PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis International (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Thorn
vs
International

179 cm
22
176 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

DXR Supplements

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Thorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Travis International!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorn looks for a takedown but International sprawls well.
International stalks Thorn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thorn's face. Thorn staggers backwards, shaken.
International wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thorn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
David Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
International throws a leg kick but Thorn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thorn throws a combination that misses
and International counters with a left and a right that stings Thorn.
International looks to land a combination but Thorn avoids it well.
Thorn falls off balance throwing a combination
and International counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
International tries to clinch there but Thorn circles away.
International jabs at Thorn's body.
Thorn checks the leg kick.
Thorn shoots in looking for a takedown. International tries to sprawl out of it but Thorn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. International manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Thorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorn throws a hook but International blocks it.
International moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
International scores with a one two! Thorn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Thorn gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
International taking some punishment here, with Thorn in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thorn throwing shots but International is blocking nicely.
Thorn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thorn thows a huge punch but International dodges it nicely.
International is trying to stand back up but Thorn is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn is nestled in close to International, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Thorn postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for International to stand up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by International!
Thorn needs to keep his hands up - International had a free shot at his head there.
Thorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and International makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thorn is breathing heavily.
Thorn shoots in but International avoids the takedown attempt easily.
International scores with a punch to the head.
International moves in looking to clinch but Thorn pushes him off.
International tries to clinch but Thorn is having none of it.
International scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
International stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
International throws a combination. Thorn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice inside leg kick there by International. That's going to slow Thorn down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
International thuds his right hand into Thorn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
International tests Thorn's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
International misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thorn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from International.
The fighters circle momentarily. International darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
International's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and International duly obliges.
Thorn falls off balance throwing a combination
and International counters with a lovely shot to the body.
International lands a head kick!
International listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
International is looking to clinch.
International is working the combinations to good effect here.
International lands a head shot.
International shoots for a takedown but Thorn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
International scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
International lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thorn moves out of range of the leg kick from International.
Thorn shoots in looking for a takedown. International tries to sprawl out of it but Thorn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. International manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
International punishes Thorn's body with a nice straight punch.
International fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
International throws a series of strikes that have Thorn backpedaling.
International misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
International connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
International tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thorn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fight stays on the outside here - International looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thorn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
International wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thorn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis International dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Thorn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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.
International tries to clinch there but Thorn circles away.
Thorn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thorn falls off balance throwing a combination
and International connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from International misses.
No luck for International with that takedown attempt.
David Thorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
International scores with a sloppy right hand. Thorn should have avoided that one.
International chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thorn looks to throw a body kick
and International cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorn misses with a wild combination.
International tries to clinch up.
International tries to clinch but Thorn moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice combination there by International.
Thorn misses with a combination
and International counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thorn thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
International goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Travis International seems to be getting the better of the standup.
International is looking to clinch but Thorn is avoiding it.
International fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
International will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
International lands a lovely overhand right.
International lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
International lands with a nice body punch.
Thorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by International.
International moves into range and connects with a jab.
International lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
International moves in looking to clinch but Thorn pushes him off.
Thorn throws a combination that misses
and International counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - International looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
International connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
International stuffs the takedown attempt from Thorn. Thorn gets slowly back to his feet.
International shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thorn but Thorn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
International lands a jab-cross combination.
Thorn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
International lands a jab.
Thorn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. International defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Thorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
International throws a chopping leg kick but Thorn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thorn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
International leaves Thorn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from International.
Thorn needs to keep his hands up - International had a free shot at his head there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
International is looking to clinch.
International fails with an attempt to clinch.
International bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
International scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
International throws a front kick aimed at Thorn's knee but Thorn avoids it well.
International jabs Thorn right on the nose. Thorn blinks but takes it well.
International changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from International does it's job there.
Danga de danga de dang - International scores with a four punch combination!
International takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
International misses with a head kick.
Thorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and International counters with an outside leg kick.
International scores with a one two! Thorn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
International throws a shot to the body.
International wants to clinch up but Thorn keeps it at a distance.
International chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
International scoring well with a low kick there.
Thorn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
International cracks Thorn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
International is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
International is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thorn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
International lands with a shot to the body.
International works over Thorn's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
International fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thorn.
International chopping away at his opponent's legs.
International scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thorn doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
International tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
International has his takedown stuffed
and Thorn counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis International showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

International stalks Thorn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thorn's face. Thorn staggers backwards, shaken.
Thorn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
International connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice sprawl there from International as Thorn shoots in.
International throws a low kick but Thorn avoids it.
International tries to clinch there but Thorn circles away.
Thorn shoots in for a takedown but International shows good takedown defense.
Thorn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by International.
Thorn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Travis International has been cut.
International throws a combination. Thorn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thorn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thorn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
International works over Thorn's head and body with a nice combination.
Thorn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
International moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
International throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
International lands a jab to Thorn's midsection.
International throws a one two combo.
Thorn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thorn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
International lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
International throws a series of strikes that have Thorn backpedaling.
International digs a good hook to Thorn's body.
Horrible takedown by Thorn or perhaps it was just good defense by International which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Thorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
International stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thorn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thorn tries for a takedown but International sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
International throws a low kick, looking for Thorn's leg but Thorn calmly moves out of range.
International ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
International lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thorn moves out of range of the leg kick from International.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn blocks a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from International.
International lands a body shot.
Thorn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from International.
Thorn shoots in for a takedown but International shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
International throws a good cross that connects.
International pulls out of a head kick attempt.
International fails in his attempt to clinch.
International looks to land a combination. Thorn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thorn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
International scores with a hook.
Thorn fails to land the takedown.
International displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
International slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
International lands with an overhand left.
Thorn has a takedown stuffed.
International throws a one two combo.
International is looking to clinch.
International turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thorn circles away from the clinch attempt.
International scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thorn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thorn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thorn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
International looking to land some kicks to the body here.
International comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - International scores with a four punch combination!
International lands a nice hook to Thorn's body. Thorn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
International works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
International throws a quick inside leg kick.
A cross from International lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. International tries to avoid it but Thorn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag International to the ground. International escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Donk. International catches Thorn right on the button with a cross.
International scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by International!
International shoots in for a takedown but Thorn shows good takedown defense.
International is looking to clinch.
International scores with a jab. Thorn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
International throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Travis International is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thorn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thorn there as he acknowledges the shot.
International leaves Thorn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
International lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
International fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
International changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

International clinches.
David Thorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thorn tries to score a body lock takedown but International shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Travis International comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got International winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis International!