PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Skarsgard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaze Christianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Skarsgard
vs
Christianson

200 cm
31
270 lbs
26 - 11 - 0

193 cm
31
251 lbs
21 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Skarsgard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blaze Christianson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skarsgard just misses with a punch to the body.
Christianson connects with the punch.
Skarsgard avoids the head kick by Christianson.
Skarsgard swings for the body but Christianson moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Christianson checks a leg kick.
Christianson motions for Skarsgard to come forward. Christianson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christianson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Skarsgard digs a good body shot into Christianson's ribs.
Christianson thows a body shot but no joy.
Skarsgard scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christianson is looking to slow Skarsgard down with leg kicks.
Christianson thumps Skarsgard with a low kick.
Christianson throws the kick towards the body but Skarsgard avoids it.
Skarsgard slips under a jab.
Christianson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skarsgard checks the leg kick.
Skarsgard blocks a head kick by Christianson.
Skarsgard lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick misses from Christianson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christianson scores with a leg kick.
Skarsgard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christianson misses with an uppercut. Skarsgard saw that one coming.
Christianson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christianson throws a head kick that misses.
Christianson pushes Skarsgard away with a front kick.
Skarsgard misses the jab.
Skarsgard tries to land a leg kick but Christianson saw it coming and moves away.
Christianson lands a head kick. Skarsgard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Christianson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skarsgard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christianson at a distance.
Christianson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skarsgard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Christianson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Christianson looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Christianson gets tackled into the cage by Skarsgard. Skarsgard maintains the clinch.

