PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brady Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Flynn
vs
Stone

183 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brady Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ken Stone!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stone clinches up with Flynn and pushes him back against the cage.
Stone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Flynn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stone pulls his leg out and moves away.

Flynn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Flynn wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Stone manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Stone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Flynn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Stone.
Stone landing knees to the body.
Flynn is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stone obliges.
Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flynn's elbow.
Stone lands a right hand.
Stone landing knees to the body.
Stone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flynn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stone lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Brady Flynn has been cut.
Stone scores with a knee to the head.
Stone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flynn's defenses.
Stone lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Stone.
Stone scores a nice knee to the body.
Stone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Flynn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Flynn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stone scores a nice knee to the body.
Stone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stone obliges.
Stone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Stone.
Stone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A left hand lands to the body for Stone.
Stone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stone works on Flynn's body with a couple of short punches.
Stone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Stone.
Stone lands an elbow inside that Flynn shrugs off.
Stone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Flynn.
Stone landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Flynn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Flynn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stone after a bit of a struggle.
Flynn wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Stone.
Flynn missing with knees to the body.
Stone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Flynn.
Flynn lands with a short shot to the head.

Flynn successfully pulls guard.
Flynn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stone's guard.

Flynn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flynn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Stone manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Stone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stone lands a good knee to the midsection. Flynn won't want to take too many of those.
Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flynn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stone lands a knee to the head.
Stone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Flynn pushes off an throws an elbow but Stone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Flynn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Flynn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stone lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flynn takes an elbow to the temple.
Stone scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stone obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Stone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brady Flynn's cut.
That's time! Flynn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Stone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Flynn avoiding damage as Stone throws knees to the body.
Flynn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stone lands a nice elbow.
Flynn stalling in the clinch but Stone improves position.
Stone with a knee to the head.
Stone missing with knees to the body.
Flynn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Flynn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Flynn can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone crunches a lovely knee into Flynn's ribcage.
Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flynn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stone pushes Flynn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flynn's defenses.
Flynn takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone works on Flynn's body with a couple of short punches.
Stone lands a knee to the body.
Stone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flynns head.
Stone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stone lands a shoulder strike.
Stone landing knees to the body.
Stone lands a knee to the body.
Stone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flynn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Flynn's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stone obliges.
Stone misses with a knee strike.
Stone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Flynn is defending well for now.
Stone can't find room to land a body shot as Flynn controls the action.
Stone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Flynn's face.
Stone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Flynn is trying to pull guard but Stone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone scores a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Flynn.
Stone misses with an elbow over the top.
Stone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Flynn is trying to break the clinch but Stone has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is looking to control Stone's arms but Stone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Flynn has his back to the cage.
Flynn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stone is defending well for now.
Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Flynn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Flynn is looking for a takedown.
A knee to the head by Stone.
Flynn managing to block the knees to the body from Stone.
Stone lands a knee to the head.
Stone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Flynn is defending well for now.
Flynn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stone tries to clinch but Flynn moves out of range.
Flynn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stone circles away.

Stone drives through and clinches with Flynn against the cage.
Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Flynn lands a takedown into guard.

Stone kicks Flynn off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone tries to clinch there but Flynn circles away.
It looked like Flynn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stone tries to clinch up but Flynn circles away and keeps his distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Flynn.
Flynn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stone avoids it really well and circles away.

Stone gets a clinch.
Nice elbow from Stone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brady Flynn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Stone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stone scores with a head kick.
Stone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Flynn doesn't seem bothered though.
Flynn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stone tries to avoid it but Flynn 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 forces Flynn back against the cage and clinches.
Stone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stone lands a knee to the head.
Flynn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stone is defending well.
Stone lands an elbow just above Flynn 's eye.
Flynn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flynn backwards.
Stone lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stone obliges.
Stone pushes Flynn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stone lands an elbow just above Flynn 's eye.
Stone lands a nice knee to the body.
Stone lands a shot to the body.
Flynn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stone obliges.
Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flynn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stone with a knee to the head.
Flynn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ken Stone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stone scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flynn managing to block the knees to the body from Stone.
Flynn is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Flynn has picked Stone up - he's going for a ride! Flynn dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Stone pushes Flynn off and gets back to his feet.

Stone has managed to clinch.
Stone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Flynn avoids it.

Flynn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Flynn moves into range and clinches up with Stone.
Flynn is trying to maintain a safe position but Stone gets an underhook and turns Flynn into the cage.
Flynn prevents a body shot from Stone.
Flynn is trying to push Stone away but Stone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Flynn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stone misses with a knee strike.
Stone misses with a body punch.
Stone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Flynn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stone is defending well.
Stone misses with a knee strike.
Flynn looking to throw knees to the head but Stone is blocking nicely.
Flynn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flynn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stone tries to work over Flynn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flynn takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn dodges an elbow strike from Stone.
Flynn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stone obliges.
Flynn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flynn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stone after a bit of a struggle.
Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flynn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Flynn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Flynn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flynn looking to control.
Flynn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brady Flynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Flynn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stone 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Stone!