PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Motts (ranked 809 p4p, 628 weight class) and Stres Fleshou Jr (ranked 35 p4p, 37 weight class). Fleshou Jr has chosen Ace Of Spades- Motorhead as his entrance music. Gregory Motts could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stres Fleshou Jr's chin.

Motts
vs
Fleshou Jr

190 cm
43
250
37 - 30 - 0

220 cm
24
315
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 37 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregory Motts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stres Fleshou Jr!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motts missing with a left hand there. Fleshou Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Motts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Motts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Stres Fleshou Jr has been cut.
Fleshou Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Fleshou Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fleshou Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fleshou Jr trying to control but Motts is working from the bottom.
Fleshou Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleshou Jr won't allow Motts to sweep him here.
Fleshou Jr 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fleshou Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleshou Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Motts has wrist control.
Fleshou Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleshou Jr throws a strike but Motts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Motts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fleshou Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Fleshou Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Motts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fleshou Jr managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fleshou Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Motts passes into side control.
Fleshou Jr prevents Motts from moving into mount.
Fleshou Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Fleshou Jr wants to control but Motts postures up.
Fleshou Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Motts staying calm.
Fleshou Jr is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Fleshou Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Motts is working away from the top position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

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.
Fleshou Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fleshou Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fleshou Jr is trying to control but can't.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab lands there for Fleshou Jr.
Motts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Motts looks to land a left hand but Fleshou Jr moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fleshou Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Fleshou Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Fleshou Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stres Fleshou Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stres Fleshou Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fleshou Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Motts's shoulder, as Motts tries to avoid the shot.
Motts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fleshou Jr moves away from the strike by Motts.
Motts ducks right into an uppercut from Fleshou Jr.
Motts slips a jab from Fleshou Jr.
Jab by Fleshou Jr.
Motts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Fleshou Jr catches Motts napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Motts to the canvas!

Motts is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oh Motts is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fleshou Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Motts has wrist control.
Motts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Motts seems to have got his legs back now.
Fleshou Jr postures up in Motts's guard and throws a big left but Motts blocks it.

Fleshou Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Motts looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Motts looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Motts!

Motts tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Motts in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fleshou Jr regains half guard.

Fleshou Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Motts pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fleshou Jr wants to control the action here but instead Motts manages to pass to full mount!
Fleshou Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fleshou Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fleshou Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fleshou Jr is trying to hold Motts in close to prevent damage but Motts has managed to pass into half guard.
Motts trying to pass the guard but Fleshou Jr defending well.
Fleshou Jr wants to improve his position but Motts is controlling well.
Fleshou Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Motts is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motts prevents Fleshou Jr from improving his position.
Fleshou Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fleshou Jr is looking for a sweep. Motts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Fleshou Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four 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.

Fleshou Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Motts is thwarting Fleshou Jr's attempts to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fleshou Jr misses with a hook
and Fleshou Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Motts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fleshou Jr misses with a straight left.
Fleshou Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fleshou Jr. Motts does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stres Fleshou Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stres Fleshou Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Decent striking displayed by Fleshou Jr there.
Motts staying out of range there.
Fleshou Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Motts doesn't seem bothered though.
Fleshou Jr throws a leg kick
and Motts counters with a left to the body.
Fleshou Jr moves out of range as Motts strikes.
Fleshou Jr throws a leg kick but Motts sees it coming and moves out of range.
Motts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Fleshou Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stres Fleshou Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Motts throws a right hand that misses
and Fleshou Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleshou Jr moves out of range as Motts strikes.
Fleshou Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Motts's head backwards.

Motts moves into the clinch successfully.
Motts throws a punch but it's blocked by Fleshou Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Motts lands a hook that snaps the head of Fleshou Jr backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr blocks an uppercut.
Motts pushes Fleshou Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fleshou Jr misses with a body punch.
Motts throws a head punch that misses.
Motts scores with a shot to the side of Fleshou Jr's head.
Motts digs a right hand into Fleshou Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fleshou Jr's gas tank.
Motts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Motts blocks an uppercut.
Fleshou Jr has Motts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Motts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fleshou Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.

Fleshou Jr breaks from the clinch.

Fleshou Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleshou Jr trying to control but Motts is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Motts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fleshou Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Motts is retaining full guard.
Fleshou Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Motts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Motts is trying to control the position but Fleshou Jr postures up.
Fleshou Jr trying to control but Motts is working from the bottom.
Motts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fleshou Jr is one step ahead there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gregory Motts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fleshou Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Motts is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Motts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fleshou Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Motts is looking to counter punch.
Motts tries to clinch but Fleshou Jr is having none of it.
Fleshou Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Motts checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fleshou Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fleshou Jr with a jab.
Fleshou Jr connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut there from Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr blocks a jab.
Fleshou Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fleshou Jr catches Motts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Motts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Motts stuffs the takedown attempt from Fleshou Jr. Fleshou Jr gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr staying out of range there.
Motts checks a leg kick.
Motts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Motts is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Fleshou Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Motts napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleshou Jr lands a nice forearm strike.

Fleshou Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Fleshou Jr has an Americana. Motts didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Fleshou Jr is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Fleshou Jr hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Stres Fleshou Jr!
Stres Fleshou Jr very nearly forgot to thank 30th Century Beer Store amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.