PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cam Fleming (ranked 1542 p4p, 1460 weight class) and Methodios McIntyre (ranked 236 p4p, 225 weight class). Fleming comes to the cage accompanied by Killa Cam - Cam'Ron. McIntyre has chosen Gallantry as his entrance music. Methodios McIntyre will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Fleming
vs
McIntyre

182 cm
23
211
9 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
207
7 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Conviction

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cam Fleming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Methodios McIntyre!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleming fails to land the takedown.
Fleming has his takedown stuffed
and McIntyre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fleming looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fleming is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McIntyre.

It looks like Cam Fleming has been cut.
McIntyre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fleming fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fleming bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fleming working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McIntyre wants to control but Fleming postures up.
McIntyre is looking for a sweep.
McIntyre manages to get back to half guard.
Fleming working McIntyre over with strikes.
Fleming landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fleming working McIntyre over with strikes.
McIntyre is trying to get back to full guard.
Fleming working the head and body with strikes.
Fleming is nestled in close to McIntyre, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre gets full guard.

McIntyre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fleming doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fleming manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

McIntyre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

McIntyre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fleming defends well.
Fleming connects with a couple of short punches.

McIntyre working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fleming has passed into half guard!
McIntyre gets full guard.

McIntyre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fleming can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fleming pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McIntyre is keeping the position for now.
Fleming works over McIntyre with some ground and pound from guard.

McIntyre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McIntyre looking for a guillotine here but Fleming defends easily.
Fleming tries to free his leg and advance position but McIntyre is retaining full guard.

McIntyre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fleming gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fleming is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McIntyre has momentary wrist control but Fleming slips an elbow through the middle.
Fleming distracts McIntyre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McIntyre is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fleming is controlling him.
Fleming postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fleming working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McIntyre's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McIntyre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fleming defends it easily.

McIntyre has his foot on Fleming's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fleming works his way back into a safe position though.
Fleming working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fleming thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

McIntyre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

McIntyre working for a triangle but Fleming defends it easily.

McIntyre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fleming defends it easily.
Fleming landing with the ground and pound.
Fleming postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

McIntyre working for a triangle but Fleming defends it easily.
Fleming slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fleming scoring with some ground and pound.
Fleming lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleming postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

McIntyre has his foot on Fleming's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fleming works his way back into a safe position though.
Fleming is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fleming is working McIntyre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fleming has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McIntyre working a defensive guard here.

McIntyre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fleming landing with the ground and pound.
Fleming lands a couple of digs.
Fleming postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fleming trying to control but McIntyre is working from the bottom.
Fleming cracks McIntyre with a solid left hand.
Fleming engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fleming is working McIntyre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Fleming dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cam Fleming's cut.
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.

McIntyre tries to clinch there but Fleming circles away.
Fleming shoots in looking for a takedown but McIntyre manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fleming's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McIntyre throws out a counter right but Fleming avoids it with no problem.
McIntyre misses with a body kick.
Fleming misses with a hook to the body
and Fleming takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McIntyre as he avoids it easily.
McIntyre thows a body kick. Fleming tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fleming takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

