misses.
St Pierre lands a nice shot to the body.
Elias Al Haddad is winning the standup battle so far.
St Pierre swings for the body but Al Haddad moves out of range.
St Pierre throws a jab when Al Haddad was well out of range.#T3#
St Pierre slips a jab and a cross from Al Haddad.
St Pierre looks to throw the jab but Al Haddad is out of range.
Al Haddad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al Haddad throws a body punch but St Pierre moves out of range.
Al Haddad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by St Pierre.
St Pierre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Al Haddad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between St Pierre's hands.
St Pierre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Al Haddad misses with a few strikes there.
St Pierre lands a nice shot to the body.
St Pierre misses with a shot to the body
and St Pierre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
St Pierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Haddad was well out of range. Poor timing from St Pierre.
Al Haddad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Haddad misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Al Haddad misses its intended target.
Al Haddad swinging wildly here.
Al Haddad moves in looking to clinch but St Pierre pushes him off.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by St Pierre. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of St Pierre.
St Pierre ducks under a wild hook from Al Haddad.
St Pierre slips a straight right by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
St Pierre bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Haddad struggling a bit here.
Al Haddad takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB2#
St Pierre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
St Pierre working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jesus St Pierre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
St Pierre dives in and grabs Al Haddad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Al Haddad pushes down on St Pierre's head and hops out.
Good standup being displayed there by Al Haddad as he connects with a hook.
Al Haddad looks to land a combination but St Pierre avoids it well.
Al Haddad throws a series of punches but St Pierre avoids them all with ease.
Al Haddad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al Haddad slips under a jab from St Pierre.
Al Haddad slips a straight right by St Pierre.
St Pierre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Al Haddad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
St Pierre throws a body punch but Al Haddad moves out of range.
St Pierre misses with an uppercut. Al Haddad saw that one coming.
St Pierre has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
St Pierre scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Haddad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
St Pierre keeps the fight on the outside.
Al Haddad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St Pierre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Haddad. #T1#
Al Haddad tries to close the distance and clinch but St Pierre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Al Haddad looks to land a left hand but St Pierre moved out of range nicely.
Al Haddad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St Pierre.
St Pierre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Haddad.
St Pierre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Haddad momentarily.
St Pierre misses with a hook. Al Haddad ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by St Pierre.
St Pierre avoids the body shot from Al Haddad.
St Pierre throws a right hand that misses
and Al Haddad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
St Pierre throws a hook to the side of Al Haddad's head but Al Haddad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Haddad throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and St Pierre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Al Haddad wants to stand back up but St Pierre manages to pass into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Haddad is not content to let St Pierre control the position.
Al Haddad tries to escape but St Pierre is in control.
Jesus St Pierre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
St Pierre in side control, throwing shots but Al Haddad defends.
St Pierre controls the position.
St Pierre throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Let's hope that St Pierre 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.
St Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Al Haddad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Elias Al Haddad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
St Pierre works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
St Pierre wants to control but Al Haddad is keeping him busy.
Al Haddad is pushing St Pierre's head away, looking to escape. St Pierre manages to hold on to the position though.
St Pierre trying to control the action but Al Haddad is working from the bottom.
St Pierre throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
St Pierre trying to control the action but Al Haddad is working from the bottom.
Al Haddad is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, St Pierre asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
St Pierre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Al Haddad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Haddad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Haddad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but St Pierre circles away quickly and effectively.
Al Haddad misses with a right hand
and St Pierre counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Haddad looks to land a left hand but St Pierre moved out of range nicely.
St Pierre scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Al Haddad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al Haddad throws out a loose jab but St Pierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Pierre is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesus St Pierre.
I've got St Pierre 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jesus St Pierre!
After the fight, Jesus St Pierre was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: HFC 313 Clawnes vs Secoy
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Leka misses with a straight left.
Al Haddad throws a looping overhand right but Leka ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Leka closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Al Haddad moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Leka trying to control but Al Haddad is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Leka stands up from Al Haddad's guard - Leka perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Al Haddad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leka finds it's way round the side to connect with Al Haddad's head. #T1#
Al Haddad tries to bum rush Leka with a series of wild strikes but Leka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leka scores with a jab. Al Haddad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick misses from Leka.
Leka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al Haddad is out of range.
Al Haddad misses with a few strikes there.
Al Haddad throws an overhand right that lands on Leka's shoulder, as Leka tries to avoid the shot.
Leka feints a counter leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Leka. Al Haddad shrugs it off though.
We've been hearing reports that Al Haddad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Leka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Haddad, pushing him back against the cage.
Leka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Al Haddad tries to stall but Leka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Al Haddad stalling in the clinch but Leka improves position. #BC#
Al Haddad breaks from the clinch.
Elias Al Haddad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Leka coming out on top.
Al Haddad lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Leka has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Leka. #BC#
Al Haddad breaks the clinch.
Leka misses with a looping right.
Al Haddad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Al Haddad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Al Haddad lands a lovely overhand right.
Al Haddad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Al Haddad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Leka misses the target.
Leka tries to clinch up
and Al Haddad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Haddad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Haddad takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Leka.
Leka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad throws an overhand right that lands on Leka's shoulder, as Leka tries to avoid the shot.
