PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oskar Friman (ranked 456 p4p, 767 weight class) and Klaus Chugman (ranked 59 p4p, 100 weight class). Klaus Chugman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Friman
vs
Chugman

170 cm
33
144
18 - 12 - 0

150 cm
32
130
26 - 16 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Core Combat

The Dirty Needle Project
Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oskar Friman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chugman throws a sloppy body shot
and Friman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chugman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Friman as he avoids it easily.
Chugman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friman moves away.
Friman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chugman manages to avoid it.
Friman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Klaus Chugman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chugman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Friman's waist but Friman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chugman off to one side.
Chugman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Friman as he jumps to the side.
Oskar Friman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Chugman.
Chugman misses the shot to the body.
Chugman misses with a right hand
and Friman counters with a series of strikes. Chugman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chugman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Friman misses with a hook.
Chugman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Friman as he avoids it easily.
Chugman swats away the attempt to clinch by Friman.
Chugman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Friman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chugman dives in for a single leg takedown but Friman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friman 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.
Chugman ducks under a wild hook from Friman.
Chugman throws the left hand but Friman avoids the punch easily.
Friman looks to land a right hand but Chugman moved out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chugman is defended easily by Friman.
Friman ducks under a wild hook from Chugman.
An attempted straight right counter from Friman misses the target.
Chugman wants to clinch up but Friman keeps it at a distance.
Friman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chugman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Friman.
Friman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Friman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chugman.
Friman lands with a shot to the body.
Chugman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Friman rather than just go for the knockout.
Chugman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Friman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Friman.

Friman tries to sprawl but Chugman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chugman trying to control from half guard but Friman is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friman is trying is best to control the position here.
Chugman is pressing down on Friman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Friman is holding on for now.
Friman trying to control from the bottom.

Chugman is working for a kimura here but Friman manages to reverse the position and he's now in Chugman's guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chugman is on top in guard.

Chugman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Friman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chugman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Friman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman has Chugman pulled in close to control his posture.
Chugman passes Friman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman wants to pass to mount but Friman is defending the position.

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

Chugman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Friman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chugman.
Chugman is just content to waste time from the top position. Friman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chugman preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oskar Friman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Chugman swings for the body but Friman moves out of range.
Chugman misses the shot to the body.
Friman is looking to counter punch.

Chugman feints and as Friman raises his hands in defense, Chugman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Friman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chugman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chugman is looking to pass into half guard but Friman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Friman is in guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Chugman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Friman trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Friman controls the pace.
Friman postures up.
Chugman pulls Friman in close to his closed guard and prevents Friman from doing any damage or advancing position.

Chugman has his foot on Friman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Friman works his way back into a safe position though.

Chugman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Friman defends it easily.
Chugman has his hands on Friman's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Friman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chugman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chugman dives in for a single leg takedown but Friman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chugman is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chugman.
Chugman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chugman just misses with a punch to the body.
Chugman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Friman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chugman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chugman wants to pass the guard but Friman is keeping the position.
Chugman keeps trying to improve his position.
Chugman trying to control but Friman is working from the bottom.
Klaus Chugman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chugman looking to pass the guard.
Friman is controlling Chugman's posture.
Friman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Friman stopping the sweep attempt from Chugman.
Friman throws a big elbow that misses.

Friman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chugman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Friman has managed to get both his arms back between Chugman's legs - danger averted.

Chugman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Friman defends it easily.

Chugman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Friman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Friman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friman wants to pass the guard but Chugman is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Chugman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Friman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chugman was well out of range. Poor timing from Friman.
Chugman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friman moves away.
Friman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friman slaps away a takedown attempt from Chugman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Friman misses with a two punch combination.
Oskar Friman is winning the standup battle so far.
Chugman shoots in for a takedown but Friman shows good takedown defense.
Friman throws a big counter combination but Chugman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Friman looks to land a left hand but Chugman moved out of range nicely.
Chugman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chugman tries to clinch up but Friman circles away and keeps his distance.
Friman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chugman is defended easily by Friman.
Oskar Friman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Chugman.
Friman throws out a loose jab but Chugman uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chugman looks to score with a jab to the body but Friman is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chugman. Friman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Friman missing with a left hand there. Chugman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Friman looks to throw the jab but Chugman is out of range.
Friman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chugman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Friman as Chugman shoots in.
Chugman fails with a takedown attempt.
Friman looks to land a combination but Chugman avoids it well.
Friman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Friman tries to clinch up but Chugman circles away and keeps his distance.
Friman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chugman.
It looked like Friman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chugman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friman moves away.
Friman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friman throws a series of punches but Chugman moves out of range.
Friman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chugman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Friman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chugman.
Friman lands a glancing blow to the side of Chugman's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chugman misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chugman is defended easily by Friman.
Friman throws a hook but Chugman avoids it easily.
Friman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Chugman has managed to clinch.

Chugman jumps guard and drags Friman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Chugman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chugman trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chugman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Friman is looking to work some ground and pound but Chugman has wrist control.

Chugman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Friman defends well.

Chugman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Friman defends it easily.
Friman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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.

Chugman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Friman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Friman sitting in guard here, content to control.

Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Friman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Chugman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oskar Friman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Friman 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskar Friman!
Oskar Friman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.