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RCS 45 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Radoslaw Michalak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baxter Pepe Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michalak comes into the arena with 50 cent-Ready for war blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Radoslaw Michalak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Baxter Pepe Jr!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michalak throws a right and a left that Pepe Jr avoids nicely.
Michalak leaves Pepe Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Michalak.
Pepe Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Michalak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pepe Jr somewhat.
Pepe Jr looks to clinch
and Michalak counters with a left and a right that stings Pepe Jr.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Michalak.
Pepe Jr misses with a body kick.
Pepe Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Michalak looks to land a combination but Pepe Jr avoids it well.
Pepe Jr is looking to clinch.
Pepe Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pepe Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Michalak tries to avoid it but Pepe Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Michalak to the ground. Michalak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Radoslaw Michalak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baxter Pepe Jr.
Pepe Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Michalak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michalak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Michalak drives through with a takedown into Pepe Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Michalak throwing strikes but missing.
Michalak trying to control the position from guard on top but Pepe Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pepe Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Michalak looking to pass the guard.
Michalak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepe Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Michalak has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pepe Jr is proving hard to escape from.
Michalak 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.
Pepe Jr keeping moving, preventing Michalak from controlling successfully.
Pepe Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pepe Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Michalak postures up in Pepe Jr's guard and throws a big left but Pepe Jr blocks it.
Pepe Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michalak controlling from the top position.
Michalak won't allow Pepe Jr to sweep him here.
Pepe Jr thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Michalak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Michalak stands up over Pepe Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pepe Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Michalak is proving a slippery customer.
Michalak trying to control the position from guard on top but Pepe Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michalak gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A head kick by Michalak misses
and Pepe Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Pepe Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Michalak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pepe Jr looks gassed!
Michalak tries a head kick but it misses.
Pepe Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Pepe Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Michalak. That one must have hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michalak throws a series of punches but Pepe Jr avoids them all with ease.
A left lands for Michalak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pepe Jr blocks a head kick by Michalak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radoslaw Michalak dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Michalak swats away the attempt to clinch by Pepe Jr.
Michalak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Michalak drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pepe Jr has his foot on Michalak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Michalak works his way back into a safe position though.
Pepe Jr controls Michalak momentarily but Michalak frees himself.
Michalak tries to stand but Pepe Jr is controlling from the bottom.
Michalak preventing the sweep.
Michalak decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Michalak has closed the distance and engaged Pepe Jr in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michalak has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pepe Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pepe Jr breaks the clinch.
Michalak misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pepe Jr.
Radoslaw Michalak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michalak tries to clinch up but Pepe Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Michalak stuffs the takedown.
Michalak gets a clinch.
Michalak is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pepe Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Michalak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Radoslaw Michalak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baxter Pepe Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Michalak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Michalak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pepe Jr looks for a takedown but Michalak sprawls well.
Michalak clinches.
Michalak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Michalak breaks the clinch.
Michalak stalks Pepe Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pepe Jr's face. Pepe Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michalak goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Michalak avoids the body shot from Pepe Jr.
Michalak throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepe Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Michalak, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Michalak closes the distance but Pepe Jr moves to the side
and Pepe Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Michalak 's knee.
Michalak shoots in for a takedown but Pepe Jr shows good takedown defense.
Radoslaw Michalak is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Michalak is defended easily by Pepe Jr.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pepe Jr is defended easily by Michalak.
Michalak clinches up with Pepe Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Pepe Jr looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michalak has picked Pepe Jr up - he's going for a ride! Michalak dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Pepe Jr wants to improve his position but Michalak is controlling well.
Michalak stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Pepe Jr to get to his feet.
Michalak misses with a wild combination.
Pepe Jr has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pepe Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Michalak stalling against the cage.
Michalak tries to land a knee to the head but Pepe Jr blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radoslaw Michalak dominated that second round.
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!
Michalak misses with a head kick.
Michalak lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Michalak.
Michalak stuffs the takedown.
Michalak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Michalak wants it to stay on the feet.
Radoslaw Michalak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michalak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michalak closes the distance and clinches up with Pepe Jr, looking for a takedown. Michalak pushes Pepe Jr against the cage but Pepe Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pepe Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Michalak sprawls well. He's pushed Pepe Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Radoslaw Michalak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baxter Pepe Jr.
Pepe Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pepe Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Michalak blocks the low kick.
Pepe Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Michalak tries to clinch but Pepe Jr moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepe Jr shoots in for a takedown but Michalak shows good takedown defense.
Michalak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pepe Jr as he jumps to the side.
Pepe Jr blocks a head kick by Michalak.
Michalak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pepe Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pepe Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pepe Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michalak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepe Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Michalak.
Michalak throws a sloppy head kick and Pepe Jr moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pepe Jr.
Michalak misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pepe Jr is defended easily by Michalak.
Michalak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pepe Jr as he avoids it easily.
Michalak closes the distance and clinches up with Pepe Jr, looking for a takedown. Michalak pushes Pepe Jr against the cage but Pepe Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepe Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Michalak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pepe Jr leaves Michalak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pepe Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Michalak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Michalak is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Michalak manages to break the clinch.
Michalak lands with a slapping head kick.
