PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil DeBlunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeBlunt comes to the cage accompanied by Westside Connection - Bow Down. 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.

DeBlunt
vs
Stone

195 cm
29
280 lbs
20 - 14 - 0

188 cm
26
275 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil DeBlunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Stone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeBlunt checks a low kick from Stone.

Stone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stone lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
DeBlunt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stone is controlling him.
DeBlunt looking to control but Stone passes into half guard.
DeBlunt wants to control but Stone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
DeBlunt tries to kick Stone off but Stone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

DeBlunt has one foot on Stone's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
DeBlunt avoids the head kick by Stone.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBlunt throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily.
A solid body kick from Stone.
DeBlunt blocks a head kick by Stone.
Stone is looking to land body kicks.
DeBlunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
DeBlunt throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.
DeBlunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
DeBlunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stone throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeBlunt blocks a leg kick.
DeBlunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
Stone lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBlunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone.
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeBlunt.
Stone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stone, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
DeBlunt works Stone's body with a nice hook.
Stone scores with a shot to the body.
Stone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stone does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stone.
Stone connects with a high kick.

It looks like Phil DeBlunt has been cut.
DeBlunt avoids a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBlunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DeBlunt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stone lands with a kick to the ribs.
DeBlunt is breathing heavily.
Stone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
DeBlunt throws a hook to the side of Stone's head but Stone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Stone.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeBlunt. That did some damage!
DeBlunt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice body kick there by Stone.
Stone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good leg kick by Stone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Stone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stone lands a nice looking kick to the body. DeBlunt takes a step back to recover.
Stone tries to land a front kick but DeBlunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stone keeps DeBlunt at a distance using the push kick.
DeBlunt tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DeBlunt pinned against the cage. DeBlunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
DeBlunt moves out of range as Stone throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Stone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil DeBlunt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

DeBlunt checks a leg kick.
Sean Stone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters circling a little - Stone finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
DeBlunt blocks a low kick nicely.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and DeBlunt moves out of range easily.
DeBlunt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stone.
Stone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stone avoids the body shot from DeBlunt.
Stone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stone throws a body kick that misses.
Phil DeBlunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone scoring well with a low kick there.
DeBlunt is looking to wear down Stone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
DeBlunt misses with a straight left.
DeBlunt misses with a hook.
Stone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from DeBlunt.
DeBlunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeBlunt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stone tried to score with a low kick but DeBlunt checks it.
Stone throws a leg kick which misses DeBlunt's front leg but catches the back leg as DeBlunt tries to avoid it.
Stone thows a body kick. DeBlunt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stone lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeBlunt checks a low kick from Stone.
Stone tries to land a front kick but DeBlunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DeBlunt with a nice cross.
A lazy left from Stone finds it's target.
Stone throws a wild body kick that DeBlunt sees coming a mile off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBlunt checks a low kick from Stone.
DeBlunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stone can pounce on him.
DeBlunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stone throws a head kick that DeBlunt semi-blocks.
Stone misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from DeBlunt. No joy for Stone on that attempt.
Stone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stone!
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and DeBlunt moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Stone.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stone.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stone, right into the meat.
Stone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Stone connects with a high kick.
Stone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to DeBlunt's calf.
Stone has a takedown stuffed.
Stone throws a head kick that misses.
DeBlunt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stone on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeBlunt avoids a kick to the body.
Stone throws a low kick but DeBlunt avoids it.
DeBlunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeBlunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeBlunt lands with a nice body punch.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stone throws a front kick that sends DeBlunt stumbling back into the cage.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but DeBlunt is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stone motions for DeBlunt to come forward. Stone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Phil DeBlunt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A solid body kick from Stone.
Stone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to DeBlunt's calf.
DeBlunt loads up on a big right hand but Stone slips the punch.

Stone gets a double leg takedown into DeBlunt's guard.
Stone landing some decent shots from guard.
Stone postures up.
DeBlunt wants to control but Stone passes easily into half guard.
Stone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for DeBlunt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone working the ground and pound effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone lands a big elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

DeBlunt is rocked!

Stone looking to secure an arm triangle but DeBlunt defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeBlunt is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone connects with a bit shot that sees DeBlunt covering up! More strikes from Stone and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Stone is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Stone!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sean Stone made sure he mentioned Kobra Clothing Inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.