PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gus McKenna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McKenna
vs
Thorn

198 cm
26
235 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

196 cm
27
267 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Bullet Proof System

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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gus McKenna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Thorn!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorn throws a big shot that misses.
Thorn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McKenna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McKenna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorn takes one on the button.
Thorn moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorn misses with a straight left.
Thorn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thorn slips a straight right by McKenna.
Thorn throws a head kick that misses
and McKenna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McKenna has been working on his boxing with his coaches at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) in the buildup to the fight.
McKenna misses with a head kick.
McKenna throws a poor cross that misses
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
McKenna moves out of range as Thorn strikes.
McKenna appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thorn tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKenna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from McKenna.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
McKenna connects with a crisp jab.
McKenna tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKenna.
McKenna misses with a low kick.
McKenna lands with a good body shot.
Thorn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McKenna's hands.
Thorn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Damien Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn looks for a takedown but McKenna sprawls well.
It looked like McKenna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McKenna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thorn.
Thorn throws a leg kick but McKenna moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thorn goes for a double leg but McKenna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McKenna continues to drive forward.
McKenna looks to land a left hand but Thorn moved out of range nicely.
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!
McKenna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKenna moves out of range as Thorn throws a body kick.
McKenna takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McKenna misses the shot to the body.
McKenna checks the leg kick nicely there.
McKenna looks to land a right hand but Thorn moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Thorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thorn works over McKenna's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch combination from McKenna misses.
McKenna lands a lovely overhand right.
A leg kick checked by McKenna.
Thorn jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thorn clinches up with McKenna and pushes him back against the cage.
McKenna blocks a body shot from Thorn.
McKenna wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McKenna has had enough of the clinch but Thorn keeps him there for the moment.
McKenna working hard to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Thorn as the two fighters clinch.
Thorn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McKenna backwards.
Thorn lands a nice shot to the body.

Thorn breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by McKenna. Beautiful body shot.
McKenna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McKenna pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thorn is out of range and McKenna settles back down.
McKenna throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A right-left combo lands from McKenna.
Thorn slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn slips a straight right by McKenna.
McKenna uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKenna.
Thorn throws a series of punches but McKenna avoids them all with ease.
McKenna half committed to a counter leg kick.
McKenna moves out of range of the body kick.
Thorn tries to clinch up but McKenna circles away and keeps his distance.
As Thorn looks to move away, McKenna throws a big counter combo but Thorn just gets out of the way.
Thorn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from McKenna misses its intended target.
Thorn looks to land a left hand but McKenna moved out of range nicely.

Thorn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Thorn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McKenna controlling Thorn's posture.
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 Gus McKenna will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna's cut.
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.

McKenna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thorn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McKenna connects with a body shot that sends Thorn's belly button to the back.
Thorn looks to land a right hand but McKenna moved out of range.
Thorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKenna on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Thorn.
McKenna moves away from the strike by Thorn.

Thorn clinches up against the cage.
Thorn misses with some punches.
McKenna is looking to control Thorn's arms but Thorn gets an underhook and turns him. Now McKenna has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn swings wildly with an uppercut but McKenna uses good head movement to avoid it.

McKenna breaks from the clinch.
Thorn throws a head kick that misses
and McKenna counters with a straight right hand.
Thorn moves in looking to clinch but McKenna pushes him off.
Thorn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McKenna at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna thumps Thorn with a low kick.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKenna was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorn.
As Thorn backs away, McKenna returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McKenna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorn just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcKenna.
Thorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McKenna misses with a left hand
and Thorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorn misses with the combination.
Thorn misses with a straight left.
Thorn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gus McKenna is winning the standup battle so far.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from McKenna.
Thorn moves forwards but McKenna connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McKenna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorn dives in and grabs McKenna's left leg, looking for a takedown. McKenna pushes down on Thorn's head and hops out.
Thorn misses with a straight left.
McKenna avoids the head kick by Thorn.

Thorn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenna is trying to control Thorn's posture but Thorn avoids it.
McKenna seems a little lost for a moment, as Thorn dominates the positioning.
McKenna is looking for a sweep.
McKenna is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna is trying to buck Thorn off.
McKenna is looking to reverse the position.
Thorn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McKenna sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
A lull in the action here.
Thorn working away.
Thorn trying to control the action but McKenna is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thorn misses with the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four 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.
McKenna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McKenna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thorn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thorn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thorn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McKenna's head.
McKenna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorn.
McKenna misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
McKenna throws a series of punches but Thorn moves out of range.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McKenna throws a chopping leg kick but Thorn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McKenna darts in looking for a takedown but Thorn gets double underhooks and turns McKenna into the cage.
Thorn throws a solid leg kick but McKenna takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thorn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Thorn tests McKenna's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Gus McKenna's cut is getting worse.
McKenna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorn.
Thorn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McKenna lands a leg kick that knocks Thorn off balance momentarily.
Thorn throws an overhand right that lands on McKenna's shoulder, as McKenna tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like McKenna was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thorn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McKenna finds it's way round the side to connect with Thorn's head.
McKenna misses with a body shot.

Thorn drives through and clinches with McKenna against the cage.
Thorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McKenna trying to stall but Thorn improves his position.
McKenna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thorn working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Thorn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as McKenna controls his hands.
McKenna misses with the head strike.
McKenna wants to break free but Thorn has control.
McKenna is trying to maintain a safe position but Thorn gets an underhook and turns McKenna into the cage.
Thorn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thorn takes a shot to the head.
Thorn working aggressively here.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKenna's elbow.
McKenna wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKenna prevents a body shot from Thorn.
McKenna is trying to break free.
McKenna holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thorn digs a right hand into McKenna's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McKenna's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thorn digs a right hand underneath McKenna's ribcage. McKenna let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thorn has McKenna pressed against the cage, preventing McKenna from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorn.

Thorn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McKenna clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna trying to control the action but Thorn just sinks the hooks in.
Thorn controlling from the back.
Thorn punishes McKenna with strikes from the back mount.
Thorn really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McKenna.

That's four 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.
Let's hope that Thorn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Thorn lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Thorn.
McKenna is trapped and Thorn is scoring with shots to the head and body.

Gus McKenna's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gus McKenna's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Damien Thorn!
In his post fight interview, Damien Thorn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.