PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leeland Lillard (ranked 82 p4p, 14 weight class) and Rung Thrym (ranked 490 p4p, 78 weight class). Thrym is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by We Are - Hollywood Undead. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lillard
vs
Thrym

192 cm
33
217 lbs
23 - 10 - 0

195 cm
39
216 lbs
38 - 18 - 3

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leeland Lillard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rung Thrym!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lillard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lillard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thrym counters with a nice kick to the body.
Thrym swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Lillard both land. Nice combination.
Lillard blocks a low kick nicely.

Lillard drives through and clinches with Thrym against the cage.
Lillard stalling in the clinch but Thrym improves position.
Lillard blocking some punches.
Thrym tries to work over Lillard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lillard stalling in the clinch but Thrym improves position.
Lillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thrym working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lillard taking a breather.
Thrym fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thrym swings wildly with an uppercut but Lillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrym misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Thrym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lillard blocks a body shot from Thrym.
Thrym lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lillard backwards.
Lillard wants to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Thrym fails to land.
Lillard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thryms head.
Thrym misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lillard can't find room to land a body shot as Thrym controls the action.
Lillard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Thrym fails to land.
Thrym throws a head punch that misses.
Lillard trying to control the position but instead, Thrym has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lillard into the cage.
The referee calls for Lillard to work.
Thrym working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lillard tries a body shot but Thrym blocks it.
Thrym softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Thrym.
Lillard blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym misses with a punch to the body.
Thrym misses with some punches.
Lillard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thrym can't find room to land a body shot as Lillard controls the action.
Lillard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrym has a couple of punches blocked by Lillard.
Lillard leaning against his opponent.
Lillard blocks an uppercut.
Lillard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lillard prevents a body shot from Thrym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrym lands with a left to the head.
Thrym struggles to land a body shot inside as Lillard controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lillard.
Lillard blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lillard.
Thrym being controlled against the cage.
Lillard looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lillard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thrym misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrym misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lillard.
Thrym misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thrym.
Thrym misses with the head strike.
Thrym scores with a shot to the side of Lillard's head.
Thrym lands with a right to the head.
Lillard trying to stall but Thrym improves his position.
Thrym lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Thrym scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thrym misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thrym struggles to land a body shot inside as Lillard controls his hands.
Lillard tries to throw a body punch but Thrym avoids it by throwing Lillard back against the cage.
Lillard blocks a body shot from Thrym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Lillard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thrym throws a punch but it's blocked by Lillard.
A bit of stalling here from Lillard.
Thrym prevents a body shot from Lillard.
Thrym goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thrym lands a nice shot to the body.
Lillard blocks a body shot from Thrym.
Thrym working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lillard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lillard can't find room to land a body shot as Thrym controls the action.
Thrym fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thrym lands a shoulder strike.
Lillard is trying to maintain a safe position but Thrym gets an underhook and turns Lillard into the cage.
Lillard is looking to control Thrym's arms but Thrym gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lillard has his back to the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lillard.
Lillard misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rung Thrym 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.

