PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon McClane (ranked 2475 p4p, 1858 weight class) and Arthur Fleck (ranked 309 p4p, 245 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McClane might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cypress Hill - Insane in the Brain. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

McClane
vs
Fleck

194 cm
26
219
3 - 3 - 0

188 cm
26
207
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leon McClane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arthur Fleck!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from McClane.
McClane connects with an inside leg kick.
Fleck 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.
Fleck walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McClane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McClane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McClane throws a hook to the side of Fleck's head but Fleck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fleck is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McClane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McClane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McClane throws a body punch but Fleck moves out of range.
Fleck tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McClane throws a wild body kick that Fleck sees coming a mile off.
McClane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fleck darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fleck in particular looking to stall.
Fleck throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleck throws a strike but McClane avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fleck with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fleck sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fleck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleck engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fleck wants to control from the top but McClane keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McClane being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McClane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fleck.
Fleck feints the counter takedown.
McClane misses with an uppercut.
McClane throws a looping overhand right but Fleck ducks down to avoid it.
Fleck with the counter takedown but McClane avoids it easily.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fleck moves away.
McClane misses with the combination.
Fleck blocks a head kick by McClane.
McClane misses with a head kick.
McClane throws a push kick but Fleck slaps the foot to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleck has his takedown stuffed
and McClane counters with a nice uppercut.
McClane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fleck was well out of range. Poor timing from McClane.
Fleck drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McClane defends it well.
McClane tries to land a body kick

and Fleck counters with a takedown into side control.

McClane throws Fleck to one side and escapes!
McClane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fleck.
Fleck tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leon McClane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for McClane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleck blocks a jab.
Fleck feints the counter takedown.
McClane throws a leg kick that is checked

and Fleck counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fleck showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fleck wants to control from the top but McClane keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fleck's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fleck postures up in McClane's guard and throws a big left but McClane blocks it.
McClane has momentary wrist control but Fleck slips an elbow through the middle.
Fleck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McClane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fleck cracks McClane with a solid left hand.
Fleck is stalling in the full guard.
Fleck throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon McClane dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Fleck shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McClane moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fleck throws a big elbow that misses.
Fleck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleck postures up in McClane's guard and throws a big left but McClane blocks it.
McClane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fleck.
McClane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fleck can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleck throws a strike but McClane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fleck holds on and takes a little breather.
Arthur Fleck has got the better of the ground game so far.
McClane trying to control the position from guard on top but Fleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleck wants to sweep here but McClane controlling him for the moment.
McClane postures up.
Fleck looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McClane puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fleck is looking to get back to full guard here but McClane has managed to pass to side control instead.
McClane is looking to take a break and control but Fleck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fleck misses with a strike from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fleck tries to buck McClane off but McClane is having none of it.
McClane trying to control the action but Fleck is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McClane misses with a body shot.
Fleck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane lands a really nice looking cross but Fleck seems unphased.
Fleck closes the distance and clinches up with McClane, looking for a takedown. Fleck pushes McClane against the cage but McClane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leon McClane is winning the standup battle so far.
McClane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fleck changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fleck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McClane.
Fleck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McClane tries to work over Fleck's front leg with a kick but Fleck checks it.
Fleck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McClane.
McClane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fleck drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McClane defends it well.
Fleck walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McClane wants to land a leg kick but Fleck is out of range.
Fleck changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McClane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fleck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McClane is looking to land body kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fleck.
Fleck changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McClane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fleck is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fleck gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fleck checks a low kick from McClane.
McClane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McClane loads up on a big right hand but Fleck slips the punch.
Fleck misses with a takedown attempt - McClane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fleck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McClane.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McClane wants to slow Fleck down by chopping away at his legs.
Fleck drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McClane defends it well.
Fleck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McClane's waist but McClane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fleck off to one side.
Leon McClane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Fleck.
McClane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon McClane dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

McClane misses the shot to the body.
Fleck drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McClane defends it well.
McClane misses with a low kick.
Fleck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McClane as he avoids it easily.
A lazy left from McClane finds it's target.
McClane misses with a looping left.
Fleck tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McClane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fleck drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McClane defends it well.
McClane cracks Fleck with a good jab.

McClane tries to sprawl but Fleck drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fleck throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McClane to regain full guard.
Fleck throws a big elbow that misses.
Fleck stays in close to McClane's body and controls the position.
Fleck trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McClane manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleck controlling the position.
Fleck wants to sweep but no luck.
Fleck keeping moving, preventing McClane from controlling successfully.
McClane is really struggling to control Fleck but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fleck controls McClane momentarily but McClane frees himself.
McClane trying to control the position from guard on top but Fleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fleck has McClane pulled in close to control his posture.
Fleck wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fleck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McClane.
Leon McClane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleck keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McClane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fleck changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McClane looks to throw the jab but Fleck is out of range.
And Fleck tries to counter it with a takedown but McClane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A nice leg kick lands there from McClane.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleck fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McClane was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Leon McClane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McClane looks to land a body kick but Fleck moved away.
Fleck takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fleck.
Leon McClane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Fleck.
Some wild striking there from McClane.
Fleck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McClane.
McClane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fleck stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McClane missing with a left hand there. Fleck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fleck tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McClane misses with a straight left.
McClane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fleck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleck moves out of range as McClane throws a body kick.
A big right from McClane misses.

Fleck shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McClane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fleck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fleck is looking to stall here but McClane recovers full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleck is working McClane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon McClane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McClane, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon McClane!
Our winner, Leon McClane, 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.