PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Johnston (ranked 1389 p4p, 197 weight class) and Mohammed Kahn (ranked 1135 p4p, 169 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Johnston
vs
Kahn

193 cm
20
212 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
205 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wayne Johnston!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Kahn!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnston tries to clinch up.
Johnston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kahn but Kahn pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Johnston dives in and scores a takedown into Kahn's guard.

Johnston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kahn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnston has managed to get both his arms back between Kahn's legs - danger averted.
Johnston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Kahn is looking for a triangle but Johnston pushes his legs off easily.
Johnston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kahn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnston defends well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kahn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnston trying to control but Kahn is working from the bottom.
Johnston 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.

Johnston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kahn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnston has managed to get both his arms back between Kahn's legs - danger averted.
Johnston cracks Kahn with a solid left hand.
Johnston trying to control the position from guard on top but Kahn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kahn is looking for a triangle but Johnston pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnston landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston landing with the ground and pound.
Johnston passes Kahn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnston trying to control from half guard but Kahn is working away.
Kahn felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kahn gets full guard.
Johnston controlling from the top position.
Kahn keeping moving, preventing Johnston from controlling successfully.
Johnston landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kahn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kahn has momentary wrist control but Johnston slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnston stands up over Kahn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Kahn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnston trying to control but Kahn is working from the bottom.
Johnston with a nice head shot there.
Kahn has momentary wrist control but Johnston slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnston lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn wants to sweep here but Johnston controlling him for the moment.

Kahn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnston lands a couple of digs.

Kahn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnston defends it easily.
Johnston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnston stands up over Kahn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnston trying to control but Kahn is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnston working some strikes from top position.
Kahn keeping moving, preventing Johnston from controlling successfully.
Kahn wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Johnston dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnston has Kahn up against the cage in a clinch.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses.
Kahn pushes Johnston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kahn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Kahn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnston shoots in for a takedown but Kahn shows good takedown defense.
Kahn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnston's head.
Kahn keeps the fight on the outside.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kahn enables Johnston to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kahn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Kahn has his foot on Johnston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnston works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kahn is on top in guard.

Johnston looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnston, not yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Johnston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Kahn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnston landing with the ground and pound.
Kahn keeping moving, preventing Johnston from controlling successfully.

Kahn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnston passes into half guard.
Kahn is staying active underneath Johnston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kahn is looking for a sweep. Johnston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kahn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnston scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnston is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnston moves into full mount! Kahn won't be happy about that!
Johnston trying to control but Kahn is having none of it.
Kahn working to try and regain half guard.
Johnston looking to finish Kahn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kahn!
Johnston landing strikes from the mount and Kahn is in trouble!
Kahn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnston working Kahn over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston is looking to take a break and control but Kahn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnston takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wayne Johnston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnston performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kahn works his way to full guard. Good work.

Kahn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnston distracts Kahn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston works over Kahn with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnston postures up and lands a big shot to Kahn's brow.
Johnston lands a couple of digs.
Kahn keeping full guard, as Johnston tries to pass.

Kahn has his foot on Johnston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnston works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnston works over Kahn with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kahn's head.
Johnston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnston lands a couple of elbows.
Johnston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnston sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kahn's guard.
Johnston is keen to just control but Kahn is a slippery customer.

Kahn is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Johnston is tapping! Great win for Kahn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mohammed Kahn! Mohammed Kahn retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Mohammed Kahn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.