PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Uvol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dieter Von Sprockets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Von Sprockets's choice of entrance music: Rolling Stones- Monkey Man. This should be fireworks!

Uvol
vs
Von Sprockets

187 cm
33
265 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

192 cm
32
221 lbs
15 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Uvol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dieter Von Sprockets!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uvol throws a leg kick but Von Sprockets sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Von Sprockets tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've been hearing reports that Uvol has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Uvol gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Von Sprockets counters with a single leg into guard. Uvol didn't expect that.
Von Sprockets wants to control from the top but Uvol keeps moving.
Von Sprockets is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uvol wants to sweep here but Von Sprockets controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Sprockets being controlled here momentarily.
Von Sprockets postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Sprockets trying to control but Uvol is working from the bottom.
Von Sprockets must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Uvol 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uvol is adopting a defensive guard.
Uvol is looking to sweep but instead, Von Sprockets has passed into half guard.
Uvol avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Sprockets.
Uvol is pressing down on Von Sprockets's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Uvol 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Sprockets accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Sprockets keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Uvol's head.
Uvol trying to control the position.
Uvol lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Uvol wants to control from the top but Von Sprockets keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Sprockets can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Uvol controls the pace.
Uvol trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Sprockets is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uvol looking to sit in guard and control but Von Sprockets gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Von Sprockets lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Uvol looking for a sweep. Not yet Uvol, not yet.

Von Sprockets is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Uvol has Von Sprockets pulled in close to control his posture.
Von Sprockets is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Sprockets trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Uvol is on top in guard.

Von Sprockets wants to sweep but no luck.

Von Sprockets is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uvol is aware though and is defending well.
Uvol is stalling in the full guard.
Von Sprockets not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Uvol trying to control but Von Sprockets is working from the bottom.
Uvol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uvol controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Uvol trying to control but Von Sprockets is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uvol cracks Von Sprockets with a solid left hand.

Von Sprockets is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Uvol defends well.
Von Sprockets keeping full guard, as Uvol tries to pass.
Uvol stands and throws Von Sprockets's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Uvol is putting a hurting on Von Sprockets here, landing some big shots from side control.
Von Sprockets is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Uvol off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Despite being in a bad position, Uvol is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Von Sprockets scores with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieter Von Sprockets dominated that round.
That's time! Uvol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Uvol fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Von Sprockets avoids it really well and circles away.
Uvol tries to land a front kick but Von Sprockets steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Uvol throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Von Sprockets counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Von Sprockets.
Von Sprockets working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Von Sprockets stopping the sweep attempt from Uvol.
Von Sprockets missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Uvol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Sprockets throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uvol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dieter Von Sprockets has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uvol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Uvol is working hard here to advance position.
Uvol is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Sprockets forces his way into half guard.
Von Sprockets lands with a punch from half guard.
Uvol wants to improve his position but Von Sprockets is controlling well.
Uvol desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Uvol tries to roll over but Von Sprockets keeps him under control.
Uvol taking some punishment here, with Von Sprockets in his half guard.
Von Sprockets is looking to take a break and control but Uvol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uvol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Sprockets is thwarting Uvol's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Von Sprockets is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Uvol sees it coming and defends easily.
Von Sprockets not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Von Sprockets winds up and cracks Uvol with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Von Sprockets wants to control but Uvol is keeping him busy.
Uvol trying to control from the bottom.
Von Sprockets wants to pass the guard but Uvol is defending well.

Von Sprockets seems to be working for a kimura but Uvol defends the submission attempt.

Von Sprockets seems to be working for a kimura but Uvol defends the submission attempt.
Von Sprockets lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uvol is looking to improve his position.
Von Sprockets trying to control from half guard but Uvol is working away.
Uvol is trying to control but can't.
Von Sprockets wants to take a breather but Uvol is having none of it.
Uvol gets full guard.
Von Sprockets connects with a couple of short punches.
Uvol 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.
Uvol seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Von Sprockets working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Von Sprockets passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Von Sprockets in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Sprockets cracks Uvol with an elbow. That is naaassty.
An elbow from Von Sprockets crashes against the mat.
Uvol can't do much from the bottom here.

Von Sprockets is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Uvol has escaped the position, nice work there.
Uvol is looking for a sweep.
Von Sprockets lands a decent elbow from side control.
Uvol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Von Sprockets is working Uvol over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Von Sprockets goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Uvol rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Von Sprockets's guard! Nice work there by Uvol!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Von Sprockets escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uvol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieter Von Sprockets showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Uvol stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Von Sprockets.
Uvol misses with a takedown attempt - Von Sprockets sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Von Sprockets.
Uvol misses with a leg kick
and Von Sprockets counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Uvol thows a leg kick but Von Sprockets checks it

and Von Sprockets counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Sprockets prevents the takedown attempt.
Uvol has Von Sprockets pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Von Sprockets manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Uvol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uvol has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Von Sprockets avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Von Sprockets lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Von Sprockets is leaning against Uvol and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Sprockets putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Uvol in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Von Sprockets lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Von Sprockets.
Von Sprockets makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Von Sprockets drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Von Sprockets scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Von Sprockets gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Uvol is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Von Sprockets lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Von Sprockets trying to mount his opponent but Uvol defends it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Sprockets working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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. Von Sprockets connects with a nice short shot to Uvol's temple.
Uvol is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uvol is not content to let Von Sprockets control the position.
Von Sprockets looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Uvol with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Uvol avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Sprockets.
Uvol is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Sprockets is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Uvol trying to control but Von Sprockets postures up.
Dieter Von Sprockets is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Von Sprockets controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Sprockets tries to pass the half guard into mount. Uvol knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Uvol is looking to control Von Sprockets's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Uvol avoid being mounted?
Von Sprockets seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Uvol keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Von Sprockets stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Von Sprockets is trying to control. Uvol wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Von Sprockets perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Von Sprockets keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Von Sprockets blocks a head kick by Uvol.
Von Sprockets throws a nice outside leg kick.
Uvol throws a leg kick that is checked

and Von Sprockets counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Von Sprockets trying to pass the guard but Uvol defending well.
Von Sprockets perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Uvol is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Von Sprockets sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Paul Uvol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uvol manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dieter Von Sprockets comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Von Sprockets has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dieter Von Sprockets!
A very excited looking Dieter Von Sprockets 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.
In defeat, Paul Uvol stepped up to the mic, saying 'All I can do at this point is go back to the gym & fix the holes in my game & come back stronger next time. Im here to entertain'.