PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Kleineiche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Fleek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fleek has chosen "Binge & Purge" by Clutch as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Kleineiche
vs
Fleek

220 cm
23
300 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

195 cm
24
290 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Crashforce Voodoo Lab

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herbert Kleineiche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Fleek!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Kleineiche.
Fleek misses with a hook.
Fleek throws the left hand but Kleineiche avoids the punch easily.
Fleek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kleineiche takes a swing at Fleek's ribcage but misses.
Fleek throws a hook to the side of Kleineiche's head but Kleineiche sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kleineiche slips a jab from Fleek.
Kleineiche moves away from the strike by Fleek.
Fleek moves out of range of the strikes.
Fleek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fleek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kleineiche avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kleineiche staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Fleek misses.
Kleineiche lands a big shot that drops Fleek! Can he finish him?

It looks like Michael Fleek has been cut.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kleineiche seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.
Fleek keeping moving, preventing Kleineiche from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleek trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleineiche trying to control but Fleek is working from the bottom.
Kleineiche trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kleineiche's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kleineiche trying to control the position from guard on top but Fleek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Herbert Kleineiche just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Fleek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fleek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kleineiche misses with a looping right.
Kleineiche missing with a left hand there. Fleek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kleineiche throws the left hand but Fleek avoids the punch easily.
Fleek misses with a straight left.
Fleek shoots for a double leg takedown but Kleineiche sprawls well. He's pushed Fleek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kleineiche connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kleineiche pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fleek tries to clinch up but Kleineiche circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Kleineiche dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Fleek's cut.
That's time! Kleineiche's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fleek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kleineiche connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fleek walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fleek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Some wild striking there from Kleineiche.
Fleek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kleineiche.
Fleek throws a sloppy head kick and Kleineiche moves out of range easily.
Kleineiche lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kleineiche avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fleek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Kleineiche and Fleek goes tumbling to the canvas! Kleineiche follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Kleineiche perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fleek is trying to get back to full guard.
Fleek is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleineiche blocks the strikes from Fleek.
Kleineiche keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kleineiche prevents Fleek from improving his position.

That's two 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.
Kleineiche is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleineiche trying to pass the guard but Fleek defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fleek strikes from the bottom but Kleineiche passes into mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kleineiche wants to control the pace but Fleek is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Kleineiche dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Fleek's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A jab-cross combination lands for Kleineiche and sends Fleek crashing to the mat! Kleineiche follows him down to the mat - Fleek regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kleineiche controlling the action here.
Kleineiche seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fleek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleek is trying to control but can't.
Kleineiche will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleineiche keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fleek wants to get back to full guard.
Kleineiche is controlling the pace.
Fleek tries to get to full guard but Kleineiche has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kleineiche trying to control the action but Fleek is working from the bottom.
Herbert Kleineiche is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Herbert Kleineiche just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kleineiche scores with a one two! Fleek had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kleineiche moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Herbert Kleineiche has been cut.
Fleek moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Kleineiche goes down! Can Fleek finish him!?

Kleineiche is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fleek arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Kleineiche's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Fleek!