FWC 17: Hug vs. Von Sprockets PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Eggman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Gomaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Eggman
vs
Gomaz

195 cm
27
185 lbs
6 - 17 - 0

185 cm
28
185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Eggman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Gomaz!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eggman misses with a wild combination.

Eggman gets a takedown into half guard.
Eggman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eggman wants to pass the guard but Gomaz is defending well.
Eggman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Eggman stands up and beckons Gomaz to join him on the feet.
Gomaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gomaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Eggman.
Gomaz misses with a combination

and Eggman moves into the clinch.
Gomaz is trying to break the clinch but Eggman is controlling him.

Eggman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gomaz blocks a head kick by Eggman.
Eggman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomaz.
Eggman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eggman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Eggman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gomaz's guard.
Eggman is stalling in the full guard.
Eggman wants to pass the guard but Gomaz is keeping the position.

Eggman stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Gomaz has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Eggman manages to get his head free but now Gomaz has transitioned to an armbar! Eggman grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Gomaz! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyler Gomaz!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dickie Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmi Nedram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nedram has chosen Walk With Me In HELL!!!! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jimmi Nedram has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Crash
vs
Nedram

188 cm
33
200 lbs
21 - 19 - 0

191 cm
28
215 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dickie Crash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmi Nedram!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crash misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nedram takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Nedram lands a left and a right that send Crash crashing to the mat, dazed. Nedram thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Crash is rocked!

It looks like Dickie Crash has been cut.
Nedram misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Crash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crash showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nedram.
We've been informed that Nedram has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nedram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crash.
Danga de danga de dang - Nedram scores with a four punch combination!
Oh Crash is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nedram throws a nice looking combination but Crash bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crash takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crash gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Nedram gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmi Nedram!
Jimmi Nedram really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GREEN!160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Al Coholic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Coholic has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Coholic
vs
Frazier

193 cm
26
191 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

178 cm
31
180 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Al Coholic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coholic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coholic cracks Frazier with a right hand to the side of the head.

Frazier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Frazier.
Coholic misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Frazier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Coholic's brow.
Frazier looking to throw knees to the head but Coholic is blocking nicely.
Coholic throws a punch but it's blocked by Frazier.
Coholic misses with a punch to the body.
Frazier throws an elbow that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Frazier has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Coholic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coholic pushes Frazier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coholic misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Coholic.
Coholic misses with a punch on the inside.

Frazier has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Coholic clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coholic tries to roll but Frazier sticks to his back.
Coholic trying to control but not successfully.
Frazier keeps control of the position as Coholic tries to break free.
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.
Coholic trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Frazier cracks Coholic with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Coholic from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Frazier is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Coholic up.
Coholic wants to control his opponent's hands but Frazier gets his hands free.
Coholic is trying to remain composed but Frazier is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Coholic rolls, trying to escape but Frazier keeps control of the position.
Coholic breaks Frazier's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Coholic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Coholic looking to pass the guard.
Frazier has control of Coholic's left arm, preventing Coholic from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Frazier 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.
Coholic wants to get up but he can't break Frazier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Frazier is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Frazier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coholic trying to control but Frazier postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frazier wants to control but Coholic is keeping him busy.
Frazier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Frazier thows a huge punch but Coholic dodges it nicely.
Coholic tries to roll over but Frazier keeps him under control.
Frazier landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Coholic's head.
Coholic tries to get to full guard but Frazier has control of the leg.
Coholic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frazier is working away from the top position though.
Frazier wants to take a breather but Coholic is having none of it.
Frazier scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coholic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Coholic tries to get out of the position.
Coholic trying to get back to full guard but Frazier takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Frazier working Coholic over with strikes here.
Coholic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Frazier connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Frazier lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Coholic hang on?
Coholic is trying to escape the mount.
Coholic tries to lock up and control but Frazier gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frazier dominating with strikes here.

Coholic is rocked!
Coholic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Coholic is trying to escape the mount.
Coholic is working hard here to advance position.
Frazier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Frazier loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Coholic scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Frazier land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Frazier stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Frazier!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Blacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Uvol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blacker comes into the arena with Flo Rida My House blaring out of the sound system. Paul Uvol has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tyrone Blacker's chin.

