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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Ul Haq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balaur Bondoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ul Haq comes into the arena with Arkangel - Behold The Face Of Death blaring out of the sound system. Bondoc has chosen Pastor Troy - Vica Versa as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
10 - 3 - 1 |
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175 cm
25
167 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
10 - 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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Balaur Bondoc!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bondoc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bondoc throws a right and a left that Ul Haq avoids nicely.
Bondoc cracks Ul Haq with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bondoc throws a series of punches but Ul Haq moves out of range.
Ul Haq throws a leg kick but Bondoc sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bondoc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ul Haq will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ul Haq misses with a jab to the body
and Bondoc counters with a three punch combo that has Ul Haq backing up. Ul Haq nods at Bondoc to acknowledge the strikes.
Ul Haq fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bondoc checks it well.
Sloppy strikes from Bondoc. Those never looked like landing.
Bondoc looks to land a combination but Ul Haq avoids it well.
Ul Haq will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ul Haq throws a low kick but Bondoc avoids it.
Bondoc stuffs the takedown.
Bondoc checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ul Haq.
Bondoc lands with a nice combination. Ul Haq backs away looking to recover.
Ul Haq attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ul Haq tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bondoc blocks a low kick nicely.
Ul Haq throws a leg kick but Bondoc moved away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bondoc!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bondoc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ul Haq circles away quickly and effectively.
Bondoc blocks a leg kick.
Ul Haq tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ul Haq throws a low kick, looking for Bondoc's leg but Bondoc calmly moves out of range.
Ul Haq throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bondoc.
Bondoc throws a series of punches but Ul Haq moves out of range.
Bondoc moves out of range of the leg kick from Ul Haq.
Ul Haq tries to land a leg kick but Bondoc saw it coming and moves away.
Bondoc gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ul Haq to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bondoc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bondoc wants to stand up but Ul Haq is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ul Haq's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bondoc trying to keep a closed guard but Ul Haq is proving a slippery customer.
Bondoc wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ul Haq throws a big elbow that misses.
Bondoc really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ul Haq. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ul Haq wants to control from the top but Bondoc keeps moving.
Bondoc 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 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 prevents Bondoc from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ul Haq trying to control the position from guard on top but Bondoc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ul Haq blocks a head kick by Bondoc.
A telegraphed right hand from Ul Haq misses the target.
Ul Haq finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ul Haq fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ul Haq stuns Bondoc with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ul Haq wants to land a leg kick but Bondoc is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Bondoc blocks the low kick.
Ul Haq misses with a body shot.
Ul Haq throws a leg kick but Bondoc sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ul Haq misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bondoc.
Ul Haq tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bondoc is able to avoid easily.
Ul Haq throws a leg kick but Bondoc checks it.
Bondoc lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Ul Haq misses.
Bondoc checks a leg kick.
Bondoc misses with a series of wild punches.
Ul Haq throws a low kick, looking for Bondoc's leg but Bondoc calmly moves out of range.
Bondoc throws a nice looking combination but Ul Haq bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bondoc blocks a low kick nicely.
Ul Haq throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bondoc.
Ul Haq shoots in for a double leg but Bondoc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Ul Haq. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ul Haq throws a leg kick but Bondoc checks it.
Ul Haq shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bondoc's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bondoc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ul Haq.
Ul Haq stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bondoc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bondoc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ul Haq preventing the sweep.
Ul Haq makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ul Haq scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bondoc trying to keep a closed guard but Ul Haq is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bondoc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bondoc keeping moving, preventing Ul Haq from controlling successfully.
Bondoc keeping full guard, as Ul Haq tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ul Haq dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ul Haq tries a low kick but Bondoc avoids it.
Ul Haq throws a leg kick but Bondoc sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Balaur Bondoc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bondoc misses with a wild combination.
Bondoc misses with a two punch combination.
An inside leg kick from Ul Haq misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bondoc checks a leg kick.
Ul Haq changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bondoc tries to avoid it but Ul Haq manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bondoc to the ground. Bondoc escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mohammed Ul Haq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bondoc takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bondoc keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ul Haq takes a swing at Bondoc's ribcage but misses.
Bondoc blocks a leg kick.
Ul Haq throws a front kick aimed at Bondoc's knee but Bondoc avoids it well.
Ul Haq misses with a leg kick
and Bondoc counters with a series of strikes. Ul Haq will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ul Haq fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bondoc is out of range.
Ul Haq manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bondoc on his heels. He'll look to pass Bondoc's guard now, I'm sure.
Bondoc wants to sweep but no luck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bondoc is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ul Haq throwing strikes from guard but Bondoc blocks nicely.
Ul Haq trying to control the position from guard on top but Bondoc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bondoc is looking to stand up but Ul Haq isn't so interested in that idea.
Bondoc wants to sweep but no luck.
Ul Haq stands up over Bondoc, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bondoc has momentary wrist control but Ul Haq slips an elbow through the middle.
Ul Haq scoring with some ground and pound.
Ul Haq slips nicely into half guard.
Bondoc wants to control but Ul Haq is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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 is trying to control. Bondoc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ul Haq is nestled in close to Bondoc, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ul Haq throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ul Haq working over Bondoc with some ground and pound. Bondoc looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ul Haq is nestled in close to Bondoc, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ul Haq is trying to control the action in half guard but Bondoc is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bondoc is looking for a sweep. Ul Haq is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ul Haq throwing shots but Bondoc is blocking nicely.
Bondoc tries to roll over but Ul Haq keeps him under control.
Ul Haq thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mohammed Ul Haq overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ul Haq trying to control from half guard but Bondoc is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ul Haq lands a nice short elbow.
Ul Haq wants to control but Bondoc is keeping him busy.
Bondoc is trying to stand up here but Ul Haq is controlling him well.
Bondoc is staying active underneath Ul Haq, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ul Haq not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ul Haq connects with a nice short shot to Bondoc's temple.
Ul Haq throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bondoc to regain full guard.
Ul Haq connects with a couple of short punches.
Bondoc trying to control the position.
Ul Haq works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ul Haq slips a nice elbow through Bondoc's hands, connecting with Bondoc's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bondoc tries to roll over but Ul Haq keeps him under control.
Ul Haq works his foot free and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ul Haq working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Ul Haq connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bondoc can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ul Haq cracks Bondoc with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bondoc wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ul Haq in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bondoc is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ul Haq raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bondoc is rocked!
Bondoc is bucking up trying to escape but Ul Haq cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bondoc is still in real trouble! Can Ul Haq finish him?
Ul Haq lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Bondoc! Ul Haq sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Bondoc and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mohammed Ul Haq!
Mohammed Ul Haq retains his lightweight title!
Mohammed Ul Haq seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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