Thrym blocks a head kick by Lillard.
Thrym misses with a jab to the body

and Lillard counters by clinching up.
Thrym swings wildly with an uppercut but Lillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrym swings wildly with an uppercut but Lillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrym lands a hook that snaps the head of Lillard backwards.
Thrym swings wildly with an uppercut but Lillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lillard slowing the pace effectively.
Thrym fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lillard.
Thrym cracks Lillard with a nice body shot.
Lillard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Lillard.
Thrym lands a left hand.
Thrym misses with a punch on the inside.
Thrym has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thrym scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lillard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thrym misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lillard taking a breather.
Thrym misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lillard pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thrym misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lillard wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thrym.
Good body shot from Thrym.
Thrym working aggressively here.
Lillard lands a left hand.
Lillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thrym lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lillard.
Lillard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Lillard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thrym fails to land.
Thrym scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lillard is stalling here.
Thrym misses with the head strike.
Lillard lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrym works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thrym tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lillard.
Lillard stalling.
Lillard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lillard lands with a short shot to the head.
Lillard has a couple of punches blocked by Thrym.
Lillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thrym lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lillard backwards.
Rung Thrym seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thrym works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thrym lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lillard backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Thrym.
Thrym lands an uppercut.
A short right from Thrym on the inside.
Thrym softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lillard blocking some punches.
Thrym misses with a punch to the body.
Lillard is trying to stall.
Thrym doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thrym lands an uppercut.
Thrym misses with a body punch.
Lillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thrym misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thrym lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lillard.
Lillard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lillard lands a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrym fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Thrym fails to land.
Thrym presses Lillard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Thrym escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thrym slips a straight right by Lillard.
Lillard throws a leg kick which misses Thrym's front leg but catches the back leg as Thrym tries to avoid it.
Thrym misses the jab.
Thrym misses with an uppercut. Lillard saw that one coming.
Lillard misses with a body shot.
Thrym connects with a solid leg kick.
Lillard throws a leg kick but Thrym checks it.
Lillard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thrym.
Lillard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thrym scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thrym tries to clinch up.
Leeland Lillard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lillard blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rung Thrym 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.

Thrym wants to slow Lillard down by chopping away at his legs.
Lillard keeps the fight on the outside.
Thrym connects with a leg kick. Lillard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lillard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thrym takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thrym now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thrym throws a half hearted mid kick.

Lillard rushes Thrym and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Thrym.
Thrym throws a punch but it's blocked by Lillard.
Thrym swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lillard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym can't find room to land a body shot as Lillard controls the action.
Thrym lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lillard.
Lillard looking to slow down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from Lillard.
Thrym lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lillard looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lillard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Lillard as the two fighters clinch.
Thrym misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lillard blocks an uppercut.
Lillard tries to throw a body punch but Thrym avoids it by throwing Lillard back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lillard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thrym backwards.
A short uppercut from Lillard.
Lillard looking to stall.
Thrym lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lillard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lillard avoiding damage.
Thrym swings wildly with an uppercut but Lillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lillard looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thrym as Lillard tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leeland Lillard.
Thrym connects with a solid leg kick.

Lillard moves into the clinch.
Lillard prevents a body shot from Thrym.
Thrym throws a punch but it's blocked by Lillard.
Thrym lands a nice shot to the body.
Thrym tries to throw a body punch but Lillard avoids it by throwing Thrym back against the cage.
Lillard has Thrym pushed against the cage.
Lillard looking to slow down the pace here.
Thrym misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lillard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrym tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrym has a couple of punches blocked by Lillard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lillard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thrym misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrym lands with a short shot to the head.
Lillard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lillard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thrym backwards.
Thrym lands with a short shot to the head.
Thrym misses with the head strike.
A short right from Thrym.
Thrym tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lillard's elbow.
Lillard misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lillard.
A short right from Lillard on the inside.
Thrym lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thrym lands with a light punch inside.
Lillard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thrym is keeping busy.
Thrym makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thrym blocks a body shot from Lillard.
A head punch on the inside from Thrym fails to land.
Thrym swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lillard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thrym being controlled against the cage.
Thrym goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thrym fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thrym blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lillard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thrym is keeping busy.
Thrym softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lillard lands a body shot.
Lillard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lillard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lillard trying to stall but Thrym improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Rung Thrym just about did enough to take it.
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.

Thrym lands with an overhand left.
Thrym digs a good body shot into Lillard's ribs.
Thrym swings for the body but Lillard moves out of range.

Lillard gets a clinch.
Thrym goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thrym swings wildly with an uppercut but Lillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrym doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thrym misses with a body punch.
Thrym doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thrym lands with a light punch inside.
Lillard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lillard is struggling to control the position.
Lillard tries to work over Thrym's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Lillard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lillard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thrym.
Lillard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thrym backwards.
Lillard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lillard can't find room to land a body shot as Thrym controls the action.
Lillard is looking to control Thrym's arms but Thrym gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lillard has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lillard.
Thrym scores with a shot to the side of Lillard's head.
Lillard struggles to land a body shot inside as Thrym controls his hands.
Thrym lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thrym lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lillard just leaning against Thrym, taking a breather.
Thrym scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thrym lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thrym gets through Lillard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thrym makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Thrym fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lillard.
Lillard lands a nice uppercut.
Lillard just leaning against Thrym, taking a breather.
Thrym misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrym blocks a body shot from Lillard.
Thrym letting Lillard take a breather here.
Thrym stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lillard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thrym backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thrym as Lillard tries to tie him up.
Lillard blocks an uppercut.
Lillard slows down the pace here.
Thrym lands with a right to the head.
Thrym blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym misses with a body punch.
Lillard misses with a punch to the body.