Al Haddad throws a right and a left that Leka avoids nicely.
Leka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Leka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Leka lands in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Leka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leka throws an elbow that misses. Al Haddad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leka's guard. Nice move by Al Haddad!#REVR##SUB2#
Leka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leka keeping moving, preventing Al Haddad from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leka 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.
Leka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Al Haddad is in close to Leka's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Leka trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Leka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Haddad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leka wants to sweep here but Al Haddad controlling him for the moment.
Al Haddad keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leka's head.
Al Haddad trying to control the position from guard on top but Leka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Leka looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Leka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Leka swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Haddad.
Leka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Leka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Al Haddad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Al Haddad misses.
Al Haddad misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Al Haddad.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Leka moves into the clinch.
Leka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al Haddad backwards.
Al Haddad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Leka - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Al Haddad has a couple of punches blocked by Leka.
Leka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Al Haddad backwards. #BC#
Al Haddad breaks the clinch. #T1#
Leka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Haddad.
Leka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Haddad throws a hook to the side of Leka's head but Leka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Haddad throws a shot to the body.
Al Haddad moves out of range as Leka throws a body kick.
Leka with a nice cross.
Leka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leka tried to score with a low kick but Al Haddad checks it.
Leka has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Leka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Haddad was well out of range. Poor timing from Leka.
Leka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Haddad.
Leka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Al Haddad throws a jab when Leka was well out of range.
Al Haddad is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Leka misses.
Al Haddad throws a shot from downtown. Leka moves away and avoids it.
Al Haddad tries to clinch but Leka is having none of it.
Al Haddad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Al Haddad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leka.
Al Haddad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leka.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Al Haddad throws a front kick aimed at Leka's knee but Leka avoids it well.
Leka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leka works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Al Haddad slips under a jab from Leka.
Al Haddad throwing a counter right hand but Leka manages to avoid it.
Leka throws out a loose jab but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Haddad throws a series of punches but Leka moves out of range.
Leka lands a two punch combo.
Leka tries to clinch
and Al Haddad counters with a straight right hand.
Al Haddad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leka in his tracks.
Al Haddad misses with a hook
and Leka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Al Haddad's knee momentarily.
Leka tries to land a front kick but Al Haddad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Al Haddad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leka lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Haddad works Leka's body with a nice hook.
Al Haddad misses the jab.
Leka moves out of range of the body kick.
Leka throws a counter combo.#T3#
Al Haddad swings widly with a right hand
and Leka counters with a nice uppercut.
Leka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Al Haddad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leka.
Al Haddad misses with a series of wild punches.
Leka avoids the body shot from Al Haddad.
A little jabbing left from Leka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leka tries to land a leg kick but Al Haddad saw it coming and moves away.
Leka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD2#
Leka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Al Haddad manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Leka wants to control from the top but Al Haddad keeps moving.
Leka trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Al Haddad manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Al Haddad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4##SUB2#
Leka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Haddad is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Leka looking for a guillotine here but Al Haddad defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Haddad stands up over Leka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Al Haddad slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Al Haddad's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Al Haddad trying to control but Leka is working from the bottom.
Al Haddad has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Al Haddad lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leo Leka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Al Haddad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Haddad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Haddad misses with a jab to the body
and Leka counters with a three punch combo that has Al Haddad backing up. Al Haddad nods at Leka to acknowledge the strikes.
Al Haddad avoids the head kick by Leka.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Haddad. Leka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leka throws a push kick but Al Haddad slaps the foot to one side.
Al Haddad throws a right hand that Leka ducks under and follows up with a left that Leka also avoids with ease.
Al Haddad misses with a body shot.
Al Haddad misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Leka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Haddad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Haddad appears to be looking for a big counter.
Al Haddad throws a jab when Leka was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Leka!
Al Haddad looks to land a left hand but Leka moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Haddad sizes up Leka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Al Haddad moves out of range as Leka throws a body kick.
Leka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leo Leka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leka throws a sloppy head kick and Al Haddad moves out of range easily. #T1#
Leka throws a shot from downtown. Al Haddad moves away and avoids it.
Al Haddad tries to close the distance and clinch but Leka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leka throws a lazy right hand but Al Haddad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leka throws the kick towards the body but Al Haddad avoids it.
Al Haddad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Haddad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leka was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad slips a straight right by Leka.
Leka throws a nice head kick!
Al Haddad throws a hook to the side of Leka's head but Leka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Haddad throws a hook but Leka avoids it easily.
Al Haddad moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLeka.
Leka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Al Haddad back to the cage. Leka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Al Haddad fails to land with a series of punches.
Al Haddad lands a two punch combo.
Leka ducks under a wild hook from Al Haddad.
Leka works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Leka has Al Haddad up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Leka misses with a body punch.
Al Haddad misses with some punches.
Al Haddad is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Al Haddad prevents a body shot from Leka.
Al Haddad is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Al Haddad blocks an uppercut.
Al Haddad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leka swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leka.
A nice left hand lands by Leka.
Leka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leka lands a body punch.
Elias Al Haddad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Leka tries a body shot but Al Haddad blocks it.