Pepe Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pepe Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Michalak fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepe Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michalak misses with a double jab.
Pepe Jr misses with a low kick.
Michalak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pepe Jr forces Michalak back against the cage and clinches.
Pepe Jr is trying to push Michalak away but Michalak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Michalak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michalak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pepe Jr's waist but Pepe Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Michalak off to one side.
Pepe Jr fails with the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pepe Jr misses with a hook. Michalak 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 Radoslaw Michalak.
Well Michalak 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radoslaw Michalak!
Radoslaw Michalak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Vinci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pence Apene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
201 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Francis Vinci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pence Apene!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinci misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Apene showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vinci.
Vinci looks to clinch
and Apene counters with a single leg into guard. Vinci didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vinci thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apene lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vinci throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Apene stands and throws Vinci's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Apene is trying to get an arm triangle but Vinci is defending well.
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!
Apene looks up at the clock and then as Vinci takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Apene smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Apene is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vinci is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apene wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vinci, who protects the arm well.
The referee asks Apene politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Apene prefers to stall for the moment though.
Apene is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vinci is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Apene tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Apene is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Vinci looks calm but he's in trouble here. Apene gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Vinci is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Apene lets go of the hold and Vinci can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pence Apene!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Ul Haq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Lloyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ul Haq kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Testament - Jun-Jun. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lloyd's choice of entrance music: The Hives - Tick Tick Boom. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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167 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mohammed Ul Haq!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Lloyd!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lloyd scores with a head kick.
It looks like Mohammed Ul Haq has been cut.
Lloyd looks to land a combination but Ul Haq avoids it well.
Ul Haq looks to score with a jab to the body but Lloyd is just out of range.
Lloyd throws a sloppy head kick and Ul Haq moves out of range easily.
Lloyd throws a head kick that misses.
Ul Haq misses with a wild body shot.
Lloyd lands a head shot.
Ul Haq scores with a leg kick.
Lloyd has Ul Haq up against the cage in a clinch.
Ul Haq tries to work over Lloyd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ul Haq missing with knees to the body.
Ul Haq taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lloyd managing to block the knees to the body from Ul Haq.
Ul Haq prevents Lloyd from breaking the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lloyd wants to get back to striking at distance but Ul Haq won't allow it.
Ul Haq keeps control of Lloyd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ul Haq misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ul Haq misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lloyd.
Lloyd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ul Haq ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lloyd moves away.
Ul Haq swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lloyd checks a low kick from Ul Haq.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lloyd tries to work over Ul Haq's front leg with a kick but Ul Haq checks it.
Lloyd moves in looking to clinch but Ul Haq pushes him off.
Ul Haq moves out of range of the body kick.
Lloyd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lloyd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ul Haq is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lloyd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lloyd wants a takedown.
Lloyd wants to get back to striking at distance but Ul Haq won't allow it.
Lloyd being controlled against the cage.
Ul Haq trying to land knees to the body.
Ul Haq is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lloyd gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lloyd tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lloyd lands an elbow inside that Ul Haq shrugs off.
Ul Haq trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lloyd.
Ul Haq is trying to drag Lloyd to the mat but Lloyd just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Ul Haq. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd wants to break free but Ul Haq has control.
Lloyd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lloyd is leaning against Ul Haq and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lloyd stalling in the clinch but Ul Haq improves position.
Lloyd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lloyd lands with a slapping head kick.
Lloyd avoids the body shot from Ul Haq.
Lloyd works over Ul Haq's head and body with a nice combination.
Lloyd avoids the body shot from Ul Haq.
Ul Haq misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lloyd.
Lloyd throws a sloppy head kick and Ul Haq moves out of range easily.
Ul Haq is looking to wear down Lloyd with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ul Haq tries to move into range but Lloyd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ul Haq misses the shot to the body.
Lloyd misses with a head kick.
Ul Haq walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lloyd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ul Haq scores with a jab to the body.
Lloyd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lloyd looks gassed!
Ul Haq tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lloyd was well out of range. Poor timing from Ul Haq.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd tries a head kick but it misses.
Ul Haq blocks a head kick by Lloyd.
Ul Haq throws out a loose jab but Lloyd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ul Haq ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lloyd moves away.
Ul Haq pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lloyd is out of range and Ul Haq settles back down.
Lloyd is looking to clinch but Ul Haq is avoiding it.
Ul Haq gets a double leg takedown into Lloyd's guard.
Ul Haq throws a big right hand that misses.
Ul Haq throwing strikes but missing.
Ul Haq is looking to work some ground and pound but Lloyd has wrist control.
Ul Haq lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ul Haq scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ul Haq is looking to work some ground and pound but Lloyd has wrist control.
Ul Haq might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ul Haq looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ul Haq accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ul Haq trying to control the position from guard on top but Lloyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ul Haq throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Lloyd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Ul Haq's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lloyd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lloyd checks a leg kick nicely.
Ul Haq lands a head shot.
Lloyd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ul Haq is fending him off so far but Lloyd persists. Nope, Ul Haq circles away and we're back to standing.
