PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Ul Haq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derric Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ul Haq comes to the cage accompanied by Testament - Jun-Jun. Derric Rose is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Ul Haq
vs
Rose

160 cm
29
165 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

175 cm
29
154 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mohammed Ul Haq!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derric Rose!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ul Haq uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rose.
Donk. Rose catches Ul Haq right on the button with a cross.
Ul Haq connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rose throws a series of punches but Ul Haq avoids them all with ease.
Mohammed Ul Haq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ul Haq tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rose was well out of range. Poor timing from Ul Haq.
Ul Haq ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Ul Haq moves out of range as Rose strikes.
Rose scores with a nice right hand.
Rose throws a hook but Ul Haq avoids it easily.
Ul Haq feints and then cracks Rose's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rose down.
Ul Haq misses with a body shot.
Rose is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ul Haq.
Rose sizes up Ul Haq with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ul Haq wants to slow Rose down by chopping away at his legs.
Rose misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ul Haq.
Ul Haq connects with a solid leg kick.
Ul Haq fails with the takedown.
Ul Haq feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rose's calf.
Ul Haq throws out a loose jab but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Rose misses its intended target.
Rose keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose jabs Ul Haq right on the nose. Ul Haq blinks but takes it well.
Ul Haq takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rose lunges at Ul Haq with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ul Haq's hand.
Rose misses with a hook.
Ul Haq throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose works the jab nicely.
Ul Haq swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Rose coming out on top.
Ul Haq wants to land a leg kick but Rose is out of range.
Ul Haq defending well as Rose loads up on a big left hand.
Ul Haq misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Rose misses.
A clash of legs there as Rose blocks the low kick.
Ul Haq finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rose darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Ul Haq gets a double leg takedown into Rose's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ul Haq lands a couple of digs.
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!
Ul Haq trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rose avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose is trying to control the position but Ul Haq postures up.
Rose looking for a sweep. Not yet Rose, not yet.
Ul Haq postures up in Rose's guard and throws a big left but Rose blocks it.
Rose manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ul Haq manages to get himself to full guard.
Ul Haq lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rose!
Rose sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ul Haq takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ul Haq sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rose defending well though.
Ul Haq drops an elbow to the side of Rose's head.
Ul Haq thows a huge punch but Rose dodges it nicely.
Ul Haq wants to take a breather but Rose is having none of it.
Ul Haq takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rose is controlling Ul Haq's trapped leg to prevent Ul Haq from advancing to side control.
Ul Haq throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ul Haq is trying to control. Rose wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ul Haq 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.
Ul Haq throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ul Haq is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ul Haq missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ul Haq throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rose to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ul Haq scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ul Haq throws a big elbow that misses.
Rose controls Ul Haq momentarily but Ul Haq frees himself.
Ul Haq throwing strikes from guard but Rose blocks nicely.
Ul Haq throwing strikes but missing.
Ul Haq trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rose tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammed Ul Haq dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ul Haq looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ul Haq throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ul Haq.
Nice jab there from Rose.
Ul Haq throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ul Haq throws a chopping leg kick but Rose manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rose looks to throw the jab but Ul Haq is out of range.
Rose is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ul Haq fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Ul Haq scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ul Haq attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ul Haq takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose misses the jab.
Horrible takedown by Ul Haq or perhaps it was just good defense by Rose which made him look bad.
Rose punishes Ul Haq's body with a nice straight punch.
Rose takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rose scores with the left hand. Ul Haq knows he should have avoided that one.
Ul Haq thows a body shot but no joy.
Ul Haq takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ul Haq is looking to wear down Rose with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ul Haq avoids the body shot from Rose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose throws an overhand right that lands on Ul Haq's shoulder, as Ul Haq tries to avoid the shot.
Ul Haq misses with a body punch
and Ul Haq takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rose misses with an uppercut.
Ul Haq throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Rose blocks the leg kick.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ul Haq was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
Ul Haq throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rose.
Ul Haq swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rose counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Rose finds it's way through Ul Haq's defenses.
Ul Haq looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range.
Ul Haq fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Rose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ul Haq.
Ul Haq tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rose was well out of range. Poor timing from Ul Haq.
Ul Haq misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rose counters with a right hand to the body.
Rose connects with a right hand. Ul Haq shakes it off.
Ul Haq shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rose defends it nicely.
Ul Haq moves out of range as Rose strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose with a jab.
Ul Haq on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rose avoids the body shot from Ul Haq.
Ul Haq misses the body punch
and Rose counters with a right hand to the body.
Ul Haq walks into a stiff left hand from Rose.
Ul Haq misses the shot to the body.
Ul Haq bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ul Haq misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Ul Haq misses the jab.
Rose scores with a jab. Ul Haq acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ul Haq fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rose throws a shot from downtown. Ul Haq moves away and avoids it.
Ul Haq throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ul Haq swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rose 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.
Rose fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rose has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rose scores with a punch to the head.
Rose blocks a low kick nicely.
Ul Haq ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Ul Haq throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rose's waist but Rose gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ul Haq off to one side.
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 three minutes gone in the round.
Ul Haq slips a jab from Rose.
Ul Haq throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose throws a big shot that misses.
Rose thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ul Haq shoots for a double leg takedown but Rose sprawls well. He's pushed Ul Haq's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ul Haq throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ul Haq throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ul Haq ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Rose lands a nice looking body shot.
Ul Haq moves out of range of the strikes.
Rose throws a hook but Ul Haq avoids it easily.
Rose avoids the body shot from Ul Haq.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rose checks a leg kick.
Ul Haq uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rose.
Ul Haq looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range.
Ul Haq just misses with a punch to the body.
Ul Haq ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Rose scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ul Haq in his tracks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Ul Haq lands.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose checks a low kick from Ul Haq.
Ul Haq gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rose avoids the body shot from Ul Haq.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ul Haq uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rose.
Rose lands with a right hand.
Ul Haq throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rose.
Nice defenses there by Ul Haq.
Ul Haq's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rose connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ul Haq scrambles back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Rose.
Ul Haq uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rose.
Ul Haq motions for Rose to come forward. Ul Haq throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ul Haq misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ul Haq walks into a straight right hand from Rose.
Ul Haq throws a body punch but Rose moves out of range.
Ul Haq has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rose finds it's way round the side to connect with Ul Haq's head.
Ul Haq keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rose.
Rose avoids the body shot from Ul Haq.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derric Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.

Rose scores with a nice strike.
Ul Haq ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away.
Ul Haq misses the shot to the body.
Ul Haq takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Ul Haq slips a straight right by Rose.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ul Haq.
Ul Haq looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rose throws a big shot that misses.
Rose swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ul Haq moves out of range of the strikes.
Rose is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ul Haq.
Ul Haq on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Ul Haq closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ul Haq thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rose's head.
Rose keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rose avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ul Haq.
Rose is concentrating on defense, preventing Ul Haq from advancing position.
Rose tries to get to full guard but Ul Haq has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ul Haq trying to mount his opponent but Rose defends it.
Ul Haq seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mohammed Ul Haq overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rose wants to get back to his feet.
Ul Haq works his way into full mount!
Rose is looking to get to half guard.
Rose tries to hold on but Ul Haq pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ul Haq lands a big shot there that rocks Rose but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rose is trying desperately to improve position.
Ul Haq landing strikes from the mount.

Rose is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ul Haq connects with a bit shot that sees Rose covering up! More strikes from Ul Haq and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ul Haq is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohammed Ul Haq!
Mohammed Ul Haq is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Mohammed Ul Haq, 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.