PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lars Thunstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crabby Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunstrom kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Prodigy - Spitfire. Lars Thunstrom is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Thunstrom
vs
Iron

160 cm
42
160 lbs
38 - 25 - 2

169 cm
30
161 lbs
23 - 9 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

KAISER
Spartan Nutrition

Machiavelli Boutique
PWNAGE Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 25 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lars Thunstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Crabby Iron!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunstrom misses with an uppercut. Iron saw that one coming.
Iron ducks under a wild hook from Thunstrom.
Iron feints a counter leg kick.
Thunstrom looks to throw the jab but Iron is out of range.
Iron moves forwards but Thunstrom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Thunstrom misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Iron.
Thunstrom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Iron counters with a straight right hand.
Thunstrom throws a looping overhand right but Iron ducks down to avoid it.
Iron tests Thunstrom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Iron's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thunstrom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Iron scrambles back to his feet.

Iron darts in and clinches Thunstrom up against the cage.
Iron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thunstrom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thunstrom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thunstrom misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Thunstrom's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Iron gets through Thunstrom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Iron works on Thunstrom's body with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron lands with a left to the head.
Iron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Iron.
Iron swings wildly with an uppercut but Thunstrom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunstrom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iron blocking some punches.
Iron misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thunstrom throws a punch but it's blocked by Iron.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thunstrom.
Iron presses Thunstrom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Iron working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Iron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iron can't find room to land a body shot as Thunstrom controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thunstrom.
Iron blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Iron.
Iron swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Iron.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunstrom blocks a body shot from Iron.
Thunstrom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Iron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thunstrom.
Iron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Iron.
Thunstrom is trying to break free.
Iron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thunstrom blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Iron.
Iron lands with a short shot to the head.
Thunstrom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thunstrom misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom tries to stall but Iron uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom throws a punch but it's blocked by Iron.
Nice body punch from Iron.
A short uppercut from Thunstrom.
Iron tries to work over Thunstrom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thunstrom throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Iron.
Thunstrom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Iron can't find room to land a body shot as Thunstrom controls the action.
Iron misses with a body punch.

Iron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Iron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thunstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iron ducks under a wild hook from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom works the jab nicely.
Iron moves out of range of the body kick from Thunstrom.
Iron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Thunstrom drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Iron is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom working a defensive guard here.
Iron trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Thunstrom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Iron defends it easily.
Thunstrom wants to sweep but no luck.

Thunstrom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Iron gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Iron is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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 Lars Thunstrom will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Thunstrom scores with a jab to the body.
Thunstrom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Iron tries to clinch there but Thunstrom circles away.
Iron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom avoids the head kick by Iron.
Thunstrom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Iron can pounce on him.
Thunstrom looks to throw the jab but Iron is out of range.
Thunstrom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thunstrom scores with a nice strike.
Iron gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thunstrom.
Iron tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thunstrom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thunstrom lands a nice looking body shot.
Iron moves out of range of the strikes.
Thunstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thunstrom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iron slips a jab from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunstrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iron.
Iron throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thunstrom misses with a hook.
Iron lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thunstrom slips a straight right by Iron.
Thunstrom was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Iron misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Iron.
Thunstrom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iron appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Iron misses with a two punch combination.
Iron fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thunstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iron moves away.
Thunstrom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Iron ducks under a wild hook from Thunstrom.
Iron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Iron wants it to stay on the feet.
Thunstrom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Iron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Iron lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iron tries to clinch but Thunstrom moves out of range.
Thunstrom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thunstrom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thunstrom just misses with a punch to the body.
Iron counters with a body kick.
Iron looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Iron takes one on the button.
Thunstrom throws a jab when Iron was well out of range.
Thunstrom lands a nice shot that snaps Iron's head back.
Thunstrom misses with a hook. Iron ducked under it nicely.
Lars Thunstrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Iron cracks the inside of Thunstrom's front leg.
Iron avoids a punch combination nicely.
Iron is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thunstrom scores with a shot to the body.
Thunstrom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iron misses with a body kick.
Iron has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Iron.
Iron paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Iron throws a head kick but Thunstrom moves out of range.
Thunstrom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Iron's head.
Thunstrom scores with a hook.
Iron ducks right into an uppercut from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thunstrom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Iron takes one to the chin there.
Iron lands a leg kick that knocks Thunstrom off balance momentarily.
A big left from Iron misses.
Thunstrom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crabby Iron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thunstrom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunstrom scores with a jab. Iron acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Iron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iron throws a low kick but Thunstrom moves out of range easily.
Thunstrom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Iron.

Iron has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thunstrom tries a body shot but Iron blocks it.
Iron lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thunstrom can't find room to land a body shot as Iron controls the action.
Iron tries to work over Thunstrom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Iron misses with a punch to the body.
Crabby Iron seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Iron lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thunstrom or not.
Iron lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thunstrom backwards.
Iron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Iron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Iron.
Iron is leaning against Thunstrom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iron presses Thunstrom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Crabby Iron will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Iron dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thunstrom. That did some damage!

Thunstrom closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Iron quickly recovers to half guard.
Thunstrom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iron keeps working.

Thunstrom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Iron defends it well.
Iron is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Thunstrom is looking for a kimura but Iron is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thunstrom to get the leverage.
Iron is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron controlling the position well.
Iron moves into full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Iron misses.
Thunstrom throwing a counter right hand but Iron manages to avoid it.
Iron throws a solid leg kick but Thunstrom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Iron.
Thunstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iron moves away.
Iron let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thunstrom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Iron staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom throws a lazy right hand but Iron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Iron thinks about the counter body kick.
Thunstrom scores with a body shot.
Iron tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thunstrom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thunstrom throws a hook but Iron blocks it.