Ul Haq connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ul Haq misses with a wild body shot.
Ul Haq throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lloyd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ul Haq throws a front kick aimed at Lloyd's knee but Lloyd avoids it well.
Tom Lloyd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ul Haq closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lloyd quickly recovers to half guard.
Lloyd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ul Haq.
Lloyd tries to roll over but Ul Haq keeps him under control.
Ul Haq not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ul Haq thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lloyd's head.
Ul Haq passes into side control, despite Lloyd's attempt to control the position.
Ul Haq working the ground and pound.
Lloyd avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ul Haq.
Ul Haq looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lloyd is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ul Haq scoring with punches and elbows.
Ul Haq throws an elbow but Lloyd slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lloyd dodges the ground and pound from Ul Haq.
The strikes coming from Ul Haq are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ul Haq working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lloyd is trying to get back to half guard.
Lloyd is not content to let Ul Haq control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd parries the strikes from Ul Haq easily there. Ul Haq is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lloyd to escape.
Ul Haq trying to control the action but Lloyd is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lloyd parries the strikes from Ul Haq easily there. Ul Haq is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lloyd to escape.
Lloyd wants to control but Ul Haq postures up.
Ul Haq is putting a hurting on Lloyd here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ground and pound from Ul Haq seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ul Haq wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lloyd keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ul Haq dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Ul Haq's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ul Haq swings for the body but Lloyd moves out of range.
Tom Lloyd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ul Haq throws a leg kick but Lloyd moved away.
Ul Haq closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lloyd's guard.
Ul Haq throws an elbow that misses. Lloyd uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ul Haq's guard. Nice move by Lloyd!
Lloyd wants to stand but Ul Haq has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ul Haq wants to sweep but no luck.
Ul Haq not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ul Haq bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lloyd's guard.
Ul Haq with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ul Haq trying to control the position from guard on top but Lloyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ul Haq has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ul Haq accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lloyd has Ul Haq pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tom Lloyd has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ul Haq misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lloyd.
Lloyd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lloyd throws a sloppy head kick and Ul Haq moves out of range easily.
Lloyd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ul Haq paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ul Haq looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ul Haq is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mohammed Ul Haq overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ul Haq throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lloyd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lloyd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ul Haq pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lloyd is keeping the position for now.
Lloyd is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd tries to stand and escape but Ul Haq is controlling the position.
Ul Haq wants to control but Lloyd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ul Haq regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ul Haq is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ul Haq 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.
Ul Haq working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lloyd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lloyd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lloyd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd looking to pass the guard.
Lloyd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tom Lloyd wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ul Haq tried to score with a low kick but Lloyd checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bone on bone clash there as Lloyd blocks the leg kick.
Lloyd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lloyd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lloyd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ul Haq misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Ul Haq showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ul Haq has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Ul Haq!
Mohammed Ul Haq 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.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuo Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker comes to the cage accompanied by Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb. Chiba is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Chop Suey. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dean Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tetsuo Chiba!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker throws a hook to the side of Chiba's head but Chiba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walker throws a head kick but Chiba moves out of range.
Walker misses with a double jab.
Chiba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Chiba misses.
Dean Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chiba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walker counters with an inside leg kick.
Walker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chiba on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A left lands for Walker.
Good standup being displayed there by Chiba as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chiba looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chiba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Walker throws a shot to the body.
Walker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chiba, pushing him back against the cage.
Walker keeps control of Chiba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walker.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Walker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walker tries for a takedown but Chiba manages to get underhooks.
Walker working aggressively here.
Walker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walker digs a right hand into Chiba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chiba's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Walker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chiba is trying to break the clinch but Walker has him pressed against the cage.
Chiba tries to break free but Walker pushes him back against the cage.
Walker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chiba backwards.
Walker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Walker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Walker.
Walker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chiba can't break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Walker working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Walker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Walker lands a jab to the nose.
Walker takes the fight into the clinch.
Chiba can't break the clinch.
Walker is trying to drag Chiba to the mat but Chiba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Walker scores with a shot to the side of Chiba's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Chiba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chiba backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walker.
Chiba working hard to break the clinch.
Walker has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Walker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Walker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Walker has Chiba pressed against the cage, preventing Chiba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Walker lands a hook that snaps the head of Chiba backwards.
Chiba is rocked!
Walker misses with the head strike.
Chiba is still on wobbly legs! Can Walker finish him?
Walker misses with some punches.
Walker throws a head punch that misses.
Chiba seems to have recovered his senses.
Chiba can't break the clinch.
Walker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Still in the clinch, Walker scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Walker.
A short body shot lands from Walker as the two fighters clinch.
Chiba is trying to push Walker away but Walker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Walker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chiba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiba is looking to break free of the clinch but Walker has double underhooks.
Walker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chiba tries to break free but Walker pushes him back against the cage.
Walker lands with a right to the head.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Chiba uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Walker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Walker 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!
Chiba throws a hook to the side of Walker's head but Walker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walker throws a monster overhand right that drops Chiba! Walker follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Walker!
Dean Walker decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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