PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Maxim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Fleming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxim comes to the cage accompanied by My Dear Little Angle. Fleming is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: T.N.T.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Maxim
vs
Fleming

189 cm
28
196 lbs
10 - 4 - 1

172 cm
27
195 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Maxim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Fleming!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleming throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maxim goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Scott Fleming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maxim wants to clinch.
Maxim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fleming.
Fleming lands a jab to the nose.
Fleming throws a predictable looking body shot

and Maxim counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fleming struggles to land a body shot inside as Maxim controls his hands.
Fleming misses with a body punch.
Fleming unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maxim lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fleming.
Fleming unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleming tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maxim avoids it.
Fleming slows down the pace here.
Maxim swings wildly with an uppercut but Fleming uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming blocks an uppercut.

Fleming gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Maxim regains guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maxim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fleming is one step ahead there.
Fleming looking to pass the guard.
Fleming throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fleming stopping the sweep attempt from Maxim.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fleming accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxim is trying to keep Fleming in close.
Maxim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleming trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Maxim pushes Fleming off and scrambles back to his feet.

Fleming moves into the clinch.
Maxim blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fleming will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maxim up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maxim is working Fleming over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming blocking some punches.
Maxim looking to stall.
Fleming crunches a lovely knee into Maxim's ribcage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maxim.
Maxim lands a left hand.
Maxim is pressed up against the cage. Fleming has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maxim down to the mat. Maxim avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fleming takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fleming lands a nice hook to Maxim's body. Maxim takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Christian Maxim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Fleming closes the distance and clinches.
Fleming works on Maxim's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Maxim misses with a body punch.
Fleming is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maxim pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fleming throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maxim blocks it with crossed arms.
Fleming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleming stalling.
Fleming lands a body shot.
Maxim throws an elbow that misses.
Maxim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fleming trying to land knees to the body.
Fleming has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maxim is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Christian Maxim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Fleming.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maxim.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fleming wants to stall.
Fleming blocking some punches.
Fleming is trying to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot in the inside from Fleming.
Fleming taking a breather.
Maxim lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Fleming dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Maxim tries a head kick but it misses.

It looks like Scott Fleming has been cut.
The fighters circling - Maxim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maxim takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like Christian Maxim has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maxim.
Fleming throws a body punch but Maxim moves out of range.
Fleming swings for the body but Maxim moves out of range.
Fleming misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maxim.
Fleming moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fleming just misses with a punch to the body.
Fleming is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maxim rather than just go for the knockout.

Fleming dives in and scores a takedown into Maxim's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleming throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maxim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maxim is trying to control the position but Fleming postures up.
Fleming throws a strike but Maxim rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Maxim being controlled here momentarily.
Maxim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxim sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Christian Maxim just wasn't active enough.
Fleming throws a series of punches but Maxim moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fleming with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Fleming clinches up with Maxim and pushes him back against the cage.
Maxim on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Maxim.
Maxim managing to block the knees to the body from Fleming.
Fleming slowing the pace effectively.
Maxim tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fleming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Fleming.
Fleming using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fleming goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maxim prevents it.
Fleming goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maxim prevents it.
Fleming is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maxim pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Christian Maxim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Fleming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is working for takedown but Maxim is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maxim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fleming.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maxim.
Maxim avoiding damage as Fleming throws knees to the body.
Maxim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fleming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fleming missing with knees to the body.
Fleming letting Maxim take a breather here.
Fleming effectively controlling the action here.
Fleming tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maxim avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maxim just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fleming's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleming pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maxim.
Fleming slowing the pace effectively.
Maxim lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fleming tries to throw a body punch but Maxim avoids it by throwing Fleming back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fleming.
Fleming trying to land knees to the body.
Scott Fleming seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maxim prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maxim.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fleming goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maxim looking to throw knees to the head but Fleming is blocking nicely.
Maxim lands a right hand.
Fleming misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Fleming showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sloppy strikes from Fleming. Those never looked like landing.
Maxim throws a chopping leg kick but Fleming manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fleming doesn't manage to clinch there - Maxim circles away.
Maxim scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fleming lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maxim at a distance.
Fleming lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scott Fleming seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fleming takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maxim throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fleming misses with a looping left.
Fleming misses with a wild body shot.
Maxim stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fleming.
Fleming thows a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maxim loads up on a big right hand but Fleming slips the punch.
Scott Fleming is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maxim throws a front kick aimed at Fleming's knee but Fleming avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxim throws a leg kick which misses Fleming's front leg but catches the back leg as Fleming tries to avoid it.
Maxim throws a poor cross that misses
and Fleming counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Danga de danga de dang - Fleming scores with a four punch combination!
Maxim lands a jab to the head.
Fleming throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maxim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fleming lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fleming.
Fleming misses with an uppercut. Maxim saw that one coming.
Fleming delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleming is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fleming takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No luck for Fleming with that takedown attempt.
Fleming misses with a wild body shot.
Christian Maxim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fleming slips a straight right by Maxim.
Fleming has a takedown stuffed.
Christian Maxim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Fleming.
Fleming takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maxim checks a leg kick.
Maxim cracks Fleming with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maxim misses with a looping right.
Maxim misses with a body kick.
Fleming thows a body shot but no joy.
Fleming throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maxim.

Fleming is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maxim's half guard.
Maxim wants to get back to his feet.
Fleming wants to take a breather but Maxim is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxim regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fleming.
Maxim pulls Fleming in close to prevent any damage.
Fleming postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fleming has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maxim trying to keep a closed guard but Fleming is proving a slippery customer.
Scott Fleming has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maxim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fleming throwing strikes but missing.
Scott Fleming is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fleming looking to sit in guard and control but Maxim gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxim won't allow Fleming to sweep him here.

We're going to have a standup here because Christian Maxim wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Maxim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fleming makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maxim misses with a leg kick

and Fleming holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fleming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maxim blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fleming unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maxim swings wildly with an uppercut but Fleming uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Fleming comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fleming has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Fleming!
An out of breath Scott Fleming thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.