PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aurther Fleck (ranked 2202 p4p, 120 weight class) and Reece HC (ranked 2432 p4p, 133 weight class). Aurther Fleck had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Aurther Fleck looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Fleck
vs
HC

179 cm
26
145 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

178 cm
27
134 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aurther Fleck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Reece HC!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleck has his takedown stuffed
and HC counters with a nice uppercut.

HC fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fleck, pushing him back against the cage.
Fleck is trying to pull guard but HC has him pressed against the cage.

HC breaks from the clinch.

HC gets in close and instigates a clinch.

HC escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
HC lands a lovely overhand right.

Fleck shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fleck looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks HC with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleck throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
HC avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fleck.
HC avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fleck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleck trying to mount his opponent but HC defends it.
Fleck not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fleck sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. HC defending well though.
HC really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fleck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fleck working over HC with some ground and pound. HC looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fleck trying to control from half guard but HC is working away.
Fleck thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed HC's head.
Fleck throwing shots but HC is blocking nicely.
Fleck working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
HC trying to control here.
Fleck is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleck lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
HC is trying to stand.
Fleck takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fleck thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed HC's head.
Fleck is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fleck is nestled in close to HC, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fleck connects with a nice short shot to HC's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleck missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fleck lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fleck sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. HC defending well though.
Fleck is looking to advance position but HC won't allow it.
Fleck throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fleck looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks HC with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
HC taking some punishment here, with Fleck in his half guard.
Fleck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fleck not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleck working over HC with some ground and pound. HC looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
HC avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fleck.
Fleck scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
HC blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fleck.
Fleck missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fleck throwing shots but HC is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fleck lands a nice short elbow.
Fleck missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fleck thows a huge punch but HC dodges it nicely.
Fleck throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Fleck seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

HC throws a right and a left that both miss.
HC throws a nice looking combination but Fleck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fleck fails with the takedown
and Fleck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fleck swings widly with a right hand
and HC counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
HC avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fleck gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab, jab by HC - just one landing.
Nice shot by HC.
Fleck misses with a takedown
and HC counters with a nice uppercut.
HC is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HC tries to clinch but Fleck is having none of it.
Fleck attempts a counter takedown but HC avoids it well and moves away.

HC gets caught napping as Fleck dives in and scores a takedown. HC manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fleck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fleck trying to control but HC is working from the bottom.
Fleck throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if HC can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fleck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fleck trying to control the position from guard on top but HC is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleck throws a big right hand that misses.
Fleck lands a couple of elbows.
Fleck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleck trying to control the position from guard on top but HC is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fleck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fleck works over HC with some ground and pound from guard.
HC keeping full guard, as Fleck tries to pass.
Fleck throwing strikes from guard but HC blocks nicely.
Fleck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
HC wants to stand but Fleck is controlling the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

HC has managed to clinch.
Fleck drops down looking for an ankle pick but HC pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aurther Fleck. That's going to take a lot out of him.

HC clinches up against the cage.
Fleck goes for a takedown attempt but HC pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
HC lands an overhand right.
Fleck shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts HC as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleck misses with a takedown attempt
and HC counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fleck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says HC as he avoids it easily.

HC drops Fleck with a beautiful combination! Fleck stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - HC is looking for the KO!

Fleck is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
HC changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Fleck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
HC fails to land with a series of punches.
Fleck feinted with a counter takedown.
Fleck seems to have got his legs back now.
Fleck gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fleck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
HC lands a head shot.
HC has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fleck is landing a low percentage of strikes.

HC lands a left and a right that send Fleck crashing to the mat, dazed. HC thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fleck throws a looping overhand right but HC ducks down to avoid it.

HC clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reece HC showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Fleck tries for a takedown but HC circles away easily
and HC counters with a straight right hand.

HC lands a left and a right that send Fleck crashing to the mat, dazed. HC thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A low kick from Fleck is predictable there
and HC scores with a counter punch that sends Fleck to the canvas! HC smells blood - he's punishing Fleck with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Fleck has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reece HC!
In defeat, Aurther Fleck stepped up to the mic, saying 'HAHA ha HahA HAhAhAHA ha Ha HA hahaha Ha HA hA '.