PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Hellmuth Jr (ranked 170 p4p, 19 weight class) and Damien Thorn (ranked 751 p4p, 80 weight class). Phil Hellmuth Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Damien Thorn's chin.

Hellmuth Jr
vs
Thorn

188 cm
35
260 lbs
28 - 5 - 0

196 cm
28
267 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

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World class boxer
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Good wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Hellmuth Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Thorn!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Hellmuth Jr misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thorn! But no joy.
A slow jab from Hellmuth Jr misses its intended target.
Thorn throws out a counter right but Hellmuth Jr avoids it with no problem.
Hellmuth Jr throws a hook but Thorn avoids it easily.
Thorn connects with a leg kick. Hellmuth Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hellmuth Jr cracks Thorn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Hellmuth Jr misses its intended target.
Hellmuth Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A low kick from Thorn misses
and Hellmuth Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorn misses with a head kick.
Thorn lands an overhand right.
Hellmuth Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a straight left.
Thorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn lands with an uppercut that bounces Hellmuth Jr off the cage and back into range.
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!
Thorn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hellmuth Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hellmuth Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Thorn tries to keep at a distance but Hellmuth Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellmuth Jr scores with a shot to the side of Thorn's head.
Hellmuth Jr misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Hellmuth Jr tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Hellmuth Jr back against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr avoiding damage as Thorn throws knees to the body.
Thorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorn misses with some punches.
Thorn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr blocking some punches.
Thorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorn scores with a shoulder strike.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Hellmuth Jr controls the action.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hellmuth Jr lands a nice elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellmuth Jr blocks an uppercut.
Thorn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thorn lands a shot to the body.
Thorn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hellmuth Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thorn can turn it around.
Thorn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hellmuth Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Hellmuth Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorn lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr is breathing heavily.
Hellmuth Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thorn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thorn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thorn scores with a shot to the side of Hellmuth Jr's head.
Our sources have told us that Hellmuth Jr has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Thorn scores with a hook to the body.
Thorn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hellmuth Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thorn wants a takedown but no success here.
Phil Hellmuth Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Thorn.
Thorn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hellmuth Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn trying to land knees to the body.
Thorn tries a knee to the head but Hellmuth Jr blocks it.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thorn's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Thorn pushes Hellmuth Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hellmuth Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Hellmuth Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Hellmuth Jr controls the action.
Thorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Hellmuth Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hellmuth Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn avoids a wild elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hellmuth Jr backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn tries a knee to the head but Hellmuth Jr blocks it.
Thorn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thorn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Hellmuth Jr controls his hands.
Thorn misses with the head strike.
Thorn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hellmuth Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Hellmuth Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Hellmuth Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Hellmuth Jr avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the cage.
Thorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hellmuth Jr is defending well for now.
Thorn tries a body shot but Hellmuth Jr blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Hellmuth Jr avoids the elbow strike from Thorn, against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr gets underhooks to prevent Thorn's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Thorn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hellmuth Jr throws a hook but Thorn avoids it easily.
Thorn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hellmuth Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hellmuth Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hellmuth Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hellmuth Jr looks to throw the jab but Thorn is out of range.
Hellmuth Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn lands a body shot.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hellmuth Jr.
A jab from Thorn misses.
Hellmuth Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hellmuth Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thorn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hellmuth Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellmuth Jr throws a hook to the side of Thorn's head but Thorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn slips a jab from Hellmuth Jr.
A slow jab from Thorn misses its intended target.
Thorn connects with a right hand. Hellmuth Jr shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Hellmuth Jr misses.
Damien Thorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Hellmuth Jr clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hellmuth Jr is defending well for now.
Hellmuth Jr lands with a left to the head.
Thorn avoids the elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr, against the cage.
Thorn scores with a shot to the side of Hellmuth Jr's head.
Thorn dodges an elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn avoids the elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr, against the cage.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Hellmuth Jr controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr lands an elbow just above Thorn 's eye.

It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hellmuth Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hellmuth Jr working aggressively here.
Thorn blocks an elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn avoids a wild elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hellmuth Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorn wants to take the fight to the mat but Hellmuth Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a body shot from Thorn.
A head punch on the inside from Hellmuth Jr fails to land.

Thorn is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hellmuth Jr can't fight it off and eventually Thorn manages to take the fight to the floor. Hellmuth Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hellmuth Jr has his hands on Thorn's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thorn lands a couple of elbows.
Hellmuth Jr managing to control the position.
Thorn landing some decent shots from guard.