Blacker
vs
Uvol

200 cm
25
270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

187 cm
33
265 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrone Blacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Uvol!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Uvol feints and as Blacker raises his hands in defense, Uvol changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Uvol scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Uvol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blacker's head.
Uvol won't allow Blacker to get back to his feet.
Blacker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Uvol controls the pace.
Uvol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blacker wants to get back to his feet but Uvol is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Uvol controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uvol landing some decent shots from guard.

Blacker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Uvol off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Uvol gets the takedown into side control.

Blacker is rocked!
Uvol scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Blacker is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Uvol can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Uvol!
Our winner, Paul Uvol, 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.
Tyrone Blacker spoke after the fight, saying 'Yah yah yah'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Kindmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Lukens Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lenny Lukens Jr was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Kindmark
vs
Lukens Jr

185 cm
27
185 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

181 cm
24
168 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

EVOLUTION Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pekka Kindmark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Lukens Jr!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lukens Jr drives through and clinches with Kindmark against the cage.
Lukens Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Kindmark lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lukens Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Kindmark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lukens Jr wants to get back to full guard but Kindmark has mounted him!
Kindmark tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Kindmark trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lukens Jr tries to reverse the position but Kindmark maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukens Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kindmark avoids the attempt from Lukens Jr to control.
Lukens Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lukens Jr tries to hold on but Kindmark postures up.
Lukens Jr tries to improve his position but instead Kindmark has taken his back!
Lukens Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lukens Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kindmark tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Lukens Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kindmark is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Lukens Jr is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr wants to hold on but Kindmark pushes him away.
Kindmark is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Lukens Jr is looking to improve his position but Kindmark isn't that keen on the idea.
Kindmark is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Lukens Jr wants to hold on but Kindmark pushes him away.

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.
Lukens Jr tries to reverse the position but Kindmark maintains control.
Lukens Jr gets back to half guard.
Lukens Jr wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lukens Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lukens Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Lukens Jr, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lukens Jr controls Kindmark momentarily but Kindmark frees himself.
Lukens Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Kindmark 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.

Lukens Jr pushes Kindmark up against the cage in a clinch.
Lukens Jr tries a body shot but Kindmark blocks it.
Kindmark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lukens Jr can do to turn this around?
Kindmark blocks a body shot from Lukens Jr.
Lukens Jr trying to control the position but instead, Kindmark has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lukens Jr into the cage.

Kindmark has clasped his hands together around Lukens Jr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lukens Jr is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukens Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
Kindmark wants to stand but Lukens Jr has his arm trapped.
Lukens Jr tries to buck Kindmark off but Kindmark is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kindmark decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Lukens Jr drives through and clinches with Kindmark against the cage.

Lukens Jr gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Lukens Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Kindmark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kindmark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Lukens Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kindmark is just riding it out for now. Lukens Jr eventually gives up the hold.

Lukens Jr is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr lands with a punch from half guard.

Lukens Jr is looking for a kimura but Kindmark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lukens Jr to get the leverage.

Kindmark is defending against the submission attempts here by Lukens Jr.

Lukens Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kindmark wants to get back to his feet.

Lukens Jr is working for a submission of some sort.

Lukens Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kindmark is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Lukens Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Kindmark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lukens Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Lukens Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kindmark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lukens Jr.
Kindmark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lukens Jr.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lukens Jr is trying to control. Kindmark wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lukens Jr clinches up with Kindmark and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny Lukens Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lukens Jr clinches.
Lukens Jr tries to work over Kindmark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lukens Jr leaning against his opponent.

Kindmark works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Lukens Jr looking for a guillotine here but Kindmark defends easily.
Kindmark has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lukens Jr is trying to keep Kindmark in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindmark tries to stand but Lukens Jr is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kindmark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lukens Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kindmark has managed to get both his arms back between Lukens Jr's legs - danger averted.
Kindmark wants to stand but Lukens Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kindmark won't allow Lukens Jr to sweep him here.

Lukens Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lukens Jr controls Kindmark momentarily but Kindmark frees himself.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Lukens Jr rushes Kindmark and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Kindmark gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lukens Jr regains guard.
Kindmark preventing the sweep.

