PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Tyme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamir Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyme has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Adam Tyme had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Tyme
vs
Kahn

160 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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 Montreal, Adam Tyme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shamir Kahn!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kahn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tyme is breathing heavily.
Tyme keeping moving, preventing Kahn from controlling successfully.
Kahn 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.
I looks like Kahn might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kahn stopping the sweep attempt from Tyme.

Tyme has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kahn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tyme being controlled here, momentarily.
Kahn wants to control from the top but Tyme keeps moving.
Kahn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kahn grinds an elbow into Tyme's temple.

Kahn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tyme knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyme keeps working.

Kahn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tyme, who protects the arm well.

Kahn decides to stand back up. Kahn steps back and let's Tyme get back to his feet.
Kahn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tyme takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kahn checks a low kick from Tyme.

Kahn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tyme!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyme can't escape the position.
Kahn tries to control but Tyme wriggling away.
Tyme bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tyme advances position into side control!

Tyme is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kahn has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tyme tries for a kimura but Kahn is defending well.
Kahn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tyme's best efforts.
Tyme tries to pass to full mount but Kahn defends it.
Kahn is trying to maintain the position but Tyme is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn won't allow Tyme to pass to mount.

Kahn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kahn trying to control but Tyme postures up.

Kahn looking for submissions off his back.

Kahn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kahn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kahn working a defensive guard here.
Kahn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kahn pulls Tyme in close to prevent any damage.
Kahn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four 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.
Tyme trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kahn is pulling down on Tyme's head. It's preventing any offense from Tyme, at least for the moment.
Kahn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyme is one step ahead there.

Tyme has gone for a leg lock! Kahn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tyme's guard.
Kahn trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Despite being in the dominant position, Shamir Kahn just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tyme with a lazy takedown attempt

so Kahn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Kahn stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyme with a poor takedown

and Kahn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tyme's guard.

Tyme looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Tyme has his foot on Kahn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kahn works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamir Kahn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kahn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Kahn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tyme is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kahn connects with a decent elbow.
Kahn grinds an elbow into Tyme's temple.

It looks like Adam Tyme has been cut.
Kahn passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tyme!

Kahn looking for a guillotine from mount but Tyme is having none of it.
Kahn is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tyme can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tyme is trying to escape the mount.
Kahn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tyme is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kahn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kahn trying to control but Tyme is having none of it.

Tyme defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kahn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyme sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kahn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tyme keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Kahn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tyme has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kahn controlling from mount.
Kahn wants to control the pace but Tyme is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Kahn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shamir Kahn has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kahn looking to secure an arm triangle but Tyme defends it well.

Kahn with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kahn with the ground and pound from mount.
Tyme is trying to escape the mount but Kahn keeps good control and instead manages to take Tyme's back.

Kahn is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tyme knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tyme for a finish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kahn is persistently looking for the submission but Tyme is defending it well.
Tyme turns into Kahn and is now in his guard.
Kahn has control of Tyme's left arm, preventing Tyme from doing any damage.
Kahn wants to sweep here but Tyme controlling him for the moment.
Kahn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tyme tries to free his leg and advance position but Kahn is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kahn had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tyme is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kahn Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tyme's back instead.
Kahn scores with punches to the body.
Kahn trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Tyme tries to break free.
Kahn has Tyme flattened out and is raining down punches.
Tyme tries to escape but Kahn has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kahn lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Tyme tries to escape but Kahn has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kahn trying to control.

Kahn looking for the choke but no joy.

Tyme fending off the submission attempt from Kahn.
Kahn trying to control momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

Kahn is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tyme has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Tyme defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tyme tries to escape but Kahn has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Kahn is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tyme knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tyme for a finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahn lands an elbow to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Will Kahn go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tyme rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamir Kahn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adam Tyme's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kahn doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyme circles away.
Adam Tyme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Tyme misses

and Kahn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tyme's guard.

Kahn stands up from Tyme's guard - Kahn perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tyme throws a leg kick

and Kahn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kahn stands up over Tyme, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kahn wants to control from the top but Tyme keeps moving.

Tyme is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kahn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tyme is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn wants to control but Tyme is keeping him busy.
Kahn lands a few punches from side control.
Tyme looking for a sweep but Kahn has passed into full mount! Oh no!

Kahn is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tyme can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tyme sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kahn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tyme does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Kahn is looking for a kimura but Tyme is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kahn to get the leverage.
Tyme wants to improve his position but Kahn is controlling well.
Kahn is keen to just control but Tyme is a slippery customer.
Kahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Kahn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tyme doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kahn.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyme is staying active underneath Kahn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kahn is looking for a kimura here.
Kahn prevents Tyme from improving his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tyme with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kahn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kahn pushing down on Tyme's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kahn works his way into side control.

Kahn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tyme knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kahn scoring with punches from side control.

Adam Tyme's cut is getting worse.
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!
Kahn grinds an elbow into Tyme's temple.

Adam Tyme's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tyme manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kahn prevents Tyme from improving his position.
Tyme is in trouble now - Kahn has advanced to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyme tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Kahn stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Kahn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kahn.
Tyme misses with a takedown attempt

so Kahn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tyme keeping moving, preventing Kahn from controlling successfully.

Tyme is working an open guard so Kahn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tyme walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kahn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Kahn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tyme sprawls well initially but Kahn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kahn wants to pass the guard but Tyme is defending well.
Kahn is trying to control the action in half guard but Tyme is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyme is pressing down on Kahn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kahn slips nicely into half guard.
Kahn winds up and cracks Tyme with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Tyme actively working from the bottom here.

Kahn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Tyme is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kahn pulls his head out easily.
Kahn passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tyme is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kahn stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Kahn moves in looking to clinch but Tyme pushes him off.
Adam Tyme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyme swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shamir Kahn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kahn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamir Kahn!