PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Gregor (ranked 1768 p4p, 2055 weight class) and Stres Fleshou Jr (ranked 64 p4p, 107 weight class). Stres Fleshou Jr will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Gregor
vs
Fleshou Jr

189 cm
22
242
7 - 4 - 0

220 cm
24
320
7 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimbo Gregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stres Fleshou Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleshou Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fleshou Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gregor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fleshou Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gregor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gregor is looking to counter punch.
Fleshou Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Stres Fleshou Jr has been cut.
Gregor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stres Fleshou Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Fleshou Jr instigates a clinch.
Fleshou Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Gregor controls the action.
Fleshou Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fleshou Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gregor tries to work over Fleshou Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fleshou Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fleshou Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gregor tries a body shot but Fleshou Jr blocks it.
Gregor lands a nice shot to the body.
Fleshou Jr jumps guard but Gregor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gregor has a couple of punches blocked by Fleshou Jr.
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!
A short left from Gregor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr avoids the elbow strike from Gregor, against the cage.
Gregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gregor blocking some punches.
Gregor scores with a shot to the side of Fleshou Jr's head.
Gregor throws a head punch that misses.
Fleshou Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Fleshou Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Gregor tries a body shot but Fleshou Jr blocks it.
Fleshou Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fleshou Jr cracks Gregor with a nice body shot.
Gregor gets underhooks to prevent Fleshou Jr's takedown attempt.
Fleshou Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gregor tries a body shot but Fleshou Jr blocks it.
Gregor throws a head punch that misses.
Gregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gregor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fleshou Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fleshou Jr prevents a body shot from Gregor.
Fleshou Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Gregor controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gregor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Fleshou Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleshou Jr working aggressively here.
Gregor lands a hook that snaps the head of Fleshou Jr backwards.
Gregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fleshou Jr stalls.
Fleshou Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gregor throws a head punch that misses.
Fleshou Jr pushes Gregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fleshou Jr looking for a takedown.
Jimbo Gregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stres Fleshou Jr.
Gregor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fleshou Jr backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fleshou Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fleshou Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fleshou Jr misses with some punches.
Gregor gets through Fleshou Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fleshou Jr throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gregor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gregor misses with a punch to the body.
Fleshou Jr blocks an uppercut.
Gregor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gregor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gregor digs a right hand into Fleshou Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fleshou Jr's gas tank.
Gregor gets through Fleshou Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That has opened up Stres Fleshou Jr's cut even more.
Fleshou Jr working aggressively here.
Fleshou Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gregor's elbow.
A short left from Fleshou Jr.
Nice elbow from Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Fleshou Jr is working Gregor over against the cage.
Fleshou Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Gregor.

Fleshou Jr has clasped his hands together around Gregor's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gregor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Check out the look on Fleshou Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fleshou Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Fleshou Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fleshou Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gregor is trying to improve his position.
Gregor is not content to let Fleshou Jr control the position.
Gregor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Fleshou Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Fleshou Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Fleshou Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gregor defending well though.
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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fleshou Jr lands a jab to the head.
Gregor takes one on the button.
Fleshou Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Gregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fleshou Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gregor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fleshou Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fleshou Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fleshou Jr blocks a jab.
Gregor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fleshou Jr's head backwards.
We've been told by Gregor's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Fleshou Jr finds it's way through Gregor's defenses.
Fleshou Jr is looking to clinch.
Fleshou Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fleshou Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregor throws a combination that misses
and Fleshou Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fleshou Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gregor has time to react.
Gregor tries to clinch but Fleshou Jr moves away
and Fleshou Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gregor moves out of range as Fleshou Jr strikes.
It looked like Gregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Gregor ducks straight into an uppercut from Fleshou Jr and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Gregor manages to regain guard straight away.

Gregor is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleshou Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleshou Jr stands and throws Gregor's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Fleshou Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Fleshou Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Gregor is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fleshou Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stres Fleshou Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.

Gregor actively working from the bottom here.

Fleshou Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gregor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fleshou Jr trying to control from half guard but Gregor is working away.

Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gregor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fleshou Jr.

Fleshou Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fleshou Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Fleshou Jr.

Gregor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fleshou Jr pulls his head out easily.
Fleshou Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fleshou Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fleshou Jr looking to finish Gregor with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gregor!
Fleshou Jr scoring with strikes but Gregor is staying in there.
Gregor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fleshou Jr landing strikes from the mount and Gregor is in trouble!
Gregor is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr with good strikes from the mount here!
Gregor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gregor tries to get out of the position.
Fleshou Jr connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleshou Jr dominating with strikes here.
Oh Gregor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooh a big shot lands for Fleshou Jr! Gregor is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stres Fleshou Jr!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Stres Fleshou Jr made sure he mentioned Savage Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.