PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Hug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uruk Owraa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uruk Owraa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hug
vs
Owraa

180 cm
21
200 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

178 cm
29
194 lbs
20 - 23 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof
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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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Hug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Uruk Owraa!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owraa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hug connects with a jab.

It looks like Uruk Owraa has been cut.
Hug misses with a few strikes there.

Owraa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hug wants to get back to his feet.

Owraa is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hug tries to kick Owraa off but Owraa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Owraa wants to work for an arm triangle but Hug is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Owraa is looking for a kimura but Hug is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Owraa to get the leverage.
Owraa prevents Hug from standing back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hug 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.

Owraa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Owraa working over Hug with some ground and pound. Hug looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug is trying to stand back up but Owraa is controlling him

Owraa is trying to work for a kimura but Hug is defending well.

Owraa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hug looks like he's trying to stand up.

Owraa is working for a submission of some sort.
Owraa works his way into full mount!
Hug really wants to buck Owraa off and get back to his feet.

Owraa looking for a guillotine from mount but Hug is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owraa with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hug wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.

Owraa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hug is surviving well by controlling Owraa's body position as best he can.

Owraa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hug can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hug tries to buck Owraa off but he can't manage it.
The referee warns Hug that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Owraa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hug is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owraa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hug is looking to escape.
Hug tries to buck Owraa off but he can't manage it.

Owraa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hug has managed to escape the submission attempt.
You get the feeling that Hug really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Owraa is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hug is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Owraa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hug has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Owraa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hug is surviving well by controlling Owraa's body position as best he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owraa won't let Hug get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Owraa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Owraa is working for a guillotine from mount but Hug frees his head quite easily.
Hug tries to buck Owraa off but he can't manage it.
Owraa landing punches.
Hug is trying to stand up.
Owraa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hug wants to get back to his feet.

Owraa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hug's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uruk Owraa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uruk Owraa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hug connects with a high kick.
Hug lands with a nice combination. Owraa backs away looking to recover.
Hug takes one on the button.

It looks like Andy Hug has been cut.
Owraa scores with a body shot.
Owraa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hug.
Hug throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hug walks into a left hand.
Owraa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hug throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hug is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owraa looks for a takedown but Hug sprawls well.
Owraa digs a good body shot into Hug's ribs.

Owraa shoots in and bounces Hug off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.

Owraa 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.
Hug wants to stand but Owraa is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owraa tries to free his leg and advance position but Hug is retaining full guard.
Owraa won't allow Hug to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Owraa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hug is looking to stand up but Owraa isn't so interested in that idea.

Owraa 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.
Hug wants to stand and escape but Owraa is having none of it.

Owraa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Owraa won't allow Hug to get back to his feet.
Owraa cracks Hug with a solid left hand.
Hug wants to get back to his feet but Owraa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hug working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Owraa.
Hug wants to stand and escape but Owraa is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Owraa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hug is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Owraa dives into side control.
Owraa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hug pushes Owraa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Owraa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Owraa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hug tries to escape but Owraa is in control.
Check out the look on Owraa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Owraa tries for a kimura but Hug is defending well.
Hug wants to get back to his feet but Owraa drags him back down.

Owraa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Owraa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hug tries to escape but Owraa is in control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Owraa tries for a kimura but Hug is defending well.
Hug wants to get back to his feet.

Owraa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Owraa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hug is trying to get back to his feet.

Owraa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Owraa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hug is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Owraa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hug wants to get back to his feet.

Owraa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hug, who protects the arm well.
Owraa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hug is trying to buck Owraa off.

Owraa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uruk Owraa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Owraa shoots in but Hug avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hug throws a nice head kick!
Owraa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hug.
Hug scores with a one two! Owraa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Owraa looks for a takedown but Hug sprawls well.
Andy Hug is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hug's corner calls for a 1-2. Hug obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Owraa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hug's half guard.
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!
Hug is looking to escape.

Owraa is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Owraa prevents Hug from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Owraa wants to work for an arm triangle but Hug is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Owraa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hug sees it coming and defends easily.
Owraa stops Hug from getting back to his feet.
Owraa tries to pass to full mount but Hug defends it.
Hug wants to get back to his feet.

Owraa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hug doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Owraa.
Hug pushes Owraa off looking to stand but Owraa dives back in and keeps control.
Uruk Owraa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two 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.

Owraa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hug sees it coming and defends easily.
Hug is trying to stand back up but Owraa is controlling him

Owraa seems to be working for a kimura but Hug defends the submission attempt.
Owraa is trying to control the action in half guard but Hug is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hug is trying to stand back up but Owraa is controlling him
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Owraa avoids the head kick by Hug.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hug. Owraa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Owraa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hug looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Owraa blocks a head kick by Hug.

Owraa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hug napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hug is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Owraa asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owraa is looking to take a break and control but Hug is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Owraa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hug is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Owraa has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Owraa tries for a kimura but Hug is defending well.

Owraa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Owraa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Owraa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hug pushes Owraa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Owraa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Owraa landing a few strikes.

Owraa is trying to get an arm triangle but Hug is defending well.
Owraa prevents Hug from escaping the position.

Owraa is trying to get an arm triangle but Hug is defending well.

Owraa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Andy Hug has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hug throws up a few punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uruk Owraa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Owraa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uruk Owraa!
Uruk Owraa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.