PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kip Thorne (ranked 6452 p4p, 4093 weight class) and Toni Island (ranked 464 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Thorne
vs
Island

166 cm
18
146
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
130
2 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kip Thorne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Toni Island!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Island.
Thorne throws a shot from downtown. Island moves away and avoids it.
Thorne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thorne misses with a straight left.
Thorne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Island walks into a straight right hand from Thorne.

Island is rocked!
Island misses with a takedown attempt
and Thorne rattles Island with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Island tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Thorne dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Island stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kip Thorne!
During a confident post fight interview, Kip Thorne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.