PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Klerk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Ufcowski jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klerk comes to the cage accompanied by Get ready to TAP Aoki!. Ufcowski jr has chosen Slipknot - Duality as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Klerk
vs
Ufcowski jr

168 cm
21
160 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

183 cm
20
154 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Klerk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Ufcowski jr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klerk moves out of range of the body kick from Ufcowski jr.
Pawel Ufcowski jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ufcowski jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ufcowski jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Klerk changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ufcowski jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ufcowski jr is looking to regain half guard here but Klerk keeps moving and retains side control.
Ufcowski jr struggling a bit here.
Ufcowski jr gets back to half guard.
Ufcowski jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Klerk wants to control but Ufcowski jr is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klerk is really struggling to control Ufcowski jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Klerk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ufcowski jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Klerk.
Ufcowski jr wants to improve his position but Klerk is controlling well.
Klerk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ufcowski jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Klerk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ufcowski jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ufcowski jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Klerk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Klerk's back!

Ufcowski jr has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ufcowski jr avoiding Klerk 's attempts to control his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr misses with punches from the back.
Will Ufcowski jr go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klerk tries to escape but Ufcowski jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Ufcowski jr is looking for the choke from the back position but Klerk is controlling his hands well.
Klerk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ufcowski jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Klerk trying to control but not successfully.
Klerk is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Klerk breaks Ufcowski jr's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ufcowski jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ufcowski jr trying to pass the guard but Klerk defending well.
Klerk is trying to control but can't.
Klerk tries to get to full guard but Ufcowski jr has control of the leg.

Klerk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ufcowski jr maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Klerk could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ufcowski jr has cracked it and Klerk is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ufcowski jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pawel Ufcowski jr!
Post fight, an emotional Pawel Ufcowski jr said 'Thanks to my coaches, sponsor Gilop Clothes and my Alliance for helping me win that tough battle. Thanks to my rival for stepping up and thanks everyone here cheering for me!'.