Leo Leka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leka digs a right hand underneath Al Haddad's ribcage. Al Haddad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leka is working Al Haddad over against the cage.
Al Haddad blocks an uppercut.
Al Haddad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leka misses with the head strike.
Leka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Haddad's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Leka fails to land.
Leka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leka.
Al Haddad has a couple of punches blocked by Leka.
Al Haddad has had enough of the clinch but Leka keeps him there for the moment.
Al Haddad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Al Haddad looking to stall.
Still in the clinch, Leka scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Al Haddad misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Haddad lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Al Haddad breaks from the clinch.
Leka is looking to clinch but Al Haddad is avoiding it.
Leka shoots in for a double leg but Al Haddad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab from Al Haddad.
Leka keeps the fight on the outside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leka thows a body kick. Al Haddad tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Al Haddad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leka counters with a straight right hand.
Leka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Al Haddad. Al Haddad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Al Haddad takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Leka lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Haddad off the cage and back into range.
Al Haddad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leka. #CL2#
Leka pushes Al Haddad up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Leka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leka scores with a shot to the side of Al Haddad's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leka managing to block the knees to the body from Al Haddad.
Leka lands a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Leka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leka 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Leka!
Leo Leka was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC 305 Viceroy vs Malik
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1#
St Pierre moves out of range as Al Haddad strikes.
Elias Al Haddad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Haddad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
St Pierre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A combination from Al Haddad does no damage.
St Pierre feints the counter takedown.
Al Haddad swinging wildly here.
Al Haddad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed St Pierre momentarily.
St Pierre ducks under a wild hook from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad throws a front kick aimed at St Pierre's knee but St Pierre avoids it well.
St Pierre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Al Haddad's head backwards.
Al Haddad throws a shot from downtown. St Pierre moves away and avoids it.
St Pierre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Haddad has time to react.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
St Pierre misses with a straight left. #CL2#
St Pierre moves into the clinch.
St Pierre lands a shoulder strike.
St Pierre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Haddad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Haddad lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
St Pierre has Al Haddad pressed against the cage, preventing Al Haddad from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Al Haddad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
St Pierre instigates a clinch.
Al Haddad lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Al Haddad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Haddad ducks right into an uppercut from St Pierre.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Haddad jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
St Pierre clinches up against the cage.
St Pierre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by St Pierre as Al Haddad tries to tie him up.
St Pierre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
St Pierre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Haddad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
St Pierre working aggressively here.
Al Haddad has a couple of punches blocked by St Pierre.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Haddad.
St Pierre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Al Haddad just leaning against St Pierre, taking a breather.
Al Haddad holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Haddad lands with a short shot to the head.
Al Haddad blocks an uppercut.
Al Haddad lands a shot to the body.
Al Haddad is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Al Haddad swings wildly with an uppercut but St Pierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Haddad throws a head punch that misses.
Al Haddad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St Pierre lands a left hand.
Al Haddad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St Pierre cracks Al Haddad with a nice body shot.
St Pierre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Haddad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Al Haddad is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
St Pierre blocks an uppercut. #T3#
St Pierre gets through Al Haddad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
St Pierre tries to work over Al Haddad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Haddad lands with a right to the head.
Al Haddad misses with the head strike.
Al Haddad tries a body shot but St Pierre blocks it.
Al Haddad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
St Pierre tries a body shot but Al Haddad blocks it.
Al Haddad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Haddad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Al Haddad effectively controlling the action here.
Al Haddad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Al Haddad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good exchange - Al Haddad coming out on top.
St Pierre misses with a hook
and Al Haddad counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from St Pierre. Those never looked like landing.
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Al Haddad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Al Haddad misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierre takes a swing at Al Haddad's ribcage but misses. #T4#
St Pierre misses with a hook
and Al Haddad counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice cross by St Pierre.
Al Haddad lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Al Haddad.
St Pierre feints the counter takedown.
Good exchange - Al Haddad coming out on top.
St Pierre shoots in looking for a takedown. Al Haddad tries to sprawl out of it but St Pierre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al Haddad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Elias Al Haddad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus St Pierre.#TD2#
St Pierre decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
St Pierre slips a nice elbow through Al Haddad's hands, connecting with Al Haddad's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pierre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Al Haddad tries to get to full guard but St Pierre has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Al Haddad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Al Haddad dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
St Pierre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Al Haddad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St Pierre fails in his attempt to clinch.
St Pierre ducks under a wild hook from Al Haddad.
Elias Al Haddad is winning the standup battle so far.
St Pierre misses with a series of wild punches.
Al Haddad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Al Haddad missing with a left hand there. St Pierre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Haddad avoids the body shot from St Pierre.
St Pierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Haddad feints a jab promting St Pierre to slip. Al Haddad then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. St Pierre slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Al Haddad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Haddad connects with a crisp jab.
St Pierre cracks Al Haddad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Haddad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Al Haddad lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Pierre lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1##CL#
Al Haddad rushes St Pierre and presses him up against the cage.
Al Haddad stalling in the clinch but St Pierre improves position.
St Pierre managing to block the knees to the body from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Elias Al Haddad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Al Haddad wants to stall.
Al Haddad prevents a body shot from St Pierre.