Iron gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thunstrom fails to land.

Iron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thunstrom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Iron finds it's way round the side to connect with Thunstrom's head.
Iron moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Thunstrom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thunstrom misses with a lunging right hand
and Iron counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iron fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Iron moves away from the strike by Thunstrom.
Iron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thunstrom throws a lazy right hand but Iron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron connects with a solid leg kick.
Thunstrom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Iron's head backwards.
Thunstrom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Iron is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thunstrom misses with a hook
and Iron counters with an inside leg kick.
Iron tries to clinch but Thunstrom moves out of range.
Iron throws a nice outside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thunstrom.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunstrom misses the target.
Thunstrom shoots in for a takedown but Iron shows good takedown defense.
Thunstrom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Iron. That's going to slow Thunstrom down.
Iron lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thunstrom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick from Iron misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iron turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thunstrom throws a lazy right hand but Iron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Iron feints and then cracks Thunstrom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thunstrom down.
Thunstrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron throws a jab but it's blocked by Thunstrom.
Iron takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Iron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iron throws a leg kick

and Thunstrom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Iron is trying to get back to full guard.
Iron controlling the position well.

Thunstrom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Iron is just riding it out for now. Thunstrom eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Crabby Iron just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Iron takes a swing at Thunstrom's ribcage but misses.
Iron staying out of range there.
Thunstrom misses the jab.
Thunstrom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thunstrom looks to land a left hand but Iron moved out of range nicely.
Thunstrom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iron.
Thunstrom missing with a left hand there. Iron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Iron rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thunstrom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thunstrom misses with an uppercut. Iron saw that one coming.
Thunstrom checks a leg kick.
Iron chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunstrom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Thunstrom looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thunstrom wants to pass the guard but Iron is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunstrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Iron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iron lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Iron won't allow Thunstrom to sweep him here.
Iron slips nicely into half guard.

Iron decides to return to a standing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Iron connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thunstrom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iron tried to score with a low kick but Thunstrom checks it.
Iron lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thunstrom's sensitive parts.
Nice takedown defense from Iron. No joy for Thunstrom on that attempt.
Thunstrom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Thunstrom misses its intended target.
Thunstrom misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Iron! But no joy.
Thunstrom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thunstrom throws a looping overhand right but Iron ducks down to avoid it.
Iron feints and then cracks Thunstrom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thunstrom down.
Thunstrom stuns Iron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Iron lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunstrom.
Iron takes a swing at Thunstrom's ribcage but misses.
Iron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunstrom moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Iron.
Thunstrom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thunstrom misses with a body shot.
Thunstrom throws out a loose jab but Iron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunstrom tries to move into range but Iron moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thunstrom cracks Iron with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thunstrom throws a body punch but Iron moves out of range.
Iron lands a nice shot that snaps Thunstrom's head back.
Thunstrom misses with an uppercut
and Iron counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thunstrom's knee momentarily.
Thunstrom throws a good cross that connects.
Iron ducks under a wild hook from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Iron circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thunstrom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thunstrom scores with a jab. Iron acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Iron slips under a jab.
Iron is trying to counter with his kicks.
Thunstrom lands a lovely overhand right.
Thunstrom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thunstrom misses with a looping right.
Iron is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thunstrom with a body shot.
Iron has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Thunstrom shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Iron's guard.
Lars Thunstrom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Iron wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Thunstrom has gone for a leg lock! Iron slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thunstrom's guard.
Iron looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Thunstrom had his way with Crabby Iron in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Thunstrom takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Thunstrom.

Thunstrom dives in and scores a takedown into Iron's guard.
Thunstrom is looking to pass into half guard but Iron pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Iron is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iron sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iron passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two 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.
You can see the frustration on Thunstrom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Iron decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Thunstrom throws an overhand right that lands on Iron's shoulder, as Iron tries to avoid the shot.
Thunstrom swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thunstrom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Iron can pounce on him.
Thunstrom moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Iron throws a jab when Thunstrom was well out of range.
Iron scores with a leg kick.
Thunstrom throws a big shot that misses.
Thunstrom dodges the punch combination from Iron.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron tries to clinch up but Thunstrom circles away and keeps his distance.
Iron moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Iron tries to close the distance and clinch but Thunstrom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thunstrom misses with a shot to the body
letting Iron counter with a right hand.
Thunstrom connects with a body shot.
Iron scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thunstrom misses with an uppercut
and Iron counters with a right hand to the body.
Thunstrom throws a right hand that misses
and Iron counters with a solid body kick.
Iron lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Iron throws a leg kick which misses Thunstrom's front leg but catches the back leg as Thunstrom tries to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Iron misses
and Thunstrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunstrom misses the target.
Thunstrom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iron ducks under a wild hook from Thunstrom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Iron takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thunstrom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Iron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thunstrom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Iron.
Iron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thunstrom.
Iron moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Thunstrom. Those never looked like landing.
Iron swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Iron buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Thunstrom.
Iron buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Iron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thunstrom.
Iron staying out of range there.
Thunstrom shoots in looking for a takedown but Iron manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thunstrom's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Iron avoids the body shot from Thunstrom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lars Thunstrom.
I think Thunstrom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:47
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:47
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Thunstrom!
A victorious Lars Thunstrom thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.