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.
Thorn postures up in Hellmuth Jr's guard and throws a big left but Hellmuth Jr blocks it.
Hellmuth Jr looking to control.
Thorn content to stall in guard here.
Thorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hellmuth Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thorn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thorn lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Damien Thorn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Thorn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thorn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hellmuth Jr scores with a jab. Thorn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hellmuth Jr throws the left hand but Thorn avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Thorn tenderised Hellmuth Jr's leg. Hellmuth Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hellmuth Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Thorn connects with a leg kick. Hellmuth Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thorn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thorn throws a head kick that Hellmuth Jr semi-blocks.
Thorn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hellmuth Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hellmuth Jr tries to clinch up but Thorn circles away and keeps his distance.
Thorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hellmuth Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thorn.
Thorn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hellmuth Jr, as that shot connected.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellmuth Jr misses the jab.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hellmuth Jr.
A big left from Hellmuth Jr misses.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a leg kick.
Thorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hellmuth Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hellmuth Jr misses the target.
Hellmuth Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thorn throws a low kick, looking for Hellmuth Jr's leg but Hellmuth Jr calmly moves out of range.
Hellmuth Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Thorn blocks a jab.
Hellmuth Jr is looking to clinch but Thorn is avoiding it.
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thorn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thorn counters with a left to the body.
Thorn scores with a jab to the body.
Hellmuth Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn misses with a head kick.
Thorn throws a low kick but Hellmuth Jr moves out of range easily.
Thorn slips a jab from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Thorn misses with a straight right.
It looked like Hellmuth Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hellmuth Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hellmuth Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Hellmuth Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Thorn misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellmuth Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thorn throws a leg kick but Hellmuth Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hellmuth Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hellmuth Jr missing with a left hand there. Thorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorn thumps Hellmuth Jr with a low kick.
Thorn throws a body punch but Hellmuth Jr moves out of range.
Thorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thorn throws a front kick aimed at Hellmuth Jr's knee but Hellmuth Jr avoids it well.
Hellmuth Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thorn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hellmuth Jr closes the distance but Thorn moves to the side
and Thorn counters with a straight right hand.
Thorn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thorn missing with a left hand there. Hellmuth Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Hellmuth Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thorn.
Thorn scores with a push kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thorn.
Thorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thorn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hellmuth Jr. Thorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Hellmuth Jr misses.
A big left from Hellmuth Jr misses.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a straight left.
Thorn cracks the inside of Hellmuth Jr's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a straight left.
A jab from Thorn misses.
Hellmuth Jr walks into a jab.
Thorn walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn'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.

Hellmuth Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hellmuth Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hellmuth Jr avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Hellmuth Jr misses.
Thorn missing with a left hand there. Hellmuth Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hellmuth Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thorn misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hellmuth Jr to counter with a crisp jab.

Hellmuth Jr rushes Thorn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thorn tries to work over Hellmuth Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hellmuth Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellmuth Jr is pressed up against the cage. Thorn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hellmuth Jr down to the mat. Hellmuth Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Hellmuth Jr drives through and clinches with Thorn against the cage.
Thorn missing with knees to the body.
Thorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Thorn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellmuth Jr blocks an uppercut.
Hellmuth Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thorn is trying to drag Hellmuth Jr to the mat but Hellmuth Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Phil Hellmuth Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Thorn.
Thorn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Thorn wants a takedown but no success here.
Damien Thorn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thorn with a knee to the head.
Hellmuth Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Thorn.
Thorn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hellmuth Jr backwards.
Thorn lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Thorn on the inside.
Hellmuth Jr blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hellmuth Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thorn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hellmuth Jr lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hellmuth Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hellmuth Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thorn avoids a wild elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr avoiding damage as Thorn throws knees to the body.
Thorn misses with some punches.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hellmuth Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr is pressed up against the cage. Thorn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hellmuth Jr down to the mat. Hellmuth Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Thorn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hellmuth Jr tries to bum rush Thorn with a series of wild strikes but Thorn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thorn connects with a solid leg kick.
Hellmuth Jr is looking to clinch.
Hellmuth Jr loads up on a big right hand but Thorn slips the punch.
Thorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thorn.
Thorn throws a low kick but Hellmuth Jr moves out of range easily.

Hellmuth Jr moves into the clinch.
Hellmuth Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thorn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn looking for a takedown.
Hellmuth Jr blocks an uppercut.
Thorn working aggressively here.
Thorn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thorn is trying to drag Hellmuth Jr to the mat but Hellmuth Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hellmuth Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hellmuth Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hellmuth Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thorn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hellmuth Jr's defenses.
Thorn can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Damien Thorn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jab from Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Thorn.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorn slips a jab from Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hellmuth Jr throws out the jab.
Hellmuth Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thorn.
Thorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hellmuth Jr throws out the jab.
Thorn is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn works the jab nicely.
Thorn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thorn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hellmuth Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Hellmuth Jr as he checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a straight right.
Hellmuth Jr looks to land a right hand but Thorn moved out of range.
Thorn blocks a jab.
Thorn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hellmuth Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorn moves away.
Thorn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hellmuth Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thorn circles away quickly and effectively.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hellmuth Jr moves away.
That kick from Thorn tenderised Hellmuth Jr's leg. Hellmuth Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thorn missing with a left hand there. Hellmuth Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thorn chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Hellmuth Jr.
Thorn throws a jab when Hellmuth Jr was well out of range.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
Thorn throws out a counter right but Hellmuth Jr avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Thorn. Those never looked like landing.
Thorn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hellmuth Jr looks to land a left hand but Thorn moved out of range nicely.
Thorn scores with a decent looking hook.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an uppercut.
Hellmuth Jr ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thorn manages to circle out of the way.
Thorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorn slips a jab from Hellmuth Jr.
A little jabbing left from Thorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thorn misses with a looping left.
Thorn misses with a looping left.
Thorn misses with a low kick as Hellmuth Jr jumps back.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a looping right.
Damien Thorn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Hellmuth Jr.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thorn, right into the meat.
Good shot there by Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a head kick by Thorn.
Thorn cracks the inside of Hellmuth Jr's front leg.
Hellmuth Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hellmuth Jr throws a combination. Thorn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hellmuth Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Thorn misses.
Thorn scores with a leg kick.
Hellmuth Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Thorn misses.
Thorn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hellmuth Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a straight right.
Hellmuth Jr throws a shot from downtown. Thorn moves away and avoids it.
Hellmuth Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thorn.
Thorn moves out of range of the strikes.
Hellmuth Jr slips under a jab from Thorn.
Hellmuth Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thorn throws an overhand right that lands on Hellmuth Jr's shoulder, as Hellmuth Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Thorn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hellmuth Jr throws a jab when Thorn was well out of range.
Thorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hellmuth Jr manages to avoid it.
Phil Hellmuth Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hellmuth Jr wants to clinch.
Thorn is looking for the big counter here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Thorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thorn 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Thorn!
Damien Thorn is the new heavyweight champion!
Damien Thorn very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.