PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conway's entrance music is Money in The Bank. A fine choice. Flynn has chosen Kanye West- Amazing as his entrance music. The key to victory for Ryan Conway has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Conway
vs
Flynn

194 cm
27
244 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

170 cm
28
154 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Conway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Flynn!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conway shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Conway dives in and scores a takedown into Flynn's guard.
Flynn keeping full guard, as Conway tries to pass.
Conway will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Conway is working hard here to advance position.
Conway stops Flynn from standing up.
Conway pushes down on Flynn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Conway prevents Flynn from standing back up.
Conway controlling the action here.
Flynn is trying to stand back up but Conway is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway not doing much here.

Conway is working for a submission of some sort.

Conway is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flynn has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two 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.

Conway looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Conway is looking to take a break and control but Flynn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn tries to kick Conway off but Conway keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Conway sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flynn defending well though.
Flynn tries to kick Conway off but Conway keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Conway is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conway throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Flynn makes his way to full guard, as Conway worked for a kimura.
Conway throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Conway trying to control but Flynn is working from the bottom.
Conway throws an elbow that misses. Flynn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Conway's guard. Nice move by Flynn!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Conway looks for a takedown but Flynn sprawls well.
Conway tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flynn swivels and escapes.

Conway manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Flynn on his heels. He'll look to pass Flynn's guard now, I'm sure.
Flynn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conway is looking to pass into half guard but Flynn pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Flynn is in guard.
Flynn tries to free his leg and advance position but Conway is retaining full guard.
Conway is pulling down on Flynn's head to control his posture.
Flynn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conway swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway is pulling down on Flynn's head to control his posture.
Flynn wants to pass the guard but Conway is keeping the position.
Conway manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Conway trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flynn is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conway trying to control but Flynn is having none of it.
Conway scoring with strikes but Flynn is staying in there.
Flynn is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Conway is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Flynn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Conway is working for a guillotine from mount but Flynn frees his head quite easily.
Flynn wants to get back to his feet.
Flynn is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Conway has taken his back!
Flynn covering up well and avoiding damage.

Flynn is having to fend off submission attempts from Conway, who is looking to sink in the choke. Conway doesn't have the hooks in though and Flynn manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn prevents Conway from getting back to his feet.
Conway trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Flynn trying to control but Conway is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flynn looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Conway dominated that second round.
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!

No luck for Conway with that takedown attempt.
Flynn dives in and grabs Conway's left leg, looking for a takedown. Conway pushes down on Flynn's head and hops out.
Ryan Conway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flynn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conway moves away.
Flynn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown but Conway shows good takedown defense.
Flynn throws out a powerful jab.
Flynn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Conway.
Conway shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flynn but Flynn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Conway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Flynn does no damage.
Conway shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flynn as he avoids it easily.
Conway shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flynn sprawls well. Flynn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Conway gets slowly back to his feet.
Conway closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flynn circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn throws a series of punches but Conway avoids them all with ease.
Frank Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conway shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flynn as he jumps to the side.
Conway fails with a takedown attempt.
Conway tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flynn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Conway somewhat.
Flynn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Conway.
Flynn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flynn misses with a few strikes there.

Flynn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Conway's guard.
Conway keeping moving, preventing Flynn from controlling successfully.
Ryan Conway overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flynn wants to stand but Conway is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ryan Conway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn looking to pass the guard.
Conway pulls Flynn in close to prevent any damage.
Flynn trying to control but Conway is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Frank Flynn hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Flynn throws a sloppy head kick and Conway moves out of range easily.
Conway shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Conway.
A jab lands there for Flynn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway avoids the head kick by Flynn.
Conway dives in and grabs Flynn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flynn pushes down on Conway's head and hops out.
Flynn leaves Conway with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Flynn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Conway counters with a series of strikes. Flynn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Frank Flynn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flynn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Flynn wants it to stay on the feet.
Flynn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Flynn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flynn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Conway avoids the head kick by Flynn.
Frank Flynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flynn throws a sloppy head kick and Conway moves out of range easily.
Conway shoots in looking for a takedown but Flynn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Conway's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Flynn jabs at Conway's body.
Flynn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flynn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Flynn misses.
Conway shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flynn defends it nicely.
Conway misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Conway shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flynn sprawls well. Flynn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Conway gets slowly back to his feet.
Conway avoids a kick to the body.
Conway looks for a takedown but Flynn sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conway ducks under a wild hook from Flynn.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Conway is defended easily by Flynn.
Conway avoids the head kick by Flynn.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Flynn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Conway has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Conway!
Ryan Conway took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Biofuel for their support in the buildup to the fight.