Thrym breaks from the clinch.

Lillard rushes Thrym and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lillard is trying to maintain a safe position but Thrym gets an underhook and turns Lillard into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Thrym.
Thrym throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lillards head.
Lillard misses with a punch to the body.
Lillard stalls.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thrym as Lillard tries to tie him up.
Lillard can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Thrym misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrym doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lillard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lillard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lillard blocks an uppercut.
Thrym tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thrym tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Lillard.
Lillard prevents a body shot from Thrym.
Lillard manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Thrym.
Lillard is trying to maintain a safe position but Thrym gets an underhook and turns Lillard into the cage.
Thrym working aggressively here.
Thrym doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thrym misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thrym fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lillard tries to stall but Thrym uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thrym struggles to land a body shot inside as Lillard controls his hands.
Thrym misses with the head strike.
Thrym throws a punch but it's blocked by Lillard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rung Thrym dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A nice leg kick lands there from Thrym.
Thrym throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lillard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lillard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lillard moves out of range of the strikes.
Lillard misses with a wild body shot.
Thrym keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lillard slips a jab from Thrym.
A big left from Thrym misses.
Lillard feints a jab promting Thrym to slip. Lillard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thrym slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym lands a nice hook to Lillard's body. Lillard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thrym misses with a looping right.
Thrym throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lillard moves out of range as Thrym strikes.
Lillard doesn't manage to clinch there - Thrym circles away.
Thrym looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thrym throws a big shot that misses.
Lillard doesn't manage to clinch there - Thrym circles away.
A cross from Lillard lands.
Lillard stalks Thrym and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thrym's face. Thrym staggers backwards, shaken.
Lillard moves out of range as Thrym strikes.
Lillard checks a leg kick nicely.
Rung Thrym seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lillard tries to close the distance and clinch but Thrym swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lillard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thrym motions for Lillard to come forward. Thrym throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Lillard rushes Thrym and presses him up against the cage.
Lillard tries to stall but Thrym uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Thrym fails to land.
Lillard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Leeland Lillard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lillard misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Lillard.
Thrym is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lillard tries to throw a body punch but Thrym avoids it by throwing Lillard back against the cage.
Thrym working aggressively here.
Thrym tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lillard's elbow.
Lillard has Thrym pushed against the cage.
Lillard misses with a punch to the body.
Thrym tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lillard's elbow.
Thrym working aggressively here.
Thrym being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrym gets through Lillard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lillard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thrym tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lillard slowing the pace effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrym can't find room to land a body shot as Lillard controls the action.
Lillard lands an uppercut.
Lillard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lillard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrym blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lillard misses with some punches.
Lillard stalling.
Lillard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rung Thrym is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lillard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thrym up against the cage.
Lillard working aggressively here.
Lillard struggles to land a body shot inside as Thrym controls his hands.
Lillard tries to throw a body punch but Thrym avoids it by throwing Lillard back against the cage.
Thrym swings wildly with an uppercut but Lillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lillard blocks a body shot from Thrym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Lillard.
Thrym working aggressively here.
Lillard stalling in the clinch but Thrym improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Lillard fails to land.
Thrym misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Thrym.
Lillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lillard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thrym tries to throw a body punch but Lillard avoids it by throwing Thrym back against the cage.
Lillard blocks an uppercut.
Thrym's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thrym blocks a body shot from Lillard.
Lillard lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrym misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leeland Lillard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thrym 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rung Thrym!
Rung Thrym is the new light heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rung Thrym made sure he mentioned Sportivité, along with how happy he was to win his fight.