PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shao Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahn comes to the cage accompanied by Shao Kahn Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kahn
vs
Flynn

189 cm
23
221 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

183 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

The Next Level Nutrition

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shao Kahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Flynn!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flynn tries for a takedown but Kahn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kahn misses with a body shot.
Flynn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kahn's waist but Kahn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flynn off to one side.

Flynn tries to keep at a distance but Kahn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kahn managing to block the knees to the body from Flynn.

Kahn jumps guard.
Flynn preventing the sweep.
Kahn throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Flynn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kahn is pulling down on Flynn's head to control his posture.
Flynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kahn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flynn trying to control but Kahn is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kahn holds on and takes a little breather.
Flynn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kahn is pulling down on Flynn's head to control his posture.

Flynn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kahn managing to control the position.
Flynn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Flynn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kahn looking for a sweep. Not yet Kahn, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flynn wants to pass the guard but Kahn is keeping the position.
Flynn looks gassed!
Flynn wants to control from the top but Kahn keeps moving.
Kahn pulls Flynn in close to prevent any damage.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Shao Kahn just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Kahn clinches up with Flynn and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Flynn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shao Kahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Flynn.
Flynn takes a shot to the head.

Kahn gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Flynn regains guard.
Kahn lands a couple of elbows.
Kahn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Kahn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kahn passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Kahn stands up.
Horrible takedown by Flynn or perhaps it was just good defense by Kahn which made him look bad.
A head kick misses from Flynn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shao Kahn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kahn.
Flynn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kahn.
Flynn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Flynn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kahn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flynn scores with a three punch combo!
Kahn misses with a double jab.
Kahn misses with a shot to the body
and Flynn counters with a series of strikes. Kahn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kahn misses with a left hand
and Flynn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Flynn wants to clinch but Kahn slips to the side

and Kahn counters by moving into the clinch.
Flynn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flynn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kahn just stands there and leans against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kahn.
Kahn lands a knee to the body.
Kahn has Flynn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Flynn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kahn prevents Flynn from breaking the clinch.
Flynn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shao Kahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Flynn.
Flynn fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Come on Kahn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kahn breaks from the clinch.
Kahn throws a shot to the body.
Kahn falls off balance throwing a combination

and Flynn counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kahn!
Flynn looking to control but Kahn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kahn wants to hold on but Flynn pushes him away.
Kahn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kahn tries to get out of the position.
Flynn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kahn tries to reverse the position but Flynn maintains control.
Kahn is squirming around, avoiding Flynn's attempts to control the action.
Flynn prevents Kahn from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Flynn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kahn is looking to get to half guard.
Kahn wants to hold on but Flynn pushes him away.
Flynn tries to control but Kahn wriggling away.
Kahn holds on to Flynn as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Kahn tries to reverse the position but Flynn maintains control.
Kahn wants to hold on but Flynn pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flynn moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kahn has worked his arm free - good work by Kahn!
Flynn tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Flynn tries to get to his feet but Kahn is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Flynn in his guard.
Kahn managing to control the position.
Flynn with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kahn is pulling down on Flynn's head to control his posture.
Flynn preventing the sweep.

Kahn uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Kahn rushes Flynn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kahn stalling against the cage.
Kahn lands an elbow inside that Flynn shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Flynn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Flynn staying out of range there.

Kahn forces Flynn back against the cage and clinches.

Kahn manages to pull guard.
Kahn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kahn wants to sweep but no luck.
Flynn is fighting to break Kahn's control of his arms but Kahn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kahn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kahn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Flynn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kahn avoids the attempt from Flynn to control.
Kahn controlling the pace for now.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Shao Kahn just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Flynn tries to clinch up

and Kahn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Flynn won't be happy with that.
Flynn looks to move to half guard but instead Kahn has passed into mount! Damn!
Kahn controlling the position easily from mount.
Kahn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn can't escape the position.
Kahn won't let Flynn get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Flynn tries to reverse the position but Kahn maintains control.
Flynn tries to hold on but Kahn postures up.
Kahn throwing strikes here but Flynn is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is in a horrible position here. Kahn smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kahn controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Flynn tries to hold on but Kahn postures up.
Flynn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kahn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shao Kahn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kahn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

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