PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hades Hug (ranked 4161 p4p, 413 weight class) and Benjamin Kueller (ranked 8887 p4p, 634 weight class). Hug kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Animal I Have Become . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Hug
vs
Kueller

207 cm
51
285 lbs
40 - 43 - 1

201 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Powerful

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 40 - 43 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hades Hug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benjamin Kueller!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kueller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kueller is looking to take a break and control but Hug is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hug is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kueller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hug wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Kueller is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hug is looking to control Kueller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hug avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kueller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kueller is looking to take a break and control but Hug is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hug keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kueller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kueller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hug does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hug knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kueller on the ground.
Kueller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hug defending well though.
Hug trying to control but Kueller postures up.
Kueller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hug is looking for a sweep. Kueller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kueller passes to full mount!
Kueller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kueller jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hug is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hug and Kueller has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kueller is working Hug over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kueller lands a few punches from side control.
Kueller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hug on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kueller misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kueller trying to control the action but Hug is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kueller fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kueller working the ground and pound.
Kueller in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kueller scoring with punches from side control.
Hug is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hug is not content to let Kueller control the position.
Kueller is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hug's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kueller cracks Hug with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Kueller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hug, who protects the arm well.
Hug prevents Kueller from improving position.
Kueller taking a breather here.
Kueller in side control, throwing shots but Hug defends.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kueller controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Kueller 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.

A thudding body kick lands there by Kueller!
Kueller closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hug! Kueller dives in looking to finish! Hug is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Kueller!