PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stone might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I stand alone - Godsmack. Andy Stone has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Stone
vs
Kim

180 cm
26
170 lbs
16 - 15 - 0

179 cm
25
167 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andy Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jed Kim!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stone in his tracks.

It looks like Andy Stone has been cut.
Kim looks to land a left hand but Stone moved out of range nicely.
Kim shoots in but Stone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kim walks into a left hand.
Kim looks to land a right hand but Stone moved out of range.
Stone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

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

Stone is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kim.
Oh Stone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sloppy strikes from Stone. Those never looked like landing.

Kim lands a big uppercut and Stone crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Stone looks OK. Kim waves Stone back to his feet!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kim enables Stone to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kim manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stone lands a couple of elbows.

Stone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stone trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Stone seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Stone drops back looking for a leg! Kim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kim manages to kick Stone off! Stone jumps back into Kim's guard.
Stone tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to sweep here but Stone controlling him for the moment.

Stone gets to his feet. Kim looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kim loads up on a big right hand but Stone slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Stone.
Kim throws a jab when Stone was well out of range.
Stone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kim's head.
A head kick misses from Stone.
Good exchange - Stone coming out on top.
Jed Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Kim misses its intended target.
Kim misses with a straight left.
Kim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kim misses with a hook. Stone ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a head kick that Kim semi-blocks.
Kim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stone counters with a good low kick that Kim was not able to check.
Stone swinging wildly here.
Stone throws a head kick that half lands.
Stone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stone is breathing heavily.
A big right from Kim misses.
Stone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kim fails to land the takedown.
Stone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kim under the eye.
Stone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim lands a nice hook to Stone's body. Stone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kim throws an overhand right that lands on Stone's shoulder, as Stone tries to avoid the shot.
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Kim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick from Stone lands but Kim takes it in his stride.
Stone lands a head kick!
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stone pinned against the cage. Stone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Andy Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jed Kim.
Stone connects with a high kick.
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Stone misses.
The fighters circling - Kim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kim moves out of range as Stone strikes.
Stone defending well as Kim loads up on a big left hand.
Kim throws a looping overhand right but Stone ducks down to avoid it.
Kim thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andy Stone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andy Stone's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Stone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kim throws a looping overhand right but Stone ducks down to avoid it.
Stone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim throws an off balance right hand
and Stone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Stone.
Andy Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone.
A left and a right from Stone both land. Nice combination.
Stone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kim.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Stone throws a series of punches but Kim avoids them all with ease.
Andy Stone is winning the standup battle so far.
Stone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stone wants it to stay on the feet.
Stone slips under a jab from Kim.
Kim throws a nice looking combination but Stone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stone misses with a looping right.
Kim avoids the head kick by Stone.
Kim has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kim there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Stone does no damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kim.
Stone throws a hook but Kim blocks it.
Kim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stone counters with a head kick. That will keep Kim thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Kim lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Andy Stone's cut is getting worse.
Stone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kim checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kim shoots in for a double leg but Stone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kim looks for a takedown but Stone sprawls well.
Andy Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jed Kim.
A swing and a miss from Kim.
Kim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stone swivels and escapes.
Stone throws a right and a left that Kim avoids nicely.
Stone throws a head kick that half lands.
Stone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kim's calf.
Kim might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone feints a jab promting Kim to slip. Stone then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kim slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kim takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Kim misses the jab.
Kim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stone somewhat.
Stone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stone lands a high kick!
Stone staying out of range there.
Kim fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kim throws a lazy right hand but Stone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kim.
Kim throws a hook but Stone avoids it easily.
Stone defending well as Kim loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Stone.
Stone misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut there from Kim.
Kim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stone tries to avoid it but Kim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stone to the ground. Stone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stone throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
Stone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kim shoots in for a double leg but Stone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stone cracks Kim with an open hand slap.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stone.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim misses with a straight right.
Stone throws a head kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kim as he connects with a hook.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Kim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stone.
Kim misses with a looping left.
Stone slaps away a takedown attempt from Kim, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stone throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
Kim lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kim checks a leg kick.
Jab from Kim.
Nice jab there from Kim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jed Kim will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Andy Stone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kim lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kim throws out a loose jab but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim loads up on a big right hand but Stone slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Kim.
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
Kim stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stone.
Stone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kim throws a hook but Stone avoids it easily.
Kim throws out a loose jab but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stone throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stone needs to keep his hands up - Kim had a free shot at his head there.
Nice takedown defense from Stone. No joy for Kim on that attempt.
Stone slips a jab from Kim.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Kim is just out of range.
Kim moves forwards but Stone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kim looks to throw the jab but Stone is out of range.
Stone slips under a jab from Kim.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stone, right into the meat.
Stone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kim. Kim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kim avoids the head kick by Stone.
Stone throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
Kim moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kim throws a looping overhand right but Stone ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kim misses the target.
Stone lands the left hand.
Kim avoids the head kick by Stone.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kim misses.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Stone tries to move into range but Kim moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kim moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stone lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim connects with a single shot there.
Stone connects with a nice looking jab.
Stone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim misses with an uppercut. Stone saw that one coming.
Kim looks to throw the jab but Stone is out of range.
Nice cross by Kim.
Donk. Stone catches Kim right on the button with a cross.
Kim looks to land a left hand but Stone moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim moves forwards but Stone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kim tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stone scores with a leg kick.
Stone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kim's sensitive parts.
Kim throws a jab when Stone was well out of range.
Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Stone throws a series of punches but Kim avoids them all with ease.
Kim misses with the combination.
Stone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kim.
Kim looks to land a left hand but Stone moved out of range nicely.
Stone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kim takes a kick to the side of the head.
A big left from Kim misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kim takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kim scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Stone.
Kim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Kim misses with a takedown attempt - Stone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone throws a combination. Kim tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kim throws a hook but Stone avoids it easily.
Stone lands a head kick!
Stone misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stone backs up against the cage.
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kim lands the left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jed Kim.
I think Kim 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Kim!