PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rizzo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Ul Haq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Rizzo Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rizzo Jr
vs
Ul Haq

170 cm
20
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

160 cm
26
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Rizzo Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mohammed Ul Haq!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo Jr jabs Ul Haq to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rizzo Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Rizzo Jr gets caught napping as Ul Haq dives in and scores a takedown. Rizzo Jr manages to retain guard.
Rizzo Jr controlling Ul Haq's posture.
Rizzo Jr throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rizzo Jr is trying to keep Ul Haq in close.
Rizzo Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr keeping moving, preventing Ul Haq from controlling successfully.
Ul Haq throws and elbow that misses. Rizzo Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ul Haq's guard. Nice move by Rizzo Jr!
Ul Haq keeping full guard, as Rizzo Jr tries to pass.
Rizzo Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ul Haq keeping full guard, as Rizzo Jr tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ul Haq has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rizzo Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ul Haq wants to sweep but no luck.
Rizzo Jr looking to pass the guard.
Rizzo Jr wants to control from the top but Ul Haq keeps moving.

Frank Rizzo Jr has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ul Haq misses with a takedown attempt
and Rizzo Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ul Haq shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rizzo Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Ul Haq scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ul Haq trying to control from Rizzo Jr's half guard. Rizzo Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rizzo Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Ul Haq trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ul Haq thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ul Haq accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ul Haq stands up over Rizzo Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rizzo Jr is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ul Haq wants to control from the top but Rizzo Jr keeps moving.
Rizzo Jr 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.
Rizzo Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ul Haq working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ul Haq throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rizzo Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mohammed Ul Haq 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.

Ul Haq fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rizzo Jr to the ground. Ul Haq is now in Rizzo Jr's guard.
Ul Haq passes into half guard.
Rizzo Jr keeping hold of Ul Haq's head, controlling as best he can.
Ul Haq thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rizzo Jr's head.
Ul Haq thows a huge punch but Rizzo Jr dodges it nicely.
Ul Haq thows a huge punch but Rizzo Jr dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr keeping control of the position.
Ul Haq missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rizzo Jr trying to control but Ul Haq postures up.
Rizzo Jr is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ul Haq passes to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ul Haq misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ul Haq lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ul Haq working the ground and pound but Rizzo Jr is defending the strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Ul Haq scores with punches from side control.
Rizzo Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Ul Haq throws a strike aimed at the side of Rizzo Jr's head but Rizzo Jr avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ul Haq misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ul Haq lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rizzo Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Ul Haq keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Rizzo Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ul Haq has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ul Haq working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ul Haq is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rizzo Jr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ul Haq cracks Rizzo Jr with a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rizzo Jr trying to remain calm as Ul Haq controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammed Ul Haq showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Rizzo Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Ul Haq gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rizzo Jr works on Ul Haq's body with a couple of short punches.
Rizzo Jr lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rizzo Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Ul Haq.
Rizzo Jr lands with a left to the head.
Rizzo Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ul Haq backwards.
Ul Haq missing with knees to the body.
Rizzo Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rizzo Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ul Haqs head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ul Haq as Rizzo Jr tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rizzo Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rizzo Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Rizzo Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Mohammed Ul Haq has been cut.
Ul Haq takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ul Haq's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rizzo Jr scores with a shot to the side of Ul Haq's head.
Rizzo Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ul Haq is keeping busy.
Rizzo Jr lands a left hand.
Ul Haq trying to stall but Rizzo Jr improves his position.
Rizzo Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rizzo Jr scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rizzo Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rizzo Jr stalling against the cage.
Rizzo Jr lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rizzo Jr lands a shot to the body.
Rizzo Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rizzo Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Ul Haq backwards.
Rizzo Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rizzo Jr lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Ul Haq backwards.
Rizzo Jr is working Ul Haq over against the cage.
Rizzo Jr lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rizzo Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rizzo Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rizzo Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rizzo Jr scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr lands a shot to the body.
Rizzo Jr is leaning against Ul Haq and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rizzo Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ul Haqs head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rizzo Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rizzo Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Ul Haq won't want to take too many of those.
Rizzo Jr gets through Ul Haq's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rizzo Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rizzo Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Rizzo Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rizzo Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rizzo Jr is working Ul Haq over against the cage.
Rizzo Jr gets through Ul Haq's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rizzo Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Rizzo Jr lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rizzo Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ul Haq backwards.
Rizzo Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rizzo Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rizzo Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rizzo Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rizzo Jr lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rizzo Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Rizzo Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ul Haq backwards.
Ul Haq trying to land knees to the body.
Ul Haq can't get the takedown.
Rizzo Jr wants to stall.
Rizzo Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ul Haq avoiding damage as Rizzo Jr throws knees to the body.
Rizzo Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rizzo Jr lands a shot to the body.
Rizzo Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rizzo Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ul Haq backwards.
Rizzo Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rizzo Jr lands with a right to the head.
Rizzo Jr lands with a left to the head.
Rizzo Jr is leaning against Ul Haq and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rizzo Jr taking a breather.
Rizzo Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Ul Haq trying to land knees to the body.
Ul Haq blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Rizzo Jr - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ul Haq backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Rizzo Jr.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rizzo Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rizzo Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rizzo Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ul Haq is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rizzo Jr is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rizzo Jr obliges.
Rizzo Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rizzo Jr digs a right hand into Ul Haq's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ul Haq's gas tank.
Rizzo Jr avoiding damage.
Ul Haq using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rizzo Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Rizzo Jr on the inside.
Nice body punch from Rizzo Jr - that landed with a thud.
Rizzo Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rizzo Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Rizzo Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Frank Rizzo Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rizzo Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ul Haq backwards.
Ul Haq tries to stall but Rizzo Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rizzo Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ul Haqs head.
Rizzo Jr lands a right hand.
Rizzo Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rizzo Jr letting Ul Haq take a breather here.
Mohammed Ul Haq is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rizzo Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rizzo Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ul Haq 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!