Al Haddad stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Elias Al Haddad.
Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Pierre.
St Pierre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Haddad scores with the left hand. St Pierre knows he should have avoided that one.
Al Haddad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St Pierre.
Al Haddad is looking to clinch but St Pierre is avoiding it.
St Pierre scores with a three punch combo!
A jab from St Pierre misses.
A lazy left from St Pierre finds it's target.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Al Haddad. Those never looked like landing.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Haddad slips a jab from St Pierre.
St Pierre clobbers Al Haddad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by St Pierre. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of St Pierre.
Al Haddad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St Pierre.
St Pierre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St Pierre takes a swing at Al Haddad's ribcage but misses.
Al Haddad swings for the body but St Pierre moves out of range.
St Pierre is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Al Haddad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Al Haddad dodges the punch combination from St Pierre.
Al Haddad looks to land a combination but St Pierre avoids it well.
Al Haddad ducks under a wild hook from St Pierre.
St Pierre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Al Haddad tries to avoid it but St Pierre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Al Haddad to the ground. Al Haddad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
St Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown but Al Haddad sprawls well. He's pushed St Pierre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
St Pierre throws a body punch but Al Haddad moves out of range.
Al Haddad thuds a left hand into St Pierre's body.
Al Haddad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
St Pierre misses with a left hand
enabling Al Haddad to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Haddad lands a really nice looking cross but St Pierre seems unphased.
Al Haddad lands with an overhand left.
Al Haddad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Al Haddad throws a combination that misses
and Al Haddad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
St Pierre lands a nice shot to the body.
St Pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and St Pierre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
St Pierre ducks under a wild hook from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad connects with a crisp jab.
Al Haddad throws a body punch but St Pierre moves out of range.
Al Haddad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Al Haddad tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Haddad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
St Pierre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
St Pierre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Al Haddad goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
St Pierre misses with a body shot.
St Pierre throws a combination. Al Haddad tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
St Pierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St Pierre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Haddad throws out the jab.
Al Haddad fails to land with a series of punches.
Al Haddad looks to land a body kick but St Pierre moved away.
A combination from Al Haddad does no damage.
Jab by Al Haddad.
St Pierre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from St Pierre misses its intended target.
Al Haddad misses with a straight left.
St Pierre changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Al Haddad's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Al Haddad duly obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pierre misses with a right hand
and Al Haddad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Haddad thuds his right hand into St Pierre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
St Pierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Haddad wants to clinch
enabling St Pierre to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Elias Al Haddad will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
St Pierre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Haddad looks to land a combination but St Pierre avoids it well.
St Pierre throws a jab when Al Haddad was well out of range.
St Pierre walks into a stiff left hand from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Pierre can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut lands for Al Haddad. That snapped St Pierre's head back.
Al Haddad misses with a low kick.
St Pierre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Al Haddad circles away.
St Pierre throws a hook but Al Haddad avoids it easily.
St Pierre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Al Haddad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Haddad moves forwards but St Pierre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Haddad throws a lazy uppercut
and St Pierre counters with a nice body shot.
Al Haddad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed St Pierre momentarily.
Al Haddad lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Haddad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Pierre manages to avoid it.
Al Haddad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
St Pierre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
St Pierre throws a looping overhand right but Al Haddad ducks down to avoid it.
St Pierre slips a jab and a cross from Al Haddad.
Nice defenses there by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad's jab looks to have found its range, popping St Pierre under the eye.
Al Haddad misses with a hook. St Pierre ducked under it nicely.
Al Haddad throws a lazy right hand but St Pierre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from St Pierre.
No joy there for Al Haddad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
St Pierre staying out of range there.
Al Haddad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Haddad throws the left hand but St Pierre avoids the punch easily.
Al Haddad misses with a leg kick
and St Pierre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Haddad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Al Haddad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
St Pierre throws a body punch but Al Haddad moves out of range.
Al Haddad throws a series of punches but St Pierre moves out of range.
St Pierre lands a nice shot that snaps Al Haddad's head back.
Jesus St Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Al Haddad misses with the combination.
St Pierre lands a jab to the head.
St Pierre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al Haddad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
St Pierre has Al Haddad up against the cage in a clinch.
Al Haddad trying to control the position but instead, St Pierre has worked for underhooks and has pushed Al Haddad into the cage.
Al Haddad is trying to push St Pierre away but St Pierre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Elias Al Haddad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short right from St Pierre on the inside.
St Pierre misses with a hook to the ribs.
St Pierre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St Pierre swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Al Haddad effectively controlling the action here.
Al Haddad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
St Pierre throws a head punch that misses.
St Pierre tries to work over Al Haddad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St Pierre misses with some punches.
Al Haddad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St Pierre. #BC#
Al Haddad breaks the clinch.
Al Haddad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Haddad ducks under a wild hook from St Pierre.
St Pierre blocks a jab.
St Pierre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Haddad to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
St Pierre with a poor takedown
and Al Haddad counters with a right hand to the body.
St Pierre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Al Haddad defends it nicely.
Elias Al Haddad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus St Pierre.
St Pierre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Haddad to score with a decent uppercut.
