PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Fry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ric Flair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Fry
vs
Flair

195 cm
26
260 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
243 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Valhalla Q160 Nutrition

Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery
Brute

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mario Fry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ric Flair!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fry throws a wild body kick that Flair sees coming a mile off.
Flair throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fry.
Flair blocks a low kick nicely.
Flair throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Mario Fry has been cut.

Flair pushes Fry up against the cage in a clinch.
Fry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Flair taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Flair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flair lands a hook that snaps the head of Fry backwards.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fry's elbow.
Fry wants to get back to striking at distance but Flair won't allow it.
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!
Flair struggles to land a body shot inside as Fry controls his hands.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
Fry tries to land a knee to the head but Flair blocks with his arms.

Flair breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Flair is out of range and Fry settles back down.
Flair fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fry misses with a low kick.
Fry blocks a head kick by Flair.
Flair lands with a slapping head kick.
Flair avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Fry lands a big head kick that sends Flair tumbling to the mat! Fry takes a step backwards and waves Flair back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Ric Flair has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fry thumps Flair with a low kick.
Flair with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fry looks to land a body kick but Flair moved away.
Flair tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fry motions for Flair to come forward. Fry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fry throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flair fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fry misses with a low kick.
Flair fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Flair moves into range and clinches up with Fry.
Flair is trying to maintain a safe position but Fry gets an underhook and turns Flair into the cage.
Flair stalling the fight.
Flair swings wildly with an uppercut but Fry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fry blocks a body shot from Flair.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fry as Flair tries to tie him up.
Flair misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mario Fry will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flair takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fry is looking to land body kicks.
Flair tries to clinch up
and Fry counters with a nice kick to the body.
That kick from Fry tenderised Flair's leg. Flair is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flair loads up on a big right hand but Fry slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flair.
Flair checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fry thows a leg kick but Flair checks it
and Flair finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fry throws a wild body kick that Flair sees coming a mile off.
Ric Flair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flair avoids the head kick by Fry.
Fry tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ric Flair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair blocks the body kick.
Flair pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fry tries to land a leg kick but Flair saw it coming and moves away.
Flair fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fry.
Flair throws a front kick aimed at Fry's knee but Fry avoids it well.
Fry lands a front kick.
Flair is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Flair misses

and Fry counters with a head kick that drops Flair to the mat! Flair scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fry attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Flair is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flair takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fry throws a leg kick but Flair moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flair throws a head kick that misses.
Flair tries to clinch but Fry is having none of it.
Fry wants to land a leg kick but Flair is out of range.
Flair throws a head kick but Fry moves out of range.
Fry throws a leg kick but Flair sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Flair moves into range and clinches up with Fry.
Fry has Flair pushed against the cage.
Fry tries to circle away but Flair has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flair misses with a body punch.
Fry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Flair lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Fry dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Fry throws a chopping leg kick but Flair manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ric Flair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flair misses with a leg kick
and Fry counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fry. That's going to slow Flair down.
Fry swats away the attempt to clinch by Flair.
Flair throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flair fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flair checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Flair turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Flair misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flair is looking to land body kicks.
Flair chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fry can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flair tries to land a front kick but Fry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fry feints and then cracks Flair's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flair down.
Flair takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Flair tries a low kick but Fry avoids it.
Fry wants to slow Flair down by chopping away at his legs.
Flair moves out of range of the body kick from Fry.
Fry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fry throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flair's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fry throws a chopping leg kick but Flair manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fry misses with a kick to the body.
Mario Fry is winning the standup battle so far.

Flair fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fry, pushing him back against the cage.
Fry wants to stall.
Fry is trying to break the clinch but Flair has him pressed against the cage.
Fry blocks a body shot from Flair.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flair tries a body shot but Fry blocks it.
Flair dodges an elbow strike from Fry.

Fry breaks from the clinch.
Flair moves out of range as Fry throws a body kick.
Fry feints and then cracks Flair's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flair down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flair misses with a head kick.
Mario Fry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fry throws a wild body kick that Flair sees coming a mile off.
Fry throws a low kick but Flair moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Flair throws a sloppy head kick and Fry moves out of range easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fry.
Fry tries to land a leg kick but Flair saw it coming and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Fry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fry, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Fry!
Our winner, Mario Fry, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.