PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Davidsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johan Davidsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Flynn
vs
Davidsson

162 cm
18
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
23
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harrison Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Davidsson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Davidsson clinches.
Flynn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Flynn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Davidsson rushes Flynn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Flynn prevents the takedown attempt.
Flynn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Flynn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Davidsson just leaning against Flynn, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Flynn breaks the clinch.
A combination from Davidsson does no damage.
Flynn really is a fat lump.

Davidsson takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flynn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davidsson jabs at Flynn's body.

Davidsson tries to keep at a distance but Flynn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Davidsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Flynn has double underhooks.

Flynn manages to break the clinch.
Davidsson fails with the takedown.
Davidsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Flynn tries to sprawl out of it but Davidsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flynn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Flynn throws a big counter combination but Davidsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Harrison Flynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Davidsson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidsson looks for a takedown but Flynn sprawls well.
A clash of legs there as Flynn blocks the low kick.
Davidsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flynn pinned against the cage. Flynn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flynn fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davidsson clinches.
Davidsson is trying to drag Flynn to the mat but Flynn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Davidsson tries to break free but Flynn pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Davidsson.
Davidsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flynn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davidsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Davidsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Flynn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Davidsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Flynn prevents it.
Davidsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Davidsson is trying to pull guard but Flynn has him pressed against the cage.
Davidsson is trying to pull guard but Flynn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Davidsson tries to pull guard but Flynn won't allow it.
Flynn jumps guard but Davidsson stands there with Flynn around his waist. Flynn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Flynn breaks from the clinch.
Davidsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flynn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Harrison Flynn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Davidsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flynn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Davidsson throws a series of strikes that have Flynn backpedaling.

It looks like Harrison Flynn has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davidsson is defended easily by Flynn.
Flynn throws a counter high kick but Davidsson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Davidsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flynn defends it nicely.
Flynn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harrison Flynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Davidsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Flynn dives in and scores a takedown into Davidsson's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Davidsson working for submissions but it's allowed Flynn to get to half guard.
Davidsson wants to improve his position but Flynn is controlling well.
Flynn working the head and body with strikes.
Flynn drops an elbow to the side of Davidsson's head.
Davidsson tries to get to full guard but Flynn has control of the leg.
Flynn throwing shots but Davidsson is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Davidsson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Davidsson misses with a takedown
and Flynn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davidsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Flynn stuffs the takedown attempt from Davidsson. Davidsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Davidsson is breathing heavily.
Davidsson misses with a low kick as Flynn jumps back.
Flynn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Davidsson throws a lazy body kick
and Flynn counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn stuffs the takedown.
Flynn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

Davidsson gets tackled into the cage by Flynn. Flynn maintains the clinch.
Flynn has Davidsson pressed against the cage, preventing Davidsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Davidsson tries to pull guard but Flynn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Flynn tries a knee to the head but Davidsson blocks it.
Davidsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Flynn.

Flynn breaks from the clinch.
Davidsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Flynn thinks about countering with a head kick.

Flynn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Flynn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davidsson can do to turn this around?
Flynn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Davidsson is looking to control Flynn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davidsson avoid being mounted?
Davidsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Davidsson taking some punishment here, with Flynn in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flynn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Flynn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harrison Flynn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harrison Flynn'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. This is the final round!

Davidsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flynn swivels and escapes.
Davidsson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFlynn.
Davidsson keeps the fight on the outside.

Davidsson moves into range and clinches up with Flynn.
Davidsson can't get the takedown.

Flynn jumps guard.
Davidsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Flynn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Davidsson escapes and throws Flynn's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn is looking for a sweep.
Davidsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Davidsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Flynn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Davidsson's best efforts.
Harrison Flynn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flynn wants to improve his position but Davidsson is controlling well.
Flynn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flynn.
Davidsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Flynn throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Davidsson looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Flynn working for a triangle but Davidsson defends it easily.
Flynn striking off his back but it's not causing Davidsson any problems.
Flynn trying to keep a closed guard but Davidsson is proving a slippery customer.
Flynn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davidsson's guard.

Flynn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davidsson pulls Flynn in close to his closed guard and prevents Flynn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Flynn is in close to Davidsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Flynn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Davidsson is looking for a triangle but Flynn pushes his legs off easily.
Flynn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Davidsson is trying to keep Flynn in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Davidsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flynn landing with the ground and pound.
Flynn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

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.
Davidsson working a defensive guard but Flynn passes into half guard.
Flynn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Davidsson trying to get back to full guard but Flynn takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Davidsson is looking to get to half guard.
Flynn is looking to work his way around to Davidsson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Johan Davidsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harrison Flynn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davidsson is looking to improve his position but Flynn isn't that keen on the idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harrison Flynn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flynn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Flynn!