St Pierre throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Haddad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
St Pierre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Al Haddad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Haddad connects with a right hand. St Pierre shakes it off.
St Pierre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Haddad moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
St Pierre throws a combination. Al Haddad tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
St Pierre misses with a hook. Al Haddad ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Elias Al Haddad.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Al Haddad, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Al Haddad!
During a confident post fight interview, Elias Al Haddad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 303 Wiggin vs Wolf II
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Al Haddad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Al Haddad throws a looping overhand right but Holgersson ducks down to avoid it.
Holgersson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Al Haddad is fending him off so far but Holgersson persists. Nope, Al Haddad circles away and we're back to standing.
Holgersson is looking to chop away at Al Haddad's legs.
Al Haddad fails to land with a series of punches.
Holgersson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holgersson slips a jab and a cross from Al Haddad.
Holgersson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Al Haddad swinging wildly here.
Holgersson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Holgersson.
Holgersson throws a head kick that misses.
Al Haddad lands with a right hand.
Holgersson tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Haddad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Al Haddad misses the shot to the body.
Al Haddad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holgersson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Al Haddad on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Holgersson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Al Haddad throws a shot from downtown. Holgersson moves away and avoids it.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Haddad checks a low kick from Holgersson.
Al Haddad swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Al Haddad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Holgersson - that will leave a mark!
Holgersson shoots in looking for a takedown but Al Haddad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holgersson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters circling - Al Haddad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holgersson shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Al Haddad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Elias Al Haddad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nils Holgersson.
Holgersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Haddad throws a series of punches but Holgersson moves out of range.
Al Haddad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holgersson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Al Haddad misses with some punches.
Al Haddad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holgersson is defending well for now.
Al Haddad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Al Haddad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holgersson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Al Haddad lands with a right hand.
Al Haddad looks to land a combination. Holgersson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Holgersson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Holgersson circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Holgersson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Al Haddad's guard.
Al Haddad has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Holgersson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Al Haddad wants to stand and escape but Holgersson is having none of it. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holgersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Al Haddad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holgersson.
Holgersson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Al Haddad manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Al Haddad trying to control the position from guard on top but Holgersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Holgersson 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.#SUB2#
Holgersson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Holgersson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Al Haddad has his hands clasped together but Holgersson extends and breaks Al Haddad's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Holgersson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nils Holgersson!
A very excited looking Nils Holgersson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFC 299 Viceroy vs Satan III
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Haddad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stenson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Al Haddad defends it well.
Al Haddad lands a jab to the nose.
Donk. Stenson catches Al Haddad right on the button with a cross.
Stenson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Al Haddad misses.
Stenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Haddad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenson throws out a leg kick but Al Haddad moves out of range and Stenson only half commits.
Al Haddad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stenson's hands.
Stenson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stenson throws a leg kick
and Al Haddad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Haddad works the jab nicely.
Al Haddad throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Haddad tries to clinch there but Stenson circles away.
Al Haddad checks a low kick from Stenson.
Stenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Haddad cracks Stenson with a good jab.#T1#
Stenson throws a low kick, looking for Al Haddad's leg but Al Haddad calmly moves out of range.
Stenson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al Haddad wants to clinch but Stenson slips to the side#TD2#
and Stenson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Al Haddad won't be happy with that.
Al Haddad is trying to improve his position.
Stenson 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.
Stenson lands a few punches from side control.
Stenson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Al Haddad tries to buck Stenson off but Stenson is having none of it.
Al Haddad is trying to control Stenson's posture but Stenson avoids it.
Al Haddad is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T2#
Al Haddad tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Haddad is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stenson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Al Haddad is trying to get back to half guard.
Al Haddad taking punishment in the form of punches.
Stenson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenson trying to control the position but Al Haddad is working away.
Al Haddad tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Haddad gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Stenson is trying for a kimura here. Al Haddad looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Stenson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henrik Stenson!
An out of breath Henrik Stenson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 293 Huey vs Satan
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Al Haddad slaps away a takedown attempt from Templar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Al Haddad swinging wildly here.
Al Haddad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Templar to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Al Haddad closes the distance and clinches.
Al Haddad lands a hook that snaps the head of Templar backwards.
Templar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Al Haddad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Al Haddad misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Haddad digs a right hand underneath Templar's ribcage. Templar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Templar has Al Haddad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Al Haddad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Elias Al Haddad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phoenix Templar.
Al Haddad can't find room to land a body shot as Templar controls the action.
Templar can't get the takedown.
Templar goes for a takedown attempt but Al Haddad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Templar has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Al Haddad is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Templar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Al Haddad clobbers Templar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A left and a right from Al Haddad both land. Nice combination.
Al Haddad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templar manages to avoid it.
Al Haddad clobbers Templar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Al Haddad misses with the combination.
Templar blocks a jab.
Templar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Templar tries to clinch up but Al Haddad circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Templar. #ES#
Al Haddad throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Haddad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Templar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Elias Al Haddad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Haddad throws a body shot but no joy.
Templar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Templar dives in and grabs Al Haddad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Al Haddad pushes down on Templar's head and hops out.
Templar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Al Haddad throws a combination. Templar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Al Haddad has Templar up against the cage in a clinch.
