PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Kronburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kronburger comes into the arena with Turn up blaring out of the sound system. Stone has chosen CUZ I GOT HIGH as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Kronburger
vs
Stone

184 cm
33
180 lbs
31 - 15 - 0

185 cm
29
179 lbs
24 - 7 - 0

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World class boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Kronburger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Stone!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kronburger swings widly with a right hand
and Stone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kronburger connects with a solid leg kick.
Kronburger misses with a head kick.
Kronburger throws a series of punches but Stone moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Stone.
Kronburger misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stone.
Stone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kronburger finds it's way round the side to connect with Stone's head.
A head kick misses from Kronburger.
Kronburger looks to land a right hand but Stone moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone slips a straight right by Kronburger.
Stone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kronburger doesn't seem bothered though.
Kronburger looks to land a right hand but Stone moved out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kronburger checks a leg kick.
Kronburger lands a slapping body shot.
Kronburger scores with a jab to the body.
Stone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab by Stone.
A big right from Kronburger misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kronburger misses with a wild body shot.
Shawn Kronburger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone looks to land a combination but Kronburger avoids it well.
Kronburger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kronburger throws a chopping leg kick but Stone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kronburger throws out a leg kick but Stone moves out of range and Kronburger only half commits.
Kronburger thows a body shot but no joy.
Kronburger misses the body punch

and Stone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stone.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kronburger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stone trying to move into half guard but instead Kronburger has managed to sweep!
Kronburger won't allow Stone to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stone's guard.
Stone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kronburger wants to stand and escape but instead Stone has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Kronburger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kronburger swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stone is now in half guard.
Stone working Kronburger over with strikes.
Kronburger won't allow Stone to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kronburger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stone.
Stone is trying to control. Kronburger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ben Stone will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kronburger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kronburger just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone throws a jab when Kronburger was well out of range.
Kronburger is looking to wear down Stone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kronburger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stone somewhat.
Kronburger throws a head kick that misses

and Stone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stone.
Kronburger seems keen to control Stone's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws a strike but Kronburger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ben Stone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kronburger wants to stand but Stone has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kronburger wants to stand and escape but instead Stone has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Stone trying to control but Kronburger is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone looking to pass the guard.
Stone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone prevents Kronburger from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ben Stone was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Kronburger.
Kronburger misses with a left hand

and Stone counters with a single leg into guard. Kronburger didn't expect that.
Stone won't allow Kronburger to get back to his feet.
Kronburger has Stone pulled in close to control his posture.
Stone tries to free his leg and advance position but Kronburger is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a strike but Kronburger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stone pulls Kronburger in close to his closed guard and prevents Kronburger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Stone 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!

Kronburger missing with a left hand there. Stone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kronburger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kronburger misses the jab.
Kronburger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kronburger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stone throws a hook but Kronburger avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Stone.
Kronburger misses with a wild body shot.
Kronburger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kronburger throws a nice looking combination but Stone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronburger misses with an uppercut. Stone saw that one coming.
Stone takes a swing at Kronburger's ribcage but misses.
Stone looks to land a combination but Kronburger avoids it well.
Kronburger misses with a jab to the body
and Stone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Kronburger misses.
Shawn Kronburger is winning the standup battle so far.
Kronburger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stone lands a lovely overhand right.
Kronburger throws a shot from downtown. Stone moves away and avoids it.
Stone takes one on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands with a cross.

It looks like Shawn Kronburger has been cut.
Stone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kronburger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Stone clinches.
Stone lands an elbow that stopped Kronburger in his tracks for a moment.
Kronburger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Kronburger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stone is trying to force a seperation but Kronburger has the dominant position.
Kronburger working aggressively here.
Stone lands a nice uppercut.

Stone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stone moves away from the strike by Kronburger.
Kronburger throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily.
Shawn Kronburger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger throws a leg kick but Stone checks it.
Stone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kronburger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stone's sensitive parts.
Stone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kronburger's head.
Kronburger defending well as Stone loads up on a big left hand.
Shawn Kronburger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Kronburger lands a big head kick that sends Stone tumbling to the mat! Kronburger takes a step backwards and waves Stone back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Stone is rocked!

It looks like Ben Stone has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone is looking to land body kicks.
Stone is still on wobbly legs! Can Kronburger finish him?
Stone avoids the head kick by Kronburger.
Stone seems to have recovered his senses.
Kronburger swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone blocks the body kick.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Kronburger is just out of range.
A jab from Kronburger misses.

Kronburger lands a big head kick that sends Stone tumbling to the mat! Kronburger takes a step backwards and waves Stone back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stone lands a high kick!
Nice takedown defense from Kronburger. No joy for Stone on that attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kronburger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kronburger throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Kronburger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stone 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Stone!
Ben Stone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.