PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bull Hurley (ranked 488 p4p, 19 weight class) and Damien Thorn (ranked 400 p4p, 19 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Hurley
vs
Thorn

200 cm
34
237 lbs
32 - 16 - 0

196 cm
32
267 lbs
22 - 10 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bull Hurley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Thorn!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thorn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hurley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thorn if he has to take too many more of those.
Thorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Hurley gets tackled into the cage by Thorn. Thorn maintains the clinch.
Thorn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hurley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thorn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hurley fails to land.
Hurley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Still in the clinch, Thorn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hurley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thorn blocks it with crossed arms.
Hurley tries to land knees in the clinch but Thorn avoids the damage to the body.

Thorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hurley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thorn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hurley is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn scores with a hook.
Thorn blocks the body kick.
Thorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurley.
Thorn misses with a body kick.
Hurley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thorn just manages to avoid it.
Hurley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn cracks Hurley with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hurley, right into the meat.
Hurley lands a nice looking body kick.

Hurley moves into the clinch.
Hurley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
Thorn crunches a lovely knee into Hurley's ribcage.
Hurley is breathing heavily.

Thorn breaks the clinch.
Hurley misses with an uppercut.

Thorn moves into the clinch.
Hurley tries to land knees in the clinch but Thorn avoids the damage to the body.
Thorn lands a shoulder strike.
Thorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hurley is defending well for now.
Thorn lands a shoulder strike.
Thorn scores with a shot to the side of Hurley's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thorn is defending well for now.
A short right from Thorn on the inside.
Hurley avoiding damage as Thorn throws knees to the body.
Hurley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hurley misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thorn avoids it.
Hurley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hurley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Thorn unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hurley misses with a double jab.

Hurley tries to keep at a distance but Thorn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hurley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hurley working aggressively here.
Hurley looking to throw knees to the head but Thorn is blocking nicely.
Hurley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thorn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hurley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn wants a takedown.
Thorn managing to block the knees to the body from Hurley.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hurley's elbow.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
Hurley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thorn.
Hurley blocks a body shot from Thorn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thorn.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorn.
Hurley misses with a punch on the inside.
Thorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Hurley controls his hands.
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Hurley avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Thorn.
Thorn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thorn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bull Hurley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Thorn.
A right hand to the body from Thorn.

Thorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thorn scores with a decent looking hook.
Bull Hurley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Thorn instigates a clinch.
Thorn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hurley.
Thorn wants a takedown.
Hurley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Hurley.
Hurley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurley working Thorn over with knees to the body.
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!
Hurley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thorn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good body shot from Thorn.
Thorn pushes Hurley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hurley misses with some punches.
Thorn tries to work over Hurley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Hurley.
Thorn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hurley looking to throw knees to the head but Thorn is blocking nicely.
Hurley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hurley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thorn.

Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurley.
Hurley tries to land a front kick but Thorn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thorn throws a looping overhand right but Hurley ducks down to avoid it.
Thorn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hurley.
Hurley swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn lands a jab to Hurley's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damien Thorn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Thorn slips under a jab.
Thorn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thorn moves out of range as Hurley strikes.
Thorn looks to land a left hand but Hurley moved out of range nicely.
Hurley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorn.
Thorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Hurley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hurley ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Thorn misses the jab.
A lazy body kick from Hurley
and Thorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hurley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hurley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thorn if he has to take too many more of those.
Hurley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hurley connects with a nice looking jab.
Hurley lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thorn's head.
Thorn fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn misses with a looping right.
Hurley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hurley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hurley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thorn tries to score with a low kick but Hurley moves his leg out of the way.
Hurley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hurley misses with a kick to the body.
Hurley scores with a head kick. Thorn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thorn missing with a left hand there. Hurley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hurley misses with a kick to the body.
Damien Thorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thorn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hurley scores with a jab. Thorn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thorn tests Hurley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hurley looks to land a body kick but Thorn moved away.
Nice defenses there by Hurley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hurley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hurley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hurley swats away the attempt to clinch by Thorn.
Hurley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hurley misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Thorn. That snapped Hurley's head back.
Thorn misses with a shot to the body
and Hurley counters with a body kick that stops Thorn in his tracks momentarily.
Hurley throws a body shot but no joy.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hurley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thorn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hurley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thorn working aggressively here.
Hurley tries a knee to the head but Thorn blocks it.
Thorn misses with a knee to the head.
Hurley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thorn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hurley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Thorn.
Hurley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hurley tries to work over Thorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hurley lands a good knee to the midsection. Thorn won't want to take too many of those.
Thorn is breathing heavily.
Hurley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hurley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hurley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hurley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thorn avoids it.
Hurley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn missing with knees to the body.
Hurley lands a shot to the body.
Hurley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hurley with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thorn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hurley scores with a hook to the body.
Bull Hurley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Hurley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hurley.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hurley obliges.
Hurley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hurley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hurley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hurley lands an uppercut.
Hurley lands a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hurley tries to land knees in the clinch but Thorn avoids the damage to the body.
Hurley misses with the head strike.
Hurley blocks a body shot from Thorn.
Hurley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thorn avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bull Hurley dominated that second round.
That's time! Hurley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Thorn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hurley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hurley tries to counter by clinching up but Thorn breaks away and moves out of range.
Hurley just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hurley misses with a kick to the body.
Thorn misses with a straight right.
Thorn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hurley.
Thorn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thorn wants to clinch.
Thorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurley slips a jab from Thorn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurley misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
Thorn throws out a powerful jab.
A punch lands to the side of Hurley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thorn throws a leg kick but Hurley checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Hurley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thorn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hurley keeps Thorn at a distance using the push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hurley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hurley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thorn cracks Hurley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hurley blocks a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hurley!
Thorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thorn misses with a low kick.
Hurley misses with a kick to the body.
Hurley pushes Thorn away with a front kick.
Thorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hurley circles away quickly and effectively.
Hurley throwing a counter right hand but Thorn manages to avoid it.

Hurley moves into the clinch successfully.
Hurley gets underhooks to prevent Thorn's takedown attempt.
Hurley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thorn is defending well for now.
Hurley with a knee to the head.

It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
Hurley prevents the takedown attempt.
Hurley tries to land knees in the clinch but Thorn avoids the damage to the body.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hurley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thorn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hurley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bull Hurley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Thorn.
Hurley cracks Thorn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hurley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thorn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hurley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thorn scrambles back to his feet.
Hurley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thorn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thorn is looking to clinch.
Thorn blocks the body kick.
Hurley thuds his shin into the meat of Thorn's side.
Thorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Hurley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hurley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thorn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn moves out of range of the body kick from Hurley.
Thorn misses with a wild combination.
Hurley takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thorn.
Hurley misses with a wild body shot.
Thorn misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Thorn does it's job there.
Thorn throws a front kick aimed at Hurley's knee but Hurley avoids it well.
Thorn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hurley.
Decent striking displayed by Hurley there.
Hurley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hurley misses the shot to the body.
Thorn lands a right hook to the body.
Hurley misses with a looping left.
Hurley swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Hurley.
Hurley just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn is looking for the big counter here.
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!

Hurley moves into the clinch.
Thorn lands with a light punch inside.
Hurley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hurley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hurley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thorn.
Thorn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hurley momentarily.
Thorn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hurley looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorn is just out of range.
Hurley walks into a jab.
Hurley lands a head kick!
Thorn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hurley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hurley takes a swing at Thorn's ribcage but misses.

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 Bull Hurley.
I think Hurley 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bull Hurley!
Bull Hurley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.