Templar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Al Haddad - that landed with a thud.
Al Haddad's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Al Haddad throws a punch but it's blocked by Templar. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Al Haddad misses with a punch to the body.
Al Haddad prevents a takedown attempt there.
Al Haddad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Templar blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Haddad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Templar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Al Haddad fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Al Haddad clinches with his opponent.
Al Haddad prevents the takedown attempt.
Templar goes for a takedown attempt but Al Haddad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Al Haddad cracks Templar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Al Haddad as he connects with a hook.
Al Haddad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Haddad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Haddad swinging wildly here.
Al Haddad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Al Haddad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Templar.
Nice body punch from Al Haddad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Haddad throws a jab when Templar was well out of range.
Templar closes the distance and clinches up with Al Haddad, looking for a takedown. Templar pushes Al Haddad against the cage but Al Haddad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Al Haddad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Templar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al Haddad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Templar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Al Haddad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Templar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Templar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Al Haddad quickly recovers to half guard.
Templar trying to control from half guard but Al Haddad is working away.
Al Haddad wants to control but Templar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Templar is trying to work for a kimura but Al Haddad is defending well.
Al Haddad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Templar can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Templar seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Templar seems to be working for a kimura but Al Haddad defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Templar is trying to work for a kimura but Al Haddad is defending well. #ES#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al Haddad makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Al Haddad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templar.
A swing and a miss from Al Haddad.
Templar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Al Haddad swivels and escapes.
Nice uppercut lands for Al Haddad. That snapped Templar's head back.
Al Haddad lands a nice shot that snaps Templar's head back.
Al Haddad just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Al Haddad closes the distance and clinches.
Al Haddad prevents the takedown attempt.
Al Haddad lands a hook that snaps the head of Templar backwards.
Templar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Al Haddad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Elias Al Haddad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phoenix Templar.#CL#
Al Haddad closes the distance and pushes Templar back into the cage.
Templar tries for a takedown but Al Haddad manages to get underhooks. #T2#
Templar is working for takedown but Al Haddad is calmly controlling the position for now.
Al Haddad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Templar.
Templar goes for a takedown attempt but Al Haddad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Templar fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Al Haddad gets caught flat footed, as Templar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Haddad looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Haddad, not yet.
Templar trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Haddad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Templar won't allow Al Haddad to sweep him here.
Templar postures up. #SUB2#
Templar 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.
Elias Al Haddad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Al Haddad is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Al Haddad working a defensive guard but Templar passes into half guard.
Templar is thwarting Al Haddad's attempts to control the position.
Al Haddad tries to kick Templar off but Templar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Al Haddad trying to control but Templar postures up. #SUB2#
Templar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Haddad sees it coming and defends easily.
Al Haddad gets back to full guard.
Al Haddad wants to get back to his feet but Templar is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Templar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Al Haddad trying to keep a closed guard but Templar is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Templar won't allow Al Haddad to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Templar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Al Haddad swivels and escapes.
Elias Al Haddad is winning the standup battle so far.
Templar moves out of range of the strikes.
Templar tries for a takedown but Al Haddad circles away easily#CL#
and Al Haddad counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Al Haddad slowing the pace effectively.
Templar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The referee calls for Al Haddad to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Al Haddad dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Al Haddad throws a series of strikes that have Templar backpedaling.
Al Haddad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Templar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Templar takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Al Haddad misses
and Templar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Haddad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templar. #CL#
Al Haddad has closed the distance and engaged Templar in a clinch.
Templar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Al Haddad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Al Haddad jabs Templar right on the nose. Templar blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Al Haddad swivels and escapes.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Haddad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Templar moves away.#CL#
Templar tries to keep at a distance but Al Haddad has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Templar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Al Haddad throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Al Haddad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Templar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Templar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Elias Al Haddad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phoenix Templar.
Decent striking displayed by Al Haddad there.#CL#
Al Haddad moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Haddad stops a takedown attempt from Templar.
Al Haddad throws a head punch that misses.
Templar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Al Haddad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Templar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Al Haddad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Templar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al Haddad.
Elias Al Haddad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Al Haddad lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
The referee calls for Al Haddad to work.
Al Haddad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Templar being controlled against the cage.
Templar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Al Haddad lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Templar can't get the takedown.
Al Haddad prevents a takedown attempt there.
Al Haddad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Templar being controlled against the cage.
Al Haddad pushes Templar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Templar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Al Haddad is defending well.
Al Haddad working aggressively here.
Al Haddad scores with a shot to the side of Templar's head. #ROC#
Templar is rocked!
Templar 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.
Templar is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Haddad finish him?#BC#
Al Haddad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Templar walks into a straight right hand from Al Haddad.
Templar gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Al Haddad gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Templar is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Al Haddad!
Elias Al Haddad thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC Challengers 87
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1##CL#
Al Haddad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Al Haddad stalling.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Al Haddad blocking some punches.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Al Haddad.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirt.
Dirt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Al Haddad as the two fighters clinch.
Al Haddad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Haddad looking to stall.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad lands a hook to the side of the head.
Al Haddad lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Al Haddad works on Dirt's body with a couple of short punches.
Al Haddad wants to stall.
