PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sione Finau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theoran Fleury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finau's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ninja Gaiden. Fleury is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Oh Canada!. Theoran Fleury acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Finau
vs
Fleury

191 cm
36
300 lbs
28 - 13 - 0

215 cm
25
300 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Syndicate Nutrition (DUS)
160!

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 28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sione Finau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theoran Fleury!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleury finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fleury misses with a low kick as Finau jumps back.
Fleury tries to work over Finau's front leg with a kick but Finau checks it.
Sione Finau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Finau blocks the leg kick.
Finau avoids the body shot from Fleury.
Fleury misses with a kick to the body
and Finau counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fleury misses with a head kick.
Fleury works Finau's body with a nice hook.
Fleury lands with a shot to the body.
Finau takes a swing at Fleury's ribcage but misses.
Finau blocks a head kick by Fleury.
Fleury misses with a head kick.
Finau thuds his shin into the meat of Fleury's side.
Fleury looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleury lands with an overhand left.
A lazy body kick from Fleury
and Finau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid body kick from Finau.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleury avoids the body shot from Finau.
Nice takedown defense from Fleury. No joy for Finau on that attempt.
Finau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finau lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Finau shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fleury manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Finau is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Finau trying to control but Fleury is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finau is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Finau preventing the sweep.
Finau trying to control but Fleury is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Finau scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fleury wants to sweep but no luck.
Finau is in close to Fleury's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Finau makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Finau throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fleury works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fleury is on top in guard.
Finau keeping moving, preventing Fleury from controlling successfully.
Fleury looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleury pushing down on Finau's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fleury stops Finau from getting back to his feet.
Finau tries to get to full guard but Fleury has control of the leg.
Finau has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Finau is staying active underneath Fleury, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Finau won't allow Fleury to pass to mount.
Finau trying to hold on to Fleury's head to control him but Fleury postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Finau is trying is best to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleury tries to pass to full mount but Finau defends it.

Fleury is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fleury tries to pass the half guard into mount. Finau knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Fleury is trying to work for a kimura but Finau is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finau is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sione Finau dominated that round.
That's time! Finau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Finau wants to land a leg kick but Fleury is out of range.
Finau shoots in and drives through. Fleury sprawls well.
Fleury lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sione Finau is winning the standup battle so far.
Finau looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Finau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That kick from Fleury tenderised Finau's leg. Finau is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fleury tries to clinch but Finau is having none of it.
Finau pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Finau throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick by Finau misses
and Fleury counters with a left to the body.
Fleury thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleury tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleury throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Theoran Fleury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fleury misses with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finau misses with a hook.
A big right from Finau misses.
Finau throws a jab when Fleury was well out of range.
Fleury has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fleury there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fleury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finau moves away.
Finau shoots for a takedown but Fleury saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Finau throws a hook but Fleury blocks it.
Finau throws a looping overhand right but Fleury ducks down to avoid it.
Fleury blocks a head kick by Finau.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fleury takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fleury attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fleury lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Sione Finau has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Fleury.
Fleury connects with a high kick.
Finau stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fleury.
Fleury lands a leg kick that knocks Finau off balance momentarily.
Finau tries for a takedown but Fleury sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sione Finau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleury thows a body kick. Finau tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fleury slips a straight right by Finau.
Fleury connects with the punch.
Finau connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fleury's hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleury swings for the body but Finau moves out of range.
Finau connects with an inside leg kick.
Fleury slaps away a takedown attempt from Finau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fleury darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fleury fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Finau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fleury is fending him off so far but Finau persists. Nope, Fleury circles away and we're back to standing.
Fleury connects with a body shot.
Finau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fleury is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Finau rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Finau tries a body shot but Fleury blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finau working aggressively here.
Fleury tries to throw a body punch but Finau avoids it by throwing Fleury back against the cage.
Fleury lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fleury tries to work over Finau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Fleury.
Finau has Fleury pressed against the cage, preventing Fleury from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Finau lands with a right to the head.
Fleury scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fleury lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fleury lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finau jumps guard but Fleury stands there with Finau around his waist. Finau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fleury has a couple of punches blocked by Finau.
Fleury lands a right hand.
Finau is trying to pull guard but Fleury has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theoran Fleury showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sione Finau's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Finau takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Finau darts in trying to clinch
and Fleury counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Finau looks to land a combination but Fleury avoids it well.
Good work by Fleury as he checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Fleury.
Fleury lands with a right hand.
Finau moves out of range of the body kick.
Fleury scores with a leg kick.
Finau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fleury circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finau is looking to chop away at Fleury's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Finau dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fleury. That did some damage!
Finau throws a lazy body kick
and Fleury counters with a thumping low kick.
Fleury motions for Finau to come forward. Fleury throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finau takes one on the button.
Fleury delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finau ducks right into an uppercut from Fleury.
Fleury scores with a head kick. Finau tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleury moves out of range as Finau strikes.
Fleury throws a sloppy head kick and Finau moves out of range easily.
Finau misses with a body shot.
Finau misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Finau.
Fleury throws a body punch but Finau moves out of range.
Fleury getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Sione Finau's cut is getting worse.
Fleury throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fleury misses with a leg kick.
Finau loads up on a big right hand but Fleury slips the punch.
Fleury tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finau misses with a head kick.
Fleury pivots, looking for a leg kick but Finau is out of range and Fleury settles back down.
Fleury moves out of range of the body kick.
Fleury connects with a looping right hand.
Fleury lets loose with a powerful body kick. Finau will feel that in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finau thuds a left hand into Fleury's body.
Finau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Fleury finds it's target.
A clash of legs there as Fleury blocks the low kick.
Fleury will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fleury slips under a jab.
Finau just misses with a punch to the body.
Fleury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fleury slips under a jab from Finau.
Finau looks to throw the jab but Fleury is out of range.
Fleury gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Fleury clinches up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleury throws a head punch that misses.
Fleury blocking some punches.
Fleury misses with a body punch.
Finau tries a body shot but Fleury blocks it.
Finau tries to score a body lock takedown but Fleury shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleury tries to work over Finau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Fleury.
Finau is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fleury is keeping busy.

Finau has clasped his hands together around Fleury's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finau in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fleury manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Theoran Fleury comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fleury 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theoran Fleury!
Theoran Fleury bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.