PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karlos Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Persson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Burn My Shadow. On his way into the cage it seems that Karlos Thorn has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Karlos Thorn seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Thorn
vs
Persson

196 cm
21
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
206 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Karlos Thorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre Persson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Persson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thorn looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Thorn has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Persson.
Persson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Persson slaps away a takedown attempt from Thorn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Persson.
Persson tries a head kick but it misses.
Persson tries a head kick but it misses.
Persson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Persson throws a sloppy head kick and Thorn moves out of range easily.
Persson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thorn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Persson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Persson.
Persson throws a head kick but Thorn moves out of range.
Persson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Persson.
Persson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Persson tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Persson.
Persson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Persson misses with a head kick.
Persson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Persson.
Persson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Persson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Persson.
A head kick misses from Persson.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Persson.
Andre Persson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Persson dips to his left and cracks Thorn with an uppercut!
Thorn walks into a jab.
Persson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Persson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Persson misses with a head kick.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Persson.
Persson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Persson.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Persson.
Persson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Persson throws a series of strikes that have Thorn backpedaling.
Persson tries a head kick but it misses.
Persson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Persson.
Persson throws a head kick that misses.
Persson throws a head kick but Thorn moves out of range.
Persson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thorn throws a combination that misses
and Persson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Persson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Persson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from Persson.
Thorn tries for a takedown but Persson circles away easily
and Persson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karlos Thorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persson misses with a head kick.
Persson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Persson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Persson counters with a head kick. That will keep Thorn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Persson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Persson misses with a head kick.
Thorn has his takedown stuffed
and Persson counters with a head kick. That will keep Thorn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Persson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Persson throws a sloppy head kick and Thorn moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Persson.
Persson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Persson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thorn's head backwards.
Persson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thorn misses with a takedown attempt
and Persson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn tries for a takedown but Persson circles away easily
and Persson counters with a big head kick but Thorn shrugs it off.
Persson lands a nice shot to the body.
Persson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Persson misses with a head kick.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Persson.
Thorn has his takedown stuffed
and Persson counters with a series of strikes. Thorn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Persson counters with a left to the body.
Persson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Persson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Persson misses with a head kick.
Thorn shoots and misses
and Persson counters with a one-two to the body.
Persson scores with a head kick.
Thorn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Persson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Persson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Thorn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Persson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thorn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Persson misses with a head kick.
Persson misses with a head kick.
Persson tries a head kick but it misses.
Persson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Persson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Persson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorn shoots and misses
and Persson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karlos Thorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Persson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Persson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Persson.
Persson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Persson.
Karlos Thorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Persson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorn with a poor takedown
and Persson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Persson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Persson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Persson.
Persson throws a sloppy head kick and Thorn moves out of range easily.
Persson throws a head kick that misses.
Persson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Persson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karlos Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Persson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thorn thinking.
Persson throws a head kick that misses.
Persson throws a sloppy head kick and Thorn moves out of range easily.
Thorn with a poor takedown
and Persson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thorn with a poor takedown
and Persson counters with a two punch combo.
Thorn tries for a takedown but Persson circles away easily
letting Persson counter with a right hand.
Thorn shoots and misses
and Persson counters with a left and a right that stings Thorn.
Thorn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Persson counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thorn tries for a takedown but Persson circles away easily
and Persson counters with a straight right hand.
Thorn fails with the takedown
and Persson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thorn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Persson counters with a three punch combo that has Thorn backing up. Thorn nods at Persson to acknowledge the strikes.
Persson throws a series of punches but Thorn moves out of range.
Persson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thorn has his takedown stuffed
and Persson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Persson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Persson throws a head kick but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Persson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Persson throws a sloppy head kick and Thorn moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Persson counters with a two punch combo.
Thorn tries to bum rush Persson with a series of wild strikes but Persson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Persson.
Thorn has his takedown stuffed
and Persson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Persson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thorn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Persson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorn tries for a takedown but Persson circles away easily
letting Persson counter with a right hand.
Persson misses with a head kick.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Persson.
Thorn shoots and misses
and Persson counters with a two punch combo.
Thorn with a poor takedown
and Persson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

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.
Thorn shoots and misses
and Persson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Persson looks to land a combination but Thorn avoids it well.
Thorn misses with a takedown attempt
and Persson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Persson counters with a three punch combo that has Thorn backing up. Thorn nods at Persson to acknowledge the strikes.
Persson throws a combination. Thorn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Persson misses with a head kick.
Thorn shoots and misses
and Persson counters with a straight right hand.
Thorn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Persson counters with a left and a right that stings Thorn.
A head kick misses from Persson.
Persson throws a right and a left that Thorn avoids nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick misses from Persson.
Thorn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thorn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thorn fails with the takedown
and Persson counters with a three punch combo that has Thorn backing up. Thorn nods at Persson to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Persson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Thorn has his takedown stuffed
and Persson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Persson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Persson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Persson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Persson.
Persson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Persson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Persson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Persson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Persson misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persson misses with a head kick.
Persson lands with a cross.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Persson.
Persson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorn tries for a takedown but Persson circles away easily
enabling Persson to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn has his takedown stuffed
and Persson counters with a series of strikes. Thorn will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karlos Thorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Persson counters with a nice body shot.
Andre Persson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Persson tries a head kick but it misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Thorn. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Persson.
Persson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thorn backs up against the cage.
Thorn fails with the takedown
and Persson counters with a two punch combo.
Thorn throws a lazy right hand but Persson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorn shoots and misses
and Persson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorn with a poor takedown
and Persson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Persson throws a sloppy head kick and Thorn moves out of range easily.
Thorn misses with a takedown attempt
and Persson counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two 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.
Persson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thorn with a poor takedown
and Persson counters with a two punch combo.
Thorn has his takedown stuffed
and Persson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Persson.
Thorn fails with the takedown
and Persson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thorn has his takedown stuffed
and Persson counters with a head kick. That will keep Thorn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thorn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Persson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Persson throws a sloppy head kick and Thorn moves out of range easily.
Thorn misses with a takedown attempt
and Persson counters with a two punch combo.
Persson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Persson to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Persson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thorn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Persson counters with a two punch combo.
Thorn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Persson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thorn can pounce on him.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Persson.
A head kick misses from Persson.
Thorn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Persson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorn shoots and misses
and Persson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Persson.

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.
Thorn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Persson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thorn has his takedown stuffed
and Persson counters with a series of strikes. Thorn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thorn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Persson counters with a big head kick but Thorn shrugs it off.
Thorn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Persson counters with a one-two to the body.
Thorn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Persson counters with a series of strikes. Thorn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thorn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Persson counters with a straight right hand.
Persson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thorn shoots and misses
and Persson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Persson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Persson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karlos Thorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Persson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Persson slips a straight right by Thorn.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Persson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Persson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Persson!