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Haddad trying to control the position but instead, Dirt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Al Haddad into the cage.
Al Haddad trying to control the position but instead, Dirt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Al Haddad into the cage.
Maybe Al Haddad would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dirt.
Al Haddad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirt blocks a body shot from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad lands a right hand.
Dirt misses with some punches.
Al Haddad lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dirt working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Haddad.#T2#
Al Haddad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dirt lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Dirt on the inside.
Al Haddad's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Al Haddad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Haddad.
Dirt misses with some punches.
Dirt takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Al Haddad.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
A short left from Dirt. #BC#
Al Haddad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Haddad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dirt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Dirt forces Al Haddad back against the cage and clinches.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Haddad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Al Haddad lands a shoulder strike.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Dirt working aggressively here.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dirt blocking some punches. #T4#
A short left from Al Haddad.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Haddad has a couple of punches blocked by Dirt.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Al Haddad stalling the fight.
Al Haddad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dirt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Haddad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al Haddad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dirt blocks it with crossed arms.
Al Haddad is pushing Dirt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt misses with some punches.
Al Haddad blocking some punches.
Dirt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Al Haddad scores with a shot to the side of Dirt's head.
Al Haddad blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Dirt will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dirt moves in looking to clinch but Al Haddad pushes him off.
It looked like Al Haddad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Dirt gets a clinch.
Al Haddad lands with a right to the head.
Joe Dirt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Al Haddad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Haddad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Al Haddad lands a left hand.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Haddad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Haddad struggles to land a body shot inside as Dirt controls his hands.
Al Haddad has a couple of punches blocked by Dirt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Haddad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al Haddad blocking some punches.
Al Haddad blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad stalling in the clinch.
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Al Haddad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirt.
Dirt misses with some punches.
Dirt misses with some punches.
Al Haddad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dirt dodges an elbow strike from Al Haddad.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad pushes Dirt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Al Haddad stalling the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Haddad.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Haddad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad.
Dirt working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Al Haddad lands a left hand.
Al Haddad tries to work over Dirt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Haddad struggles to land a body shot inside as Dirt controls his hands.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Al Haddad scores with a knee to the head.
Al Haddad leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Haddad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Haddad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Haddad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Haddad.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Dirt.
Al Haddad blocks an uppercut.
Al Haddad blocking some punches.
Al Haddad misses with a knee to the head.
Al Haddad misses with a body punch.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Al Haddad - that landed with a thud.
Dirt misses with some punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dirt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Al Haddad lands with a left to the head.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Dirt keeps control of Al Haddad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Haddad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Dirt misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Haddad.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Haddad.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirt.
Al Haddad taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dirt misses with some punches.
Al Haddad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Al Haddad blocking some punches.
Al Haddad lands a body shot.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Al Haddad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Haddad blocks an uppercut.
Al Haddad blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Dirt lands a shoulder strike.
Al Haddad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al Haddad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Al Haddad. #T4#
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Al Haddad lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Haddad tries a body shot but Dirt blocks it.
Al Haddad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Haddad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dirts head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dirt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Al Haddad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt lands a hook that snaps the head of Al Haddad backwards.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Al Haddad.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Dirt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dirt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad lands with a cross. #CL2#
Dirt gets a clinch.
Al Haddad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dirt backwards.
Al Haddad misses with a body punch.
Al Haddad stalling in the clinch but Dirt improves position.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirt.
Al Haddad blocking some punches.
Al Haddad throws an elbow but it misses.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Haddad gets through Dirt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirt.
A short right from Al Haddad on the inside.
A short right from Al Haddad on the inside.
Al Haddad misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad lands an uppercut.#T1#
Al Haddad working aggressively here.
Al Haddad throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirt.
Al Haddad blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Al Haddad.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Al Haddad tries a body shot but Dirt blocks it.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Haddad tries to work over Dirt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Haddad misses with a punch to the body.
Al Haddad slowing the pace effectively.
Dirt misses with some punches.
Al Haddad lands a knee to the body.
Al Haddad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Al Haddads head.
Al Haddad effectively controlling the action here.
Dirt lands a right hand.
Al Haddad trying to land knees to the body.
Al Haddad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe Dirt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Al Haddad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dirt backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Al Haddad - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dirt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Haddad throws a head punch that misses.
Al Haddad can't find room to land a body shot as Dirt controls the action.
Al Haddad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Al Haddad throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirt.
Dirt prevents a body shot from Al Haddad.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Al Haddad. #T3#
Al Haddad holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Al Haddad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Dirt rushes Al Haddad and presses him up against the cage.
Dirt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Dirt.
Al Haddad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dirt misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirt. #T4#
Dirt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Al Haddad fails to land.
Al Haddad looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Haddad.
Dirt blocks an uppercut.
Al Haddad is looking to break free of the clinch but Dirt has double underhooks.
Al Haddad throws an elbow that misses.
Elias Al Haddad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Haddad misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Al Haddad.
Dirt misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Al Haddad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dirt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joe Dirt!
A relieved looking Joe Dirt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 287 Prime vs DeLuise II
Date: Nov 11, 2016

#R1##CL#
Al Haddad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Al Haddad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McDonald.