Lukens Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kindmark defends well.

Kindmark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kindmark has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lukens Jr is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr wants to sweep here but Kindmark controlling him for the moment.
Lukens Jr trying to control the position.
Lukens Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Lukens Jr has his foot on Kindmark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kindmark works his way back into a safe position though.
Kindmark is looking to stand up but Lukens Jr won't let him.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Lukens Jr has closed the distance and engaged Kindmark in a clinch.
Lukens Jr misses with the head strike.
Lukens Jr stalling against the cage.

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.

Kindmark wants the takedown. Lukens Jr is fighting it off but Kindmark persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lukens Jr's guard against the cage.
Lukens Jr controls Kindmark momentarily but Kindmark frees himself.

Lukens Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kindmark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lukens Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Lukens Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kindmark defends well.

Lukens Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Pekka Kindmark did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lukens Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.

Kindmark turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kindmark tries to stand but Lukens Jr is controlling his head.
Lukens Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindmark tries to stand but Lukens Jr is controlling his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Kindmark tries to stand but Lukens Jr is controlling his head.
Lukens Jr is trying to control Kindmark's posture but Kindmark avoids it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lukens Jr is trying to get back to half guard.

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.
A control attempt from Lukens Jr but he's now mounted!
Lukens Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Kindmark has a good base and remains in mount.
Lukens Jr tries to lock up and control but Kindmark gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kindmark manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lukens Jr to take his back!
Lukens Jr tries to escape the position.
Lukens Jr turns into Kindmark and is now in his guard.
Lukens Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kindmark dodges the ground and pound from Lukens Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lukens Jr goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kindmark has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lukens Jr but great work by Kindmark.
Kindmark tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Lukens Jr tries to buck Kindmark off but Kindmark is having none of it.
Kindmark tries to stand but Lukens Jr is controlling his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kindmark's best efforts.

Lukens Jr looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kindmark passes into side control!
Kindmark tries to stand but Lukens Jr is controlling his head.
Lukens Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kindmark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pekka Kindmark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lukens Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Kindmark had his way with Lenny Lukens Jr in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lukens Jr clinches.
Lukens Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kindmark managing to block the knees to the body from Lukens Jr.
Lukens Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kindmark controls the action.
Kindmark avoiding damage as Lukens Jr throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lukens Jr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kindmark clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Kindmark is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lukens Jr clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lukens Jr is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kindmark is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lukens Jr to the mat. Lukens Jr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Lukens Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Lukens Jr is looking for a triangle but Kindmark pushes his legs off easily.
Lukens 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.
Lukens Jr working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Lukens Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Kindmark has wrist control.

Lukens Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kindmark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lukens Jr has Kindmark in his guard.

Lukens Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kindmark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kindmark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lukens Jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lukens Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kindmark is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lukens Jr working for a triangle but Kindmark defends it easily.

Kindmark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lukens Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kindmark has managed to get both his arms back between Lukens Jr's legs - danger averted.
Lenny Lukens Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lukens Jr wants to sweep but no luck.

Lukens Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kindmark defends well.

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.
Kindmark postures up.
Kindmark tries to stand but Lukens Jr is controlling from the bottom.
Lukens Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kindmark is one step ahead there.
Kindmark trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lukens Jr's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lukens Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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 Pekka Kindmark.
I think Kindmark 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Kindmark!
Pekka Kindmark is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Pekka Kindmark 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JB Brubaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Tracey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tracey has chosen Metallica - Seek & Destroy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rob Tracey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brubaker
vs
Tracey

