Mark Coleman and Gary Gram Steal the Show at PLN’s FNF Week 5 Chest Chop Premiere

Friday night wasn’t just another date on the combat sports calendar, it was the dawn of a new era. Chest Chop, PLN’s latest innovation, took center stage, promising and delivering a spectacle where open-hand slaps to the chest became the ultimate test of power, endurance, and style. The rules were simple but brutal: no headshots, no dodging, just raw, unfiltered chest-smacking mayhem. Judges scored on both sting and showmanship, ensuring every round was a battle of both pain and personality.

The event brought together legends from slap fighting and wrestling, creating a combustible mix of technique and bravado. The result? A night of pure chaos, pure entertainment, and pure adrenaline.

PLN Chest Chop: Gary Gram vs. Johnny Dynamite—A Rivalry for the Ages

The spotlight was brightest for the inaugural Chest Chop World Championship, pitting two titans, Gary Gram and Johnny Dynamite, against each other in a seven-round war. Their rivalry, forged in the fires of previous encounters, reached its boiling point as both men brought their signature styles: Dynamite with surgical precision and relentless targeting, Gram with explosive power and magnetic showmanship.

Each round of PLN’s Chest Chop saw escalating intensity, with the crowd roaring as chests swelled and egos clashed. Gram’s thunderous chops left visible damage, but Dynamite’s flair kept him in the fight. As the rounds ticked by, neither man would yield an inch. The judges were split, the fans were on edge, but in the end, it was Gary Gram’s devastating power and undeniable showmanship that tipped the scales. On the final chop of round seven, Gram sealed his legacy, taking a 2-1 judges’ decision to become the first-ever Chest Chop World Champion.

The Legend Mark Coleman Gets In On The Fun During PLN Chest Chop

If the main event wasn’t enough, the night reached legendary status with the involvement of MMA Hall of Famer Mark “The Hammer” Coleman. Serving as a guest commentator and ambassador for the new sport, Coleman’s energy was infectious throughout the broadcast.

As the dust settled on the championship bout, Coleman, ever the showman, declared, “How about it was so damn close, we go a couple more for the crowd.” The arena erupted. Sensing the moment, Gary Gram called out the legend—“Let’s go!” and what followed was pure PLN magic: Coleman ripped off his shirt, squared up, and took a massive chest chop from the new champion. Not to be outdone, Coleman fired back with a slap of his own, sending the crowd into a frenzy and cementing the night as an instant classic.

While the Gram-Dynamite showdown and Coleman’s cameo stole the headlines, the undercard was stacked with fan favorites and rising stars. SlapFIGHT icons like Frank The Tank and FAFO made their Chest Chop debuts, bringing their own blend of grit and bravado to the PLN Studio. Each bout was a testament to the sport’s unique blend of pain and personality, with every competitor leaving a mark, sometimes literally, on the sport’s history.

PLN’s Friday Night Fights Week 5 wasn’t just a premiere; it was a declaration that Chest Chop is here to stay. With a card packed with crossover stars, brutal rivalries, and unforgettable moments, this was combat sports at its most raw and entertaining.

Tune-in to Friday Night Fights each week on Pro League Network’s YouTube at 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT and stay tuned to PLN’s social channels for the heart-stopping, adrenaline-pumping action.