I was talking to Al Haddad's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Haddad pushes McDonald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Al Haddad lands a damaging elbow.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Haddad keeps control of McDonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Al Haddad has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald working hard to break the clinch.
McDonald wants to break free but Al Haddad has control.
Al Haddad works on McDonald's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al Haddad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Haddad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Haddad.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Al Haddad circles away.
Al Haddad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald swings for the body but Al Haddad moves out of range.
Al Haddad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Haddad moves out of range as McDonald strikes.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonald closes the distance but Al Haddad moves to the side
and Al Haddad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonald moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ronnie McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald misses with a takedown
and Al Haddad counters with a three punch combo that has McDonald backing up. McDonald nods at Al Haddad to acknowledge the strikes.
Al Haddad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
McDonald shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Al Haddad is trying to defend but McDonald finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Al Haddad manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McDonald keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Haddad looking to stall.
McDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Al Haddad avoids the damage to the body.
Al Haddad blocking some punches.
Al Haddad has McDonald pressed against the cage, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on McDonald - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad trying to control the position but instead, McDonald has worked for underhooks and has pushed Al Haddad into the cage.
McDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Haddad is defending well for now.#BC2#
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
McDonald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Al Haddad counters with a two punch combo.
McDonald wants to clinch.
Al Haddad throws a combination. McDonald tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Al Haddad throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Al Haddad. #CL#
Al Haddad moves into range and clinches up with McDonald.#T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Haddad.
Al Haddad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Haddad looking to stall.
Al Haddad wants to stall.
Al Haddad tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it. #BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch.
Al Haddad dips to his left and cracks McDonald with an uppercut!
McDonald scores with the left hand. Al Haddad knows he should have avoided that one.
Al Haddad misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Al Haddad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald misses with an uppercut
and Al Haddad counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
McDonald shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Al Haddad counters with a right hand to the body.
Elias Al Haddad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie McDonald.
Al Haddad lands an overhand right.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Al Haddad as he connects with a hook.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald scores with a jab to the jaw.
Al Haddad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
Al Haddad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDonald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Al Haddad slips under a jab from McDonald.
McDonald moves forwards but Al Haddad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A lazy left from Al Haddad finds it's target.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Al Haddad.
McDonald with the counter takedown but Al Haddad avoids it easily.
McDonald lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
McDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McDonald advances position into side control!
Al Haddad manages to work his way to half guard, despite McDonald's best efforts.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Haddad is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Al Haddad dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
McDonald moves into range and clinches up with Al Haddad.
Al Haddad lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDonald is trying to push Al Haddad away but Al Haddad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McDonald lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDonald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Al Haddad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Al Haddad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Al Haddad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Haddad backwards.
McDonald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al Haddad backwards.
McDonald goes for a takedown in the clinch but Al Haddad prevents it.
Al Haddad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Al Haddad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Al Haddad as McDonald tries to tie him up.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Haddad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
Al Haddad pushes McDonald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Al Haddad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Haddad lands a nice uppercut.
McDonald is trying to break free.#T1#
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDonald is trying to push Al Haddad away but Al Haddad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Al Haddad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Al Haddad moves into the clinch successfully.
Al Haddad keeps control of McDonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Al Haddad breaks from the clinch.
McDonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Al Haddad circles away.
Elias Al Haddad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie McDonald.#CL2#
McDonald rushes Al Haddad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Elias Al Haddad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Al Haddad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Al Haddad scores with a shoulder strike.
Al Haddad looking to slow down the pace here.
Al Haddad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDonald.#BC2#
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
Al Haddad misses with a looping left.
McDonald fails with the takedown.
McDonald takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of McDonald 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Elias Al Haddad is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Haddad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDonald throws a good cross that connects.
McDonald dives in and grabs Al Haddad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Al Haddad pushes down on McDonald's head and hops out.
McDonald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Al Haddad tries to avoid it but McDonald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Al Haddad to the ground. Al Haddad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Al Haddad tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Al Haddad defends it well.#CL2#
McDonald has closed the distance and engaged Al Haddad in a clinch. #BC#
Al Haddad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Al Haddad gets tackled into the cage by McDonald. McDonald maintains the clinch.
Al Haddad stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McDonald lands with a light punch inside.
McDonald scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Haddad controls his hands.
Al Haddad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Al Haddad stops a takedown attempt from McDonald.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Haddad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDonald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Haddad backwards. #T3#
Al Haddad scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
McDonald is rocked!
Al Haddad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Haddad finish him?
McDonald takes an elbow to the forehead.
McDonald takes an elbow to the forehead.
Al Haddad working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Al Haddad fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
McDonald looking for a takedown.
Al Haddad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
Al Haddad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Haddad lands an elbow inside that McDonald shrugs off.
Al Haddad is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Al Haddad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Haddad misses with the head strike.
Al Haddad misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Al Haddad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Haddad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Al Haddad throws a head punch that misses.
Al Haddad effectively controlling the action here.
Al Haddad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Haddad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Al Haddad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Al Haddad counters with a crisp right that sends McDonald to the canvas! Al Haddad follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Al Haddad!
Our winner, Elias Al Haddad, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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