PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steven Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Mann
vs
Flynn

178 cm
18
169 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Flynn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann throws a head kick that half lands.

Flynn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Flynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flynn tries to stand but Mann is controlling from the bottom.

Mann working for submissions but it's allowed Flynn to get to half guard.
Flynn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mann is looking to improve his position.
Mann moves into full guard.
Flynn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flynn is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flynn stands up and waves to Mann to follow him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mann.
Flynn throws a leg kick

and Mann counters with a nice double leg into side control. Flynn won't be happy with that.
Flynn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mann.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flynn regains half guard.
Mann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Flynn tries to kick Mann off but Mann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mann is keen to just control but Flynn is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann drops an elbow to the side of Flynn's head.
Mann is pressing down on Flynn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flynn is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Flynn is trying to stand.

Flynn pushes Mann off and gets back to his feet.
Flynn looks gassed!
Mann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flynn thows a leg kick but Mann checks it
and Mann counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Flynn is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Mann has closed the distance and engaged Flynn in a clinch.
Flynn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mann has him pressed against the cage.
Flynn can't break the clinch.
Mann scores with a knee to the head.
Mann fails to pull guard.
Flynn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mann avoiding damage as Flynn throws knees to the body.
Mann connects with a nasty looking knee right to Flynn's face.

Mann pulls Flynn into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flynn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mann striking from his own guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn 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.

Flynn stands and steps away. Mann gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Flynn lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Mann falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matt Flynn!