164 cm
33
146 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

173 cm
36
152 lbs
24 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, JB Brubaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rob Tracey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tracey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tracey dips to his left and cracks Brubaker with an uppercut!
Brubaker throws a low kick but Tracey avoids it.
Brubaker throws a front kick aimed at Tracey's knee but Tracey avoids it well.
A jab from Tracey finds it's way through Brubaker's defenses.
Brubaker scores with a kick to the body.
Brubaker misses with a hook.
Brubaker throws a leg kick but Tracey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brubaker checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tracey misses the target.
It looked like Brubaker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tracey misses with a hook. Brubaker ducked under it nicely.
That kick from Tracey tenderised Brubaker's leg. Brubaker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tracey checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tracey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brubaker counters with an inside leg kick.
Brubaker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tracey swinging wildly here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brubaker 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 Tracey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tracey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tracey misses with a hook
and Brubaker counters with a thumping low kick.
Tracey checks a leg kick nicely.
Tracey lands the left hand.
Tracey throws an off balance right hand
and Brubaker counters with a right hand to the body.
Tracey throws a sloppy head kick and Brubaker moves out of range easily.
Brubaker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tracey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brubaker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Brubaker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brubaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Brubaker misses with a body shot.
Tracey is looking for the big counter here.
Tracey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brubaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tracey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brubaker works Tracey's body with a nice hook.
Brubaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brubaker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brubaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brubaker throws a head kick but Tracey moves out of range.
Brubaker misses with an uppercut. Tracey saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Tracey.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brubaker takes a swing at Tracey's ribcage but misses.
Brubaker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tracey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brubaker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tracey's knee momentarily.
Tracey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brubaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Tracey.
Tracey throws out a loose jab but Brubaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Brubaker misses its target.
Tracey throws a push kick but Brubaker slaps the foot to one side.
Brubaker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tracey checks a leg kick.
Tracey jabs Brubaker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brubaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Tracey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brubaker manages to avoid it.
Brubaker tried to counter with a leg kick but Tracey avoided it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tracey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brubaker is out of range.
Brubaker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brubaker cracks the inside of Tracey's front leg.
Tracey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tracey moves out of range of the strikes.
Brubaker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Tracey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brubaker. Brubaker obviously looking to wear him down.
Good work by Tracey as he checks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tracey, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that JB Brubaker 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.

Tracey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brubaker.
Brubaker throws a leg kick
letting Tracey counter with a right hand.
Brubaker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tracey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Brubaker is rocked!
Tracey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brubaker.
Oh Brubaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tracey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A swing and a miss from Tracey.
Brubaker seems to have got his legs back now.
Brubaker is looking to wear down Tracey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice uppercut lands for Tracey. That snapped Brubaker's head back.
Tracey moves out of range as Brubaker strikes.
Tracey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brubaker throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brubaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tracey.
Tracey unleashes a big counter combination but Brubaker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tracey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rob Tracey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brubaker throws a head kick that misses
and Tracey counters with a big right hand! Oh Brubaker is in trouble here! Tracey follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Tracey!
Rob Tracey very nearly forgot to thank Fury Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dieter Von Sprockets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hades Hug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Sprockets comes to the cage accompanied by Rolling Stones- Monkey Man. Hug has chosen Animal I Have Become as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Von Sprockets
vs
Hug

192 cm
33
221 lbs
16 - 10 - 1

207 cm
42
285 lbs
30 - 24 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dieter Von Sprockets!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hades Hug!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hug throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
No joy there for Hug, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Sprockets half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A combination from Hug does no damage.
Hug looks to land a combination but Von Sprockets avoids it well.
Hug fails to land the takedown.
Hug pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Von Sprockets back to the cage. Hug follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Dieter Von Sprockets has been cut.
Hug misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Von Sprockets is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hug misses with a few strikes there.
Hug throws a right and a left that both miss.
Von Sprockets with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hug throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Von Sprockets decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hug's guard.
Von Sprockets might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Von Sprockets trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Sprockets trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hug wants to stand but Von Sprockets is controlling the position.
Von Sprockets has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Von Sprockets drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Von Sprockets jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Von Sprockets throwing strikes from guard but Hug blocks nicely.
Von Sprockets trying to control the position from guard on top but Hug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hug throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A quick step to the side and Von Sprockets tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Sprockets feinted with a counter takedown.
Hug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hug misses with a double jab.
Von Sprockets half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hug misses with a series of wild punches.
Hug lands a high kick!

Hug gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Hug wriggles free and stands up.
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!
Von Sprockets misses with a body kick.
Von Sprockets takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hug takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hug takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Von Sprockets is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Hug moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hades Hug! Hades Hug retains his heavyweight title!
Hades Hug spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.