McIntyre closes the distance and clinches.
Fleming wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McIntyre presses Fleming against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McIntyre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fleming changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McIntyre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McIntyre lands with a cross.
McIntyre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McIntyre as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick from McIntyre lands but Fleming takes it in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from McIntyre as Fleming shoots in.
McIntyre replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fleming blocks it well.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McIntyre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McIntyre wants it to stay on the feet.
Fleming has his takedown stuffed
and McIntyre counters with a low kick, right behind Fleming 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McIntyre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McIntyre punishes Fleming's body with a nice straight punch.
McIntyre scores with a punch to the head.
McIntyre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McIntyre has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A low kick lands for McIntyre.
Fleming closes this distance looking for a takedown but McIntyre circles away.
McIntyre misses with a kick to the body.
McIntyre has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Methodios McIntyre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleming with a lazy takedown attempt
and McIntyre counters with a nice uppercut.
McIntyre clobbers Fleming with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like McIntyre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fleming shoots in for a double leg but McIntyre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fleming darts in looking for a takedown but McIntyre gets double underhooks and turns Fleming into the cage.
McIntyre is looking to control Fleming's arms but Fleming gets an underhook and turns him. Now McIntyre has his back to the cage.
McIntyre scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fleming.
A nice right hand lands inside from McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flemings head.
Fleming takes a shot to the head.
McIntyre is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McIntyre.
Still in the clinch, McIntyre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fleming tries to break the clinch but McIntyre is controlling the position.
McIntyre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.
Fleming is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McIntyre pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McIntyre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McIntyre lands a nice uppercut.
McIntyre scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McIntyre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McIntyre landing knees to the head.
McIntyre works on Fleming's body with a couple of short punches.
Fleming takes a knee right on the jaw!
McIntyre lands a hook that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.
Methodios McIntyre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.
A short left from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.
McIntyre landing knees to the body.
McIntyre gets through Fleming's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from McIntyre.
A knee to the head by McIntyre.

Cam Fleming's cut is getting worse.
Nice body punch from McIntyre - that landed with a thud.
McIntyre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McIntyre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a shoulder strike.
McIntyre scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre landing knees to the head.

Fleming is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from McIntyre.
Oh Fleming is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McIntyre pushes Fleming back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McIntyre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McIntyre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McIntyre's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fleming looking for a takedown.
McIntyre scores with a knee to the head.
McIntyre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.
A shot in the inside from McIntyre.
Stalling in the clinch from McIntyre.
McIntyre prevents a takedown attempt there.
McIntyre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McIntyre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fleming seems to have got his legs back now.
McIntyre presses Fleming against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a hook that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.
McIntyre controlling the action here for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Methodios McIntyre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cam Fleming's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Fleming fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fleming dives in for a single leg takedown but McIntyre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McIntyre prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleming drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McIntyre dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good body shot from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fleming.
McIntyre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fleming.
McIntyre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McIntyre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.
McIntyre pushes Fleming back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McIntyre.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McIntyre connects with a knee to the head.
McIntyre lands a shoulder strike.
Fleming is trying to drag McIntyre to the mat but McIntyre just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from McIntyre.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.
McIntyre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McIntyre lands an uppercut.
McIntyre lands with a short shot to the head.
McIntyre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fleming is trying to drag McIntyre to the mat but McIntyre just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fleming is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nice body punch from McIntyre - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from McIntyre.
A nice right hand lands inside from McIntyre.
Knees to the body from McIntyre.
McIntyre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McIntyre lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McIntyre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McIntyre lands a left hand.
McIntyre lands a hook that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.
McIntyre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre lands with a light punch inside.
McIntyre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McIntyre scores with a shoulder strike.
McIntyre is pressed up against the cage. Fleming has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McIntyre down to the mat. McIntyre avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fleming takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fleming tries to score a power double leg takedown but McIntyre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fleming somewhat.
Cam Fleming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleming on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fleming misses with a takedown
letting McIntyre counter with a right hand.
Methodios McIntyre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McIntyre lands a glancing blow to the side of Fleming's head.

Fleming shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McIntyre gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McIntyre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Fleming avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but McIntyre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McIntyre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fleming defends it easily.

McIntyre isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fleming stacks McIntyre on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fleming!
McIntyre takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McIntyre is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fleming connects with a decent elbow.
Cam Fleming overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fleming working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fleming is looking to take a break and control but McIntyre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fleming connects with a decent elbow.
McIntyre tries to bench press Fleming off him but Fleming keeps the position.
Fleming working the ground and pound.
McIntyre taking a bit of punishment here - Fleming scoring with strikes.
McIntyre is trying to get back to half guard.

Fleming thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fleming working the head with strikes.
McIntyre is not content to let Fleming control the position.
Fleming creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McIntyre is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Methodios McIntyre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McIntyre has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Methodios McIntyre!
Our winner, Methodios McIntyre, 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.