PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Connor Flanery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flanery comes into the arena with Dropkick Murphys - I'm shipping up to Boston blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Flanery
vs
Ward

178 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

174 cm
26
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Connor Flanery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle Ward!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Flanery does no damage.
Flanery is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ward sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Flanery walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Ward decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Flanery manages to get to full guard.
Ward works over Flanery with some ground and pound from guard.
Ward postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ward throws a big elbow that misses.
Ward distracts Flanery with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ward working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ward throwing strikes from guard but Flanery blocks nicely.
Ward postures up and lands a big shot to Flanery's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward postures up and lands a big shot to Flanery's brow.
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flanery works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Flanery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward stopping the sweep attempt from Flanery.
Ward is looking to work some ground and pound but Flanery has wrist control.
Flanery working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ward.
Ward throws an elbow that misses. Flanery uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ward's guard. Nice move by Flanery!
Flanery is breathing heavily.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Flanery from controlling successfully.

Connor Flanery has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Flanery has his takedown stuffed
and Ward counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Ward gets a takedown into half 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!
Ward thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ward lands a nice short elbow.
Ward seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ward lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Flanery with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ward tries to pass to full mount but Flanery defends it.
Flanery has hold of Ward's hands but Ward slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ward working Flanery over with strikes.
Ward takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ward working the head and body with strikes.
Ward working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Ward there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Flanery on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Ward there.
Ward looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ward looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ward lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ward looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ward passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Flanery!
Ward working the ground and pound effectively.
Ward connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ward lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ward has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Flanery's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Ward dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ward looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ward in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ward postures up and lands a big shot to Flanery's brow.
Ward chips away with some ground and pound.

Ward stands up from Flanery's guard - Ward perhaps looking for a knockout.

Ward shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Flanery is trying to defend but Ward finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Flanery blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ward.
Ward is stalling here. Flanery is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ward seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Flanery has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ward is looking for a sweep. Flanery is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Flanery wants to take a breather but Ward is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
It looks like Flanery is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Connor Flanery just wasn't active enough.

Ward manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Flanery on his heels. He'll look to pass Flanery's guard now, I'm sure.
Flanery is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ward must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ward distracts Flanery with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanery avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ward postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ward prevents Flanery from getting back to his feet.
Ward content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ward lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kyle Ward has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ward is in close to Flanery's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ward scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ward postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ward cracks Flanery with a solid left hand.
Ward working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Flanery's head.
Ward scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flanery keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ward lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ward distracts Flanery with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flanery swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flanery has momentary wrist control but Ward slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.
Ward is in close to Flanery's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Ward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ward closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flanery to the mat! Flanery manages to get full guard.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
Flanery avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ward connects with a couple of short punches.
Ward looking to sit in guard and control but Flanery gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Flanery looking to sit in guard and control but Ward gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ward with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward throws an elbow that misses. Flanery uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ward's guard. Nice move by Flanery!
Ward has control of Flanery's left arm, preventing Flanery from doing any damage.
Flanery postures up in Ward's guard and throws a big left but Ward blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flanery trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Ward gets a double leg takedown into Flanery's guard.
Ward postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Flanery keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ward with a nice head shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flanery's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to control from the top but Flanery keeps moving.
Ward postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
Ward postures up and lands a big shot to Flanery's brow.
Ward scoring with some ground and pound.
Ward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flanery's head.
Ward is in close to Flanery's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ward working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Flanery's head.

Flanery is rocked!
Ward is in close to Flanery's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Flanery is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward distracts Flanery with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward cracks Flanery with a solid left hand.
Ward trying to control but Flanery is working from the bottom.
Ward working some strikes from top position.
Ward postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ward content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ward is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ward connects with a couple of short punches.
Ward sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Flanery's guard.
Connor Flanery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyle Ward is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ward not doing much here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Ward comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ward has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 25:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Ward!