PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jo Jo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flynn comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West- Amazing . Jo has chosen Set You Free as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Flynn
vs
Jo

170 cm
24
154 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jo Jo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Flynn instigates a clinch.

Flynn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Flynn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jo's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Flynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Jo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Flynn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Flynn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frank Flynn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Flynn drives through with a takedown into guard.

Flynn gets to his feet. Jo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Flynn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jo.
Flynn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jo counters with a shoot takedown. Flynn fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Flynn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jo, into his guard.
Jo is looking to stand up but Flynn isn't so interested in that idea.
Flynn throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jo keeping full guard, as Flynn tries to pass.
Jo wants to get back to his feet but Flynn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Flynn tries to stand but Jo is controlling from the bottom.
Flynn trying to control but Jo is working from the bottom.
Flynn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Frank Flynn just wasn't active enough.
Nice takedown defense from Jo. No joy for Flynn on that attempt.
Flynn lands with a nice body kick.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown but Jo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flynn with a poor takedown
and Jo counters with a two punch combo.
Flynn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jo is fending him off so far but Flynn persists. Nope, Jo circles away and we're back to standing.
Jo tries for a takedown but Flynn circles away easily

and Flynn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jo's guard.
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!
Flynn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Flynn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn trying to control but Jo is working from the bottom.
Flynn throws a big elbow that misses.
Flynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Jo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

We're going to have a standup here because Frank Flynn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Flynn stuffs the takedown attempt from Jo. Jo gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jo tries for a takedown but Flynn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Frank Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Flynn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jo did well to prevent Flynn getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Flynn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Flynn darts in and clinches Jo up against the cage.
Jo swings wildly with an uppercut but Flynn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flynn taking a breather.
Flynn has Jo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Flynn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jo.
Flynn is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jo throws a punch but it's blocked by Flynn.
Jo misses with the head strike.

Flynn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flynn swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Flynn or perhaps it was just good defense by Jo which made him look bad.
Jo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Flynn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Flynn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flynn tries to free his leg and advance position but Jo is retaining full guard.
Flynn is stalling in the full guard.
Flynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Jo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flynn tries to free his leg and advance position but Jo is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Frank Flynn just wasn't active enough.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jo as he jumps to the side.

Flynn feints and as Jo raises his hands in defense, Flynn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jo pushes Flynn off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Flynn gets the takedown into side control.

Flynn tries for a kimura but Jo is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flynn tries to move to mount but Jo blocks the move with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flynn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Flynn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Flynn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flynn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Flynn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Flynn but great work by Jo.
Jo wants to stand but Flynn has his arm trapped.
Jo in the domination position with Flynn hanging on.
Frank Flynn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jo misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Flynn dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

No luck for Flynn with that takedown attempt.

Flynn has closed the distance and engaged Jo in a clinch.
Flynn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Flynn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jo wants to stand but Flynn is controlling the position.
Flynn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flynn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jo controlling the position.
Jo keeping moving, preventing Flynn from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck for Flynn with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flynn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jo defends it nicely.
Jo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flynn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jo somewhat.
Jo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flynn as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Flynn.
Jo shoots in looking for a takedown but Flynn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Flynn shoots in and drives through. Jo sprawls well.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Jo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Flynn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flynn looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is working hard here to advance position.
Frank Flynn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jo is looking to stand up but Flynn isn't so interested in that idea.
Flynn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jo Jo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Frank Flynn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Flynn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jo is being controlled here.
Jo tries to escape but Flynn is in control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flynn staying calm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Flynn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flynn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Flynn!
Frank Flynn very nearly forgot to thank ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.