Skarsgard manages to break the clinch.
Christianson throws a sloppy head kick and Skarsgard moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christianson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skarsgard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Christianson can pounce on him.
Christianson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Skarsgard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Christianson thows a body kick. Skarsgard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Skarsgard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Christianson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christianson lands with a cross.
Skarsgard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christianson throws a shot from downtown. Skarsgard moves away and avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Christianson.
Christianson throws a head kick but Skarsgard moves out of range.
Skarsgard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skarsgard lands with a nice body punch.
Skarsgard scores with a punch to the head.
Christianson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Christianson tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christianson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Christianson throws a hook but Skarsgard blocks it.
Skarsgard sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Christianson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christianson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Skarsgard blocks the body kick.
Christianson throws a leg kick
and Skarsgard counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Christianson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Skarsgard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christianson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Christianson.
Christianson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skarsgard moves away.
Nice body kick from Christianson.
Blaze Christianson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christianson lands a head kick. Skarsgard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Skarsgard tries a head kick but it misses.
Skarsgard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christianson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skarsgard counters with a nice leg kick.
Skarsgard tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Christianson.
Christianson lands with an uppercut that bounces Skarsgard off the cage and back into range.
Skarsgard slips under a jab.
Skarsgard looks to score with a jab to the body but Christianson is just out of range.
Christianson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Christianson lands a lovely overhand right.
Skarsgard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christianson throws a big shot that misses.
Christianson connects with a leg kick. Skarsgard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Christianson misses with the combination.
Skarsgard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Christianson has time to react.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Christianson.
Christianson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skarsgard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Christianson throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blaze Christianson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Christianson is looking to chop away at Skarsgard's legs.
Christianson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Skarsgard is out of range.
Skarsgard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Christianson looks to land a combination but Skarsgard avoids it well.
Skarsgard tries to clinch but Christianson is having none of it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Christianson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Christianson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Skarsgard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Skarsgard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Christianson. That did some damage!
Skarsgard throws a jab but it's blocked by Christianson.
Christianson thows a leg kick but Skarsgard checks it
and Skarsgard counters with a leg kick.
Christianson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Christianson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christianson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christianson lands with an uppercut that bounces Skarsgard off the cage and back into range.
Skarsgard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Christianson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skarsgard circles away quickly and effectively.
Skarsgard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skarsgard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Christianson. Christianson obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christianson tried to score with a low kick but Skarsgard checks it.
Skarsgard misses with an uppercut.
Christianson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skarsgard defending well as Christianson loads up on a big left hand.
Skarsgard scores with the left hand. Christianson knows he should have avoided that one.
Christianson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skarsgard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christianson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christianson wants to slow Skarsgard down by chopping away at his legs.
Skarsgard thows a body shot but no joy.
Skarsgard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Christianson.
Skarsgard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Christianson thuds a left hand into Skarsgard's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Christianson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skarsgard. Christianson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christianson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skarsgard moves away.
Skarsgard takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christianson tries a head kick but it misses.
Christianson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skarsgard.
Christianson lands with a nice body kick.
Skarsgard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Christianson throws an overhand right that lands on Skarsgard's shoulder, as Skarsgard tries to avoid the shot.
Skarsgard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christianson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skarsgard scrambles back to his feet.
Skarsgard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christianson misses with a leg kick
and Skarsgard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Christianson. That's going to slow Skarsgard down.
Christianson scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Christianson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Christianson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skarsgard moves away.
Christianson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Skarsgard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skarsgard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Christianson under the eye.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Christianson.
Skarsgard slips a straight right by Christianson.
An inside leg kick from Christianson misses.
Skarsgard wants to land a leg kick but Christianson is out of range.
Skarsgard avoids the head kick by Christianson.
Christianson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Christianson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Christianson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christianson takes a swing at Skarsgard's ribcage but misses.
Christianson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christianson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skarsgard. That did some damage!
Christianson slips under a jab from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard moves out of range of the body kick.
Skarsgard moves in looking to clinch but Christianson pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christianson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christianson.
A swing and a miss from Christianson.
Christianson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christianson throws a leg kick which misses Skarsgard's front leg but catches the back leg as Skarsgard tries to avoid it.
Christianson wants to slow Skarsgard down by chopping away at his legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skarsgard misses with an uppercut. Christianson saw that one coming.
Christianson throws a lazy head kick
and Skarsgard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christianson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Skarsgard lands a glancing blow to the side of Christianson's head.
Christianson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skarsgard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christianson blocks a head kick by Skarsgard.
Christianson throws a front kick that sends Skarsgard stumbling back into the cage.
Skarsgard avoids the head kick by Christianson.
Christianson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Skarsgard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blaze Christianson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Christianson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Christianson.
Skarsgard avoids the head kick by Christianson.
Christianson misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Skarsgard.
Christianson throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Skarsgard.
Christianson throws a head kick that misses
and Skarsgard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Christianson digs a good hook to Skarsgard's body.
Skarsgard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Christianson misses with a head kick.
Christianson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Christianson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skarsgard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Christianson. That did some damage!
Skarsgard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Skarsgard avoids the head kick by Christianson.
Christianson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarsgard defending well as Christianson loads up on a big left hand.
Christianson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A lazy left from Skarsgard finds it's target.
Blaze Christianson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Christianson misses.
Christianson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Skarsgard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skarsgard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christianson misses with a shot to the body
and Skarsgard counters with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Christianson.
Christianson lands a jab to the head.
Christianson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Skarsgard lands with a kick to the temple. Christianson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Christianson avoids the body shot from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Christianson throws a push kick but Skarsgard slaps the foot to one side.
Christianson throws an off balance right hand
and Skarsgard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thor Skarsgard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skarsgard clinches up with Christianson and pushes him back against the cage.
Christianson working hard to break the clinch.
Christianson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skarsgard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skarsgard blocks an uppercut.
Christianson swings wildly with an uppercut but Skarsgard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skarsgard is working Christianson over against the cage.
Christianson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skarsgard lands with a short shot to the head.
Skarsgard blocking some punches.

Skarsgard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skarsgard scores with a nice head shot.
Christianson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skarsgard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christianson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Christianson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Skarsgard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skarsgard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skarsgard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christianson.
Skarsgard wants to clinch up but Christianson keeps it at a distance.
Christianson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christianson throws a leg kick that misses.
Christianson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Christianson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christianson throws a head kick that half lands.
Christianson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skarsgard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Christianson is rocked!
Skarsgard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christianson is still on wobbly legs! Can Skarsgard finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skarsgard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Skarsgard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skarsgard digs a good body shot into Christianson's ribs.
Christianson seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice uppercut there from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skarsgard scores with a hook to the body. Christianson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christianson just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skarsgard checks a leg kick.
Skarsgard throws a leg kick that misses.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Skarsgard! Christianson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Skarsgard!
Thor Skarsgard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.